San Bruno City Council
January 10, 2023

provided direction that the SRTS Plan should study schools to analyze whether a 15 MPH zones would be needed, and if so, the appropriate locations.

The intent of the January 10, 2023, City Council Study Session is to introduce the Draft SRTS Plan, to answer any questions and to receive comments from City Council before formal adoption of the SRTS Plan at a future City Council meeting.

DISCUSSION:

Plan Objective and Goals
The Draft SRTS Plan is framed on the six Es of Safe Routes to School (Evaluation, Engineering, Education, Encouragement, Engagement, and Equity), and is informed by input from school and community-based groups such as parent-teacher organizations, citizen advisory committees, three open community meetings, online parent and student surveys, in- depth analysis of collision data, and comprehensive walking audits at each school. The Draft SRTS Plan captures the intended goals and vision of Safe Routes to School programming, identifying countermeasures (e.g., engineering strategies such as traffic calming and improvements to pedestrian infrastructure, education strategies, and encouragement strategies) that support safer walking and biking for all students and families, including our most vulnerable residents, to school and other destinations in their neighborhood. The Draft SRTS Plan was developed by the project team, which included the consultants from Alta, as well as City staff from the Public Works Department and City Manager’s Office.

The Process
To understand existing conditions, the project team collected three types of data:

• Collision analysis:
o Involved weighting street segments for collision severity, collisions involving youth, and collisions involving people walking or biking. o Resulted in Safety Priority Index identifying corridors with the most significant safety challenges.
o Resulted in collision summaries for the nine fully-participating schools, as well as a Citywide summary.
• Walk audits:
o Conducted at all nine fully-participating schools.
o Attended by district staff, school administrator, parents, consulting staff. o Participants observed biking/walking circulation, street crossings, safety issues, interactions between people walking/biking and driving, barriers and opportunities.
• Engagement:
o Parent/community survey to identify issues and opportunities. o Online interactive map to identify routes and issues. o P arent Teacher Organizations (PTO)/Parent Teacher Associations (PTA) coordination – including presenting for all active PTO groups. o Three virtual open houses – first to identify issues and opportunities, then to provide input on draft recommendations, and finally to weigh in on the final plan draft.

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January 10, 2023

With this information, the project team identified infrastructure and non-infrastructure recommendations to address findings from the three sets of data. Infrastructure recommendations were prioritized (for each school, as well as overall) based on a combined score aggregating the project cost, efficacy as measured by crash modification factors, and location on the Safety Priority Index.

Findings of the SRTS Plan
• Collision analysis
o Unsafe speed is the top primary crash factor in school study areas. o Crashes spike between 3:00 and 4:00 PM, as students are traveling home. o 64% of pedestrians involved in collisions were struck while legally crossing in a crosswalk at an intersection.
• Over 400 citywide survey responses
o Main concerns about getting kid(s) to/from school:
 Speeding traffic along route (41%).
 Unsafe intersections (39%).
 Too much traffic along the route (36%).
o Specific locations of concern identified at most schools.

Citywide Recommendations
• 92 total projects at a cost of $7,597,700.
• 22 high priority projects at a cost of $495,150.
• 14 non-infrastructure programs, recommended a total of 35 times.

Table 1: Citywide Project Priority Levels and Costs
Project Priority Level Number of Projects Percent of Total Projects Sum of Cost High 22 24% $495,150
Medium 38 41% $2,132,250
Low 32 35% $4,970,300
Total 92 $7,597,700

Future funding to implement part or all of the SRTS Plan will be strategically determined based on the potential funder’s priority funding areas. Future opportunities may include federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Improvement Program, state funding from the California Department of Transportation’s Clean California Local Grant Program, and/or county funding from San Mateo County’s Office of Education via competitive application processes. Council can also decide to self-fund improvements that they deem a priority with City Funds.

In response to the April 12, 2022, City Council discussion on speed limit signs on school zones, two of the three Citywide infrastructure recommendations focused on speeds around schools and included:

• School zone speed limits lowering from 30 miles per hour to 15 miles per hour, encompassing all two-way residential streets under the City’s jurisdiction within 500 feet of the school. However, as discussed at the April 12, 2022, City Council meeting, prior to implementation, the City would need to look at enforcement strategies in collaboration with the Police Department or explore other traffic calming measures.

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
January 10, 2023

• The City exploring the feasibility of lowering the volume and speed thresholds for implementing all-way stop control (adding stop signs) within 500 feet of a school.

Conclusion
The Citywide SRTS Plan highlights the importance of walking, bicycling, and other forms of active transport to school. Once implemented, the SRTS Plan provides the City with a plan to achieve those highlights. The direct benefits include increased physical activity and associated wellness and learning outcomes for students, as well as concurrently benefitting students and the community via safety enhancements, reduced vehicle traffic, and reduced air pollution near schools.

Update on the Parkside Intermediate School Traffic Safety and Crossing Guard At the City Council meeting on October 11, 2022, there was an inquiry and discussion regarding the relocation of a crossing guard from the intersection of Crystal Springs Road and Donner Avenue to the intersection of Crystal Springs Road and Oak Avenue. As was explained at that time, the impetus for this relocation was the closure of the rear entrance to Parkside Intermediate School (“Parkside”), which is located on Donner Avenue. This closure resulted in a rerouting of nearly all the pedestrian traffic that previously used the Donner intersection for travel to and from the school to the Oak intersection. This change was observed by Parkside staff, the assigned crossing guard, and San Bruno Police Traffic and School Officers.

Subsequently, the City and school staff decided that relocating the crossing guard was appropriate for optimal student safety. During the discussion at the City Council meeting, the Council expressed concern over student pedestrian safety on Niles Avenue in the area immediately in front of Parkside. The Council requested that staff investigate the possibility of adding one or more crossing guards to work the crosswalks in this area.

Crossing guard locations are determined through collaboration between the Police Department and the San Bruno Park School District. The cost of crossing guard services is included in the Police Department budget. The FY 2022-23 budget included an appropriation in the Police Department budget of $59,289.00 for crossing guard services, which are provided at three locations: Angus Avenue/El Camino Real, 3rd Avenue/San Bruno Avenue, and Crystal Springs Road/Oak Avenue. If Council directs staff to add an additional crossing guard at a specified intersection, the approximate cost is $20,000 per year. This would require an amendment to the current budget to appropriate these funds. A detailed memorandum with an update on this topic is provided as Attachment 2.

NEXT STEPS:

With input and direction received from City Council, the project team will finalize the SRTS Plan and present it for City Council’s adoption at a future meeting.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact with receiving this study session. The adopted FY 2020-21 Capital Improvement Program Budget includes a project with appropriation for the development of the Safe Routes to School Plan. The cost of the SRTS Plan preparation has been fully funded by $248,929 of Caltrans grant funding and $32,251 of Measure A local match for a total project budget of $281,180.

Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
January 10, 2023

ALTERNATIVES:

None.

RECOMMENDATION:

Conduct Study Session and Provide Comments on the Draft Safe Routes to School Plan

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Draft SRTS Plan

2. Memorandum Regarding an Update on the Parkside Intermediate School Traffic Safety and Crossing Guard

DATE PREPARED:

January 10, 2023

DISTRIBUTION:

None.

Safe Routes
to School Plan
December 2022

PREPARED BY
City of San Bruno

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Acknowledgments
Caltrans
This project was made possible by a Caltrans
Sustainable Communities grant.

City Council Members
Rico E. Medina, Mayor
Linda Mason, Vice Mayor
Tom Hamilton
Marty Medina
Michael Salazar
Traffic, Safety & Parking
Committee Members
John Lampros, Vice Chair
Rhonda Collins
Roberta Hannibal
Stephen Seymour
Scott Thomas
Technical Advisory
Committee
Vanessa Castro
Rhonda Collins
Sayed Fakhry
Roberta Hannibal
Melissa Hernandez
Thomy Ledesma
Ezekiel Lyles
Joel Mandella
Colin Page
Cecile Riborozo
Paul Rose
Michael Smith
Mariana Solomon
David Wong

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Bicycle and Pedestrian
Advisory Committee
Members
Gus Sinks, Chair
Mathew Gaines, Vice Chair
David Nigel
Cecile Riborozo
Paul Rose
Robert Anicetti
Parent Teacher
Associations/
Organizations
Allen Elementary School – Vicki Matthews
Belle Air Elementary School – Cherlee Spiers
John Muir Elementary School – Barbara Bolls-
Guillory
Portola Elementary School – Lorin Lee
Rollingwood Elementary School – Danielle
Luchessi and Lisa Shin
School Districts
Mariana Solomon, San Bruno Park School
District Assistant Superintendent
Ezekiel Lyles, San Bruno Park School
District Director of Facilities, Maintenance,
Operations
Vanessa Castro, San Mateo County Office of
Education SRTS Project Specialist
Jenee Littrell, San Mateo County Office of
Education Associate Superintendent
Tammy Zigler, Principal of Special Education
Services
School Staff
John Berry – Principal, Allen Elementary
School
Sara-Maria Menendez – Principal, Belle Air
Elementary School
Jesse Boise – Principal, Capuchino High
School
Michelle Graham – Principal, John Muir
Elementary School
Stacy Russell – Principal, Parkside
Intermediate School
Sheila Krotz – Principal, Portola Elementary
School
Colleen Hennessy – Principal, Rollingwood
Elementary School
Patrick Sullivan – Principal, St. Robert Catholic
School

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City Staff
David Wong, Principal Engineer
Ana Morales, Management Analyst
Jennifer Dianos, Assistant to the City Manager
Sayed Fakhry, Traffic Engineer, TJKM
Consultant Team
Hannah Day-Kapell
Jeff Knowles
Erin Daly Davenport
Krista Flynt
Charlie Simpson
George Foster
Joe Paull
David Wasserman
Grace Young
Michael Anderson

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Table of Contents
01 Introduction 7
Need for the Project 8
Six Es as a Framework 9
Data Collection Activities 10
Community Engagement Approach 12
02 Citywide Findings and Recommendations 14
Introduction 15
Collision Analysis Findings 16
Additional Infrastructure Considerations 17
Citywide Infrastructure Recommendations 18
Non-Infrastructure Program Recommendations 19
03 School-Specific Findings
and Recommendations 31
Allen Elementary School 34
Belle Air Elementary School 44
Capuchino High School 54
Highlands Christian School 63
John Muir Elementary School 69
Monte Verde Elementary School 78
Palos Verdes and El Portal Schools 83
Parkside Intermediate School 89
Portola Elementary School 99
Rollingwood Elementary School 108
St. Robert Catholic School 117
Stratford School 129

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04 Implementation and Next Steps 135
Implementation and Next Steps 136
School-Specific Recommendations 138
Citywide High-Priority Projects 172
Recommended Next Steps 178
05 Potential Funding Sources 179
Potential Funding Sources 180
Appendix A
Collision Analysis Memo 187
Appendix B
PTA Engagement Summary 221
Appendix C
Cost Estimate Summary 225
Appendix D
Citywide Prioritized Projects 238

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Need for the Project
The San Bruno Park School District has had
a policy in place to support Safe Routes to
School (SRTS) programming since 2004, last
updated in 2021. The policy acknowledges the
importance of walking, bicycling, and other
forms of active transport to school. Benefits
for students include increased physical
activity and associated wellness and learning
outcomes, while students and the community
broadly benefit from reduced vehicle traffic
and air pollution near schools.

There are, however, significant barriers to
walking and biking to school. For example,
from 2014 to 2020, 79% of youth-involved
traffic collisions in San Bruno occurred within
half a mile of the schools in this study. Of all
the severe collisions (resulting in severe injury
or death) involving pedestrians across the
city, 21% of the victims were youth. There is
clearly a need for safer walking and biking
environments surrounding San Bruno’s
schools, which SRTS programming can help to
address.

The San Mateo County Office of Education
(SMCOE) has already set a strong foundation
for Safe Routes efforts in the region. SMCOE
has established a thriving SRTS program that
provides support for schools, families and
students to implement Safe Routes projects
across the county. In recent years SMCOE
has created guidebooks and toolkits to help
students and families integrate SRTS into their
daily lives, and to help school and district staff
work across departments to achieve their
SRTS goals.

As a way to enhance the District’s Safe Routes
efforts, the City of San Bruno applied for and
received a Caltrans Sustainable Communities
Grant to create a citywide SRTS Plan. The
following plan is a result of that effort,
highlighting 12 schools within the City of
San Bruno, including San Bruno Park School
District as well as private, county, and San
Mateo Union High School District sites. In
total, this plan covers almost 5,000 students
and how they get to school in San Bruno.

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Six Es as a Framework
Comprehensive Safe Routes to School
initiatives have been shown to be effective
at increasing physical activity and reducing
injuries among students walking and biking
to school. The Six Es of SRTS summarize
the key components of a comprehensive,
integrated approach to this safety work ,
which includes both infrastructure changes
and non-infrastructure (programs) delivery
working together. These guiding factors were
used to structure the following analysis and
recommendations.

The Six Es framework includes:

Engagement
All SRTS initiatives should begin by listening
to students, families, teachers, and school
leaders, and working with existing community
organizations, to build intentional, ongoing
engagement opportunities into the program
structure.

Equity
Ensuring that SRTS initiatives are benefiting
all demographic groups, with particular
attention to ensuring safe, healthy, and fair
outcomes for low-income students, students
of color, students of all genders, students with
disabilities, and others.

Engineering
Creating physical improvements to streets
and neighborhoods that make walking and
bicycling safer, more comfortable, and more
convenient.

Encouragement
Generating enthusiasm and increased walking
and bicycling for students through events,
activities, and programs.

Education
Providing students and the community with
the skills to walk and bicycle safely, educating
them about benefits of walking and bicycling,
and teaching them about the broad range of
transportation choices.

Evaluation
Assessing which approaches are more or
less successful, ensuring that programs and
initiatives are supporting equitable outcomes,
and identifying unintended consequences or
opportunities to improve the effectiveness of
each approach.

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Data Collection Activities
As part of the development of the San Bruno
Safe Routes to School Plan, the team analyzed
existing conditions of San Bruno’s multimodal
transportation system, its schools, and its
vision for the future. This included a previous
plan review, school existing conditions
analysis, and collision landscape analysis
preview.

PREVIOUS PLAN REVIEW
The plan review coalesced relevant
information from existing plans within
the following categories: goals, proposed
bicycle and pedestrian projects proximate to
participating schools, and related programs
and policies. Reviewed plans are listed to the
right.
⊲ San Bruno Walk ‘n Bike Plan
⊲ San Bruno General Plan – Chapter 4
⊲ San Bruno Transit Corridors Plan
⊲ San Mateo County Comprehensive Bicycle
and Pedestrian Plan
⊲ San Francisco Bay Trail Project Plan
⊲ Downtown Parking Management Plan*
⊲ Bayhill Specific Plan*
⊲ San Mateo Avenue Conceptual
Streetscape Plan*
⊲ San Bruno Traffic Calming Toolkit
⊲ San Bruno Traffic Calming Toolkit
Supplement – Amended
⊲ San Bruno Local Road Safety Plan
* These plans were reviewed but found to not contain projects or recommendations within proximity to any subject schools.

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SCHOOL EXISTING CONDITIONS

ANALYSIS
The school existing conditions analysis
reviewed the existing conditions near San
Bruno schools, including attendance, schedule,
current student commute mode trends, and
existing multimodal facilities. Schools in the
San Bruno Park School District serve 2,500
students in five elementary schools and one
intermediate school, which feed into San
Bruno’s one public high school, Capuchino (part
of the San Mateo Union High School District).

Additionally, three private, religiously affiliated
schools are in San Bruno: St. Robert Catholic
School took part in this planning effort as a
fully participating school, while Highlands
Christian School and Stratford School partially
participated in this SRTS effort. Based on
public feedback gathered through the planning
process, Monte Verde Elementary (part of the
South San Francisco Unified School District)
was added as a partially participating school.

COLLISION LANDSCAPE ANALYSIS

PREVIEW
Finally, the collision landscape analysis preview
provided an overview of the collision analysis.

Understanding where and why collisions
occur was an essential first step in developing
recommendations to improve safety conditions
for all roadway users. While examining all
collisions helps recognize overall patterns and
identify areas for further study, this analysis
placed particular emphasis on collisions based
on the following characteristics:
⊲ Severity: Collisions where victims
are killed or severely injured (KSI) are
particularly important to prioritize
due to significant loss of life and long-
term disability and the associated cost
measured in terms of personal economic
cost, emergency services, and long-term
health costs.
⊲ Youth-Involved Collisions: As part of a
more significant school safety effort, this
analysis assesses collisions involving youth
victims who use facilities in school study
areas to travel to and from schools.
⊲ Vulnerable Road Users: By specifically
assessing where collisions involving
active modes occur, the project team can
better understand where improvements
may most benefit bicycle and pedestrian
safety, especially along routes that support
student travel to school.

Creating a Safety Priority Index highlighted road
segments in San Bruno with historically higher
collision densities. The analysis considered
all collisions but placed a greater weight on
KSI collisions. The Safety Priority Index may
inform future prioritization efforts to first
address roads with the most significant
safety challenges. Additionally, it summarized
collision characteristics for collisions occurring
near 12 participating schools in the City of
San Bruno. These characteristics identify
the type and location of collisions that have
occurred, along with common underlying
primary crash factors, as documented in the
available data. This information will continue
to support the future identification of specific
countermeasures to improve student safety.

The 12 participating and partially participating
schools are geographically spread throughout
San Bruno. Each has unique surroundings that
contribute to unique safety challenges. This
analysis identified key collision characteristics
in the study area around each school to
highlight where different approaches may
better serve specific situational needs. The
resulting trends influenced recommendation
selection, and details of that analysis are
available in Appendix A.

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Community Engagement
Approach
From the outset of the project, staff sought
to engage and center the perspectives of San
Bruno stakeholders. This includes district
and school administration and staff, parents,
students, school-based parent-teacher
associations (PTAs), City Council, and citizen
advisory committees, including the Bicycle
and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and the
Traffic, Safety, and Parking Committee.

To guide engagement with community
stakeholders, the project team developed a
Community Outreach Strategy, which included
these principles:

1. Ensure that those with a stake in the City
of San Bruno Safe Routes to School Plan
are identified

2. Identify outreach techniques for
engaging these stakeholders

3. Ensure all stakeholders have open
access to and input in the decision-
making process and are provided with
information about the plan as it moves
forward

4. Provide reasonable public access to
technical and other information about
the plan

5. Ensure the stakeholders' concerns,
issues, and preferences are gathered and
reflected in the final document
The resulting community engagement
process was organized into three phases:

Listen and Learn (January to May 2022),
Build Consensus (May to October 2022), and
Approve and Adopt (November to December
2022). The first phase included efforts to
onboard the community to the plan goals
and opportunities, and collect feedback from
stakeholders about how they currently get to
and from school in San Bruno. The first phase,
Listen and Learn, began with a community
workshop to introduce the community to
the project goals and objectives, and begin
gathering feedback on walking and biking in
San Bruno. An early meeting with the project
Technical Advisory Committee also brought
together technical stakeholders to lay out the
project plan.

As the first phase progressed, the project
team shared an online survey and web map
on the project website to gather input from
community members. The team shared
survey and project information on the project
website, through Facebook and Instagram
posts and ads, and through directed outreach
to school staff. The project team also met
with each school with an active PTA to hear
from parents and caregivers directly. Fully
participating schools also joined in a walk
audit with consultant and City staff to observe
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Moving into the second phase, Build
Consensus, the project team hosted a
second community workshop to update the
community on the project status and share
draft recommendations. By this point, the
project team had synthesized community
feedback into a set of recommendations
for infrastructure and non-infrastructure
improvements. Community input at this phase
helped to confirm the recommendations and
set them up for a prioritization process.

In phase three, Approve and Adopt, the
project team gathered final input from
project stakeholders and updated the plan
accordingly. The project team presented draft
findings to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
and Traffic, Safety, and Parking Committee, as
well as a final community workshop, before
finalizing for City Council approval.

Online engagement included a project website, survey, and interactive web map for community members to provide feedback.

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Citywide
Findings and
Recommendations
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Introduction
Safe Routes to School Plans have traditionally
focused on identifying infrastructure
improvements since those elements are
within the City’s jurisdiction and can
be accomplished through a traditional
infrastructure project delivery process. The
San Bruno SRTS Plan is taking a holistic
approach in accordance with the six E’s
Framework for Safe Routes to School (see
page 8) and has identified non-infrastructure
programs that will complement infrastructure
changes (examples and project considerations
are shown in Table 1). However, the non-
infrastructure programs are much more
complex with multiple responsible parties
outside the City organization and funding
constraints given they require on-going
funding. Therefore, these non-infrastructure
programs will require more detailed analysis
in the future, and collaborative work across
many parties, to proceed into implementation.

These two types of recommendations respond
to input and analysis for each school’s needs.

INFRASTRUCTURE NON-INFRASTRUCTURE
Definition Creating physical improvements to
streets and neighborhoods that make
walking and bicycling safer, more
comfortable, and more convenient.

Changing behaviors by removing barriers
to walking and bicycling by sharing
information, offering encouragement, and
monitoring success
Six E’s
Framework
• Engagement
• Engineering
• Equity
• Engagement
• Equity
• Encouragement
• Education
• Evaluation
Examples • Crosswalks
• Curb Extensions
• Signage
• Bicycle Rodeos
• Walking School Buses
• Before and after studies (studies used to
assess traffic and/or pedestrian volumes
after the infrastructure improvement or
program has been implemented)
Responsible
Parties
Depending on property ownership: City
or School District
Possible combination of City, School
District, School Administration, PTAs/PTOs,
volunteers, and/or non-profit organizations
Funding Internal and external sources that are
typically one-time investments.

Internal and external sources that typically
require an on-going funding source to be
sustained.

Table 1. Infrastructure and Non-Infrastructure Programs

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Collision Analysis Findings
1 Albee, M., Bobitz, P. (2021) Proven Safety Countermeasures Tools. FHWA. Report No: FHWA-SA-21-071 Retrieved from
https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/provencountermeasures/
WHY DID COLLISIONS HAPPEN?
Considering all participating school study
areas together, the same four primary crash
factors represent over half of the factors for
all collisions: unsafe speed, failure to yield
to automobile right-of-way, violating traffic
signals and signs, and improper turning. For
9 of the 12 participating schools, unsafe
speed is the top primary crash factor,
highlighting a citywide need to reduce
vehicle speeds, particularly on major roads
like El Camino Real, Skyline Blvd, and San
Bruno Ave. Reductions in vehicle speeds are
directly linked to lower rates of severe or
fatal collisions and may be achieved through
lowering posted speed limits, roadway design
traffic calming measures, or a combination of
the two.1
WHEN DID COLLISIONS HAPPEN?
There is a slight shift in the late afternoon
collision peak near schools toward 3:00 p.m.
when compared to collisions in the city as
a whole. Several schools show spikes in
collision counts between 3:00 and 4:00
p.m. as students leave school and travel
home, including Capuchino High School, Allen
Elementary School, and St. Robert Catholic
School. This trend suggests a greater need for
safer biking and walking infrastructure near
schools, especially during periods of peak
activity.

WHERE DID COLLISIONS HAPPEN?
Overall, the location of pedestrians when
struck by a vehicle is consistent with the
patterns observed in San Bruno citywide;
64% of pedestrians were struck while
legally crossing in a crosswalk at an
intersection. (St. Robert Catholic School
and Parkside Intermediate stand out from
this pattern; most pedestrian collisions in
these study areas occur outside crosswalks
or along the roadway.) Many school-specific
recommendations look to address this trend
by improving pedestrian visibility at crossing
locations near the schools.

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Safe Routes to School efforts help make it
safer and more comfortable to walk and bike
to school in the future, so it is important to
consider other future conditions that students
and caregivers may be facing. While we do not
know exactly how climate change will affect
our community, we do know that instances of
extreme heat, drought, wildfires, and severe
storms are all increasing. While implementing
SRTS improvements, there are elements that
can help mitigate the effects of climate change
and make it more comfortable for students
and caregivers to walk and bike to school.

For example, extreme heat poses a significant
risk to the most vulnerable members of our
community – including youth, seniors, and
people facing socioeconomic inequalities. The
Urban Heat Island effect causes urban areas—
full of impermeable, dark-colored surfaces like
parking lots, roads, and roofs—to experience
higher surface temperatures throughout the
day, and to retain heat into the night. During
periods of extreme heat, this creates a higher
risk of heat-related illness, especially in small
children.

Adaptation actions seek to reduce the risks
associated with climate change and increase
the resiliency of people and neighborhoods
to withstand these extreme events. Part of
adaptation is using publicly owned space to
increase resilience to climate change impacts
like flooding and extreme heat. This can
be achieved by increasing the tree canopy
to provide more shade, helping to cool the
pavement and walking routes. Adaptation
can also include adding green space to curb
extensions or areas between the sidewalk
and the street. There are many approaches
to infrastructure design that can help make
people safer and more comfortable while also
increasing climate resiliency.

Additional Infrastructure
Considerations
Unsafe
Speed
Violating
Signs &
Signals
Failure
to Yield
Improper
Turning
More than
50%
of all collisions
Primary Collision Factors

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Citywide Infrastructure
Recommendations
The following citywide recommendations are relevant for each school zone:

Recommendation:

School zone speed limits
should be lowered from 30
miles per hour to 15 miles per
hour, encompassing all two-
way residential streets under
the City’s jurisdiction within
500 feet of the school. (As
permitted by CVC 22358.4.)
Implementing Agency
City
Recommendation:

The City should explore the
feasibility of lowering the
volume and speed thresholds
for implementing all-way stop
control (adding stop signs)
within 500 feet of a school.

This may require City staff
to work with City Council on
a change to the current City
policy.

Implementing Agency
City
Recommendation:

With the increasing instance of
extreme weather events (such
as heat waves) due to climate
change, the City should
prioritize adding street trees
and other pedestrian-scale
greening within school zones.

