Public Works Turns Traffic Boxes Into Public Art
The City has redesigned 38 traffic signal cabinets so far, with more planned near schools and sites of historic or cultural significance.
Public Works & Utilities
Utility Board Approves $5 Million Battery Storage Rebate Plan
Rebate would offer up to $10,000 per household, with a higher tier for low-income customers, pending City Council approval.
Downtown Valet Pilot Trims Stations, Days After Six Months
An 11-response business survey shows positive feedback, but the pilot's losses have grown since launch.
City Adopts Water Management Plans; No New Restrictions for Residents
Riverside's updated water management and contingency plans project adequate supply through 2050, with no new conservation rules for residents.
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Council Greenlights 45 New Public EV Chargers, Waives Competitive Bidding
The council voted to purchase chargers from Chaevi Co. Ltd. and fund a rebate program for installations, over some residents' objections to the no-bid contract.
Riverside Hires Engineers to Study Future Water Rates
A new cost-of-service analysis will help determine how water costs are distributed among customers when the city's current rate plan ends in 2028.
Electric, Water Fees May Rise 5.7% Under Inflation-Based Proposal
The Board of Public Utilities voted unanimously to forward the increase to the City Council, which holds a public hearing June 23.
Board of Transportation Commission: Traffic Deaths Down 75%, Speed Limit Cuts Coming
Fatal traffic collisions are down 75% compared to last year, city officials said, as Riverside rolls out new speed limits and advances a road redesign near John W. North High School.
City Seeks $14M Federal Grant for Crosswalks, Bike Lanes and Traffic Safety Upgrades
Riverside is pursuing Safe Streets and Roads for All funding that could bring bike lane improvements, upgraded crosswalks and AI traffic cameras to high-collision intersections.
City Council Approves $2.28M City Hall Lobby Overhaul, Moving Clerk's Office to Main Floor
The 301-day design-build project will relocate the City Clerk's Office to the ground floor and add a grab-and-go food area, funded partly through Measure Z reserves.
Riverside Billed Water Ratepayers Illegally for Years, Judge Rules
Phase two of Simpson v. City of Riverside puts at least $46 million in potential refunds on the table, with a final judgment expected within weeks.
RPU Board Advances $34M Plan for Solar, Battery and Efficiency Programs
The Board of Public Utilities backed a working group's six-project spending plan, though some members questioned whether city-facility investments would deliver enough direct benefit to customers.