Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Astoria public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in roads with medium priority
Parking Master Plan Ad-Hoc Working Group
The city paused its plan to hire a consultant to update the 2019 downtown parking study, deciding instead to talk about a full citywide parking master plan first. It affects downtown businesses, shoppers and anyone who parks downtown.
Cedar Creek Spur 1 Bridge in the Watershed
A failing culvert on Spur 1 Road near a critical water intake will be replaced with a fish-passable bridge, protecting watershed access and drinking water.
Crosswalk request at 20th Street between Aquatic Center and OSU Seafood Lab
A resident asked the city to paint a mid-block crosswalk on 20th Street between the Aquatic Center and the OSU Seafood Lab, citing fast-turning cars from Marine Drive and blocked sightlines. The city engineer agreed to review it, along with a second pedestrian connection near Exchange Street.
Downtown Parking Reclaimed from Coast Guard
The Coast Guard gave up about 40 gravel-lot spaces near the Astoria Armory as it downsizes to fast response cutters. The city can now use the lot for about 50 incoming DHS employees, weekend and seasonal parking — though annual lease revenue drops $13,000.
Downtown parking study update and future of a private parking lot
Council approved publishing an RFP for a $40,000-$45,000 parking study update, though Davis pushed back in favor of better enforcement tools. A resident flagged the pending sale of a Marine Drive parking lot used for food distribution and VA shuttle parking.
Comprehensive Parking Master Plan Direction
Councilor Davis pushed for a demand-based strategic parking plan rather than another study, sharing a draft. The council agreed to pause the RFP, schedule a master plan work session, and have Davis present his proposal at a future meeting.
Irving Avenue corridor and 8th & Irving intersection safety
A commissioner questioned why traffic on Irving runs unimpeded at Eighth Street; the city engineer explained it follows the dominant traffic volume and truck route, and said the city is re-reviewing several confusing yield-sign intersections around town.