Adding to the urban canopy
around schools is a long-term
investment that will help to
create a cooler pedestrian
environment, minimizing
the impact of extreme heat
events and a warming climate
for students and caregivers
walking to school.

Implementing Agency
City

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Non-Infrastructure Program
Recommendations
The following non-infrastructure
recommendations are provided for school
and district staff, as well as other potential
community partners, to outline the
resources and opportunities available for
non-infrastructure programming. Unlike
the infrastructure recommendations, these
programs require ongoing funding and
coordination, best led by SRTS champions
within schools or the district.

To ensure ongoing coordination and also
create a sense of ownership in school
communities, it is encouraged that champions
work as a ‘Coordinator’ to form a Traffic Safety
Committee or Task Force at each school
and support them in SRTS activities. These
committees can gather community input
and amplify concerns to the right entity: the
school, city, or district. They also empower
community members to influence decisions
or processes that impact their daily lives.

Committee members may organize or host
SRTS education and/or encouragement
activities, or support more structural changes
such as establishing a city or districtwide SRTS
Coordinator position. The school committee
usually includes the principal or vice-principal,
teachers, parents, and sometimes students.

It can also occasionally include district and
county partners to support schools with
available resources and coordination of
programs and campaigns.

Many resources to help partners plan and
implement these program recommendations
are listed on the following pages, with
additional detail available in Chapter 5 of this
plan (Potential Funding Sources).

Individual programs are recommended for
each school in Chapter 3 of this plan (School-
Specific Findings and Recommendations).

School partners are also encouraged to pull
additional ideas from this list.

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1. AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

RESPONSIBILITY TO LEAD DESCRIPTION
School District / school / PTO
/ PTA
A coordinated campaign featuring activities, events, and communications highlighting the many benefits of active school travel for students, families and the wider community can raise awareness and build enthusiasm for walking and biking. Planning a schedule of campaign activities to happen throughout the school year is a good way to keep the benefits top-of-mind for families, gradually shifting perceptions about safety and convenience, and ultimately building a school culture that supports walking and biking.

An Awareness Campaign should ideally use a variety of
communications tools, including:
⊲ Announcements & posters
⊲ Newsletter articles
⊲ School website & social media updates
⊲ Classroom activities
⊲ Assemblies
⊲ Press releases to attract local media coverage

TIMING PLANNING RESOURCES AND PROGRAM EXAMPLES
Ongoing throughout the
school year
⊲ Star Wars Safe Routes to School Virtual Escape Room: Baby Yoda's Safe Journey
⊲ Benefits of Active School Travel by Green Communities Canada ⊲ Raising Physically Literate Kids by Active for Life

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2. BICYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION

RESPONSIBILITY TO LEAD DESCRIPTION
School / PTO / PTA Bicycle safety education should involve comprehensive skills-based session(s) designed to encourage students to bike more, by giving them the knowledge and skills they need to be able to ride a bike safely and confidently. Events such as bike rodeos can teach bike handling skills, as well as knowledge about the rules of the road and safe cycling practices.

To start a bike education program, School Districts can apply to the San Mateo County Office of Education for a SRTS Coordinator grant .

Through this grant, schools would be able to select which SRTS services they want and get connected with a pre-approved list of vendors to implement them.

TIMING PLANNING RESOURCES AND PROGRAM EXAMPLES
Annual event ⊲ San Mateo County Office of Education Safe Routes to School resources
⊲ Minnesota Walk! Bike! Fun!
⊲ National Center for Safe Routes to School education resources

3. COCOA FOR CARPOOLS

RESPONSIBILITY TO LEAD DESCRIPTION
School / PTO / PTA / parents
and families
Cocoa for Carpools is an event that encourages students, parents, and school staff members to carpool to school or work. On the event day, each carpooler receives a “thank you” cup of hot cocoa when they arrive at school.

This event requires commitment from a dedicated group of volunteers or staff to plan, schedule and operate the carpools.

Examples from Alameda County, CA and King County, WA provide ideas for structuring a Cocoa for Carpools program.

TIMING PLANNING RESOURCES AND PROGRAM EXAMPLES
Recurring (monthly or weekly)
in the winter or spring
⊲ Alameda County Safe Routes to Schools Program
⊲ King County Metro Cocoa for Carpools kit

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4. COORDINATION FOR SCHOOL TRANSIT ROUTES

RESPONSIBILITY TO LEAD DESCRIPTION
Likely a partnership between
the School Districts, schools
and SamTrans.

SamTrans is a safe, clean and convenient way to get around San Mateo County, but the routes do not always line up with student arrival and dismissal schedules. During the engagement phase of this project, parents and caregivers reported a desire in establishing this service in their communities, with routes to more schools than SamTrans currently serves. This was especially true for families at Parkside Intermediate and Capuchino High Schools.

A good starting point for developing a partnership with SamTrans would be for interested superintendents (from San Bruno Park and San Mateo Union High School Districts) to participate in the annual meeting with SamTrans representatives. SamTrans hosts a meeting with district superintendents every year to coordinate service to schools in San Mateo County. Also, every year principals receive surveys from SamTrans through the San Mateo County Office of Education that are crucial for partnership coordination. Schools that are interested in this service can start communications through these surveys.

If schools are interested in having a SamTrans representative attend a school or campus outreach event they can contact youthmobility@ samtrans.com.

TIMING PLANNING RESOURCES AND PROGRAM EXAMPLES
Annual event; ongoing ⊲ SamTrans website
⊲ List of existing routes for elementary and intermediate/middle schools

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5. CROSSING GUARD PROGRAM

RESPONSIBILITY TO LEAD DESCRIPTION
Likely a partnership
between multiple groups,
including the School District,
individual schools, the City
of San Bruno, as well as the
police department or local
businesses - all could have a
role in financially supporting or
implementing a crossing guard
program
School crossing guards help children and families to safely cross the street during their walks to and from school, and remind drivers of the presence of pedestrians at key intersections. The City of San Bruno currently has a small crossing guard program to fund a guard at three schools each year, however additional resources are needed to effectively expand this effort across the city.

Growing the crossing guard program requires resources and support from an ongoing partnership between schools, funding partners, and potentially others. Schools are encouraged to think about opportunities for existing part-time staff to supplement their position with crossing guard duties, with the support of local grant funding. Training resources are available through the Active Transportation Resource Center from Caltrans.

TIMING PLANNING RESOURCES AND PROGRAM EXAMPLES
Annual event; ongoing ⊲ California School Crossing Guard Training Program ⊲ National Center for Safe Routes to School Guide: Adult School Crossing Guard Guidelines

6. DRIVER EDUCATION/SAFETY CAMPAIGN

RESPONSIBILITY TO LEAD DESCRIPTION
School / PTO / PTA / local
programs (organizations) / City
School safety events focused on good driver behavior can help educate drivers on how to be safe around pedestrian crossovers, school zones and intersections. This program could happen in coordination with some of the citywide infrastructure recommendations like creating school speed zones around schools.

TIMING PLANNING RESOURCES AND PROGRAM EXAMPLES
Annual event; ongoing ⊲ California Office of Transportation Safety: Slow the Fast Down anti-speeding campaign

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7. GOLDEN SNEAKER CONTEST

RESPONSIBILITY TO LEAD DESCRIPTION
School District / school / PTO
/ PTA
The Golden Sneaker Contest is a classroom challenge that encourages students, parents, teachers, and administrators to take healthy modes of active and shared transportation. It celebrates families and students who already walk or wheel to school and encourages others to give active transportation a try.

Students and teachers in each class keep track of their travel to school from the day with a simple tally chart or virtual tracker.

The prize for the classroom with the highest percentage of active transportation trips can vary based on school or district. The San Mateo County Office of Education organizes a countywide Golden Sneaker Contest during the last week of February and first week of March. Last year the prize for winning classrooms was a visit from the police canine squad.

TIMING PLANNING RESOURCES AND PROGRAM EXAMPLES
Annual event; February &
March
⊲ Alameda County Golden Sneaker Contest website
⊲ Alameda County Golden Sneaker Contest toolkit

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8. PARK AND WALK

RESPONSIBILITY TO LEAD DESCRIPTION
School District / PTO / PTA A Park and Walk campaign encourages families who drive to school to park their car approximately five minutes away from the school and either walk with their children, or allow them to walk independently the rest of the way. This disperses traffic away from the school site, alleviating traffic congestion and improving safety for everyone.

A Park and Walk program can be customized in various
ways, depending on a schools’ needs and available resources.

Components can include:
⊲ Messages from the principal to families, explaining traffic concerns and asking drivers to park several blocks from school and walk the rest of the way to school;
⊲ Mapping and signs to identify and promote recommended parking locations;
⊲ Assemblies, announcements and posters, etc. to get students excited so that they will encourage their parents to participate; ⊲ Parent volunteer greeters at each recommended location

TIMING PLANNING RESOURCES AND PROGRAM EXAMPLES
Recurring (monthly or weekly) ⊲ Park and Walk suggestions by Spare the Air Youth ⊲ Park and Walk
⊲ Student Transportation Services of Waterloo Region, Canada ⊲ Capital Region District (BC), Canada

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9. PEDESTRIAN SAFETY EDUCATION

RESPONSIBILITY TO LEAD DESCRIPTION
School / PTO / PTA Pedestrian safety education should involve comprehensive skills- based education session(s) designed to encourage students to walk more, by giving them the knowledge and skills they need to be able to do so safely and confidently. Pedestrian education can teach children about the benefits of walking, how to identify safety risks, and how to use common street features such as traffic signs, signals and crossings. Sessions are usually led by qualified instructors, working with a group of children to take them through several hours of teaching and coaching.

TIMING PLANNING RESOURCES AND PROGRAM EXAMPLES
Annual event ⊲ San Mateo County Office of Education Safe Routes to School resources
⊲ Traffic Safety Training: Walking and Bicycling Programs ⊲ Minnesota Walk! Bike! Fun!
⊲ National Center for Safe Routes to School, education resources ⊲ Pedestrian Safety at School Toolkit

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10. RUBY BRIDGES WALK TO SCHOOL DAY

RESPONSIBILITY TO LEAD DESCRIPTION
School District / school / PTO
/ PTA
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day is an annual event to encourage students and families to practice walking to school while learning about a civil rights hero.

Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day encourages students and families to walk more to school and also allows them to continue the conversation and take part in their own forms of activism to bring an end to racism and all forms of bullying. The Ruby Bridges Foundation has a number of resources available to help plan and promote this event.

TIMING PLANNING RESOURCES AND PROGRAM EXAMPLES
Annual event (November 14) ⊲ San Mateo County Office of Education Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
⊲ Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
⊲ AAA Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day

11. SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL CHAMPIONS

RESPONSIBILITY TO LEAD DESCRIPTION
School / PTO / PTA / parents
and families
SRTS Champions can act as facilitators to help form a Traffic Safety Committee or Task Force at each school. Through these groups, they can educate and support parents and families on how they can get involved (data collection, school and neighborhood improvements, policy change, and programs) in SRTS and become their
community’s champions to enable and encourage more walking and biking.

TIMING PLANNING RESOURCES AND PROGRAM EXAMPLES
Ongoing ⊲ Safe Routes to School National Partnership, How to be a Parent Champion for Safe Routes to School
⊲ Teaching Children to Walk Safely as They Grow and Develop: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
⊲ Safe Routes to School Encouragement Ideas
⊲ Safe Routes to School Parent and Community Empowerment Toolkit

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12. TRANSIT SKILLS TRAINING

RESPONSIBILITY TO LEAD DESCRIPTION
School District / school / PTO
/ PTA
Transit skills training can encourage students to use transit services by giving them the knowledge and skills they need to be able to do so safely and confidently.

Education session(s) are designed to teach kids about the transit services in their community and how to use them. Offering transit skills training can help young people develop independent, sustainable mobility skills that will serve them throughout their lives, not just for the school journey.

A transit skills training program typically covers the following elements within its learning curriculum:
⊲ The many benefits of public transit
⊲ What public transit services are available locally and how to plan a trip
⊲ Knowledge and skills to use public transit confidently, including how to board and pay, rider etiquette, how to know your stop and get off, and how to store a bike on a bus bike rack. ⊲ Experiential learning through taking a test ride on a local bus

TIMING PLANNING RESOURCES AND PROGRAM EXAMPLES
Annual event ⊲ Kids Ride the Bus’ Education Package
⊲ A Student’s Guide for Riding the Bus, Alameda
⊲ Teaching children how to use public transit by Mobycon – MobyKids©
⊲ CAA Ontario Road Safety Resources, Canada

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13. WALK & ROLL TO SCHOOL DAY

RESPONSIBILITY TO LEAD DESCRIPTION
School District / school / PTO
/ PTA
Walk & Roll to School Day is an annual event to celebrate families who already walk or wheel to school and encourage others to give active transportation a try. It involves communities from across the country (and globe!) walking and rolling to school on the same day.

Resources from the San Mateo County Office of Education and the National Center for Safe Routes to School can help families prepare for walking and biking, and help organizers plan a successful Walk & Roll to School Day.

TIMING PLANNING RESOURCES AND PROGRAM EXAMPLES
First week of October ⊲ San Mateo County Safe Routes to School Walk + Roll Guidebook ⊲ The National Center for Safe Routes to School
⊲ Safe Routes to School Parent and Community Empowerment Toolkit

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14. WALKING SCHOOL BUS

RESPONSIBILITY TO LEAD DESCRIPTION
Led by parents and families,
with support from school /
PTO / PTA to coordinate and
promote
A Walking School Bus (WSB) is a group of children walking together under the supervision of one or more adult leaders following a prescribed route and schedule to provide a safe and dependable way for children to walk to school. Each “bus” picks up children at designated stops along the way to school. Some WSBs operate every day while others may only run weekly or monthly.

Commitment from a dedicated group of volunteers or staff is needed to plan, schedule and operate the WSB program.

While a WSB has many benefits, it can be challenging for a school community to develop and sustain one as a volunteer-based initiative. After looking at resources from the San Mateo County Office of Education and the SRTS National Partnership, interested community members should reach out to the principal, school council, and interested parents/caregivers to determine the level of interest in, and capacity to support, a WSB.

TIMING PLANNING RESOURCES AND PROGRAM EXAMPLES
Recurring (monthly or weekly) ⊲ San Mateo County Office of Education Parent and Community Empowerment Toolkit
⊲ Safe Routes to School National Partnership's Step-by-Step Walking School Bus Toolkit
⊲ Alameda County’s Walking School Bus & Bike Train
⊲ The Canadian Cancer Society's Walking School Bus

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Findings and
Recommendations
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School-Specific Findings and
Recommendations
The project team gathered infrastructure and
behavior observations through a series of
walk audits completed at each participating
school (excepting Highlands Christian School,
Stratford School, and Monte Verde Elementary
School). These in-person observations are
supplemented with caregiver survey results
and feedback from project presentations at
PTA meetings.

Findings and Recommendations Defined:
⊲ Findings: Existing issues identified
through in-person observations, parent
survey results, and input from PTA
meetings.
⊲ Recommendations: The proposed
actions or projects to respond to the
findings and address the identified issues.

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Findings and recommendations are
categorized into two groups based on the
type of solution presented: infrastructure
or non-infrastructure. Infrastructure
recommendations are listed with the relevant
implementing agency (City or school) for
each improvement. The non-infrastructure
recommendations can be completed by
a number of responsible parties: PTA
members, school staff, local organizations,
or in partnership with government staff
(city staff, police). Funding for infrastructure
and non-infrastructure recommendations
typically come from different sources and are
implemented by different parties. Many of the
recommendations for infrastructure projects
can be implemented quickly through one-
time investments, however non-infrastructure
programs require upfront and sustained
funding, which may be more challenging to
obtain. The numbering of the findings and
recommendations corresponds with the
numbering on the accompanying maps for
each school.

Recommendations were presented to
community members during the second public
workshop, and attendees provided feedback
on the types of infrastructure solutions they
would like to see around San Bruno schools.

The most preferred recommendations
included high-visibility crosswalks and paint-
and-post curb extensions, favored by 80% of
attendees. There was also support for parking
restrictions, Rectangular Rapid Flashing
Beacons (RRFB), speed humps, and all-way
stop signs. These improvements are heavily
featured in the following recommendations.

The following considerations apply across the
city:
⊲ Where crosswalks and curb extensions
are recommended to be added to an
intersection, if the number of each
improvement is not specified, the default
quantity to be added is four, for each leg/
corner of the intersection.
⊲ Permanent curb extensions are
recommended (over paint-and-post
alternatives) only where installing new
curb ramps are also recommended.

However, these locations are eligible for
paint-and-post installations as a lower-
cost interim solution while awaiting
funding for ADA-accessible permanent
concrete curb extensions.
⊲ Recommendations that involve the
installation of traffic calming elements are
subject to the standards and thresholds of
the City’s Traffic Calming Program. These
recommendations are meant to be city-led
improvements, intended to complement
the City's existing resident-led program.
⊲ Where recommendations involve Caltrans
right-of-way, such as El Camino Real,
coordination with Caltrans is required. The
same is true for the City of Millbrae for
recommendations around Capuchino High
School.
⊲ All crosswalks (existing and new) shall be
painted in yellow within 600 ft of school
grounds. (As required by CVC 21368.)
⊲ All infrastructure recommendations
require further engineering study to
examine feasibility prior to installation.
⊲ All non-infrastructure recommendations
require detailed analysis and program
design prior to delivery.
⊲ All costs shown in the the plan do not
include design costs or contingency. A
detailed cost estimate with additional
assumptions is provided in Appendix C.

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Allen
Elementary
School
Existing and Proposed
Bicycle Facilities
School
Setting
Address:
875 Angus Ave
W, San Bruno, CA
94066
School day start:

Grades 4–5 at
8:10 a.m. and
Grades K–3 at
8:25 a.m.

School day end:
2:45 p.m.

Attendance:
330
Grade range:

K–5

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Community Input
Survey Findings
Of the 400-plus survey respondents, 16 were
parents or caregivers of Allen Elementary
students.

DISTANCE AND MODE TO SCHOOL
Of the respondents from Allen Elementary,
79% live within one mile of the school, roughly
a 20-minute walk or 6-minute bike ride The
majority of respondents (50%) report driving
their child to school, while 36% say their
students walk and 14% say they bike.

COMMUTE MODES ALLOWED
Parents and caregivers then provided
feedback on whether their child is allowed to
use the different commute modes to get to
and from school 1) by themselves, 2) with a
friend or sibling, 3) with a trusted adult, or 4)
not at all:
⊲ Walking is more supported than bicycling
as a way to get to school. Even in the care
of a trusted adult, 82% of respondents do
not allow their student to bike to school;
23% do not allow them to walk to school,
even with an adult.
⊲ Riding in the family vehicle is allowed by
all respondents, and is the only mode that
all respondents felt comfortable allowing
their student to take to school.

Note that Allen Elementary is not considered accessible by existing public transit routes, and is not currently served by a school bus.

ATTITUDES TOWARD WALKING

AND BIKING
⊲ Of respondents, 71% strongly or
somewhat agree that walking or biking to
school is fun and healthy for their child.
⊲ Only one person strongly or somewhat
agreed that walking or biking is
encouraged by their child’s school.
⊲ Most respondents (84%) wish they could
walk or bike to school with their child
more often.

Most respondents
84%
wish they could walk or bike to
school with their child more often.

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What is the approximate distance from your home to school? 1/4 - 1/2 mile
1/4 mile or less
1/2 mile - 1 mile
1 - 2 miles
More than 2 miles

14.29%

35.71%

14.29%

28.57%

7.14%
0% 60% 100%50% 90%40% 80%30% 70%20%10%
How does your child typically get to and from school?

35.71%

14.29%
50%
0% 60% 100%50% 90%40% 80%30% 70%20%10%
Walk
Drives Self
Takes a
Car Service
Scooter or
Skateboard
SamTrans
Bus
Bike
Family
Vehicle
Carpool

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MAIN CONCERNS AND

CHALLENGES
The top reported concerns and challenges by
parents and caregivers were:

1. Speeding traffic along the route
(indicated by 71% of respondents)

2. Challenging intersections (64%)

3. Too much traffic along the route (50%)

4. Stranger danger (50%)
In the open comment section, three of the
five respondents (60%) commented on the
difficulty of crossing Jenevein Ave due to heavy
traffic and lack of stop control. Stop signs were
requested at the intersections with Cypress
and Acacia Aves. Crystal Springs Ave was also
noted as difficult to cross due to heavy traffic.

PTA DISCUSSION
During the PTA discussion, many parents
shared their concerns around traffic safety
and identified potential opportunities for
improvement:
⊲ Parents asked if flashing crossings could
be installed along larger roadways, like
Crystal Springs Ave.
⊲ Parents noted that many people do not
comply with existing red curb no-parking
zones, and the school could use more
enforcement.
⊲ Parents asked if there was a plan for bike
lanes around the school.
⊲ Parents noted that many parents go
between Parkside Intermediate and
Allen Elementary to pick up and drop off
multiple kids, and there could be better
connections along that route.

PROJECT WEBSITE MAP

COMMENTS
There was only one comment in the vicinity of
Allen Elementary School, at the intersection
of San Bruno Ave and El Camino Real.

The comment, included here, was “liked,”
indicating agreement, by three other people:
“This is a difficult intersection to cross on a
bike. If you’re in the main traffic lane, the
light thinks you’re just one car and doesn’t
stay green long enough to get across the
street. I usually get on the sidewalk here to
push the cross button, but I strongly believe
that bikes belong in the road. It’s hard to get
back in the flow of traffic if you’re crossing
in the crosswalk. A bike sensor for the light
would be nice.”
Most respondents are
concerned about speeding
traffic along the route
(indicated by
71%
of respondents)

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Infrastructure
Recommendations
Allen Elementary is undergoing a full campus
reconstruction, starting in the summer 2022.

Recommendations are structured around
the new drop-off lane location and future
conditions of the elementary school after the
construction project is completed. The new
school drop-off layout can be seen in Figure
1 with Linden Ave in the left foreground and
Angus Ave W in the right foreground.

Figure 1. New Allen Elementary campus layout.

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FINDING RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENTING
AGENCY

1. The one-way nature of
the future drop-off lane will
likely continue to result in the
intersections of Elm Ave/Angus
Ave and Linden Ave/Angus Ave
being heavily used at peak
periods.

Install high-visibility crosswalks on all legs of
both intersections. Use a tiered approach to
reducing parking infractions at intersections,
working through the steps below as necessary
until intersection safety is improved.
⊲ Focus on no-parking enforcement.
⊲ If enforcement does not work, install
paint-and-post curb extensions at both
intersections.

City of San
Bruno
Table 2. Allen Elementary School Infrastructure Recommendations Figure 2. Two views of the Linden Ave/Angus Ave
intersection.

Figure 3. The newly constructed pick-up/drop-off
loop on Angus Ave.

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AGENCY

2. Double parking was
witnessed along Angus Ave, and
parents noted that red curb
zones are often not adhered
to. Double parking leads
to congestion and reduces/
obstructs sight lines between
vehicles and pedestrians.

To ensure visibility around the entrance and
exit of the new drop-off loop, and to prevent
additional congestion, paint the curb red along
Angus Ave to establish a no-parking zone
around each driveway. Red curb should extend
from the ends of the block to the driveway
on each side, as well as 30 feet towards the
center of the block from each driveway. This
action should be paired with information from
the school that reminds parents of prohibited
curbside drop-offs and focuses on setting good
habits with the start of a new school year on
the new campus. (More information below
under Non-Infrastructure Recommendations.)
City of San
Bruno and
School

3. There is a potential for
turning movement confusion
for drivers in relation to
the new drop-off lane and
orientation.

The one-way drop-off lane
along Angus Ave, on the north
edge of the school property,
leads to extensive traffic,
congestion, and double parking
along Angus Ave.

Post “right-in only” and “right-out only” signage
at the entrance and exit of the drop-off area.

Assess if the new layout relieves observed
congestion six months post-installation. If not,
consider alternative drop-off locations and
park-and-walk locations.

City of San
Bruno and
School

4. Perceived speeding and
aggressive driving behavior was
witnessed along Angus, Elm,
and Linden Aves.

Explore installing traffic calming elements,
such as speed humps, if the requirements are
met per the City's Traffic Calming Program,
to reduce vehicle speeds along the sections
of those corridors surrounding the school.

Any traffic calming solution will need to be
consistent with speed and volume thresholds
set in the City's Traffic Calming Program. It
should be noted that Elm and Linden Aves are
designated as future shared bikeways in the
San Bruno Walk ‘n Bike Plan.

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Bruno

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AGENCY

5. Jenevein Ave is a main
connection between Allen
Elementary and Parkside
Intermediate schools that many
families travel. Parents noted
concern about the safety of
crossing Jenevein Ave at Cypress
Ave and Acacia Ave, with many
close calls from drivers coming
off side streets onto or across
Jenevein Ave.

Conduct a stop warrant analysis to explore the
feasibility of an all-way stop at either Jenevein
Ave/Cypress Ave or Jenevein Ave/Acacia Ave.
⊲ If the warrant does not pass, install School
Crosswalk Warning Assembly B (CA MUTCD
7B.12) - S1-1 Sign and W16-7P Plaque.

Review curbside use along Jenevein Ave and
extend or add red curb zones.

City of San
Bruno

6. Jenevein Ave carries heavier
vehicle traffic than the
surrounding neighborhood
street grid, making it
challenging to cross. The
pedestrian infrastructure at the
intersection of Elm Ave/Jenevein
Ave is aging and deficient.

Crosswalks have low visibility,
and the curb ramps are
misaligned and, in some cases,
do not have tactile warning
pads.

Install four high-visibility crosswalks.

Realign curb ramps (with the correct slope and
tactile warning pads) and install concrete curb
extensions.

