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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lafayette public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Driverless shuttle on Mt. Diablo Boulevard
Councilmember Wotherspoon floated adding an autonomous circulator shuttle to the city's transportation wish list — a driverless vehicle shuttling shoppers and visitors up and down Mt. Diablo so people stop circling parking lots. The council loved the idea, added it to the county project list as a placeholder, and wants to pitch Lafayette as a pilot site to vendors.
Moraga Way safety and connectivity study
Moraga is launching a federally funded planning study to make Moraga Way safer and better connected — no design or construction yet, but community meetings are coming and residents can sign up for updates.
Transit funding priority under SB 63
A County Connection transit worker asked the council to push CCTA to prioritize transit in its spending plan if SB 63 passes, so return-to-source funds keep buses running.
Aqueduct Path EBMUD Roadblock
A major regional trail project hit a snag: EBMUD won't allow grading, bridges, or retaining walls on its right-of-way, so the Dolores-to-BART segment design is on hold. The Council was urged to intervene politically.
Lamorinda Spirit Van 20th anniversary and senior mobility
The senior shuttle program turns 20 in June, just won grants for two new vans, and remains a lifeline for residents who no longer drive. Council leaders say the program will need to expand as Lafayette ages.
Town Center Pathway and BART Station Improvement Project
Construction starts February 23 on a years-in-the-making project adding a bike station for 80 bicycles, a pedestrian plaza and an ADA-compliant path connecting the BART station to downtown — with some parking and access inconvenience in the months ahead.