Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pennsauken public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
11 issues in roads
Traffic safety at Merchantville Avenue and Camden Avenue
A resident says box trucks parked near a crosswalk and mopeds and cars speeding 50-60 mph make it dangerous for kids crossing to school. He's asking for no-parking signage and crosswalk markings.
CDBG street resurfacing - Bloomfield, Homestead & Terrace Avenues
The Township is applying for $353,294.70 in federal Community Development Block Grant money to rebuild streets on two blocks of Lafayette Avenue. Work would run from July through December 2026 — good news for homeowners on those blocks dealing with aging streets.
Remington Avenue sewer project condition and property maintenance
Pat Williams flagged leftover dirt piles, weeds, potholes, and crevices from the sewer separation project on Remington Avenue, plus deteriorating, vegetation-covered houses on 41st Street. Officials said they'd contact contractor South State and look into code issues.
Incomplete curb construction safety concern
A resident reported dangerous curb and mailbox-area construction in her neighborhood and asked whether crews will return to finish. Staff took her information to follow up.
Irving Avenue Roadway Reconstruction
The township is applying for a NJDOT grant to reconstruct Irving Avenue — a state-funded road improvement project for the neighborhood.
New stop intersections on Camden Avenue and residential streets
Four-way stops are coming to Camden Avenue at 45th and 46th Streets, plus new stop signs on Bannard, Jefferson, Woodruff and Horner Avenues — aimed at slowing cut-through traffic.
Traffic and parking changes on local streets
Three ordinances tweaked parking and transit rules: removing a restricted zone at 1824 44th Street, adding no parking on King Avenue, and moving a bus stop on Derousse Avenue.
River Road Bus Stop Relocation
A bus stop on westbound River Road will move from the near side to the far side of Derousse Avenue. It's on first reading, so there's one more vote before it takes effect.
NJDOT Route 130 alternatives (closed session)
The Committee went into closed session to hear NJDOT's presentation on Route 130 alternatives between Beacon Avenue and Westfield Avenue. No action was taken, and details remain confidential for now.
2023 Road Improvement Program contract decrease
The township trimmed $67,955.67 from the Lexa Concrete road improvement contract and extended the completion timeline to August 25, 2025.
National Highway Roadway Improvements Grant
The committee authorized applying for an NJDOT grant and signing the grant contract for National Highway improvements. Grant money means road work without the full burden on local taxpayers.