City of San
Bruno

7. Jenevein Ave carries heavier
vehicle traffic than the
surrounding neighborhood
street grid, making it
challenging to cross. The
pedestrian infrastructure at
the intersection of Linden
Ave/Jenevein Ave is aging
and deficient. Crosswalks
are faded, have low visibility,
or are missing, and the curb
ramps are misaligned and, in
some cases, do not have tactile
warning pads.

Install four high-visibility crosswalks
Realign curb ramps (with the correct slope and
tactile warning pads) and install concrete curb
extensions at all corners. Ensure that drainage
is updated appropriately on the northeast and
southeast corners of the intersection.

Conduct a stop warrant analysis to explore
the feasibility of an all-way stop at Linden Ave/
Jenevein Ave. Note that an all-way stop at this
location may require coordination with Caltrans
on signal adjustments at El Camino Real/
Jenevein Ave.
⊲ If the warrant does not pass, install School
Crosswalk Warning Assembly B (CA MUTCD
7B.12) - S1-1 Sign and W16-7P Plaque.

City of San
Bruno

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JENEV EI N AV E

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ALLEY

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EL M AV E

PARK AVE

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Decima Allen
Elementary
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4 5
Safe Routes to Schools Improvement Plan
Allen Elementary School
0 200100 ft
Improvements not to scale
The above items are recommendations only and based on Safe Routes to Schools site assessment best practices. Feasibility determination, final design, accessibility, funding, and implementation of any recommended improvements is the responsibility of the appropriate governing agency. **Red curb and/or parking restriction signage should be provided between advance stop/yield markings and the crosswalk. Exact red curb distance should be determined in accordance with the CA-MUTCD and City policies/standards. Red curb not symbolized on map.

This figure is intended only for reference, conceptual planning, and informational purposes. This figure should not be used to establish boundaries, property lines, location of objects, or to provide any other information typically needed for final design, construction or any other purpose when engineered plans are required.

Improvement Detail
Recommended Infrastructure
City of San Bruno
San Bruno School District
!
Recommended Speed
Bump / Speed Hump /
Speed Cushion
Recommended Intersection
Upgrade
Recommended Red Curb
Proposed Bicycle Facilities
Buffered Bicycle Lane
Bicycle Route
Bicycle Boulevard
1 Install high-visibility crosswalks and focus on no-parking enforcement. If that does not work, install paint-and-post curb extensions at the intersection.
2 Install high-visibility crosswalks and focus on no-parking enforcement. If that does not work, install paint-and-post curb extensions at the intersection.
3 Paint the curb red along Angus Ave to establish a no-parking zone around each driveway of the new pick-up/drop-off loop.
4 Post “Right-in only” and “Right-out only” signage at the entrance and exit of the drop-off area.
5 Install traffic calming elements such as speed humps along Angus, Elm, and Linden Aves, if the requirements per the City's Traffic Calming Program are met.
5 Install traffic calming elements such as speed humps along Angus, Elm, and Linden Aves, if the requirements per the City's Traffic Calming Program are met.
6 Conduct a stop warrant analysis to explore the feasibility of an all- way stop at Jenevein Ave/Acacia Ave. Review curbside use along Jenevein and extend or add red curb zones to improve visibility. 7 Conduct a stop warrant analysis to explore the feasibility of an all- way stop at Jenevein Ave/Cypress Ave. Review curbside use along Jenevein and extend or add red curb zones to improve visibility. 8 Install high-visibility crosswalks and curb extensions. Realign curb ramps and ensure the correct slope, and install tactile warning pads.
9 Install 4 high-visibility crosswalks and curb extensions. Realign curb ramps and ensure the correct slope, and install tactile warning pads. Conduct a stop warrant analysis.

Map Label
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FINDING RECOMMENDATION

1. Existing parking restrictions
are easy for parents to ignore
while dropping off or picking up
their students. The rolled curb
around the school is easy for
cars to mount, parents don’t
respect the existing red curb
zones, students are dropped
off/picked up in the street
on Linden Ave, and parents
frequently double park on
Angus Ave.

Prioritize parent outreach and engagement to improve compliance with existing regulations, as well as promote alternative transportation modes. Use the opportunity of opening a new campus to encourage parents to set new habits. This could include an emphasis on safe driving to ensure that everyone can reach the campus safely, regardless of mode. Efforts could also focus on creating SRTS champions or encouraging families to try walking or biking.

2. Most survey respondents
(84%) wanted to walk or bike to
school more often. Almost 70%
of survey respondents thought
the school neither encouraged
or discouraged walking and
biking to school, with an
additional 25% who thought
the school actively discouraged
walking and biking.

Support recurring encouragement events, such as Walk and Roll to School Days. These events help to build a community around walking and biking, and help families and students feel more comfortable walking or biking to school.

Table 3. Allen Elementary School Non-Infrastructure Recommendations Non-Infrastructure
Recommendations

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Belle Air
Elementary
School
School
Setting
Address:
450 Third Ave,
San Bruno, CA
94066
School day start:
8:15 a.m.

School day end:

Grade K at 1:40 p.m.
and Grades 1–5 at
2:55 p.m.

Attendance:
219
Grade range:

K–5; pre-K program
also on site
Existing and Proposed
Bicycle Facilities

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Community
Input
Survey Findings
Of the 400-plus survey respondents, 54 were
parents or caregivers of Belle Air Elementary
students.

DISTANCE AND MODE TO SCHOOL
Of the respondents from Belle Air Elementary,
83% live within one mile of the school,
roughly a 20-minute walk or 6-minute bike
ride. However, 68% of respondents reported
driving their child to school. Thirty percent of
respondents reported that their student walks
to school.

COMMUTE MODES ALLOWED
Parents and caregivers provided feedback
on how their child is allowed to get to school,
either 1) by themselves, 2) with a friend or
sibling, 3) with a trusted adult, or 4) not at all:
⊲ Most (89%) do not allow their student to
bike to school in any circumstance, even if
they are accompanied by a trusted adult.
⊲ Of respondents, 43% do not allow them to
walk to school in any circumstance.
⊲ Of respondents, 82% do not allow them to
carpool.
⊲ The only mode that parents and
caregivers were comfortable allowing
their student to take alone was a school
bus (7%), but that service is not currently
provided in the district. (Note that some
survey respondents may not have
selected traveling by bus since it is not
currently available, but may be supportive
if it were an option for them.)

ATTITUDES TOWARD WALKING

AND BIKING
⊲ More than 60% of respondents strongly or
somewhat agree that walking or biking to
school is fun and healthy for their child.
⊲ Most respondents (70%) wish they could
walk or bike to school with their child
more often.

MAIN CONCERNS AND

CHALLENGES
The top reported concerns and challenges by
parents and caregivers were:

1. Stranger danger (indicated by 32% of
respondents)

2. Speeding traffic along route (indicated by
26% of respondents)

3. No crossing guards (25%)

4. Lack of bikeways (21%)
Most respondents
70%
wish they could walk or bike to
school with their child more often.

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What is the approximate distance from your home to school?

47.17%

16.98%

15.09%

18.87%

1.89%
0% 60% 100%50% 90%40% 80%30% 70%20%10%
How does your child typically get to and from school?

30.19%

1.89%

67.92%
0% 60% 100%50% 90%40% 80%30% 70%20%10%
1/4 - 1/2 mile
1/4 mile or less
1/2 mile - 1 mile
1 - 2 miles
More than 2 miles
Walk
Drives Self
Takes a
Car Service
Scooter or
Skateboard
SamTrans
Bus
Bike
Family
Vehicle
Carpool

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FINDING RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENTING
AGENCY

1. Along the south side of the
school, the half of the roadway
closest to the building is used
as an informal sidewalk while
parents drive vehicles along the
same roadway.

Use paint and flex posts or bolt-on curbs to
better indicate and separate the walking and
driving areas of the roadway. Ensure the new
“sidewalk” along the south of the building
connects to the sidewalks along Third Ave.

School

2. There is a large break in the
sidewalk across the southern
alley entrance used as a vehicle
drop-off loop.

Paint a crosswalk across the alley entrance in
line with the path of the sidewalk.

School

3. The sidewalk on the south
side of the 270-degree turn
at the south end of Third Ave
(where many parents loop
around during pick-up/drop-
off) doesn’t completely connect
to the parking lot for Lions Park
(to the west). Pedestrians are
forced to walk in the road or
in the grass to access the Lions
Park parking lot.

Extend existing sidewalk into the Lions Park
parking lot, to connect with existing pedestrian
path on the south side of the lot.

City of San
Bruno
Table 4. Belle Air Elementary School Infrastructure Recommendations Figure 4. The walkway along
the school building, designated
with cones.

Figure 5. The southern alley
entrance.

Figure 6. A dead-end sidewalk
connection to the Lion's Park
parking lot.

Infrastructure Recommendations

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AGENCY

4. Drivers were observed
by stakeholders during the
walk audit to be driving
uncomfortably fast in and out
of the Lions Park parking lot
(that lies between First and
Third Aves) where it intersects
with Third Ave to the west.

Replace existing crosswalk with raised
crosswalk to slow vehicle traffic. Install right-in,
right-out style directive median on Third Ave at
the exit from the Lions Park parking lot.

City of San
Bruno

5. Drivers were observed
by stakeholders during the
walk audit to be driving
uncomfortably fast on First
Ave turning into the Lions Park
parking lot.

Replace existing crosswalk with raised
crosswalk to slow vehicle traffic. On
southbound First Ave approaching the raised
crosswalk and at the western entrance to the
Lions Park parking lot at First Ave, add yield
markings and signage.

City of San
Bruno

6. The row of parking along the
building frontage currently acts
as a temporary drop-off zone,
designated with cones that
are put out daily. This zone is
sometimes ignored by parents
who disregard the cones and
park there anyway.

Remove the row of parking on the building
frontage and install a permanent drop-off zone.

School

7. The yellow pavement
markings at the north entrance
to the school on Third Ave are
faded and disconnected from
the concrete median. This
creates confusion about the
one-way traffic pattern around
the angled parking.

Replace the yellow painted triangle with a
concrete median, continue the median down
the length of the traffic loop, in front of the
parking spaces.

City of San
Bruno
Figure 7. The yellow median recommended for
replacement.

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AGENCY

8. The crosswalk and the
immediate surroundings at
the north entrance to the
school property on Third Ave
have numerous infrastructure
deficiencies, including:
⊲ A low-visibility, transverse
crosswalk
⊲ A curb ramp that doesn’t
align with the crosswalk
⊲ Parking encroaches on the
crosswalk, blocking the
view of pedestrians
⊲ Curb ramps that are
missing tactile warning
pads to provide tactile
feedback for the visually
impaired
⊲ Parents parking in
front of the alley on the
northwestern corner of the
building during drop-off/
pick-up, creating access
issues at the preschool
⊲ Install concrete curb extensions with
updated curb ramps (including tactile
warning pads) to improve accessibility
and visibility of pedestrians waiting to
cross. Ensure that drainage is updated
appropriately.
⊲ Use a red-painted curb to indicate a no-
parking zone from the crosswalk to 50
feet to the north of the crosswalk (on both
sides).
⊲ Install a high-visibility crosswalk to
discourage vehicles encroaching on the
crosswalk.
⊲ Add a barrier across the entrance to the
alley that allows emergency vehicle access
but deters parents from parking there, such
as removable or flexible bollards.

City of San
Bruno, School
Figure 8. The entrance to school grounds on
Third Ave.

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AGENCY

9. Parents shortcut the driving
route around the rear of the
school—driving along the
building to reach Seventh Ave,
instead of driving to the east of
the four square and basketball
courts.

Install painted arrows, cones, or other dividers
to guide drivers to the correct path of vehicle
travel to Seventh Ave.

School

10. The speed humps and
associated “SLOW SCHOOL
XING” pavement markings
and “pedestrians ahead” sign
are located too far in advance
of the crosswalk on Third
Ave at the entrance to school
property.

Explore moving the “pedestrians ahead” sign,
pavement markings, and speed hump closer to
the crosswalk on Third Ave.

City of San
Bruno
Existing traffic calming on Third Ave.

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AGENCY

11. Third Ave is currently
designated as a bike boulevard
in the San Bruno Walk ‘n Bike
Plan—providing a route to the
school that is also shared with
parent drop-off/pick-up vehicle
traffic.

Due to cars entering and exiting at Third and
Seventh Aves, Fourth Ave should be promoted
as the recommended bicycling route to
school. This new bicycle route supersedes the
recommendation for Third Ave listed in the San
Bruno Walk ‘n Bike Plan. The following changes
will need to be made to accommodate cyclists
on this street:
⊲ Redesign the sidewalk and fence opening
at the school so that people bicycling don’t
have to ride up onto private driveways to
enter to school property.
⊲ Conduct a warrant study for the installation
of four-way stops at the intersections of
Fourth Ave/Angus Ave and Fourth Ave/Pine
St. Should the warrant study not justify
the instillation, it is recommended that the
stop signs should still be installed for safety
measures considering the vulnerability of
people walking and biking along Fourth Ave.
⊲ At the intersections of Fourth Ave/Angus
Ave and Fourth Ave/Pine St install no-
parking zones using red curbs 25 feet from
stop signs on all legs.
⊲ Install a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon
(RRFB) at the intersection of Fourth Ave/
San Bruno Ave to assist people on bikes in
crossing San Bruno Ave along Fourth Ave.
⊲ Install wayfinding signage, street markings,
and potentially speed humps consistent
with the City’s standard for bike routes of
this nature.

City of San
Bruno, School

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ALLEY

UNNAMED
W SAN

BRUNO AVE

MIL TON AVE

GREEN AVE

KAINS AVE

LAYNE PL

MARYLAND
PL

HUNTINGTON
AVE

MILLS AVE

W ANGUS AVE

MASSON AVE

EASTON AVE

SAN MAT

EO AVE MASTICK AVE
6TH AVE

SYLVAN AVE

ANGUS AVE
PINE ST 5TH AVE

E SAN BRUNO AVE
7TH AVE
1ST AVE
4TH AVE2ND AVE
3RD AVE
Belle
Air
Elementary
1 10
3 45
2 11
7 8
6 9
DRAFT
Safe Routes to Schools Improvement Plan
Belle Air Elementary School
0 220110 ft
Improvements not to scale
The above items are recommendations only and based on Safe Routes to Schools site assessment best practices. Feasibility determination, final design, accessibility, funding, and implementation of any recommended improvements is the responsibility of the appropriate governing agency. **Red curb and/or parking restriction signage should be provided between advance stop/yield markings and the crosswalk. Exact red curb distance should be determined in accordance with the CA-MUTCD and City policies/standards. Red curb not symbolized on map.

T h i s fi g u r e i s i n t e n d e d o n l y f o r r e f e r e n c e , c o n c e p t u a l p l a n n i n g , a n d i n f o r m a t i o n a l p u r p o s e s . T h i s fi g u r e s h o u l d n o t b e u s e d t o e s t a b l i s h b o u n d a r i e s , p r o p e r t y l i n e s , l o c a t i o n o f o b j e c t s , o r t o p r o v i d e a n y o t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n t y p i c a l l y n e e d e d f o r fi n a l d e s i g n , c o n s t r u c t i o n o r a n y o t h e r pur pose when engineer ed plans ar e r equir ed.
1 Use paint and flex posts or bolt-on curbs to better indicate and separate the walking and driving areas of the roadway.
2 Paint crosswalk across driveway entrance.
3 Install sidewalk past the crosswalk into the Lions Park parking lot. 4 Replace existing crosswalk with raised crosswalk. Install right-in, right-out style directive median on 3rd Ave.
5 Replace existing crosswalk with raised crosswalk to slow vehicle traffic. Add yield markings and signage.
6 Remove the row of parking on building frontage and install a permanent drop-off zone.
7 Install concrete median, continue the median down the length of the traffic loop, in front of the parking spaces.
8 Install a high visibility crosswalk. Install concrete curb extensions.

Repair curb ramps. Paint curb red from the crosswalk to 50 feet to the north. Add a removable barrier across the entrance to the alley.
9 Install painted arrows, cones, or other dividers to guide drivers to the correct path of vehicle travel to 7th Ave.
10 Explore moving the “pedestrians ahead” sign, pavement markings, and speed bump closer to the crosswalk on 3rd Ave at the entrance to school property.
11 Designate 4th Ave as a bike route. Increase red curb and conduct warrant study for 4-way stops at 4th Ave/Angus Ave and 4th Ave/ Pine St. Install an RRFB at 4th Ave/San Bruno Ave. Redesign sidewalk/fence entrance to school grounds. Add bike route markings.

Map Label Improvement Detail (Table Text)
Improvement Detail
Recommended Infrastructure
City of San Bruno
San Bruno School District
! Recommended Stop Sign
!
Recommended Rectangular
Rapid Flash Beacon (RRFB)
!
Recommended School
Access Point
! Recommended Crosswalk
!
Recommended Raised
Crosswalk
Recommended Circulation
Recommended Class III -
Bike Route
Recommended Sidewalk
Recommended Red Curb
Proposed Bicycle Facilities
Bicycle Lane
Bicycle Route
Bicycle Boulevard
Separated Bicycle Lane

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FINDING RECOMMENDATION

1. Double parking and speeding
lead to conflicting vehicle
movements and congestion in
the traffic loop on Third Ave.

Encourage families to Park and Walk to/from school, dispersing some of the congestion currently experienced in the Third Ave loop.

2. Preschool families do not
receive same education on
arrival/dismissal practices as
elementary school students.

Ensure that the preschool principal and staff distribute educational materials to families at the beginning of the school year.

3. According to the survey,
many families think that
walking and biking to school
is fun (60%) and important for
their student’s health (69%).

Most respondents (70%) from
Belle Air would like to walk or
bike to school more often.

Support recurring encouragement events, such as Walk and Roll to School Days or Cocoa for Carpools, to give students and families opportunities to try out alternative modes.

Provide pedestrian and bicycle education, such as a bike rodeo, to increase student confidence and comfort walking and biking.

Table 5. Belle Air Elementary School Non-Infrastructure Recommendations Non-Infrastructure
Recommendations

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Capuchino
High
School
School
Setting
Address:
1501 Magnolia Ave,
San Bruno, CA
94066
School day start:
8:30 a.m.

School day end:
2:55 or 3:35 p.m.,
depending on
block schedule
Attendance:
1,100
Grade range:
9–12
Existing and Proposed
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Community Input
Survey Findings
Of the 400-plus survey respondents, 151 were
parents and caregivers of Capuchino High
students.

DISTANCE AND MODE TO SCHOOL
Of the respondents from Capuchino High, 30%
live within one mile of the school, roughly a
20-minute walk or 6-minute bike ride. Forty
percent live more than two miles from school.

Fifty-nine percent of respondents report
driving their child to school, or the student
driving themselves. An additional 12% of
respondents report their student participates
in a carpool.

COMMUTE MODES ALLOWED
Parents and caregivers provided feedback
on how their child is allowed to get to school,
either 1) by themselves, 2) with a friend or
sibling, 3) with a trusted adult, or 4) not at all:
⊲ Of respondents, 65% allow their student
to walk to school, while only 52% allow
them to bike.
⊲ Riding in the family car had the most
support from respondents, with 92%
saying they allow their student to drive or
be driven to school.
⊲ Carpool is allowed by 76% of respondents,
school bus by 51%, and public transit by
60%.

ATTITUDES TOWARD WALKING

AND BIKING
⊲ Of respondents, 43% strongly or
somewhat agree that walking or biking
to school is fun for their child—and 49%
agree that it is healthy.
⊲ Only 20% of respondents agree that the
school encourages their student to walk or
bike to school.
⊲ Despite the older ages of the students
of Capuchino High, 35% of respondents
still wish they could walk or bike to school
with their child more often.

Despite the older ages
35%
of respondents wish they could
walk or bike to school with their
child more often.

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MAIN CONCERNS AND

CHALLENGES
The top reported concerns and challenges by
parents and caregivers were:

1. Too much traffic along route (indicated by
30% of respondents)

2. Speeding traffic along route (24%)

3. School is too far from home to walk or
bike (24%)

4. Challenging intersections (21%)
In the open comment section, the following
themes arose:
⊲ The need for school buses or more direct
transit service
⊲ The need for dedicated bike infrastructure
⊲ Reckless driver behavior
⊲ Discontent about narrow streets
⊲ Poor sidewalks

PROJECT WEBSITE MAP

COMMENTS
Two relevant comments were placed in
proximity to Capuchino High. The first
expressed that crossing El Camino Real feels
challenging at the intersection with Santa
Inez Ave and Park Pl, especially for those
using the north crosswalk, due to cars turning
left out of Park Pl onto El Camino Real. The
second comment stated that on Cypress Ave,
cars parked on the sidewalks render them
unusable by pedestrians.

Existing green bike markings on Magnolia Ave adjacent to Capuchino High School.

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FINDING RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENTING
AGENCY

1. Barcelona Dr lacks a
sidewalk on its northern side,
on school property (just south
of the football field). The lack
of sidewalk leading into the
school parking lot off Barcelona
Dr forces students to walk in
the driveway to pass through
the yellow gate onto school
grounds. Due to congestion
at Barcelona Dr/Millwood Dr
during pick-up and drop-off,
impatient drivers were also
seen speeding into the parking
lot, using the same driveway
students were forced to use to
enter or leave school grounds
while walking.

Construct a sidewalk along the north side of
Barcelona Dr and connect it to the sidewalk
along the northern side of the parking lot on
school grounds.

School

2. The intersection of Barcelona
Dr/Millwood Dr contains extra
space at the corners that can
be repurposed for additional
pedestrian protection and
comfort. It is also missing a
crosswalk on the southern side
of the intersection. All corners
lack curb ramps.
⊲ Install concrete curb extensions on all four
corners.
⊲ Install curb ramps and tactile warning pads.
⊲ Install one high-visibility crosswalk across
Barcelona Dr.

City of Millbrae
Table 6. Capuchino High School Infrastructure Recommendations Figure 9. A view of Barcelona Dr, with the missing
sidewalks to the north (left side of photo).

Infrastructure Recommendations

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AGENCY

3. The steepness of Millwood
Dr, in both directions, leads
to perceived driver speeding
(based on feedback from
stakeholders during the walk
audit).

Install “speed feedback” along the corridor
between Barcelona Dr and Magnolia Ave.

City of Millbrae

4. With the rolled curbs along
Millwood Dr, drivers park
partially on the sidewalk,
blocking them for people
walking. This is especially
prevalent between Barcelona
Dr and Magnolia Ave.

On the north side of Millwood, on school
property, widen sidewalks and install vertical
6-inch curb instead of the existing rollover
style. This may require use of school property
(depending on where the right-of-way line is).

City of Millbrae,
School

5. The intersection of Magnolia
Ave/Millwood Dr contains extra
space at the corners that can
be repurposed for additional
pedestrian protection and
comfort. The curb ramps at
Magnolia Ave/Millwood Dr lack
tactile warning pads.

Install paint-and-post curb extensions and
tactile warning pads.

City of Millbrae
Figure 10. A view down Millwood Dr toward the
east.

Figure 11. Rolled curbs on Millwood Dr allow
vehicles to block the pedestrian path of travel.

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AGENCY

6. The intersection of
Broadway/Millwood Dr is
extremely large due to the
excess width of Millwood Dr to
the east, and the presence of
a median on Broadway to the
south. The intersection contains
excess space at the corners
and lacks crosswalks on all
legs. While stop signs exist on
Millwood Dr, they are absent
from Broadway.
⊲ Complete a stop warrant study to consider
the addition of stop signs on Broadway.
⊲ Install four paint-and-post curb extensions
to reduce the pedestrian crossing distance.
⊲ Install high-visibility crosswalks on all sides
of the intersection.

City of Millbrae

7. The intersection of Millwood
Dr/El Camino Real contains
excess space at the corners.

The crosswalks along El Camino
Real at this intersection are
faded.
⊲ Install two paint-and-post curb extensions
to narrow the opening onto Millwood Dr.
⊲ Install a high-visibility crosswalk at the
western approach on Millwood Dr.

City of Millbrae

8. The intersection of
Capuchino Dr/El Camino
Real contains excess space at
the corners. The crosswalks
along El Camino Real at this
intersection are faded.
⊲ Install two paint-and-post curb extensions
to narrow the opening onto Capuchino Dr.
⊲ Install a high-visibility crosswalk at the
western approach across Capuchino Dr.

City of Millbrae

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AGENCY

9. The intersection of Park Pl/
Park Blvd/Magnolia Ave is
missing a crosswalk on the
western side of the intersection.

Students were observed
crossing Park Blvd at the
approach without the marked
crosswalk. The intersection
also contains excess space
at the corners, due to non-
perpendicular alignment and
on-street parking.
⊲ Install paint-and-post curb extensions to
narrow the wide intersection, especially on
the northwest corner.
⊲ Install a high-visibility crosswalk at the
western approach across Park Blvd.

City of Millbrae

10. The intersection of Park
Blvd/El Camino Real contains
excess space at the corners,
due to large corner radii, and
allows higher vehicle turning
speeds. The crosswalks across
Park Blvd at this intersection
are faded.
⊲ Install one concrete curb extension to
narrow the opening onto Park Blvd.
⊲ Install a high-visibility crosswalk at the
western approach on Park Blvd.

City of Millbrae

11. At Park Pl/El Camino
Real, crossing distances are
especially long due to the right
turn lanes (heading north on
Park Pl) curving to the right.

The crosswalks along El Camino
Real at this intersection are
faded.
⊲ Install two paint-and-post curb extensions
to narrow the opening onto Park Pl.
⊲ Straighten the right lane into alignment with
the street.
⊲ Install a high-visibility crosswalk at the
western approach across Park Pl.

City of Millbrae
Figure 12. The intersection of Park Blvd/Magnolia
Ave. The missing crosswalk is on the left side of
the image.

