Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Scranton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in roads
Bridge Rehabilitation Grant Applications
Council will consider seeking up to $2.79 million for the South Washington Street bridge over Roaring Brook and up to $3 million for the East Elm Street bridge. State grant money would spare local taxpayers much of the cost.
Downtown stop-sign trial and traffic changes
Council is pressing the administration on whether all 13 downtown stop-sign conversions were properly approved — records show only seven approvals — and whether signals can be restored if testing shows lights are safer.
Infrastructure Maintenance, Pave Cuts, and Stormwater GIS Mapping
Residents raised major concerns about PA American Water cutting into Scranton streets and leaving temporary patches for months, causing vehicle damage and safety hazards. Speakers urged the city to enforce Chapter 412 of the municipal code regarding timely and proper road restorations and utility fines.
Traffic and Parking Safety on Local Streets
Tensions flared between the city council and the mayoral administration over traffic changes, specifically regarding the legality and planning of one-way conversions on streets like Euclid Avenue and Moyer Court.
Cedar Avenue Traffic Regulation
Residents and former officials raised concerns about converting the 3100 block of Cedar Avenue to one-way southbound, citing traffic diversion through church property and missing engineering sign-offs.