The City of South San Francisco is making it safer and easier for students to walk and bike to school through the Safe Routes to School 2026 Project. This effort focuses on four local schools:
The City partnered with the San Mateo County Office of Education to conduct walk audits—community walks that helped identify safety issues and brainstorm solutions with school staff, City staff, and consulting transportation planners. The project was awarded $4.9 million in competitive grant funding from the San Mateo County Transportation Authority under the 2024 Cycle 7 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program. The City has also dedicated $500,000 in local funds to support the improvements.
Walk audits involved school staff, parents, engineers, and community members observing real travel conditions. The findings shaped specific recommendations for sidewalks, bike lanes, and safer crossings.
Explore the reports:
We’re committed to keeping the community informed as the project progresses into the design phase. We will:
No formal survey is planned, but we welcome public input online, by phone, or in person.
We expect construction to begin by Summer 2026.
During construction:
Please be cautious and follow posted directions for everyone’s safety.
(Coming soon)
Project Manager: John Wilson john.wilson@ssfca.gov (408) 866-2150
Construction Hotline: (650) 829-4600