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SANTA INEZ AVE

SANTA SUSANA AVE

PARK PL

SAN ANTONIO AVE

SANTA HELENA AVE

SANTA TERESA WAY

SANTA MARIA AVE

LINDEN AVE

SAN DIEGO AVE

SANTA CLARA AVE

CAPUCH INO DR
ALLEY

SANTA LUCIA AVE

SANTA FLORITA AVE

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CYPRESS AVE

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MAGNOLIAAVE
Capuchino
High
1 3
2 5
11 10
7 9
8 6
4 DRAFT
Safe Routes to Schools Improvement Plan
Capuchino High
0 230115 ft
Improvements not to scale
The above items are recommendations only and based on Safe Routes to Schools site assessment best practices. Feasibility determination, final design, accessibility, funding, and implementation of any recommended improvements is the responsibility of the appropriate governing agency. **Red curb and/or parking restriction signage should be provided between advance stop/yield markings and the crosswalk. Exact red curb distance should be determined in accordance with the CA-MUTCD and City policies/standards. Red curb not symbolized on map.

T h i s fi g u r e i s i n t e n d e d o n l y f o r r e f e r e n c e , c o n c e p t u a l p l a n n i n g , a n d i n f o r m a t i o n a l p u r p o s e s . T h i s fi g u r e s h o u l d n o t b e u s e d t o e s t a b l i s h b o u n d a r i e s , p r o p e r t y l i n e s , l o c a t i o n o f o b j e c t s , o r t o p r o v i d e a n y o t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n t y p i c a l l y n e e d e d f o r fi n a l d e s i g n , c o n s t r u c t i o n o r a n y o t h e r pur pose when engineer ed plans ar e r equir ed.
1 Install sidewalk along the north side of Barcelona Dr and connect it to the sidewalk along the northern side of the parking lot on school grounds.
2 Install concrete curb extensions. Install curb ramps and tactile warning pads. Install high-visibility crosswalk across Barcelona Dr. 3 Install “speed feedback” along the corridor between Barcelona Dr and Magnolia Ave.
4 On the north side of Millwood Dr, on school property, widen sidewalks and install vertical 6” curb, instead of rollover style.

This may require infringing onto school property (depending on where the right-of-way line is).
5 Install 4 paint-and-post curb extensions. Install tactile warning pads.
6 Install high-visibility crosswalks on all sides of the intersection.

Complete a stop warrant study to consider the addition of stop signs to Broadway. Install curb extensions.
7 Install 2 paint-and-post curb extensions. Install yellow, ladder high- visibility crosswalk at the western approach. Install curb extensions. 8 Install 2 paint-and-post curb extensions. Repaint crosswalk in higher-visibility pattern.
9 Install yellow, ladder high-visibility crosswalk at the western approach. Install 4 paint-and-post curb extensions.
10 Install yellow, ladder high-visibility crosswalk at the western approach. Install two paint-and-post curb extensions.
11 Install 2 paint-and-post curb extensions. Straighten the right turn lanes into alignment with the street. Install yellow, ladder high- visibility crosswalk at the western approach.

Map Label Improvement Detail (Table Text)
Improvement Detail
Recommended Infrastructure
City of San Bruno
San Bruno School District
Recommended Intersection
Upgrade
Recommended Sidewalk
Proposed Bicycle Facilities
Bicycle Lane
Buffered Bicycle Lane
Bicycle Route
Bicycle Boulevard

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FINDING RECOMMENDATION

1. Most people enter the school
along Millwood Dr, despite
the multiple entrances to the
school.

Encourage parents and students to use the multiple entrances to the school to reduce vehicle congestion along Millwood Dr. Coordinate with school staff to create more balanced arrival/dismissal guidance, potentially with entrances designated for use by certain grades.

2. Almost 50% of survey
respondents from Capuchino
High agreed that walking or
biking to school is important
for their child’s health, and 35%
wished they walked or biked to
school more often.

Support recurring encouragement events, such as Walk and Roll to School Days or Cocoa for Carpool, to give families a chance to try out alternative modes. Follow up with additional resources on carpooling, such as a directory or place for families interested in carpooling to connect.

3. Many families noted in the
survey in that a lack of bus
access limited their student’s
mobility options—specifically
from a lack of routes, as well as
the limited frequency of routes
near the school.

As the school that covers the largest enrollment area of any in the city, improve public bus or school bus access to the school. Coordinate with SamTrans for better bus access and scheduling.

Table 7. Capuchino High School Non-Infrastructure Recommendations Non-Infrastructure
Recommendations

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Highlands
Christian
School
School
Setting
Address:
1900 Monterey Dr,
San Bruno, CA
94066
School day start:
9:00 a.m.

School day end:
2:20 p.m.

Attendance:
590
Grade range:

Pre-K–8
Existing and Proposed
Bicycle Facilities

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Community Input
Survey Findings
Engagement with Highlands Christian was
limited due to partial participation in the Safe
Routes to School Plan. No PTA meeting was held
at the school. Due to its proximity to Portola
Elementary School, it is expected that much
of the engagement data for that school also
pertains to Highlands Christian School.

Of the 400-plus survey respondents, 26 were
parents and caregivers of Highlands Christian
students.

DISTANCE AND MODE TO SCHOOL
⊲ Of respondents, 78% indicated they live
more than a mile from school, and 48%
live more than two miles away.
⊲ Ninety-one percent report their students
are driven to school, not as part of a
carpool. One respondent’s student
participates in a carpool, and one walks.

COMMUTE MODES ALLOWED
Parents and caregivers provided feedback
on how their child is allowed to get to school,
either 1) by themselves, 2) with a friend or
sibling, 3) with a trusted adult, or 4) not at all.

The majority do not allow their student to
travel to school via any mode other than riding
in the family car.
⊲ Walking: 90% do not allow
⊲ Biking: 95% do not allow
⊲ Carpool: 52% do not allow
⊲ School bus: 65% do not allow

ATTITUDES TOWARD WALKING

AND BIKING
⊲ Of respondents, 22% either strongly or
somewhat agree that walking and biking
to school is fun for their child.
⊲ Thirty percent either strongly or
somewhat agree that walking and biking
to school is healthy for their child.
⊲ Thirty-nine percent express that walking
and biking to school is something they
wish they did with their student more
often.

MAIN CONCERNS AND

CHALLENGES
The top reported concerns and challenges by
parents and caregivers were:

1. Too much traffic along route (61%
selected)

2. Challenging intersection (57% selected)

3. Speeding traffic along route (52%
selected)

4. School is too far from home to walk or
bike (48% selected)
In the open comments section, all the relevant
comments involved concerns about the
following intersections:
⊲ Skyline Blvd/Sneath Ln
⊲ Monterey Dr/Amador Ave
One comment requested a crossing guard.

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FINDING RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENTING
AGENCY

1. There is significant
congestion at the school
entrance during arrival and
dismissal, with some parents
reporting that it does not feel
safe to access the school at
Amador Ave and Monterey Dr.

Notably, some drivers impede
the crosswalk waiting to turn
into school during drop-off/
pick-up and ignore people
walking.
⊲ Extend the red curb/no-parking zone on
eastbound Amador Ave at Monterey Dr
(on the south side of the street) to provide
additional visibility for pedestrians crossing
Amador Ave.
⊲ Add yield ahead markings, or “shark teeth,”
to all approaches at Amador Ave and
Monterey Dr to increase visibility of the
stop bar.
⊲ Harden the center median on the southern
leg of Monterey Dr with bollards to visually
narrow the lane and slow traffic at the
entrance of the school. Outreach to the
neighboring residents will be needed to
discuss the intervention to make sure they
are comfortable with any changes in access.
⊲ Repaint both crosswalks as high-visibility
crosswalks.
⊲ Install two curb ramps with tactile warning
pads for improved Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility at the
crosswalk across Monterey Dr.

City of San
Bruno, School

2. Parents noted that drivers
move uncomfortably fast on
Amador Ave and Monterey Dr,
especially coming down the hill.

Explore adding traffic calming elements to
Amador Ave and Monterey Dr, such as speed
feedback signs and visually narrowing the travel
lanes by striping the edge of the parking lanes,
if the requirements are met per the City's Traffic
Calming Program.

City of San
Bruno
Table 8. Highlands Christian School Infrastructure Recommendations Infrastructure Recommendations
Due to its close proximity to Portola Elementary, some of the recommendations for Portola also pertain to Highlands Christian, in addition to the following recommendations.

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AGENCY

3. Amador Ave lacks street
lighting. Due to fog, weather,
and varying sunrise/sunset
times, pedestrians have a
difficult time seeing traffic and
being seen.

Add pedestrian-scale street lighting to Amador
Ave.

City of San
Bruno

4. The intersection of Sneath
Ln/Monterey Dr lacks
crosswalks on two legs of the
intersection, and the existing
crosswalk has low visibility.

Install high-visibility crosswalks on all
approaches of the intersection.

City of San
Bruno

5. The intersection of Sneath
Ln/Skyline Blvd only has one
crosswalk across the south leg
of the intersection. In addition,
the intersection corners lack
curb ramps and sufficient
space and pavement for
multiple pedestrians to wait
for their turn to cross the street
comfortably.
⊲ Install a high-visibility crosswalk on the
southern leg of the intersection.
⊲ Add concrete pavement to expand the
pedestrian waiting area on both ends of the
crosswalk. Both corners should contain ADA
curb ramps each with tactile warning pads.
⊲ When building the concrete curb at each
corner, reduce the corner turning radii
as much as possible in partnership with
Caltrans to increase space for pedestrians
and to slow turning cars.

City of San
Bruno

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Highlands
Christian
1 3
2 5
4 5
DRAFT
Safe Routes to Schools Improvement Plan
Highlands Christian School
0 14070 ft
Improvements not to scale
The above items are recommendations only and based on Safe Routes to Schools site assessment best practices. Feasibility determination, final design, accessibility, funding, and implementation of any recommended improvements is the responsibility of the appropriate governing agency. **Red curb and/or parking restriction signage should be provided between advance stop/yield markings and the crosswalk. Exact red curb distance should be determined in accordance with the CA-MUTCD and City policies/standards. Red curb not symbolized on map.

T h i s fi g u r e i s i n t e n d e d o n l y f o r r e f e r e n c e , c o n c e p t u a l p l a n n i n g , a n d i n f o r m a t i o n a l p u r p o s e s . T h i s fi g u r e s h o u l d n o t b e u s e d t o e s t a b l i s h b o u n d a r i e s , p r o p e r t y l i n e s , l o c a t i o n o f o b j e c t s , o r t o p r o v i d e a n y o t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n t y p i c a l l y n e e d e d f o r fi n a l d e s i g n , c o n s t r u c t i o n o r a n y o t h e r pur pose when engineer ed plans ar e r equir ed.

Dr. Add yield ahead markings to all approaches. Harden the center median on the southern leg of Monterey Dr with bollards. Repaint crosswalks as high-visibility and add two more curb ramps. 2 Explore adding traffic calming elements to Monterey Dr, such as speed feedback signs, speed humps, or visually narrowing the travel lanes by striping the edge of the parking lanes, if the requirements are met per the City's Traffic Calming Program.
3 Explore adding traffic calming elements, such as speed feedback signs, speed humps, or visually narrowing the travel lanes by striping the edge of the parking lanes, if the requirements are met per the City's Traffic Calming Program.
4 Install 1 high-visibility crosswalk on the south leg of the intersection. Add concrete pavement to 2 corners (connect to sidewalks) and add curb ramps with warning pads. Reduce corner turning radii as much as possible.
5 Install high-visibility crosswalks at Amador Ave/Monterey Dr and Sneath Ln/Monterey Dr.

Improvement Detail
Map Label Improvement Detail (Table Text)
1 Extend the red curb/no-parking zone on Amador Ave at Monterey Recommended Infrastructure
City of San Bruno
! Recommended Crosswalk
Recommended Intersection
Upgrade
É Recommended Curb
Extension
Recommended Red Curb
Proposed Bicycle Facilities
Path
Bicycle Route

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FINDING RECOMMENDATION

1. There is traffic congestion
around the school entrance
during arrival/dismissal, and
some parents are concerned
about stop sign compliance
during these busy times.

Prioritize parent outreach and engagement to improve compliance with existing regulations during arrival/dismissal, as well as promote alternative transportation modes. Efforts could also focus on creating SRTS champions or encouraging families to try walking or biking.

2. According to the survey, 92%
of survey respondents from
Highlands Christian currently
drive their child (alone) to
school most days. Yet 20% of
survey respondents wished they
walked or biked to school more
often.

Support recurring encouragement events, such as Walk and Roll to School Days or Cocoa for Carpools, to give families a chance to try out and build community around alternative modes. Follow up with additional resources on carpooling, such as a directory or place for families interested in carpooling to connect.

Encourage students and parents to walk in groups, creating a “walking school bus.”

3. Vegetation blocks the
walking path at key points
along the route to school: on
Sneath Ln, east of Claremont
Dr, and the crossing of Sneath
Ln at Sequoia Ave.

Ensure that the City prioritizes maintenance of important pedestrian connections around schools. Work with City maintenance staff to keep pedestrian pathways clear and visible.

Table 9. Highlands Christian School Non-Infrastructure Recommendations Non-Infrastructure
Recommendations

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John Muir
Elementary
School
School
Setting
Address:
130 Cambridge Ln,
San Bruno, CA
94066
School day start:
8:15 a.m.

School day end:

K at 1:40 p.m.,
Grades 1–3 at
2:25 p.m., and
Grades 4–5 at
2:55 p.m.

Attendance:
372
Grade range:

K–5
Existing and Proposed
Bicycle Facilities

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Community Input
Survey Findings
Of the 400-plus survey respondents, 33 were
parents or caregivers of John Muir Elementary
students.

DISTANCE AND MODE TO SCHOOL
Of the respondents from John Muir
Elementary, 67% live within one mile of the
school, roughly a 20-minute walk or 6-minute
bike ride. While 57% of respondents reported
driving their child to school, a high proportion
of respondents reported that their student
walks to school (40%).

COMMUTE MODES ALLOWED
Parents and caregivers provided feedback
on how their child is allowed to get to school,
either 1) by themselves, 2) with a friend or
sibling, 3) with a trusted adult, or 4) not at all:
⊲ The majority do not allow their student to
travel to school via any mode other than
riding in the family car:
» Walking: 50% do not allow
» Biking: 89% do not allow
» Carpool: 56% do not allow
⊲ With a trusted adult, 46% of students are
allowed to walk to school, while only 11%
are allowed to bike.
⊲ “School bus” was the mode with the
most support for students traveling
by themselves, permitted by 11% of
respondents. (Note that some survey
respondents may not have selected traveling
by bus since it is not currently available, but
may be supportive if it were an option for
them.)
⊲ Riding in the family car is the most
permitted mode overall, with 90% of
respondents allowing their student to
travel via that mode.
(Note that John Muir is not considered accessible by existing public transit routes, and is not currently served by a school bus.)

ATTITUDES TOWARD WALKING

AND BIKING
⊲ Respondents who strongly or somewhat
agree that walking or biking to school is
fun for their child: 50%
⊲ Respondents who agree that walking or
biking to school is healthy for their child:
70%
⊲ Respondents who wish they could walk or
bike to school with their child more often:
53%
About half of respondents
53%
wish they could walk or bike to
school with their child more often.

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What is the approximate distance from your home to school? 10%

23.33%

13.33%

33.33%
20%
0% 60% 100%50% 90%40% 80%30% 70%20%10%
How does your child typically get to and from school?
40%

3.33%

56.67%
0% 60% 100%50% 90%40% 80%30% 70%20%10%
1/4 - 1/2 mile
1/4 mile or less
1/2 mile - 1 mile
1 - 2 miles
More than 2 miles
Walk
Drives Self
Takes a
Car Service
Scooter or
Skateboard
SamTrans
Bus
Bike
Family
Vehicle
Carpool

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MAIN CONCERNS AND

CHALLENGES
The top reported concerns and challenges by
parents and caregivers were:

1. Speeding traffic along route (indicated by
48% of respondents)

2. Challenging intersections (48%)

3. No crossing guards (45%)

4. School is too far from home to walk or
bike (38%)
In the open comment section, the following
themes arose:
⊲ The intersection of Cambridge Ln/
Crestmoor Dr is a safety problem due
to poor driver behavior. Students and
families could use a safer crossing option
across Crestmoor Dr.
⊲ The school should support students
walking and biking more, specific ideas
included:
» Adding bike racks at the school.
» Providing incentives to student who
walk or bike to school.
» Adding a crossing guard and providing
information about when/where they
are present.
⊲ Concern about drivers driving too fast.

Speed humps and additional traffic
calming are needed.
⊲ A desire for protected bike lanes.

PTA DISCUSSION
During the PTA discussion, parents and
caregivers expressed a desire for greater use
of crossing guards:
⊲ Parents and caregivers noted that an
infrastructure solution at Crestmoor and
Cambridge doesn’t seem like it would be
enough. They have tried things before
that didn’t work, and called for a crossing
guard at that location.
⊲ Parents and caregivers asked how the
crossing guard at St. Robert is paid
for and expressed interest in pursuing
something similar.

PROJECT WEBSITE MAP

COMMENTS
Project web map comments mirrored
the findings from walk audits and other
engagement. The following were noted all in
proximity to the intersection of Crestmoor Dr/
Cambridge Ln:
⊲ Unnerving and improper driving at this
intersection. A crosswalk and stop sign
across Crestmoor Dr or a crossing guard
at this location, or both, would make
crossing more comfortable.
⊲ Converting Cambridge Ln to a one way
was proposed.
⊲ Pedestrians cross in the middle of
Cambridge Ln to enter the upper entrance
of the school gate, which could be
supported with a crosswalk or traffic
calming.

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FINDING RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENTING
AGENCY

1. Traffic congestion causes
vehicles to block the crosswalk
on Crestmoor Dr that connects
to the northern path on school
grounds (south of Yorkshire Ct).

Extend the length of the red curb no-parking
zone on either side of the crosswalk to increase
visibility. Extend/add concrete curb extensions
the full depth of the parking lane.

City of San
Bruno

2. Crosswalks that parallel
Crestmoor Dr (across
neighborhood streets) have
low visibility and are frequently
crossed by turning traffic.

Install high-visibility crosswalks along
Crestmoor Dr at the following intersections:

Rosewood Dr, Bennington Dr, and Cambridge
Ln.

City of San
Bruno

3. The crosswalk across
Crestmoor Dr at Bennington Dr
has low visibility and is often
blocked by traffic congestion.

Install a high-visibility crosswalk across
Crestmoor Dr for increased visibility and
yielding, reducing vehicle blockage of the
crosswalk.

City of San
Bruno
Table 10. John Muir Elementary School Infrastructure Recommendations Infrastructure Recommendations
Figure 13. A car blocks the crosswalk across
Cambridge Ln at the intersection with
Crestmoor Dr.

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AGENCY

4. There is no marked
pedestrian crossing across
Crestmoor Dr at Cambridge
Ln, resulting in pedestrians
crossing at unexpected
locations.
⊲ Install a high-visibility crosswalk and stop
sign on Cambridge Ln at Crestmoor Dr.
⊲ Conduct a stop warrant analysis for an
all-way stop control at Crestmoor Dr and
Cambridge Ln.
» Install a high-visibility crosswalk across
Crestmoor Dr (on the northern leg of the
intersection only) if an all-way stop is
warranted. Install stop bar on southern
approach.

City of San
Bruno

5. School lacks a bike rack. Install a secure bike parking area. School

6. Congestion causes parents
driving northbound on
Crestmoor Dr to turn left
into the eastbound lane of
Cambridge Ln (into oncoming
traffic), due to the queue
of vehicles blocking the
appropriate westbound lane on
Cambridge Ln.

Add bollards to create a hardened center line
on Cambridge Ln between Crestmoor Dr and
the school driveway, reinforcing appropriate
traffic flow. Without the option to merge into
the correct (westbound) lane of Cambridge
Ln after turning inappropriately, northbound
drivers turning left onto Cambridge Ln will learn
to wait for an appropriate gap in traffic to enter
the correct lane.

City of San
Bruno

7. Shoulder parking along
Cambridge Ln, on the south
side of the street near the
school entrance, further
increases congestion.

Remove shoulder parking on the south side
of the street. Before implementing, residents
contact neighboring residents to work through
any proposed change.

City of San
Bruno

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AGENCY

8. There are visibility concerns
for pedestrians crossing at the
intersection of Crestmoor Dr
and Piedmont Ave.
⊲ Install high-visibility crosswalk across
Piedmont Ave.
⊲ Install two paint-and-post curb extensions
to slow turning traffic.
⊲ Conduct a stop warrant analysis for all-way
stop control at Crestmoor Dr and Piedmont
Ave.
⊲ If stop is warranted,
» Install two high-visibility crosswalks
across Crestmoor Dr.
» Add yield ahead (shark teeth) markings
on Crestmoor Dr on both sides of
Piedmont Ave.

City of San
Bruno

9. The underpass beneath Hwy
280 at Whitman Way/Jenevein
Ave is dark with narrow
sidewalks.

Add lighting to improve the visibility of
pedestrians.

City of San
Bruno

10. Drivers leaving the school
after pick-up/drop-off exit the
school by taking a right onto
Cambridge Ln and looping
around to Bryant Way, where
they reconnect with Crestmoor
Dr. Drivers waiting to turn onto
Crestmoor Dr encroach into the
unmarked crossing, and poor
visibility contributes to drivers
making fast turns off of Bryant
Way and ignoring pedestrians
going north/south along
Crestmoor Dr.

Mark a high-visibility crosswalk across Bryant
Way on the SW leg of the intersection. Add a
stop sign and stop bar for drivers on Bryant
Way as they approach Crestmoor Dr, and
conduct a stop warrant study to see if this
location qualifies for all-way stop control.

Restrict parking on the SW side of Crestmoor
up to the driveways on either side of the
intersection.

City of San
Bruno

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The above items are recommendations only and based on Safe Routes to Schools site assessment best practices. Feasibility determination, final design, accessibility, funding, and implementation of any recommended improvements is the responsibility of the appropriate governing agency. **Red curb and/or parking restriction signage should be provided between advance stop/yield markings and the crosswalk. Exact red curb distance should be determined in accordance with the CA-MUTCD and City policies/standards. Red curb not symbolized on map.

This figure is intended only for reference, conceptual planning, and informational purposes. This figure should not be used to establish boundaries, property lines, location of objects, or to provide any other information typically needed for final design, construction or any other purpose when engineered plans are required.

Improvement Detail
Recommended Infrastructure
City of San Bruno
San Bruno School District
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!
Recommended Bike
Parking
!
Recommended Rectangular
Rapid Flash Beacon (RRFB)
! Recommended Crosswalk
Recommended Intersection
Upgrade
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Extension
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2 Install high-visibility crosswalks along Crestmoor Dr to the following intersections: Rosewood Dr, Bennington Dr.
3 Install a high-visibility crosswalk.
4 Conduct a stop warrant analysis for all-way stop control at Crestmoor Dr and Cambridge Ln. Install a high-visibility crosswalk across Crestmoor Dr (to the north of the intersection) if an all-way stop is warranted.
5 Install a secure bike parking area.
6 Add bollards to create a hardened center line on Cambridge Ln between Crestmoor Dr and the school driveway.
7 Remove shoulder parking on the south side of the street. Paint curb red.
10 Mark a high-visibility crosswalk across Bryant Way (SW leg). Add a stop sign and stop bar for drivers on Bryant Way as they approach Crestmoor Dr. Conduct a stop warrant study for all-way stop control. Restrict parking on Crestmoor at the intersection.

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FINDING RECOMMENDATION

1. The previous administration
did not encourage biking
to school: 55% of survey
respondents thought the
school neither encouraged or
discouraged walking and biking
to school, while an additional
28% of respondents thought
the school actively discouraged
walking and biking.

Support recurring encouragement events, such as Walk and Roll to School Days or bike rodeos. These events build a community around walking and biking, and help families and students feel more comfortable walking or biking to school. Also promote walking school buses as a way for families to get more comfortable with walking and biking to school.

2. Parents expressed concern
with letting their children
walk or bike to school with
the traffic around pick-up and
drop-off times. This may help
explain why only 40% of survey
respondents wanted to walk or
bike to school more often.

In the blacktop space behind John Muir, designate a section as a traffic garden for students to learn about biking and walking safely in the neighborhood. Traffic gardens can take many different shapes, creating a child-size town for kids to improve their bicycle skills and learn how to interact with things they may encounter on an actual bike ride. Traffic gardens may have roads, crosswalks, signals, bus stops, or trees painted on the ground, providing a safe space to learn how to navigate their neighborhood.

Also conduct driver awareness campaigns with parents and neighbors.

Table 11. John Muir Elementary School Non-Infrastructure Recommendations Non-Infrastructure
Recommendations

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Elementary

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Monte Verde
Elementary
School
School
Setting
Address:
2551 St. Cloud Dr,
San Bruno, CA 94066
School day start:
8:30 a.m.

School day end:

Grade K at 1:30 p.m.,
and Grades 1-5 at 2:45
p.m.

Attendance:
540
Grade range:

K–5
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Community Input
As a partially participating school added mid-
way through the planning process, there is not
a significant amount of survey data for Monte
Verde Elementary. Throughout the process
multiple Monte Verde community members
expressed concerns and ideas regarding
safety at the school, however.

MAIN CONCERNS AND

CHALLENGES
Themes that arose through the planning
process included:
⊲ A desire for more traffic calming around
the school, especially at the entrance on
St. Cloud Dr
⊲ A desire for infrastructure improvements
seen on the South San Francisco side
of the school, such as high-visibility
crosswalks and painted curbs for parking
restrictions
⊲ Concerns about the speed and volume of
traffic near the school
⊲ Concerns about the intersection of
Fleetwood Dr and St. Cloud Dr, specifically
around visibility and traffic control

ATTITUDES TOWARDS WALKING

AND BIKING
All of the community comments received
around Monte Verde Elementary expressed
a desire to walk and bike to school more.

