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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lorain public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Golf Cart Street Legalization
Council created a new ordinance chapter allowing registered, street-legal golf carts and low-speed vehicles on Lorain roads, passing 6-5. A resident showed photos of his sheriff-inspected cart and urged approval.
Street Paving Materials Purchase Order Modification
The city is preparing for winter road maintenance by securing up to $400,000 for sodium chloride salt through an existing ODOT purchasing contract.
Intersection Traffic Signal Timing Analysis
City engineers will study traffic signal timing at two key intersections (21st & Oberlin and 21st & Washington) starting when school opens in September to ease congestion and improve traffic flow.
Street Condition Mapping and Software Maintenance
Lorain continues its ongoing software subscription to track and rate the condition of local streets every three years.