Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Clifton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in roads with high priority
Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Ordinances
New no-turn-on-red restrictions on Van Houten and Valley Road, school crossing designations, and a batch of handicapped parking changes all moved forward.
Allwood Road improvements and county relations
Residents and council members are frustrated the county won't come back to Clifton to explain the Allwood Road plan after revising it. People want to know if it's fully funded, want left-turn signals at Passaic Avenue, and want assurance no cherry trees will be removed. The mayor asked Commissioner Veliky to arrange another public meeting.
Richfield one-way streets and permit parking
The city is considering digital permit parking plus meters on about 800 downtown spaces at $1.25/hour. It could raise serious revenue (Hoboken-style) but residents worry about visitor passes and business owners worry about lost free parking.
Traffic safety concerns citywide
Residents raised speeding on Nelson Street, missing sidewalks on Allwood Place, and requested a four-way stop at Colfax and Mount Prospect. The council introduced a four-way stop at Gregory and Summer and asked for traffic review of Nelson Street.
One-way traffic pattern for Urma Avenue and Pershing Road (Richfield)
Police data showed none of the streets meet the 25% threshold for permit parking, and Friday counts were skipped due to RLUIPA legal constraints tied to the mosque. Residents called the study inadequate and opposed one-way streets.
Richfield parking, traffic and mosque-area congestion
Residents say the Planning Board-approved mosque expansion — from roughly 900 to 1,434 capacity — will overwhelm Pershing Road area streets, and fault the board for shifting the problem to the council.