Parents and caregivers shared the challenging
locations that currently prevent their students
from walking and biking confidently, and the
types of infrastructure that would make them
feel more comfortable getting to and from
school.

Figure 14. Existing crossing at St. Cloud Dr and
Oakmont Dr.

Figure 15. Existing entrance to the school on St.

Cloud Dr at Turnberry Dr.

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FINDING RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENTING
AGENCY

1. The three-way intersection
of Fleetwood Dr and St. Cloud
Dr presents a safety issue for
pedestrians. The intersection
lacks stop signs on all corners.

The intersection is missing a
crosswalk across Fleetwood Dr on
the south side of the intersection.

The no-parking zone at the
intersection approach is close to
the crosswalks, reducing sight lines
between pedestrians and vehicles.

Conduct a stop warrant study to analyze the
feasibility of an all-way stop.

Paint high-visibility crosswalks across all legs
of the intersection.

Extend the length of the no-parking zone
further from the intersection and paint the
curb red in the no-parking areas.

Install paint-and-post curb extensions to
reduce crossing distances.

City of San
Bruno

2. The intersection of St. Cloud Dr
and Oakmont Dr lacks curb ramps
and is a primary connection to
and from Monte Verde Elementary.

Add curb ramps and high-visibility
crosswalks on all legs of the intersection.

City of San
Bruno

3. The intersection of St. Cloud Dr
and Turnberry Dr is the primary
school entrance. The intersection
has long crossing distances for
pedestrians.

Add curb ramps and curb extensions to all
legs of the intersection. Move the existing
crosswalk across Turnberry Dr further back
from St. Cloud Dr. Update high-visibility
crosswalks on all legs of the intersection.

City of San
Bruno, School
Table 12. Monte Verde Elementary School Infrastructure Recommendations Infrastructure Recommendations
Monte Verde Elementary School straddles the line between the City of San Bruno and the City of South San Francisco. The following infrastructure recommendations only address the street network to the south/southwest of the school, within the limits of the City of San Bruno.

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Elementary
1 2
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Monte Verde Elementary School
0 200100 ft
Improvements not to scale
The above items are recommendations only and based on Safe Routes to Schools site assessment best practices. Feasibility determination, final design, accessibility, funding, and implementation of any recommended improvements is the responsibility of the appropriate governing agency. **Red curb and/or parking restriction signage should be provided between advance stop/yield markings and the crosswalk. Exact red curb distance should be determined in accordance with the CA-MUTCD and City policies/standards. Red curb not symbolized on map.

This figure is intended only for reference, conceptual planning, and informational purposes. This figure should not be used to establish boundaries, property lines, location of objects, or to provide any other information typically needed for final design, construction or any other purpose when engineered plans are required.

Improvement Detail
Recommended Infrastructure
City of San Bruno
Recommended Intersection
Upgrade
Proposed Bicycle Facilities
Path
Bicycle Route
Bicycle Boulevard
1 Conduct a stop warrant study to analyze the feasibility of an all-way stop. Paint high-visibility crosswalks across all legs of the intersection. Extend the length of the no parking zones. Install paint-and-post curb extensions.
2 Add curb ramps and high-visibility crosswalks on all legs of the intersection.
3 Add curb ramps and curb extensions to all legs of the intersection.

Move the existing crosswalk across Turnberry Dr further back from St. Cloud Dr. Update high-visibility crosswalks on all legs of the intersection.

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FINDING RECOMMENDATION

1. Parents expressed a desire
for their student to walk and
bike to school more, and to feel
safe doing so.

Support recurring encouragement events throughout the year such as Walk and Roll to School days, Ruby Bridges Walk to School days, Golden Sneaker, or Cocoa for Carpools programs. These events help to build a community around walking and biking, and help families and students feel more comfortable walking or biking to school.

Prioritize parent outreach and engagement to improve compliance with existing driver regulations around school, as well as promote alternative transportation modes. This could include an emphasis on safe driving to ensure that everyone can reach the campus safely, regardless of mode. Efforts could also focus on creating SRTS champions or encouraging families to try walking or biking.

2. There is traffic congestion
around the school entrance
during arrival and dismissal
periods.

Encourage families to Park and Walk to and from school to reduce congestion at the school entrance.

Encourage students and parents to walk in groups to be more visible, creating a “walking school bus.”
Table 13. Monte Verde Elementary School Non-Infrastructure Recommendations Non-Infrastructure
Recommendations

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Palos Verdes
and El Portal
Schools
School
Setting
Address:
1290 Commodore Dr,
San Bruno, CA
94066
School day start:
8:30 a.m.

School day end:
2:00 p.m.,
except 1:00 p.m.
on Wednesdays
Attendance:
13 at Palos Verdes,
29 at El Portal
Grade range:

K–12 (age 22)
special education
Existing and Proposed
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Community Input
Due to the nature of Palos Verdes and El Portal enrollment, there are limited opportunities for students to walk or bike to school. Students are bused in from around the county, and families generally do not access the school independently. Therefore, engagement with families from Palos Verdes and El Portal Schools was limited. Parents and caregivers of the schools’ students did not fill out the online survey or leave comments on the Safe Routes to School Plan’s website.

No PTA meeting was held at the school.

Figure 16. Recent upgrades on school grounds have improved the connection between school buildings and the crosswalk on Commodore Dr.

Infrastructure Recommendations
Despite the lack of walking and biking to school, classes often walk across Commodore Dr to access Commodore Park during the school day. The following infrastructure recommendations are focused on improving the safety of that walking connection and nearby intersections.

Note: A resident-led petition has been submitted to the City requesting traffic calming on Commodore Dr east of Cherry Ave.

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FINDING RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENTING
AGENCY

1. At the east side of the
western school driveway (in
alignment with the crosswalk
across Commodore Dr), the
curb ramps on either side
of the crosswalk (across
Commodore Dr) don’t align
with the crosswalk orientation.

The ramp on the south side
of the crosswalk is blocked
when a vehicle is parking in the
handicapped parking space.

On the north side of Commodore Dr, install
a depressed corner ramp and add a tactile
warning pad.

Realign the curb ramp on the south side of
the crosswalk to face the crosswalk. Storm
drain inlets in this location would need to be
relocated to accommodate the curb ramp.

Despite the cost, it is recommended for
increased pedestrian access.

City of San
Bruno, School

2. The sidewalk on the west side
of the school driveway currently
ends at the driveway, and the
curb ramp is not in alignment
with the orientation of the
sidewalk. The crosswalk across
the driveway has low visibility
and is faded.

Paint a high-visibility crosswalk across the
driveway. Realign the curb ramp to be parallel
with the sidewalk.

School
Table 14. Palos Verdes and El Portal Schools Infrastructure Recommendations Figure 17. A view of the storm drain that
prevents construction of a curb ramp on the
south end of the crosswalk.

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FINDING RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENTING
AGENCY

3. Parking on the north side
of Commodore Dr between
the school driveways reduces
the visibility of pedestrians
entering the crosswalk for those
traveling along Commodore,
and the sight lines of drivers
exiting the driveway onto
Commodore.

Remove parking between the driveways by
painting the curb red.

City of San
Bruno

4. The intersection of Cherry
Ave and Commodore Dr is
a large, multilane, stop-
controlled intersection. The
intersection lacks crosswalks
on the north and west sides.

The San Bruno Walk ‘n Bike Plan contains
a recommendation to remove travel lanes
on Cherry to install separated bicycle lanes.

Reducing lanes to decrease the current
potential for conflict at the intersection is
recommended. The City should conduct a
traffic study to determine any impacts before
removing traffic lanes.

Install high-visibility crosswalks on all sides of
the intersection.

Consider extending the median along
Cherry Ave through the crosswalk to act as
a pedestrian refuge and narrow the turning
radius for drivers.

City of San
Bruno
Figure 18. A view of the intersection of Cherry Ave/
Commodore Dr from Commodore Dr.

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Safe Routes to Schools Improvement Plan
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Improvements not to scale
The above items are recommendations only and based on Safe Routes to Schools site assessment best practices. Feasibility determination, final design, accessibility, funding, and implementation of any recommended improvements is the responsibility of the appropriate governing agency. **Red curb and/or parking restriction signage should be provided between advance stop/yield markings and the crosswalk. Exact red curb distance should be determined in accordance with the CA-MUTCD and City policies/standards. Red curb not symbolized on map.

T h i s fi g u r e i s i n t e n d e d o n l y f o r r e f e r e n c e , c o n c e p t u a l p l a n n i n g , a n d i n f o r m a t i o n a l p u r p o s e s . T h i s fi g u r e s h o u l d n o t b e u s e d t o e s t a b l i s h b o u n d a r i e s , p r o p e r t y l i n e s , l o c a t i o n o f o b j e c t s , o r t o p r o v i d e a n y o t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n t y p i c a l l y n e e d e d f o r fi n a l d e s i g n , c o n s t r u c t i o n o r a n y o t h e r pur pose when engineer ed plans ar e r equir ed.
1O n the north side of Commodore, install a depressed corner ramp and tactile warning par. Realign the curb ramp on the south side of the crosswalk to face the crosswalk.
2 Paint a high-visibility crosswalk across the driveway. Realign the curb ramp to be parallel with the sidewalk. Install sidewalk segment to connect into school parking lot.
3 Reduce lanes on Cherry Ave. consistent with the San Bruno Walk 'n Bike Plan. Install high visibility crosswalks on all sides of the intersection. Consider extending the median along Cherry Ave through the crosswalk to act as a pedestrian refuge.
4 Remove parking between the driveways by painting the curb red.

Map Label Im provement Detail (Table Text)
Improvement Detail
Recommended Infrastructure
City of San Bruno
San Bruno School District
! Recommended Crosswalk
Recommended Intersection
Upgrade
Recommended Red Curb
Proposed Bicycle Facilities
Bicycle Route
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FINDING RECOMMENDATION

1. N/A Provide hands-on opportunities for walking and biking education to help students practice safe walking and biking, and gain confidence.

Safe walking programming should focus on safe crossing behaviors such as how to use RRFBs.

Table 15. Palos Verdes and El Portal Schools Non-Infrastructure Recommendations Non-Infrastructure
Recommendations

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Parkside
Intermediate
School
School
Setting
Address:
1801 Niles Ave,
San Bruno, CA
94066
School day start:
8:30 a.m.

School day end:
2:51 p.m.

Attendance:
671
Grade range:
6–8
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Community Input
Survey Findings
Of the 400-plus survey respondents, 20 were
parents or caregivers of Parkside Intermediate
students.

DISTANCE AND MODE TO SCHOOL
Of the respondents from Parkside, 55%
live within one mile of the school, roughly
a 20-minute walk or 6-minute bike ride.

However, 55% of respondents reported driving
their child to school. Thirty-five percent of
respondents report that their student takes
active transportation to school (30% walk, 5%
bike).

COMMUTE MODES ALLOWED
Parents and caregivers provided feedback
on how their child is allowed to get to school,
either 1) by themselves, 2) with a friend or
sibling, 3) with a trusted adult, or 4) not at all:
⊲ Riding in the family car is the most
allowed way to travel to school, permitted
by 89% of respondents.
⊲ Carpooling and walking are tied for
second most allowed mode to school,
permitted by 47% of respondents.
⊲ Walking is the mode that respondents
were most comfortable with their
student using alone, allowed by 37% of
respondents. In contrast, only 11% of
respondents allow their student to bike
alone.

About a third of respondents
37%
were most comfortable with their
student walking to school.

In contrast, only
11%
of respondents allow their student
to bike alone.

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5%
20%
45%
25%
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Drives Self
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SamTrans
Bus
Bike
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ATTITUDES TOWARD WALKING

AND BIKING
⊲ Of respondents, 47% strongly or
somewhat agree that walking and biking
to school is fun for their child.
⊲ Most respondents (68%) agree that
walking or biking to school is good for
their child’s health.
⊲ Only 11% of respondents somewhat agree
the school encourages walking or biking
to school. No respondents strongly agree.
⊲ About one-third (37%) of respondents
would like to walk or bike to school with
their child more often.

MAIN CONCERNS AND

CHALLENGES
The top reported concerns and challenges by
parents and caregivers were:

1. Speeding traffic along the route (60% of
respondents)

2. Challenging intersections (60%)

3. No crossing guards (50%)

4. Stranger danger (50%)
In the open comment section, almost all
comments involved concerns around
challenging intersections and crossings,
including requests for:
⊲ More visible markings
⊲ More stop signs in the area
⊲ Crossing guards at busy intersections
⊲ Leading pedestrian intervals at stop lights
⊲ Flashing and audio pedestrian crossing
signs on Jenevein Ave between Elm and
Hawthorne Aves.

PROJECT WEBSITE MAP

COMMENTS
Two relevant comments were placed in
proximity to Parkside Intermediate. They
stated:
⊲ Many students ride their skateboards
and bikes downhill on Cedar, Maple, and
Cherry Aves. There is a risk of them being
hit.
⊲ Cars run the stop sign at Donner Ave and
Crystal Springs Rd. Could the stop sign be
replaced by a stop light?

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FINDING RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENTING
AGENCY

1. The intersection of Donner
Ave/Niles Ave contains a low-
visibility crosswalk across
Donner. In addition, the
sidewalks on either side of the
crosswalk lack curb ramps.

Install a high-visibility crosswalk and curb ramps
across Donner Ave.

City of San
Bruno, School

2. The intersection of Redwood
Ave/Niles Ave is missing a
crosswalk on the west side of
the intersection.

Install a crosswalk across Niles Ave. Ensure that
the crosswalk is aligned with the west side of
Redwood Ave and the East Side of Donner Ave
so that pedestrians waiting to cross and in the
crosswalk are visible to drivers approaching from
all directions. A curb ramp at the south end of
the crosswalk will need to be installed in tandem
with the crosswalk.

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Bruno, School

3. The entrance to the staff
parking lot and the drop-off
loop on Niles Ave contains
multiple deficiencies that
reduce the safety and usability
of the sidewalk across the
driveway. The sidewalk lacks
curb ramps on either side of the
driveway. The pedestrian path
of travel contains a cross slope
ramp designed for vehicles
instead of pedestrians. The
bushes and fence to the west
of the driveway block drivers’
visibility in that direction.

Install curb ramps on both sides of the driveway.

Rebuild the sidewalk so that it maintains a flat
grade across the driveway, and the ramp for cars
is outside the pedestrian path of travel. Paint a
crosswalk across the driveway.

Install a fish eye mirror that faces west.

School
Table 16. Parkside Intermediate School Infrastructure Recommendations Infrastructure Recommendations
Note that due to its close proximity to St. Robert Catholic School, some of the recommendations for St. Robert also pertain to Parkside Intermediate, in addition to the following recommendations.

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FINDING RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENTING
AGENCY

4. There are no stop signs
along Niles Ave at Cedar Ave,
Redwood Ave, Cherry Ave, and
Donner Ave.

Conduct a stop warrant study to analyze
the installation of a three-way stop at the
intersection of Cedar Ave and Niles Ave. If stops
are not warranted at this location according to
that process, also consider the intersections of
Maple Ave, Redwood Ave, or Donner Ave.

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Bruno

5. The bus stop on Niles
Ave near Cedar Ave causes
congestion when a bus is at
the stop. Buses also block the
crosswalk with the current bus
stop placement.

Move the bus stop further east (approximately
80 feet) toward the intersection with Maple Ave,
so that the bus stays clear of the intersection
and crosswalk.

City of San
Bruno

6. The path from Donner Ave to
the rear of the school is unused
and remains locked due to a
perceived liability issue, limited
staff capacity to monitor the
area, and speeding on Donner
Ave.

Install pedestrian-scale lighting along the path.

Install a fence between the path and Donner
Ave so that pedestrians are forced to stay on the
path/sidewalk and not cross midblock.

Explore installing speed humps or other traffic
calming on Donner Ave where the path connects
to the northside sidewalk , if the requirements
are met per the City's Traffic Calming Program.

School
Figure 19. The bus at its stop, encroaching on the
crosswalk.

Figure 20. The locked gate to the pedestrian path.

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FINDING RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENTING
AGENCY

7. The intersection of Palomar
Ct/Donner Ave is skewed and
lies on a curve. Palomar Ct
has a yield at the intersection.

Donner Ave has no traffic
control. There are crosswalks
across both Palomar Ct and
Donner Ave.

Crosswalks without any traffic control are not
recommended. To increase the pedestrian and
traffic safety of the intersection, a stop warrant
study for the intersection is recommended to
investigate the feasibility of a three-way stop.

If a three-way stop is not warranted, install two
high-visibility crosswalks with crosswalk warning
signs.

City of San
Bruno

8. Jenevein Ave carries heavier
traffic than the surrounding
neighborhood street grid,
making it more challenging to
cross. Students traveling from
the north must cross Jenevein
Ave to reach the school. The
intersections of Cherry Ave/
Jenevein Ave and Cedar Ave/
Jenevein Ave contain extra
space at the corners (due to
on-street parking) that creates
longer crossing distances for
pedestrians. Additionally, the
existing crosswalks at this
intersection are low-visibility,
transverse style.

Install high-visibility crosswalks and paint-
and-post curb extensions. These changes will
increase crosswalk visibility and reduce crossing
distances, which may increase vehicle yielding
rates to pedestrians and reduce the amount of
time/distance pedestrians are exposed to vehicle
traffic. The installation of a four-way stop is also
recommended for Cedar Ave/Jenevein Ave.

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Bruno

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CYPRESS AVE

CLARK AVE

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Elementary
Parkside
I ntermediate
5 2
1 6
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4 8
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Safe Routes to Schools Improvement Plan
Parkside Intermediate
0 17588 ft
Improvements not to scale
The above items are recommendations only and based on Safe Routes to Schools site assessment best practices. Feasibility determination, final design, accessibility, funding, and implementation of any recommended improvements is the responsibility of the appropriate governing agency. **Red curb and/or parking restriction signage should be provided between advance stop/yield markings and the crosswalk. Exact red curb distance should be determined in accordance with the CA-MUTCD and City policies/standards. Red curb not symbolized on map.

T h i s fi g u r e i s i n t e n d e d o n l y f o r r e f e r e n c e , c o n c e p t u a l p l a n n i n g , a n d i n f o r m a t i o n a l p u r p o s e s . T h i s fi g u r e s h o u l d n o t b e u s e d t o e s t a b l i s h b o u n d a r i e s , p r o p e r t y l i n e s , l o c a t i o n o f o b j e c t s , o r t o p r o v i d e a n y o t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n t y p i c a l l y n e e d e d f o r fi n a l d e s i g n , c o n s t r u c t i o n o r a n y o t h e r pur pose when engineer ed plans ar e r equir ed.

Improvement Detail
Recommended Infrastructure
City of San Bruno
San Bruno School District
! Recommended Stop Sign
! Recommended Bus Stop
Recommended Intersection
Upgrade
Recommended Pedestrian
Path Improvements
Proposed Bicycle Facilities
Bicycle Route
1 Install a high-visibility crosswalk and curb ramps across Donner Ave.
2 Install a crosswalk across Niles Ave. Ensure that the crosswalk is aligned with the west side of Redwood Ave and the East Side of Donner Ave. Install curb ramp on south side.
3 Install curb ramps on both sides of the driveway. Rebuild the sidewalk so that it maintains a flat grade across the driveway.

Install a fish eye mirror that faces west.
4C onduct a stop warrant study for intersection. If not warranted at this location, also consider the intersections of Maple Ave, Redwood Ave, or Donner Ave.
5M ove the bus stop farther east (approximately 80’) towards the intersection with Maple Ave.
6 Install lighting along path. Install fence between path and Donner Ave. Explore installing speed bumps or other traffic calming devices on Donner Ave, if the requirements are met per the City's Traffic Calming Program.
7C onduct a stop warrant study for intersection. If stop not warranted, install high visibility crosswalks and crosswalk warning signs.
8 Install high visibility crosswalks and paint-and-post curb extensions.

The installation of a four-way stop is also recommended for Cedar/ Jenevein.
9 Install high visibility crosswalks and paint-and-post curb extensions.

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FINDING RECOMMENDATION

1. The drop-off loop is
underutilized, causing
congestion and double parking
on Niles Ave. Parents and
caregivers use the loop but
don't pull far enough in before
letting their children out of the
vehicle.

Prioritize parent outreach and engagement to improve compliance with existing regulations, as well as promote alternative transportation modes. This could include an emphasis on safe driving to ensure that everyone can reach the campus safely, regardless of mode. Efforts could also focus on creating SRTS champions or encouraging families to try walking or biking.

2. According to the survey,
many families think that
walking and biking to school is
important for their student’s
health (42%). Additionally, 26%
of survey respondents from
Parkside would like to walk or
bike to school more often.

Implement recurring bike education opportunities, building off the previously held bike rodeo. As new students are constantly entering attendance at the school, and older students age out, bike rodeos are recommended to be held annually to ensure that all students receive bicycle education.

Promote walking school buses, where students and parents walk in groups, as a way for families to get more comfortable with walking to school.

Support recurring encouragement events, such as Walk and Roll to School Days. These events help to build a community around walking and biking, and help families and students feel more comfortable walking or biking to school.

3. Many nearby crossings
contain RRFBs, but students
don’t activate them before
crossing.

Implement pedestrian education on the use of RRFBs with students.

Table 17. Parkside Intermediate School Non-Infrastructure Recommendations Non-Infrastructure
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FINDING RECOMMENDATION

4. A tree blocks the visibility
of the RRFB on the northeast
corner of Cedar Ave/Niles Ave.

Work with the property owner to establish good maintenance practices, and ensure that they understand the importance of visibility requirements and liability.

5. Many students were seen
scootering and skateboarding
to the school. Bike rack capacity
was limited.

Install additional bike parking and create a designated scooter parking area. Explore opportunities for skateboard storage.

6. Many parents and caregivers
called for better transit service
to the school.

Improve public bus or school bus access to the school. Coordinate with SamTrans for better bus access and scheduling.

7. There is a lack of
coordination between St.

Robert Catholic School and
Parkside Intermediate with
arrival/dismissal circulation
patterns and schedules.

To minimize neighborhood congestion, the City should help facilitate conversations between the schools and assist in coordinating circulation patterns.

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Portola
Elementary
School
School
Setting
Address:
300 Amador Ave,
San Bruno, CA
94066
School day start:
8:10 a.m.

School day end:

Grade K at 1:30 p.m.,
Grades 1–3 at
2:20 p.m., and
Grades 4–5 at
2:45 p.m.

Attendance:
266
Grade range:

K–5
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Community Input
Survey Findings
Of the 400-plus survey respondents, 24 were
parents or caregivers of Portola Elementary
students.

DISTANCE AND MODE TO SCHOOL
Of the respondents from Portola Elementary,
36% live within one mile of the school,
roughly a 20-minute walk or 6-minute bike
ride. Seventy-three percent of respondents
reported driving their child to school.

COMMUTE MODES ALLOWED
Parents and caregivers provided feedback
on how their child is allowed to get to school,
either 1) by themselves, 2) with a friend or
sibling, 3) with a trusted adult, or 4) not at all:
⊲ Riding in the family car is the most
permitted mode overall, with 91% of
respondents allowing their student to
travel via that mode.
⊲ The majority do not allow their student to
travel to school via any mode other than
riding in the family car:
» Walking: 73% do not allow
» Biking: 86% do not allow
» Carpool: 68% do not allow
⊲ With a trusted adult, 18% of students are
allowed to walk to school, while only 9%
are allowed to bike.
(Note that Portola Elementary is not considered accessible by existing public transit routes, and is not currently served by a school bus.)

ATTITUDES TOWARD WALKING

AND BIKING
⊲ Respondents who strongly or somewhat
agree that walking or biking to school is
fun for their child: 54%
⊲ Respondents who agree that walking and
biking to school are healthy for their child:
86%
⊲ Respondents who agree that the school
encourages walking and biking to school:
43%
⊲ Respondents who would like to walk or
bike to school with their child more often:
73%
Most respondents
73%
wish they could walk or bike to
school with their child more often.

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What is the approximate distance from your home to school?

9.09%

13.64%

45.45%

13.64%

18.18%
0% 60% 100%50% 90%40% 80%30% 70%20%10%
How does your child typically get to and from school?

13.64%

13.64%

72.73%
0% 60% 100%50% 90%40% 80%30% 70%20%10%
1/4 - 1/2 mile
1/4 mile or less
1/2 mile - 1 mile
1 - 2 miles
More than 2 miles
Walk
Drives Self
Takes a
Car Service
Scooter or
Skateboard
SamTrans
Bus
Bike
Family
Vehicle
Carpool

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MAIN CONCERNS AND

CHALLENGES
The top reported concerns and challenges by
parents and caregivers were:

1. Challenging intersections (67% of
respondents)

2. Speeding traffic along route (62%)

3. Stranger danger (57%)

4. No crossing guards (52%)
In the open comment section, the following
themes arose:
⊲ Crossing Skyline Blvd/State Route 35 is
uncomfortable on foot and bike, and
Skyline Blvd could benefit from additional
sidewalks.
⊲ The path through the woods off Sneath Ln
is used by some students, and there is a
desire for it to remain open.
⊲ Parents and caregivers who bike and wish
to bike with their students have safety
concerns around biking.

PTA DISCUSSION
During the PTA discussion, attendees noted
that COVID-19 protocols had seemed to
change parent drop-off and pick-up behavior.

Many were not walking to school with their
students as much, and avoided gathering.

Caregivers and staff noted that they are
anticipating another change in behavior as
COVID-19 protocols loosen in the coming
school year.

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FINDING RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENTING
AGENCY

1. Some parents impede the
crosswalk waiting to turn into
school during drop-off/pick-
up and ignore people walking.

Additionally, the crest of the hill
on Amador Ave to the west of
the school entrance creates a
very short sightline for drivers
to see the crosswalk across
Amador Ave.

Remove the existing crosswalk. Paint a new
high-visibility crosswalk at the crest of the hill
on Amador Ave to increase crosswalk visibility.

