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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Cincinnati public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Railroad Crossing Safety and Quiet Zone in Columbia Tusculum
A resident raised concerns about four back-to-back railroad crossings near Lunken Airport lacking safety gates, resulting in excessive train horn noise and safety risks amid new development.
Sidewalk Regulations and E-Bike/Scooter Safety
The city has partnered with The Garage OTR and secured $50,000 in philanthropic funding to launch an e-bike incentive pilot program. The program offers zero-interest financing on e-bike purchases to make personal electric vehicles more affordable and accessible to residents across neighborhoods.
Downtown Street Lighting Assessment Concerns
A downtown resident raised concerns that property owners are being assessed for street lighting counts that exceed the number of actually working lights on their block. Council agreed to hold the lighting assessment ordinance for a week to investigate.
Emergency Sidewalk Repair Assessments
A resident criticized the city's policy of making adjacent property owners pay for sidewalk repairs, calling it an environmental justice issue that harms disadvantaged neighborhoods.
Removal of Blighted Parking Meters
The city is evaluating the removal of hundreds of broken, unsightly parking meters that linger on streets, contributing to blight and reducing parking turnover.