Move the existing RRFB to the new crosswalk
location.

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Bruno

2. Pedestrians don’t press the
RRFB button at the crosswalk,
and therefore don’t activate the
warning flashers.

Add passive detection to the existing RRFB to
alert cars to a pedestrian’s presence, without
requiring action from the pedestrian.

City of San
Bruno
Table 18. Portola Elementary School Infrastructure Recommendations Infrastructure Recommendations
Due to its close proximity to Highlands Christian School, some of the recommendations for Highlands Christian also pertain to Portola, in addition to the following recommendations.

Figure 21. Views from downhill and uphill of the crosswalk and beacon across Amador Ave.

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AGENCY

3. The crosswalk across the
school parking lot entrance
is faded and hard to see, as
well as missing curb ramps.

Drop-off traffic backs up at
the entrance and blocks the
crosswalk.

Repaint as a high-visibility crosswalk. Install
two curb ramps with tactile warning pads for
improved ADA accessibility.

School

4. Drivers don’t follow the
right-turn only sign and try to
turn left on Amador Ave when
exiting the school.

Add flex posts to the driveway entrance to
encourage right-in/right-out only.

School

5. The pedestrian path from
Sneath Ln to the back of the
school is dark and deteriorated
and, as such, is minimally
used. (Note that students need
parental permission to use the
path, as it is on school grounds
but unsupervised by staff.)
Enhance the pedestrian path by adding lighting
and installing a fence between the path and
drainage ditch.

School
Figure 22. The right-turn-only sign at the school
driveway.

Figure 23. The pedestrian path from Sneath Ln to
the rear of the school grounds.

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FINDING RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENTING
AGENCY

6. Amador Ave lacks streets
lighting. Due to fog, weather,
and varying sunrise/sunset
times, pedestrians have a
difficult time seeing traffic and
being seen.

Add pedestrian-scale street lighting to Amador
Ave.

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Bruno

7. Drivers are perceived to drive
too quickly on Amador Ave.

Explore adding traffic calming elements to
Amador Ave, such as speed feedback signs
and visually narrowing the travel lanes by
striping the edge of the parking lanes, if the
requirements are met per the City's Traffic
Calming Program.

City of San
Bruno

8. The intersections leading
to the school lack crosswalks,
or they are extremely worn
and faded. These intersections
include Amador Ave/Monterey
Dr and Sneath Ln/Monterey Dr.

Install high-visibility crosswalks on all sides of
these intersections.

City of San
Bruno

9. The intersection of Sneath
Ln/Skyline Blvd only has one
crosswalk across the south leg
of the intersection. In addition,
the intersection corners lack
curb ramps and sufficient
space and pavement for
multiple pedestrians to wait
for their turn to cross the street
comfortably.

Install a high-visibility crosswalk on the
southern leg of the intersection.

Add concrete pavement to expand the
pedestrian waiting area on both ends of the
crosswalk. Both corners should contain ADA
curb ramps each with tactile warning pads.

When building the concrete curb at each
corner, reduce the corner turning radii as
much as possible in partnership with Caltrans
to increase space for pedestrians and to slow
turning cars.

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Bruno

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Highlands
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0 220110 ft
Improvements not to scale
The above items are recommendations only and based on Safe Routes to Schools site assessment best practices. Feasibility determination, final design, accessibility, funding, and implementation of any recommended improvements is the responsibility of the appropriate governing agency. **Red curb and/or parking restriction signage should be provided between advance stop/yield markings and the crosswalk. Exact red curb distance should be determined in accordance with the CA-MUTCD and City policies/standards. Red curb not symbolized on map.

T h i s fi g u r e i s i n t e n d e d o n l y f o r r e f e r e n c e , c o n c e p t u a l p l a n n i n g , a n d i n f o r m a t i o n a l p u r p o s e s . T h i s fi g u r e s h o u l d n o t b e u s e d t o e s t a b l i s h b o u n d a r i e s , p r o p e r t y l i n e s , l o c a t i o n o f o b j e c t s , o r t o p r o v i d e a n y o t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n t y p i c a l l y n e e d e d f o r fi n a l d e s i g n , c o n s t r u c t i o n o r a n y o t h e r pur pose when engineer ed plans ar e r equir ed.

Improvement Detail
Recommended Infrastructure
City of San Bruno
San Bruno School District
!
Recommended Rectangular
Rapid Flash Beacon (RRFB)
! Recommended Crosswalk
!d Recommended Lighting
Recommended Pedestrian
Path Improvements
Proposed Bicycle Facilities
Path
Bicycle Route
1 Move high visibility crosswalk and RRFB to crest of hill. Add passive detection to the existing RRFB.
2 Install high visibility crosswalk. Install two curb ramps with tactile warning pads. Install flex posts to encourage Right in right out only.
3 Enhance the pedestrian path by adding lighting and installing a fence between the path and drainage ditch
4A dd pedestrian scale street lighting to Amador Ave.
5 Explore adding traffic calming elements to Amador Ave, such as spped feedback signs and visually narrowing the travel lanes by striping the edge of the parking lanes, if the requirements are met per the City's Traffic Calming Program.

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FINDING RECOMMENDATION

1. One resident blocks the back
gate to the school (on Sneath
Ave) with their trailer and
cones.

Work with the resident on an alternate parking arrangement.

2. There is traffic congestion
around the school entrance
during arrival/dismissal.

Prioritize parent outreach and engagement to improve compliance with existing regulations during arrival/dismissal, as well as promote alternative transportation modes. Efforts could also focus on creating SRTS champions or encouraging families to try walking or biking; especially while developing new habits in a changing environment due to the status of the COVID-19 pandemic.

3. Over 85% of survey
respondents from Portola
Elementary reported that
they think walking or biking to
school is important for their
child’s health, and over 70%
would like to walk or bike to
school more often.

Institute recurring encouragement events, such as Walk and Roll to School Days or Cocoa for Carpools. These events help to build a community around alternative transportation, and help families and students feel more comfortable walking and biking to school.

4. Coyotes have been seen
in the school parking lot and
along the back path leading to
Sneath Ln. Many parents feel
that it is unsafe for children to
walk alone, especially on the
back path.

Encourage students and parents to walk in groups, creating a “walking school bus.”

5. The gate by the staff parking
lot is closed in morning, but
opens in the afternoon for
pick-up.

Consider realigning the traffic pattern at arrival/dismissal to do a drive-through loop around the school to reduce car backup on Amador Ave.

Table 19. Portola Elementary School Non-Infrastructure Recommendations Non-Infrastructure
Recommendations

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Rollingwood
Elementary
School
School Setting
Address:
2500 Cottonwood Dr,
San Bruno, CA
94066
School day start:
8:00 a.m.

School day end:

TK at 1:25 p.m.,
Grade K at 1:40 p.m.,
and Grades 1–5 at
2:45 p.m.

Attendance:
220
Grade range:

TK–5 (TK is a
transitional pre-K for
children who turn five
during the school year)
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Community Input
Survey Findings
Of the 400-plus survey respondents, 11
were parents or caregivers of Rollingwood
Elementary students.

DISTANCE AND MODE TO SCHOOL
Of the respondents from Rollingwood, 60%
live within one mile of the school, roughly
a 20-minute walk or 6-minute bike ride.

However, 50% of respondents reported
driving their child to school.

COMMUTE MODES ALLOWED
Parents and caregivers provided feedback
on how their child is allowed to get to school,
either 1) by themselves, 2) with a friend or
sibling, 3) with a trusted adult, or 4) not at all.

Parents shared that:
⊲ None of the respondents allow their
child to bike to school, regardless of who
accompanied them.
⊲ Riding in the family car is the most
allowed way to travel to school, permitted
by 89% of respondents.
⊲ Walking to school is not allowed, in any
circumstance, by 50% of respondents.
⊲ Carpooling to school is not allowed by
67% of respondents.

ATTITUDES TOWARD WALKING

AND BIKING
⊲ Respondents who strongly or somewhat
agree that walking and biking to school is
fun for their child: 44%
⊲ Respondents who agree that walking and
biking to school is healthy: 55%
⊲ Respondents who would like to walk or
bike to school with their child more often:
67%
Most respondents
67%
wish they could walk or bike to
school with their child more often.

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MAIN CONCERNS AND

CHALLENGES
The top reported concerns and challenges by
parents and caregivers were:

1. My work schedule is unknown,
unpredictable, or not flexible (44% of
respondents)

2. School is too far from home to walk or
bike (44%)

3. Stranger danger (44%)

4. Challenging intersections (33%)
In the open comment section, the following
relevant comments were made:
⊲ More “people walking” signs with flashing
lights would be helpful.
⊲ The (SamTrans) bus schedule is not in sync
with the school start/release times.

PTA DISCUSSION
During the PTA discussion, many parents and
caregivers shared their concerns around traffic
safety and identified potential opportunities
for improvement.
⊲ Parents and caregivers noted the
following infrastructure concerns:
» Drivers moving too quickly on
Rollingwood Dr. They requested
additional stop signs and speed
humps.
» When turning from Rollingwood Dr
onto Cottonwood Dr, it is hard for two
cars to pass—multiple cars have been
hit. They requested implementing a
no-parking zone.
⊲ Parents and caregivers also noted non-
infrastructure ideas:
» Adding markers/pavement markings
along the walking route. This could
be through, or in combination with,
walking school bus promotion.
» A free city shuttle that could be shared
with students and adults. There is a
south city shuttle (BART–South City
HS–Library–El Camino)—could it also
go where the schools are?

PROJECT WEBSITE MAP

COMMENTS
Two relevant comments were placed in
direct proximity to Rollingwood Elementary.

Both commented on narrow streets that
made navigation and visibility difficult. The
comments were placed on Cottonwood Dr and
Eucalyptus Way.

Further away, but along a critical route to the
school, two additional comments expressed
concerns about safety along Sneath Ln near its
overpass above the Junipero Serra Fwy (380).

The first called out the intersection of Sneath
Ln and the on/off ramp on the west side of the
highway as challenging. The second expressed
that the overpass was uncomfortable for
people walking and biking.

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10%
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30%
10%
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How does your child typically get to and from school?
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0% 60% 100%50% 90%40% 80%30% 70%20%10%
1/4 - 1/2 mile
1/4 mile or less
1/2 mile - 1 mile
1 - 2 miles
More than 2 miles
Walk
Drives Self
Takes a
Car Service
Scooter or
Skateboard
SamTrans
Bus
Bike
Family
Vehicle
Carpool

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FINDING RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENTING
AGENCY

1. There is one entrance to the
school on Cottonwood Dr, with
a drop-off loop through the
school parking lot. There is a
high-visibility crosswalk near
the exit of the school loop;
however, the south side of the
crosswalk lacks a curb ramp.

The crosswalk was heavily used
during drop-off.

Install a curb ramp with tactile warning pad to
ensure ADA access.

School

2. Vehicles encroach on the
crosswalk across Cottonwood
Dr that leads into the school.

Install yield ahead (shark teeth) markings and
signage in advance of the crosswalk.

City of San
Bruno
Table 20. Rollingwood Elementary School Infrastructure Recommendations Infrastructure Recommendations
Rollingwood Elementary is scheduled to close at the end of the 2022–2023 school year. The school district has not finalized new attendance boundaries, but current Rollingwood students will likely attend John Muir Elementary, Portola Elementary, Belle Air Elementary, and Allen Elementary starting in the 2023–2024 school year. With these changes in mind, the following recommendations focus on low-cost near-term fixes that will improve access immediately around Rollingwood.

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AGENCY

3. The presence of parking on
both sides of Cottonwood Dr
between the school driveway
entrance and Rollingwood
Dr leads to congestion on the
narrow roadway. The roadway
becomes gridlocked as parents
queue to enter the school drop-
off loop and others attempt to
exit. The roadway is only wide
enough for one vehicle to pass
between parked cars.

Prohibit parking along Cottonwood Dr on the
east side of the street between the school
entrance and Rollingwood Dr. Paint the curb
red.

City of San
Bruno

4. Intersections along highly
trafficked routes to school have
faded crosswalk markings, or
lack them altogether.

Install high-visibility crosswalks at Cottonwood
Dr/Rollingwood Dr (three crosswalks), Oakmont
Dr/Evergreen Dr, and Oakmont Dr/Valleywood
Dr intersections.

City of San
Bruno
Figure 24. A view up Cottonwood Dr toward the
school entrance.

Figure 25. The existing crosswalks at
Cottonwood Dr/Rollingwood Dr.

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AGENCY

5. Speeding vehicles are a
concern on Rollingwood Dr.

Explore installing speed humps or other
traffic calming devices along Rollingwood Dr
to the east and west of Cottonwood Dr., if the
requirements are met per the City's Traffic
Calming Program.

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Improvement Detail
Recommended Infrastructure
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San Bruno School District
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Bump / Speed Hump /
Speed Cushion
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Proposed Bicycle Facilities
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1 Install a curb ramp with tactile warning pad to ensure ADA access.

Install yield line (shark’s teeth) markings and signage in advance of the crosswalk.
2 Prohibit parking along Cottonwood Dr on the East side of the street between the school entrance and Rollingwood Dr. Paint the curb red.
3 Install high-visibility crosswalks.
4 Install high-visibility crosswalks.
5 Install high-visibility crosswalks.
6 Explore installing speed humps or other traffic calming devices along Rollingwood Dr to the east and west of Cottonwood Dr, if the requirements are met per the City's Traffic Calming Program. 6 Explore installing speed humps or other traffic calming devices along Rollingwood Dr to the east and west of Cottonwood Dr, if the requirements are met per the City's Traffic Calming Program.

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FINDING RECOMMENDATION

1. Vegetation blocks the walking
path at key points along the
route to school: on Sneath Ln,
east of Claremont Dr, and at
the crossing of Sneath Ln at
Sequoia Ave.

Ensure that the City prioritizes maintenance of important pedestrian connections around schools. Work with City maintenance staff to keep pedestrian pathways clear and visible.

2. According to the survey,
many families think that
walking and biking to school
is fun (44%) and important for
their student’s health (55%),
and two-thirds (67%) of survey
respondents from Rollingwood
would like to walk or bike to
school more often.

Provide hands-on pedestrian and bicycle education, such as a bike rodeo, to increase student confidence and comfort walking and biking.

Promote walking school buses as a way for families to get more comfortable with walking and biking to school.

Table 21. Rollingwood Elementary School Non-Infrastructure Recommendations Non-Infrastructure
Recommendations

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St. Robert
Catholic
School
School
Setting
Address:
345 Oak Ave,
San Bruno, CA
94066
School day start:

Doors at 7:40 a.m.;
final bell at 8:00 a.m.

School day end:
1:45 p.m. on Monday
and 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday–Friday
Attendance:
315
Grade range:

K–8
Existing and Proposed
Bicycle Facilities

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Community Input
Survey Findings
Of the 400-plus survey respondents, 85 were
parents or caregivers of St. Robert Catholic
School students.

DISTANCE AND MODE TO SCHOOL
Of the respondents from St. Robert, 63%
live within one mile of the school, roughly
a 20-minute walk or 6-minute bike ride.

However, 72% of respondents reported driving
their child to school.

COMMUTE MODES ALLOWED
Parents and caregivers provided feedback
on how their child is allowed to get to school,
either 1) by themselves, 2) with a friend or
sibling, 3) with a trusted adult, or 4) not at all:
⊲ Riding in the family car is the most
permitted mode overall, with 93% of
respondents allowing their student to
travel via that mode.
⊲ Walking is the mode that students are
most frequently permitted to use by
themselves, but is only permitted by 15%
of respondents. Walking to school is not
allowed by 48% of respondents.
⊲ Biking is not permitted by 91% of
respondents in any circumstance.
⊲ Carpooling is not allowed by 43% of
respondents.
(Note that St. Robert is not considered accessible by existing public transit routes, and is not currently served by a school bus.)

ATTITUDES TOWARD WALKING

AND BIKING
⊲ Respondents who strongly or somewhat
agree that walking and biking to school is
fun for their child: 58%
⊲ Respondents who agree that walking and
biking to school is good for their child’s
health: 66%
⊲ Respondents who would like to walk or
bike to school with their child more often:
66%
Most respondents
66%
wish they could walk or bike to
school with their child more often.

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MAIN CONCERNS AND

CHALLENGES
The top reported concerns and challenges by
parents and caregivers were:

1. Challenging intersections (58% of
respondents)

2. Speeding traffic along the route (55%)

3. Too much traffic along the route (41%)

4. No crossing guards (39%)
In the open comment section, the following
themes arose:
⊲ More stop visibility, control, and
enforcement is needed at the
intersections around the school due to a
perception that many drivers fail to yield
or stop. This is especially true at:
» Jenevein and Oak Aves
» Oak Ave and Crystal Springs Rd
⊲ There is a desire for crossing guards,
especially at the intersections listed above.
⊲ There is a perception of speeding traffic
in the school area, with respondents
requesting more traffic control and speed
humps.
⊲ There is a desire for more dedicated bike
infrastructure.

PROJECT WEBSITE MAP

COMMENTS
Comments near St. Robert Catholic School
were all specific to the area south of the
school. Comments pertained to cars failing
to stop or yield at intersections, a lack of
crosswalks, and a lack of pedestrian visibility.

Locations of concern include:
⊲ Crystal Springs Rd and Donner Ave (a
traffic signal was requested)
⊲ Crystal Springs Rd and Oak Ave (a traffic
signal was requested)
⊲ City Park Way at the recreation center
⊲ City Park Way at the southern entrance to
the park

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What is the approximate distance from your home to school?

26.92%

16.67%

21.79%

19.23%

15.38%
0% 60% 100%50% 90%40% 80%30% 70%20%10%
How does your child typically get to and from school?

24.36%

2.55%

71.79%

1.28%
0% 60% 100%50% 90%40% 80%30% 70%20%10%
1/4 - 1/2 mile
1/4 mile or less
1/2 mile - 1 mile
1 - 2 miles
More than 2 miles
Walk
Drives Self
Takes a
Car Service
Scooter or
Skateboard
SamTrans
Bus
Bike
Family
Vehicle
Carpool

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Infrastructure Recommendations
Survey feedback showed a widespread concern about speeding traffic and risky driver behavior around St. Robert. Almost 60% of survey respondents identified challenging intersections as their main challenge or concern in getting their children to school, with 55% citing speeding traffic along their route. Parents identified a few intersections specifically in open-ended survey responses, which are addressed in the findings and recommendations below.

Throughout engagement for this plan the project team heard that some parents and caregivers park at San Bruno City Park south of Crystal Springs Rd and walk to the school. These parents have found it difficult to cross City Park Way with the dense angled parking, as there is no pedestrian infrastructure between the parking and the sidewalks on Crystal Springs Rd. Since the time of the St. Robert walk audit, the City has started construction at San Bruno City Park for an updated Recreation and Aquatics Center, as well as updated parking and access along City Park Way. The City is also planning to convert the Crystal Springs Rd and Oak Ave intersection into a signalized one in the spring of 2023. These improvements will address many of the challenges the project team identified, and will create better access to St. Robert Catholic School from the south.

Due to its close proximity to Parkside Intermediate, some of the recommendations for Parkside also pertain to St. Robert Catholic School, in addition to the following recommendations.

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FINDING RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENTING
AGENCY

1. Some of the stop signs at
Donner Ave/Crystal Springs
Rd are difficult to see. The
intersection is highly shaded
and dark, with poor lighting.

Install lit or flashing stop signs. Adding
reflectors to the stop sign poles is a potential
low-cost alternative to lit or flashing stop signs,
that may be tried as an incremental first step.
(Note that the cost reduction is not enough
to affect the project priority score later in this
plan.)
Install pedestrian-scale street lighting.

On Crystal Springs Rd, heading northeast, paint
“stop ahead” pavement markings in advance of
the stop sign.

City of San
Bruno

2. The westbound right-
turn-only lane from Crystal
Springs Rd onto northbound
Donner Ave creates a longer,
more difficult crossing for
pedestrians. It also allows
vehicles to turn at higher
speeds due to the larger corner
radius.

Complete a traffic study to determine the
feasibility of closing the right turn lane. (Note
that right turns would still be allowed, from one
shared through and right turn lane.)
If closing the right turn lane is not warranted,
remove the pedestrian island, bring the right
turn lane in adjacent to the through lane, and
tighten the corner turn radius. To facilitate a
shorter crossing distance, add a curb extension
to the north corner and push the stop bar
further back from the pedestrian crossing.

City of San
Bruno
Figure 26. The right turn lane at Donner Ave/
Crystal Springs Rd.

Table 22. St. Robert Catholic School Infrastructure Recommendations

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FINDING RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENTING
AGENCY

3. In many places, parking
is permitted too close to
crosswalks and driveways,
blocking pedestrian and vehicle
visibility.
⊲ Extend no-parking zones and paint curbs
red in the following locations:
» Further north and south of the
crosswalks across Oak Ave at the
intersection with Niles Ave
» Further north and south of the
crosswalk across Oak Ave that leads to
the front steps of the school
» On the short segment of curb on the
west side of Oak Ave between the school
parking lot entrance and exit
» At the one parking spot on the west
side of Oak Ave, just south of the school
parking lot exit
» At Crystal Springs Rd and Oak Ave,
between the western crosswalk across
Crystal Springs Rd and the church
parking lot entrance
» On the short segment of curb on the
north side of Crystal Springs Rd between
the church parking lot entrance and exit
⊲ Consider enhancing red curbs in high-traffic
areas with bollards, planters, or other
barriers to prevent parking and ensure
better visibility for all users.

City of San
Bruno
Figure 27. A car pulls out onto Oak Ave from the
school driveway behind a parked car.

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AGENCY

4. The sidewalks across the
entrance and exit of both the
church and school parking lots
contain cross slopes that cater
to vehicles instead of providing
a level surface for pedestrians,
wheelchairs, and those with
strollers.

Rebuild sidewalks to be graded across the
driveway entrance consistent with the sidewalk
on either side, and move sloped ramp for
vehicles to outside the pedestrian path of
travel.

School

5. The intersection of Oak
Ave/Crystal Springs Rd lies
in close proximity to two
schools and a park. It has high
pedestrian usage and parent
survey feedback identified
the intersection as feeling
particularly hazardous. Cars
frequently “creep” into the
intersection instead of coming
to a complete stop.

As a part of the ongoing San Bruno Recreation
and Aquatic Center project, the City studied
four alternative designs for this intersection.

City Council approved a concept for a signalized
intersection, and the City is moving ahead with
design for construction in spring 2023. Curb
extensions should be installed as a part of
this project to reduce crossing distances and
increase pedestrian visibility.

City of San
Bruno
Figure 28. A view down the sidewalk on the west
side of Oak Ave shows the driveway exit to the
school parking lot.

Figure 29. The intersection of Oak Ave/Crystal
Springs Rd.

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FINDING RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENTING
AGENCY

6. The arrows at the entrance
and exit of the school parking
lot lie in the pedestrian path of
travel. This reduces the visibility
of the sidewalk crossing for
incoming and outgoing drivers,
despite pedestrians having the
right-of-way.
⊲ Remove arrows and install signage to direct
one-way traffic flow at the entrance/exit of
the parking lot.
⊲ Paint a crosswalk across the driveways to
indicate the pedestrian priority and right-
of-way.

School

7. Vehicles often speed
downhill on Oak Ave, according
to school staff and parent
survey feedback. With those
conditions, the crosswalk
across Oak Ave that leads
to the front steps of St.

Robert Catholic School is not
sufficiently visible or protected
for a midblock crossing.

Evaluate and install traffic calming devices on
Oak Ave adjacent to St. Robert. This may include
speed humps if the requirements are met per
the City's Traffic Calming Program. Replace
the existing crosswalk with a raised crossing
with high-visibility painted markings. This will
necessitate moving the crosswalk to the south
slightly to accommodate the driveway to the
north.

City of San
Bruno

8. At Oak Ave/Niles Ave, on-
street parking can reduce
visibility of pedestrians
crossing, and creates additional
distance for pedestrians to
cross. The crosswalks at the
intersection of Oak Ave/Niles
Ave have low visibility and are
faded.
⊲ Install paint-and-post curb extensions to
reduce crossing distances and increase
pedestrian visibility.
⊲ Install high-visibility crosswalks.
⊲ Note that the crosswalk on the northern leg
of the intersection should be shifted north
to avoid a residential driveway on the east
side of the street.

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Bruno

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9. Many survey respondents
noted that Jenevein Ave
carries heavier traffic than the
surrounding neighborhood
street grid, making it more
challenging to cross. Students
traveling from the north must
cross Jenevein Ave to reach the
school. The intersection of Oak
Ave/Jenevein Ave contains extra
space at the corners (due to
on-street parking) that creates
longer crossing distances for
pedestrians. Additionally, the
existing crosswalks at this
intersection are low-visibility,
transverse style.

Install high-visibility crosswalks and paint-
and-post curb extensions. These changes will
increase crosswalk visibility and reduce crossing
distances, which may increase vehicle yielding
rates to pedestrians and reduce the amount
of time/distance pedestrians are exposed to
vehicle traffic.

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This figure is intended only for reference, conceptual planning, and informational purposes. This figure should not be used to establish boundaries, property lines, location of objects, or to provide any other information typically needed for final design, construction or any other purpose when engineered plans are required.

Improvement Detail
Recommended Infrastructure
City of San Bruno
! Recommended Stop Sign
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Recommended Raised
Crosswalk
Recommended Intersection
Upgrade
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Recommended Sidewalk
Recommended Red Curb
Proposed Bicycle Facilities
Bicycle Route
Bicycle Boulevard
1 Install lit or flashing stop signs. On Crystal Springs Rd, heading northeast, paint “Stop Ahead” pavement markings in advance of the stop sign. Install pedestrian scale street lighting. 2 Complete a traffic study to determine the feasibility of closing the right turn lane.
3 Extend no-parking zones and paint curbs red.
4 Extend no-parking zones and paint curbs red.
5 Extend no-parking zones and paint curbs red.
6 Extend no-parking zones and paint curbs red.
7 Rebuild sidewalks to be graded acros s the driveway entrance consistent with the sidewalk on either side, and move sloped ramp for vehicles to outside of the pedestrian path of travel. 8 Rebuild sidewalks to be graded across the driveway entrance consistent with the sidewalk on either side, and move sloped ramp for vehicles to outside of the pedestrian path of travel. 9 Include paint-and-post curb extensions as a part of the City's project to convert this to a signalized intersection.
10 Remove arrows and install signage to direct one-way traffic flow at the entrance/exit of the parking lot. Paint a crosswalk across the driveways to indicate the pedestrian priority and right-of-way. 11 Evaluate and install traffic calming devices on Oak Ave adjacent to St. Robert School, which may include speed humps if the requirements are met per the City's Traffic Calming Program.

Replace the existing crosswalk with a raised crossing with high-visibility painted markings. This will require moving the crosswalk to the south.
12 Install paint-and-post curb extensions. Install high-visibility crosswalks. Adjust crosswalk on the north leg to avoid using residential driveway.
13 Install high-visibility crosswalks and paint-and-post bulb outs/curb extensions at Oak Ave and Jenevein Ave.

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FINDING RECOMMENDATION

1. There is a lack of
coordination between St.

Robert Catholic School and
Parkside Intermediate with
arrival/dismissal circulation
patterns and schedules.

To minimize neighborhood congestion, the City should help facilitate conversations between the schools and assist in coordinating circulation patterns.

2. Around 60% of survey
respondents from St. Robert
thought that walking or biking
to school is fun for their
child and important for their
child’s health. Further, 66% of
respondents wished that they
walked or biked more often.

Support recurring encouragement events throughout the year such as Walk and Roll to School days, Ruby Bridges Walk to School days, Golden Sneaker, or Cocoa for Carpools programs. These events help to build a community around walking and biking, and help families and students feel more comfortable walking or biking to school.

Prioritize parent outreach and engagement to improve compliance with existing driver regulations, as well as promote alternative transportation modes. This could include an emphasis on safe driving to ensure that everyone can reach the campus safely, regardless of mode. Efforts could also focus on creating SRTS champions or encouraging families to try walking or biking.

Encourage families to Park and Walk to and from school.

3. Parents worry that
congestion along Oak Ave,
especially at intersections
with Niles Ave and Crystal
Springs Rd, leads to challenging
crossing conditions.

Consider implementing a safety patrol program as an option for family service hours.

Table 23. St. Robert Catholic School Non-Infrastructure Recommendations Non-Infrastructure
Recommendations

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Stratford
School
School
Setting
Address:
2322 Crestmoor Dr,
San Bruno, CA
94066
School day start:
8:00 a.m. (extended
hours: 7:00 a.m.)
School day end:
3:00 p.m. (extended
hours: 6:00 p.m.)
Attendance:
350
Grade range:

2.5 years to Grade 5
Existing and Proposed
Bicycle Facilities

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Community Input
Survey Findings
Engagement with Stratford School was limited
due to partial participation in the Safe Routes
to School Plan. Only one person responded
to the online survey, making conclusions from
the limited response difficult. No PTA meeting
was held at the school.

PROJECT WEBSITE MAP

COMMENTS
Two map comments focused on challenging
intersections at Crestmoor Dr and San Bruno
Ave, as well as San Bruno Ave and the on/off
ramps to the Junipero Serra Fwy (380).

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FINDING RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENTING
AGENCY

1. There is congestion at the
school entrance during arrival
and dismissal.
⊲ Add red curb/no-parking zones on
southbound Crestmoor Dr north of the
existing crosswalk to provide additional
visibility for pedestrians crossing Crestmoor
Dr.
⊲ Add yield ahead (shark teeth) markings on
Crestmoor Dr to the north and south of the
school entry.

City of San
Bruno

2. For students approaching
Stratford School from the south
on the west side of Crestmoor
Dr, there is no sidewalk or
pedestrian path across the
school entrance.

Add a marked pedestrian pathway across the
entrance of the school driveway to connect
students coming from the southwest with the
main school entrance. Add curb ramps at both
ends of the path.

School

3. Crestmoor Dr is a long
stretch of roadway with no stop
control between the school and
San Bruno Ave, which makes it
prone to speeding.

On Crestmoor Dr, evaluate and install traffic
calming devices which may include speed
humps, a speed feedback sign, or visually
narrowing the travel lanes by striping the edge
of the parking lanes, if the requirements are
met per the City's Traffic Calming Program.

City of San
Bruno

4. The eastern intersection
of Crestmoor Dr/San Bruno
Ave (near Hwy 280) presents
a challenging crossing for
pedestrians, with six lanes of
traffic to cross on San Bruno
Ave.
⊲ Provide a pedestrian crossing island on
the south leg of the intersection. This may
require adjusting the entire crosswalk to
the south to maintain the left turn pocket
and adjusting the curb ramps to maintain
alignment with the crosswalk.
⊲ Enhance the existing crossings with higher-
visibility markings.
⊲ Coordinate with Caltrans to install a leading
pedestrian interval at this signal (if not
already present).

City of San
Bruno
Table 24. Stratford School Infrastructure Recommendations Infrastructure Recommendations

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FINDING RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENTING
AGENCY

5. The western intersection of
Crestmoor Dr/San Bruno Ave
is not very accommodating
for pedestrians, with missing
curb ramps and long crossing
distances.

Install curb ramps on the northern half of the
intersection.

Install pedestrian signals at this intersection,
with a leading pedestrian interval.

City of San
Bruno

6. The underpass under Hwy
280 at San Bruno Ave is dark
with a narrow sidewalk on only
one side.

Add lighting to improve the visibility of
pedestrians. The Walk ‘n Bike Plan recommends
buffered bike lanes on this section of San Bruno
Ave. Ensure any lighting added doesn’t impede
the future implementation of the lanes.

City of San
Bruno

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1 Add red curb/no parking zones on southbound Crestmoor Dr north of the existing crosswalk. Add yield ahead markings, or "shark teeth," on Crestmoor Dr to the north and south of school driveway. 2 Add a marked pedestrian pathway across the entrance of the school driveway. Add curb ramps at both ends of the path. 3 On Crestmoor Dr, evaluate and install traffic calming devices which may include speed humps, a speed feedback sign, or visually narrowing the travel lanes by striping the edge of the parking lanes if the requirements are met per the City's Traffic Calming Program.
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FINDING RECOMMENDATION

1. There is traffic congestion
around the school entrance
during arrival/dismissal
periods.

Prioritize parent outreach and engagement to improve compliance with existing regulations during arrival/dismissal, as well as promote alternative transportation modes. Efforts could also focus on creating SRTS champions or encouraging families to try walking or biking.

Encourage students and parents to walk in groups, creating a “walking school bus.”

2. Create opportunities for
`students and families to try
out alternative transportation,
and provide them with
resources to feel empowered
doing so.

Support recurring encouragement events, such as Walk and Roll to School Days or Cocoa for Carpools, to give families a chance to try alternative modes and build community support around them. Follow up with additional resources on carpooling, such as a directory or place for families interested in carpooling to connect.

Table 25. Stratford School Non-Infrastructure Recommendations Non-Infrastructure
Recommendations

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Implementation
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Implementation and Next Steps
1 For more information on how Crash Modification Factors are developed, see FHWA’s Crash Modification Factor Clearinghouse:
https://www.cmfclearinghouse.org/userguide_CMF.cfm
The City of San Bruno and the districts served
in this plan are limited by financial resources
and staff capacity. It may not be feasible for
every recommendation in the SRTS Plan to
be implemented, so a prioritization process
is necessary to identify the highest impact
and lowest cost projects. This plan uses
the following criteria to select high-priority
projects across the city and for each school.

PRIORITIZATION CRITERIA:

1. Location. Projects in locations with the
greatest risk indicated by the highest
collision density receive higher priority
scores. Collision density (see Appendix
A) provides an understanding of which
road segments and intersections would
benefit the most from additional safety
infrastructure.

2. Efficacy. Projects that have been
proven to reduce crashes the most
receive higher priority scores. Different
infrastructure solutions have varying
effects on crash reduction based on
published before and after studies.

These studies are used to compute Crash
Modification Factor (CMF)s, a score that
predicts the expected number of crashes
after the respective infrastructure
is installed.1 Unfortunately, not all
facilities have peer-reviewed research
or a CMF confirming efficacy, and some
facilities (like secure bicycle parking) are
important to include, even if they have
not been shown to reduce collisions.

3. Cost. Projects that are low in cost
receive higher priority scores. While not
prohibitive in isolation, costs add up. The
project team included cost estimates (see
Appendix C) in calculations.

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Table 26. Prioritization Categories and Thresholds

COST EFFICACY (CRASH

MODIFICATION FACTOR)

LOCATION (COLLISION

DENSITY)

CATEGORY SCORE CATEGORY SCORE CATEGORY SCORE
</= $10,000 5 0.01-0.20 5 High Collision 5
$10,001-$25,000 4 0.21-0.30 4 Medium-High 4
$25,001-$50,000 3 0.31-0.40 3 Medium 3
$50,001-$100,000 2 0.41-0.50 2 Low-Medium 2
Over $100,000 1 0.51+ 1 Low Collision 1
No CMF Available 0
Thresholds for Prioritization
Table 26 outlines the underlying thresholds
that contributed to the total score for
each project, where the projects with the
greatest impact scored a 5 and those with
the lowest impact scored a 1 or 0. Projects
were prioritized based on the sum of these
three measures. Each measure was weighted
equally.

The following lists of projects for each school
in the study area are prioritized relative only
to other projects at that school. For example,
a project that scored a 7 in the three-tiered
prioritization score may be considered a
“medium priority” at School A but a “low
priority” at School B, depending on the range
of project scores.

Projects prioritized at a citywide level are
scored against all other projects absolutely,
with no weighting for school or any other
factor beyond the three-tiered score. The
highest priority projects represent about one-
quarter of the total recommended projects.

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School-Specific
Recommendations
Allen Elementary School
The nine recommended improvements at Allen Elementary School are estimated to total $846,750. See Table 27 for details on project cost and priority scoring.

MAP

LABEL PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST COST

SCORE CMF CMF
SCORE
COLLI-
SION
SCORE
TOTAL
SCORE

PRIORITY
LEVEL
7 Conduct a stop
warrant analysis to
explore the feasibility
of an all-way stop at
Jenevein Ave/Cypress
Ave. Review curbside
use along Jenevein
and extend or add red
curb zones to improve
visibility.
$15,750 4 0.30 4 5 13 High
6 Conduct a stop
warrant analysis to
explore the feasibility
of an all-way stop at
Jenevein Ave/Acacia
Ave. Review curbside
use along Jenevein
and extend or add red
curb zones to improve
visibility.
$15,750 4 0.30 4 5 13 High
4 Post “right-in only”
and “right-out only”
signage at the
entrance and exit of
the drop-off area.
$1,500 5 0.32 3 4 12 High
Table 27. Allen Elementary Prioritized Projects

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LABEL PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST COST

SCORE CMF CMF
SCORE
COLLI-
SION
SCORE
TOTAL
SCORE

PRIORITY
LEVEL
3 Paint the entire
southern curb of
Angus Ave red around
the pick-up/drop-off
loop.
$750 5 0.00 0 4 9 Med
1 Install paint-and-post
curb extensions at the
intersection.
$16,000 4 0.00 0 4 8 Med
2 Install paint-and-post
curb extensions at the
intersection.
$16,000 4 0.00 0 4 8 Med
5 Explore installing
traffic calming
elements, such as
speed humps, along
Angus, Elm, and
Linden Aves if the
requirements are met
per the City's Traffic
Calming Program.
$262,000 1 0.50 2 4 7 Low
8 Install high-visibility
crosswalks and curb
extensions. Realign
curb ramps and
ensure the correct
slope, and install
tactile warning pads.
$252,000 1 0.63 1 5 7 Low
9 Install 4 high-visibility
crosswalks and curb
extensions. Realign
curb ramps and
ensure the correct
slope, and install
tactile warning pads.

Conduct a stop
warrant analysis.
$267,000 1 0.63 1 5 7 Low

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Figure 30. Allen Elementary Prioritized Projects

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Belle Air Elementary School
The 11 recommended improvements at Belle Air Elementary School are estimated to total $958,500. See Table 28 for details on project cost and priority scoring.

MAP

LABEL PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST COST

SCORE CMF CMF
SCORE
COLLI-
SION
SCORE
TOTAL
SCORE

PRIORITY
LEVEL
3 Extend existing
sidewalk into the Lions
Park parking lot, to
connect with existing
pedestrian path on the
south side of the lot.
$14,000 4 0.12 5 5 14 High
4 Replace existing
crosswalk with raised
crosswalk. Install
right-in, right-out style
directive median on 3rd
Ave.
$60,250 2 0.20 4 5 11 High
2 Paint crosswalk across
driveway entrance.
$3,000 5 0.00 0 5 10 High
6 Remove the row of
parking on building
frontage and install a
permanent drop-off
zone.
$7,500 5 0.00 0 5 10 High
11 Designate 4th Ave as
a bike route. Increase
red curb and conduct
warrant study for 4-way
stops at 4th Ave/Angus
Ave and 4th Ave/Pine
St. Install an RRFB at
4th Ave/San Bruno Ave.

Redesign sidewalk/
fence entrance to
school grounds. Add
bike route markings.
$87,000 2 0.06 5 3 10 High
Table 28. Belle Air Elementary Prioritized Projects

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LABEL PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST COST

SCORE CMF CMF
SCORE
COLLI-
SION
SCORE
TOTAL
SCORE

PRIORITY
LEVEL
5 Replace existing
crosswalk with raised
crosswalk to slow
vehicle traffic. Add yield
markings and signage.
$57,500 2 0.48 2 3 7 Med
8 Install a high-
visibility crosswalk.

Install concrete curb
extensions. Repair curb
ramps. Paint curb red
from the crosswalk to
50 feet to the north.

Add a removable
barrier across the
entrance to the alley.
$133,500 1 0.63 1 5 7 Med
10 Explore moving the
“pedestrians ahead”
sign, pavement
markings, and
speedbump closer to
the crosswalk on 3rd
Ave at entrance to
school property.
$558,750 1 0.00 0 5 6 Low
1 Use paint and flex
posts or bolt-on curbs
to better indicate and
separate the walking
and driving areas of the
roadway.
$10,000 5 0.00 0 0 5 Low
7 Install concrete median,
continue the median
down the length of the
traffic loop, in front of
the parking spaces.
$15,000 4 0.00 0 0 4 Low
9 Install painted arrows,
cones, or other dividers
to guide drivers to the
correct path of vehicle
travel to 7th Ave.
$12,000 4 0.00 0 0 4 Low

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Figure 31. Belle Air Elementary Prioritized Projects

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Capuchino High School
The 11 recommended improvements at Capuchino High School are estimated to total $1,151,000.

See Table 29 for details on project cost and priority scoring.

MAP

LABEL PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST COST

SCORE CMF CMF
SCORE
COLLI-
SION
SCORE
TOTAL
SCORE

PRIORITY
LEVEL
7 Install 2 paint-
and-post curb
extensions. Install
yellow, ladder high-
visibility crosswalk
at the western
approach. Install curb
extensions.
$11,000 4 0.63 1 5 10 High
6 Install high-visibility
crosswalks on all sides
of the intersection.

Complete a stop
warrant study to
consider the addition
of stop signs to
Broadway. Install curb
extensions.
$258,000 1 0.19 5 3 9 High
8 Install 2 paint-and-
post curb extensions.

Repaint crosswalk
in higher-visibility
pattern.
$26,000 3 0.63 1 5 9 High
11 Install 2 paint-and-
post curb extensions.

Straighten the right
turn lanes into
alignment with the
street. Install yellow,
ladder high-visibility
crosswalk at the
western approach.
$50,000 3 0.63 1 5 9 High
Table 29. Capuchino High Prioritized Projects

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MAP

LABEL PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST COST

SCORE CMF CMF
SCORE
COLLI-
SION
SCORE
TOTAL
SCORE

PRIORITY
LEVEL
9 Install yellow,
ladder high-visibility
crosswalk at the
western approach.

Install 4 paint-and-
post curb extensions.
$19,000 4 0.63 1 3 8 Med
10 Install a concrete curb
extension. Install
yellow, ladder high-
visibility crosswalk
at the western
approach. Install curb
extensions.
$63,000 2 0.63 1 5 8 Med
1 Install sidewalk along
the north side of
Barcelona Dr and
connect it to the
sidewalk along the
northern side of the
parking lot on school
grounds.
$126,000 1 0.12 5 0 6 Med
4 On the north side of
Millwood, on school
property, widen
sidewalks and install
vertical 6” curb,
instead of rollover
style. This may require
infringing onto school
property (depending
on where the right-of-
way line is).
$264,000 1 0.12 5 0 6 Med
3 Install “speed
feedback” along the
corridor between
Barcelona and
Magnolia.
$15,000 4 0.93 1 0 5 Low

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LABEL PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST COST

SCORE CMF CMF
SCORE
COLLI-
SION
SCORE
TOTAL
SCORE

PRIORITY
LEVEL
5 Install 4 paint-and-
post curb extensions.

Install tactile warning
pads.
$76,000 2 0.00 0 3 5 Low
2 Install concrete curb
extensions. Install
curb ramps and
tactile warning pads.

Install high-visibility
crosswalk across
Barcelona Dr.
$243,000 1 0.63 1 0 2 Low

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Figure 32. Capuchino High Prioritized Projects

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Highlands Christian School
The five recommended improvements at Highlands Christian School are estimated to total $464,500. See Table 30 for details on project cost and priority scoring.

MAP

LABEL PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST COST

SCORE CMF CMF
SCORE
COLLI-
SION
SCORE
TOTAL
SCORE

PRIORITY
LEVEL
1 Extend the red curb/
no-parking zone
on Amador Ave at
Monterey Dr. Add yield
ahead markings to all
approaches. Harden
the center median
on the southern leg
of Monterey Dr with
bollards. Repaint
crosswalks as high-
visibility and add two
more curb ramps.
$39,250 3 0.35 3 3 9 High
2 Explore adding traffic
calming elements to
Monterey Dr, such
as speed feedback
signs, speed humps, or
visually narrowing the
travel lanes by striping
the edge of the
parking lanes, if the
requirements are met
per the City's Traffic
Calming Program.
$25,000 4 0.68 1 3 8 High
Table 30. Highlands Christian Prioritized Projects

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MAP

LABEL PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST COST

SCORE CMF CMF
SCORE
COLLI-
SION
SCORE
TOTAL
SCORE

PRIORITY
LEVEL
3 Explore adding traffic
calming elements,
such as speed
feedback signs, speed
humps, or visually
narrowing the travel
lanes by striping
the edge of the
parking lanes, if the
requirements are met
per the City's Traffic
Calming Program.
$25,000 4 0.68 1 2 7 Med
4 Install 1 high-visibility
crosswalk on the
south leg of the
intersection. Add
concrete pavement
to 2 corners (connect
to sidewalks) and
add curb ramps with
warning pads. Reduce
corner turning radii as
much as possible.
$264,000 1 0.60 1 4 6 Low
5 Install high-visibility
crosswalks at Amador
Ave/Monterey Dr and
Sneath Ln/Monterey
Dr.
$111,250 1 0.63 1 3 5 Low

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Figure 33. Highlands Christian Prioritized Projects

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John Muir Elementary School
The 10 recommended improvements at John Muir Elementary School are estimated to total $332,200. See Table 31 for details on project cost and priority scoring.

MAP

LABEL PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST COST

SCORE CMF CMF
SCORE
COLLI-
SION
SCORE
TOTAL
SCORE

PRIORITY
LEVEL
4 Conduct a stop
warrant analysis for
all-way stop control
at Crestmoor Dr
and Cambridge
Ln. Install a high-
visibility crosswalk
across Crestmoor Dr
(to the north of the
intersection) if an all-
way stop is warranted.
$12,000 4 0.19 5 3 12 High
6 Add bollards to create
a hardened center
line on Cambridge Ln
between Crestmoor
Dr and the school
driveway.
$3,000 5 0.29 4 3 12 High
10 Mark a high visibility
crosswalk across
Bryant Way on the SW
leg of the intersection.

Add a stop sign and
stop bar for drivers
on Bryant Way as they
approach Crestmoor
Dr, and conduct a
stop warrant study.

Restrict parking on the
SW side of Crestmoor
up to the driveways
on either side of the
intersection.
$10,450 4 0.13 5 2 11 High
Table 31. John Muir Elementary Prioritized Projects

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MAP

LABEL PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST COST

SCORE CMF CMF
SCORE
COLLI-
SION
SCORE
TOTAL
SCORE

PRIORITY
LEVEL
8 Conduct a stop
warrant analysis to
explore the feasibility
of an all-way stop.

Install high-visibility
crosswalks and yield
markings at all legs
with a stop sign
(existing and future, if
warranted).
$69,000 2 0.14 5 3 10 High
2 Install high-visibility
crosswalks along
Crestmoor Dr
to the following
intersections:

Rosewood Dr,
Bennington Dr.
$3,000 5 0.63 1 3 9 Med
3 Install a high-visibility
crosswalk.
$6,000 5 0.63 1 3 9 Med
5 Install a secure bike
parking area.
$5,000 5 0.00 0 3 8 Med
7 Remove shoulder
parking on the south
side of the street.

Paint curb red.
$3,750 5 0.00 0 3 8 Med
9 Add lighting to
improve the visibility
of pedestrians at the
underpass under
280 at Whitman Way/
Jenevein Ave.
$97,500 2 0.68 1 3 6 Low
1 Extend the length
of the red curb “no-
parking” zone on
either side of the
crosswalk to increase
visibility. Extend/
add concrete curb
extensions the full
depth of the parking
lane.
$122,500 1 0.00 0 3 4 Low

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Figure 34. John Muir Elementary Prioritized Projects

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Monte Verde Elementary School
The three recommended improvements at Monte Verde Elementary School are estimated to total $408,900. See Table 32 for details on project cost and priority scoring.

MAP

LABEL PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST COST

SCORE CMF CMF
SCORE
COLLI-
SION
SCORE
TOTAL
SCORE

PRIORITY
LEVEL
1 Conduct a stop
warrant study to
analyze the feasibility
of an all-way stop.

Paint High-visibility
Crosswalks across
all legs of the
intersection. Extend
the length of the no-
parking zones. Install
paint-and-post curb
extensions.
$27,900 3 0.13 5 4 12 High
3 Add curb ramps and
curb extensions, and
update high-visibility
crosswalks. Move the
existing crosswalk
across Turnberry Dr
further back from St.

Cloud Dr.
$249,000 1 0.63 1 4 6 Low
2 Add curb ramps
and high-visibility
crosswalks to all legs
of the intersection.
$132,000 1 0.63 1 4 6 Low
Table 32. Monte Verde Elementary Prioritized Projects

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Palos Verdes and El Portal Schools
The four recommended improvements at Palos Verdes and El Portal Schools are estimated to total $263,600. See Table 33 for details on project cost and priority scoring.

MAP

LABEL PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST COST

SCORE CMF CMF
SCORE
COLLI-
SION
SCORE
TOTAL
SCORE

PRIORITY
LEVEL
2 Paint a high-visibility
crosswalk across the
driveway. Realign
the curb ramp to
be parallel with the
sidewalk. Install
sidewalk segment to
connect into school
parking lot.
$24,300 4 0.08 5 3 12 High
3 Reduce lanes on
Cherry Ave., consistent
with the San Bruno
Walk ‘n Bike Plan.

Install high-visibility
crosswalks on all sides
of the intersection.

Consider extending
the median along
Cherry Ave through
the crosswalk to act as
a pedestrian refuge.
$154,500 1 0.30 4 4 9 Med
4 Remove parking
between the
driveways by painting
the curb red.
$3,500 5 0.70 1 3 9 Med
1 On the north side of
Commodore, install
a depressed corner
ramp and tactile
warning par. Realign
the curb ramp on
the south side of the
crosswalk to face the
crosswalk.
$81,300 2 0.00 0 3 5 Low
Table 33. Palos Verdes and El Portal Prioritized Projects

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Figure 35. Palos Verdes and El Portal Prioritized Projects

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Parkside Intermediate School
The nine recommended improvements at Parkside Intermediate School are estimated to total $636,750. See Table 34 for details on project cost and priority scoring.

MAP

LABEL PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST COST

SCORE CMF CMF
SCORE
COLLI-
SION
SCORE
TOTAL
SCORE

PRIORITY
LEVEL
7 Conduct a stop
warrant study for
intersection. If stop
not warranted,
install high-visibility
crosswalks and
crosswalk warning
signs.
$12,000 4 0.19 5 2 11 High
4 Conduct a stop
warrant study for
intersection. If not
warranted at this
location, also consider
the intersections of
Maple Ave, Redwood
Ave, or Donner Ave.
$24,000 4 0.30 4 0 8 High
8 Install high-visibility
crosswalks and
paint-and-post
curb extensions.

The installation of a
four-way stop is also
recommended for
Cedar/Jenevein.
$48,000 3 0.63 1 4 8 High
9 Install high-visibility
crosswalks and
paint-and-post curb
extensions.
$28,000 3 0.63 1 4 8 High
Table 34. Parkside Intermediate Prioritized Projects

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LABEL PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST COST

SCORE CMF CMF
SCORE
COLLI-
SION
SCORE
TOTAL
SCORE

PRIORITY
LEVEL
1 Install a high-visibility
crosswalk and curb
ramps across Donner
Ave.
$33,000 3 0.63 1 2 6 Med
2 Install a crosswalk
across Niles Ave.

Ensure that the
crosswalk is aligned
with the west side of
Redwood Ave and the
East Side of Donner
Ave. Install curb ramp
on south side.
$33,000 3 0.63 1 2 6 Med
5 Move the bus
stop farther east
(approximately
80’) towards the
intersection with
Maple Ave.
$8,000 5 0.00 0 0 5 Med
6 Install lighting along
path. Install fence
between path and
Donner Ave. Explore
installing speed
bumps or other traffic
calming devices on
Donner Ave, if the
requirements are met
per the City's Traffic
Calming Program.
$360,000 1 0.68 1 2 4 Low
3 Install curb ramps
on both sides of the
driveway. Rebuild the
sidewalk so that it
maintains a flat grade
across the driveway.

Install a fish eye mirror
that faces west.
$90,750 2 0.00 0 0 2 Low

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Figure 36. Parkside Intermediate Prioritized Projects

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Portola Elementary School
The five recommended improvements at Portola Elementary School are estimated to total $1,242,750. See Table 35 for details on project cost and priority scoring.

MAP

LABEL PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST COST

SCORE CMF CMF
SCORE
COLLI-
SION
SCORE
TOTAL
SCORE

PRIORITY
LEVEL
2 Install high-visibility
crosswalk. Install
two curb ramps with
tactile warning pads.

Install flex posts to
encourage right-in,
right-out only.
$36,500 3 0.20 4 3 10 High
5 Explore adding traffic
calming elements to
Amador Ave, such as
speed feedback signs
and visually narrowing
the travel lanes by
striping the edge of
the parking lanes,
if the requirements
are met per the
City's Traffic Calming
Program.
$30,000 3 0.68 1 3 7 Med
1 Move high-visibility
crosswalk and RRFB
to crest of hill. Add
passive detection to
the existing RRFB.
$96,250 2 0.63 1 3 6 Med
4 Add pedestrian-scale
street lighting to
Amador Ave.
$750,000 1 0.68 1 3 5 Med
3 Enhance the
pedestrian path by
adding lighting and
installing a fence
between the path and
drainage ditch.
$330,000 1 0.00 0 2 3 Low
Table 35. Portola Elementary Prioritized Projects

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Figure 37. Portola Elementary Prioritized Projects

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Rollingwood Elementary School
The six recommended improvements at Rollingwood Elementary School are estimated to total $72,500. See Table 36 for details on project cost and priority scoring.

MAP

LABEL PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST COST

SCORE CMF CMF
SCORE
COLLI-
SION
SCORE
TOTAL
SCORE

PRIORITY
LEVEL
2 Prohibit parking along
Cottonwood Dr on
the East side of the
street between the
school entrance and
Rollingwood Dr. Paint
the curb red.
$3,000 5 0.70 1 4 10 High
3 Install high-visibility
crosswalks.
$9,000 5 0.60 1 4 10 High
6 Explore installing
speed humps or other
traffic calming devices
along Rollingwood Dr
to the east and west of
Cottonwood Dr, if the
requirements are met
per the City's Traffic
Calming Program.
$20,000 4 0.50 2 4 10 High
1 Install a curb ramp
with tactile warning
pad to ensure ADA
access. Install yield
line (shark’s teeth)
markings and signage
in advance of the
crosswalk.
$16,500 4 0.75 1 4 9 Low
4 Install high-visibility
crosswalks.
$12,000 4 0.63 1 4 9 Low
5 Install high-visibility
crosswalks.
$12,000 4 0.60 1 4 9 Low
Table 36. Rollingwood Elementary Prioritized Projects

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Figure 38. Rollingwood Elementary Prioritized Projects

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St. Robert Catholic School
The 13 recommended improvements at St. Robert Catholic School are estimated to total $738,000. See Table 37 for details on project cost and priority scoring.

MAP

LABEL PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST COST

SCORE CMF CMF
SCORE
COLLI-
SION
SCORE
TOTAL
SCORE

PRIORITY
LEVEL
9 Include paint-and-
post curb extensions
as a part of the City's
project to convert
this to a signalized
intersection.
$16,000 4 0.38 3 5 12 High
3 Extend no-parking
zones and paint curbs
red.
$6,250 5 0.70 1 5 11 High
1 Install lit or flashing
stop signs. On Crystal
Springs Rd, heading
northeast, paint “Stop
Ahead” pavement
markings in advance
of the stop sign. Install
pedestrian-scale street
lighting.
$116,000 1 0.30 3 5 9 Med
2 Complete a traffic
study to determine the
feasibility of closing
the right turn lane.
$15,000 4 0.00 0 5 9 Med
4 Extend no-parking
zones and paint curbs
red.
$6,250 5 0.70 1 2 8 Med
5 Extend no-parking
zones and paint curbs
red.
$6,250 5 0.70 1 2 8 Med
Table 37. St. Robert Catholic Prioritized Projects

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MAP

LABEL PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST COST

SCORE CMF CMF
SCORE
COLLI-
SION
SCORE
TOTAL
SCORE

PRIORITY
LEVEL
6 Extend no-parking
zones and paint curbs
red.
$6,250 5 0.70 1 2 8 Med
10 Remove arrows and
install signage to direct
one-way traffic flow at
the entrance/exit of
the parking lot. Paint
a crosswalk across the
driveways to indicate
the pedestrian priority
and right-of-way.
$15,000 4 0.63 1 2 7 Med
13 Install high-visibility
crosswalks and paint-
and-post bulb outs/
curb extensions at Oak
Ave and Jenevein Ave.
$73,000 2 0.60 1 4 7 Med
7 Rebuild sidewalks to
be graded across the
driveway entrance
consistent with the
sidewalk on either
side, and move sloped
ramp for vehicles
to outside of the
pedestrian path of
travel.
$120,000 1 0.00 0 5 6 Low
11 Evaluate and install
traffic calming devices
on Oak Ave adjacent
to St. Robert School.

This may include
speed humps if the
requirements are met
per the City's Traffic
Calming Program.

Replace the existing
crosswalk with a
raised crossing with
high-visibility painted
markings, south of the
existing crossing.
$93,000 2 0.44 2 2 6 Low

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LABEL PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST COST

SCORE CMF CMF
SCORE
COLLI-
SION
SCORE
TOTAL
SCORE

PRIORITY
LEVEL
12 Install paint-and-post
curb extensions.

Install high-visibility
crosswalks. Adjust
crosswalk on the north
leg to avoid using
residential driveway.
$115,000 1 0.63 1 2 4 Low
8 Rebuild sidewalks to
be graded across the
driveway entrance
consistent with the
sidewalk on either
side, and move sloped
ramp for vehicles
to outside of the
pedestrian path of
travel.
$120,000 1 0.00 0 2 3 Low

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Figure 39. St. Robert Catholic Prioritized Projects

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Stratford School
The six recommended improvements at the Stratford School are estimated to total $482,250. See Table 38 for details on project cost and priority scoring. Note that despite the medium score on Project #3 (traffic calming on Crestmoor Dr), it is listed as a high priority project at the school level in response to strong community feedback.

MAP

LABEL PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST COST

SCORE CMF CMF
SCORE
COLLI-
SION
SCORE
TOTAL
SCORE

PRIORITY
LEVEL
1 Add red curb/
no-parking zones
on southbound
Crestmoor Dr north of
the existing crosswalk.

Add yield ahead
markings, or "shark
teeth," on Crestmoor
Dr to the north and
south of school
driveway.
$3,250 5 0.53 1 3 9 High
3 On Crestmoor Dr,
evaluate and install
traffic calming devices
which may include
speed humps, speed
feedback sign, or
visually narrowing
the travel lanes by
striping the edge of
the parking lanes if the
requirements are met
per the City's Traffic
Calming Program.
$55,000 2 0.68 1 3 6 High
2 Add a marked
pedestrian pathway
across the entrance of
the school driveway.

Add curb ramps at
both ends of the path.
$35,000 3 0.63 1 3 7 Med
6 Add lighting to the
Hwy 280 underpass.
$100,000 2 0.68 1 3 6 Med
Table 38. Stratford Prioritized Projects

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LABEL PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST COST

SCORE CMF CMF
SCORE
COLLI-
SION
SCORE
TOTAL
SCORE

PRIORITY
LEVEL
4 Provide a pedestrian
crossing island on
the south leg of the
intersection. Enhance
the existing crossings
with higher-visibility
markings. Coordinate
with Caltrans to install
a Leading Pedestrian
Interval. Make the
crosswalk across
Crestmoor raised.
$164,000 1 0.54 1 3 5 Low
5 Install curb ramps on
the northern half of
the intersection. Install
pedestrian signals at
this intersection, with
a Leading Pedestrian
Interval.
$125,000 1 0.82 1 3 5 Low

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Figure 40. Stratford Prioritized Projects

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Citywide High-Priority Projects
The following 22 projects identified in Table 40 received the highest scores of all recommendations across the City of San Bruno. It is estimated that implementing all of these high-priority projects would cost around $495,150. Districtwide, all 92 projects are estimated to cost a total of $7,597,700 with the number of projects in each priority tier shown in Table 39. For a full list of projects in score order, see Appendix D.

Table 39. Summary of Citywide SRTS Projects

PROJECT PRIORITY

LEVEL NUMBER OF PROJECTS SUM OF COST
High 22 $495,150
Medium 38 $2,132,250
Low 32 $4,970,300
Total 92 $7,597,700

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SCHOOL MAP

LABEL PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST COST

SCORE CMF CMF
SCORE
COLLI-
SION
SCORE
TOTAL
SCORE
Belle Air 3 Install sidewalk past
the crosswalk into the
Lions Park parking lot.
$14,000 4 0.12 5 5 14
Allen 7 Conduct a stop
warrant analysis to
explore the feasibility
of an all-way stop at
Jenevein Ave/Cypress
Ave. Review curbside
use along Jenevein
and extend or add red
curb zones to improve
visibility.
$15,750 4 0.30 4 5 13
Allen 6 Conduct a stop
warrant analysis to
explore the feasibility
of an all-way stop at
Jenevein Ave/Acacia
Ave. Review curbside
use along Jenevein
and extend or add red
curb zones to improve
visibility.
$15,750 4 0.30 4 5 13
Allen 4 Post “right-in only”
and “right-out only”
signage at the
entrance and exit of
the drop-off area.
$1,500 5 0.32 3 4 12
Table 40. Citywide Priority Projects

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LABEL PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST COST

SCORE CMF CMF
SCORE
COLLI-
SION
SCORE
TOTAL
SCORE
El Portal
& Palos
Verdes
2 Paint a high-visibility
crosswalk across the
driveway. Realign
the curb ramp to
be parallel with the
sidewalk. Install
sidewalk segment to
connect into school
parking lot.
$24,300 4 0.08 5 3 12
John
Muir
4 Conduct a stop
warrant analysis for
all-way stop control
at Crestmoor Dr
and Cambridge
Ln. Install a high-
visibility crosswalk
across Crestmoor Dr
(to the north of the
intersection) if an all-
way stop is warranted.
$12,000 4 0.19 5 3 12
John
Muir
6 Add bollards to create
a hardened center
line on Cambridge Ln
between Crestmoor
Dr and the school
driveway.
$3,000 5 0.29 4 3 12
Monte
Verde
1 Conduct a stop
warrant study to
analyze the feasibility
of an all-way stop.

Paint high-visibility
crosswalks across
all legs of the
intersection. Extend
the length of the no-
parking zones. Install
paint-and-post curb
extensions.
$27,900 3 0.13 5 4 12

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LABEL PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST COST

SCORE CMF CMF
SCORE
COLLI-
SION
SCORE
TOTAL
SCORE
Belle Air 4 Replace existing
crosswalk with raised
crosswalk. Install
right-in, right-out style
directive median on
3rd Ave.
$60,250 2 0.20 4 5 11
John
Muir
10 Mark a high visibility
crosswalk across
Bryant Way on the SW
leg of the intersection.

Add a stop sign and
stop bar for drivers
on Bryant Way as they
approach Crestmoor
Dr, and conduct a
stop warrant study
to see if this location
qualifies for all-way
stop control. Restrict
parking on the SW
side of Crestmoor
up to the driveways
on either side of the
intersection.
$10,450 4 0.13 5 2 11
Parkside 7 Conduct a stop
warrant study for
intersection. If stop
not warranted,
install high-visibility
crosswalks and
crosswalk warning
signs.
$12,000 4 0.19 5 2 11
Saint
Robert
3 Extend no-parking
zones and paint curbs
red.
$6,250 5 0.70 1 5 11

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LABEL PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST COST

SCORE CMF CMF
SCORE
COLLI-
SION
SCORE
TOTAL
SCORE
Saint
Robert
10 Complete a traffic
study for the
intersection. Options
to study include: a
full traffic signal or a
roundabout. Install
paint-and-post curb
extensions.
$46,000 3 0.38 3 5 11
Belle Air 2 Paint crosswalk across
driveway entrance
$3,000 5 0 0 5 10
Belle Air 6 Remove the row of
parking on building
frontage and install a
permanent drop-off
zone.
$7,500 5 0 0 5 10
Belle Air 11 Designate 4th Ave as
a bike route. Increase
red curb and conduct
warrant study for
4-way stops at 4th
Ave/Angus Ave and 4th
Ave/Pine St. Install an
RRFB at 4th Ave/San
Bruno Ave. Redesign
sidewalk/fence
entrance to school
grounds. Add bike
route markings
$87,000 2 0.06 5 3 10
Capu-
chino
7 Install 2 paint and post
curb extensions. Install
yellow, ladder high-
visibility crosswalk
at the western
approach. Install curb
extensions.
$11,000 4 0.63 1 5 10

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LABEL PROJECT DESCRIPTION COST COST

SCORE CMF CMF
SCORE
COLLI-
SION
SCORE
TOTAL
SCORE
John
Muir
8 Conduct a stop
warrant analysis to
explore the feasibility
of an all-way stop.

Install high visibility
crosswalks and yield
markings at all legs
with a stop sign
(existing and future, if
warranted)
$69,000 2 0.14 5 3 10
Portola 2 Install high visibility
crosswalk. Install
two curb ramps with
tactile warning pads.

Install flex posts to
encourage Right in
right out only.
$36,500 3 0.2 4 3 10
Rolling-
wood
2 Prohibit parking along
Cottonwood Dr on
the East side of the
street between the
school entrance and
Rollingwood Dr. Paint
the curb red.
$3,000 5 0.7 1 4 10
Rolling-
wood
3 Install high visibility
crosswalks.
$9,000 5 0.6 1 4 10
Rolling-
wood
6 Install speed humps
along Rollingwood Dr
to the east and west of
Cottonwood Dr.
$20,000 4 0.5 2 4 10

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Recommended Next Steps
The recommendations listed here do not have a funding source identified, and require additional public input, design, and collaboration before becoming a reality. As the City and partners look to refine and advance these recommendations, they will need significant financial and staff support. The following steps outline the process for moving out of this plan and into reality.

Step 1

Identify funding capacity within District and
City capital budgets. This funding can be used
as a match to leverage external funds as a
match for grants.

Step 2

Identify and apply for external funding. Refer
to Chapter 5 of this report for potential
Federal, State, Local and other grant programs
to implement these recommendations. The
grant sources listed in Chapter 5 vary in
size and scope, and may be able to cover
anywhere from just the high-priority projects
to all of those identified in the plan.

Step 3
Work with residents to use this Safe Routes to
School Plan to identify potential projects for
the City’s Traffic Calming Program. San Bruno
currently has a pool of funds available for
resident-led and City-evaluated traffic calming
projects. While this plan is not intended to
pull from those funds, it may be a tool for
residents interested in bringing traffic calming
solutions to their neighborhood.

Step 4

Design, build and maintain projects as funding
and staff time is available. This step will
require additional public input beyond that
gathered for this plan, as well as significant
coordination between the municipal and
school partners involved.

Step 5
Before and after construction, collect data and
evaluate results. Work with school partners to
establish counts or surveys, or use counting
equipment to measure the number of people
walking and biking year over year.

Step 6
Modify or enhance improvements as
needed. While some recommendations
identified in this plan are explicitly phased
to start with a low-cost approach and add
additional investment if needed, all of
these improvements should be considered
as a starting point. As additional funding
becomes available or as community needs
and behaviors change, the City and partners
should be responsive to those conditions.

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Federal

SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR
ALL (SS4A)
Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,
the Safe Streets and Roads for All program
provides discretionary funding over the
next five years to local, regional, and Tribal
initiatives to prevent roadway deaths and
serious injuries. Funding can be used to
develop or update a Comprehensive Safety
Action Plan (ex: Vision Zero Plan); conduct
planning, design, and development activities
in support of the Action Plan; and carry out
projects to implement the Action Plan. These
action plans can include SRTS activities and
projects.

Funds are programmed by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

COMMUNITY MOBILITY DESIGN

CHALLENGE GRANT
The National Center for Mobility Management
provides up to $25,000 to communities to
generate ideas to improve mobility for those
who face transportation-related barriers. This
program is the first in a series of three grants.

The second grant opportunity, Learning
Launch grants, provides $20,000 to refine
and test solutions generated from the first
grant. The third grant opportunity, Ready to
Launch grants, provides $75,000 to implement
the solutions as a pilot. Active transportation
projects, including SRTS-related projects,
could be awarded funds through this series of
grants.

Funds are administered by the National Center for Mobility Management.

RAISE GRANTS
The Rebuilding America Infrastructure with
Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program
supports projects that improve transportation
system safety, improve accessibility, and
improve sustainability. Eligible projects must
have quantifiable environmental benefits,
serve disadvantaged communities, and
address equity concerns in the project’s
design. Eligible projects range between $5
million and $25 million. RAISE grants can fund
both planning and capital projects. A 20% local
match is required except in rural areas. The
application is closed for 2022, but will open
again, likely in the spring of 2023.

Funds are programmed by the United States Department of Transportation.

Potential Funding Sources
This San Bruno Safe Routes to School Plan
was funded through a Caltrans Sustainable
Communities Grant. This grant is one of many
potential funding sources, described in this
chapter, available to implement the City’s
SRTS projects, programs, and studies. The
following descriptions are intended to provide
an overview of available options and do not
represent a comprehensive list. It should be
noted that this section reflects the funding
available at the time of writing. The funding
amounts, fund cycles, and even the programs
themselves are susceptible to change. This
chapter has been organized to include local
and regional funding sources as well as state
and federal programs.

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State

CALIFORNIA ACTIVE

TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
Approximately every two years (typically in
the spring or early summer), Caltrans offers
grant funding for active transportation
infrastructure, programmatic projects
to encourage walking and biking, or
a combination of infrastructure and
non-infrastructure components. Non-
infrastructure (programmatic) projects can
include SRTS activities, such as conducting
walk audits, developing and implementing
walking school buses, and providing “train the
trainer” classes. Funding is highly competitive
and mainly focuses on communities of
concern. The City will need to work directly
with school districts and schools to be eligible
for this grant application. Typically no local
match is required, though extra points are
awarded to applicants who identify matching
funds.

Funds are programmed by the California Transportation
Commission.

HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT

PROGRAM
Caltrans offers Highway Safety Improvement
Program grants every one to two years.

Projects on any publicly owned road or active
transportation facility are eligible, including
bicycle and pedestrian improvements. This
program focuses on projects that explicitly
address documented safety challenges
through proven countermeasures, are
implementation-ready, and demonstrate
cost-effectiveness. Infrastructure and non-
infrastructure projects are eligible for funds,
including SRTS infrastructure and programs.

Funds are programmed by Caltrans.

URBAN GREENING GRANTS
Urban Greening Grants support the
development of green infrastructure projects
that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and
provide multiple benefits. Projects must
include one of three criteria, most relevantly:
“reduce commute vehicle miles traveled by
constructing bicycle paths, bicycle lanes or
pedestrian facilities that provide safe routes
for travel between residences, workplaces,
commercial centers, and schools.” Eligible
projects include green streets and alleyways
and nonmotorized urban trails that provide
safe routes for travel between these key
community destinations.

Funds are programmed by the California Natural Resources Agency.

SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
GRANTS
Caltrans Sustainable Transportation Planning
Grants are available to communities
for planning, study, and design work to
identify and evaluate projects, including
conducting outreach or implementing pilot
projects. Eligible projects are transit-focused
planning projects that address multimodal
transportation deficiencies, which could
include funding for SRTS planning efforts.

Funds are programmed by Caltrans.

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CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC

SAFETY GRANTS
The California Office of Traffic Safety solicits
grant applications for priority project areas
that, supported by crash data, demonstrate a
need for funding. One priority program area
is Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety, which funds
activities associated with SRTS such as traffic
safety rodeos, in-school presentations, safety
trainings, bike helmets, and traffic safety
campaigns, among other activities.

Funds are programmed by the California Office of Traffic Safety.

TRANSFORMATIVE CLIMATE

COMMUNITIES PROGRAM
The Transformative Climate Communities
Program empowers the communities
most impacted by pollution to choose
their own goals, strategies, and projects
to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and
local air pollution. The program prioritizes
neighborhoods that score in the top 25%
by CalEnviroScreen—a tool created by
the California Office of Environmental
Health Hazard Assessment to help
identify communities in California that are
disproportionately burdened from pollution.

Based upon the CalEnviroScreen 4.0 results,
parts of San Bruno—west of Huntington Ave
and east of El Camino Real—score in the top
25%.

Funds are programmed by the California Strategic Growth Council/California Department of Conservation.

SENATE BILL 1: LOCAL

PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
The Local Partnership Program provides
funding for local and regional agencies that
have passed sales tax measures, developer
fees, or other transportation-imposed fees to
support road maintenance and rehabilitation,
sound walls, and other transportation
improvement projects. Jurisdictions with
these taxes or fees are eligible for a formulaic
annual distribution of no less than $100,000.

These jurisdictions are also eligible for a
competitive grant program. Local Partnership
Program funds can be used for a wide variety
of transportation purposes, including roadway
rehabilitation and construction, transit capital
and infrastructure, bicycle and pedestrian
improvements, and green infrastructure.

Funds are programmed by the California Transportation
Commission.

SENATE BILL 1: ROAD

MAINTENANCE AND

REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Senate Bill 1 created the Road Maintenance
and Rehabilitation Program to address
deferred maintenance on state highways and
local road systems. Program funds can be
spent on both design and construction efforts.

On-street active transportation-related
maintenance projects are eligible if program
maintenance and other thresholds are met.

Funds are allocated to eligible jurisdictions.

Funds are programmed by the State Controller’s Office.

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SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION

EQUITY PROJECT
The Sustainable Transportation Equity Project
(STEP) is a grant program that will provide
safe, environmentally sustainable, accessible,
and affordable transportation options to
low-income communities and communities
of color. STEP applicants can either apply
for either a Planning and Capacity Building
grant or an Implementation Grant. The
Implementation grant program will help fund
the construction of new pedestrian, bicycle,
and complete streets facilities.

Funds are programmed by the California Air Resources Board.

Local/Regional
ONE BAY AREA GRANT CYCLE 3
Metropolitan Transportation Commission
(MTC)’s One Bay Area Grant Cycle 3 (OBAG3),
which is federally funded by the Federal
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
Improvement Program, funds projects and
programs to help the Bay Area meet climate
change and air quality improvement goals. The
2023–2026 cycle includes funding from the
Federal 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

The City/County Association of Governments
of San Mateo County (C/CAG) has set-aside
funding for the SRTS program under MTC’s
OBAG3 program, which will be administered
through the San Mateo County Office of
Education.

SRTS funds are administered by the San Mateo County Office of Education.

TRANSPORTATION FUND FOR

CLEAN AIR
The Transportation Fund for Clean Air funds
bicycle facilities including paths, lanes, routes,
lockers, and racks. The Bay Area Air Quality
Management District administers funds to the
San Mateo County Transportation Authority
for projects that reduce vehicle emissions
including bicycle projects. These funds come
from a $4 vehicle registration surcharge in Bay
Area counties and can be used as a match for
competitive state or federal programs.

Funds are programmed by the San Mateo County Transportation Authority.

TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT
ACT ARTICLE 3
C/CAG administers the Transportation
Development Act, Article 3 program (delegated
by MTC for San Mateo County). This program
funds planning and infrastructure within the
county; each jurisdiction is eligible to apply for
one planning project (up to $100,000, requiring
50% cash match) and one capital project (up
to $400,000). The planning project must be a
comprehensive bicycle or pedestrian plan.

Funds are administered by C/CAG.

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SPARE THE AIR YOUTH
Spare the Air Youth is a regional program that
aims to educate, inspire, and empower youth
and families in the San Francisco Bay Area
to walk, bicycle, carpool, and take transit. A
partnership between the MTC and the Bay
Area Air Quality Management District, Spare
the Air Youth seeks to find effective ways to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to
transportation while also providing a regional
resource for students, parents, teachers and
program providers.

Spare the Air Youth supports SRTS programs
throughout the Bay Area with free mobile
bike repair, family biking clinics, and
additional programs to expand high school
SRTS programs. Services are available on an
ongoing basis; high school funding is sporadic.
(Limited free programs are allocated by
county; all schools are eligible.) This program
is likely an option to fund a few annual SRTS
events.

Funds are administered by MTC.

SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION

EQUITY PROJECT
The Sustainable Transportation Equity Project
is a grant program that will provide safe,
environmentally sustainable, accessible, and
affordable transportation options to low-
income communities and communities of
color. Project applicants can apply for either
a Planning and Capacity Building grant or an
Implementation Grant. The Implementation
Grant program will help fund the construction
of new pedestrian, bicycle, and complete
streets facilities.

Funds are programmed by the California Air Resources Board.

MEASURE M
Through Measure M, C/CAG collects and
administers an annual fee of $10 on motor
vehicles registered in San Mateo County. Half
of the net proceeds are allocated for local
streets and roads, while the remaining 50%
funds countywide transportation programs,
including SRTS (6% of the countywide program
funds). The SRTS funds from Measure M are
used to fund non-infrastructure activities
through the San Mateo County Office of
Education SRTS program. While Measure M
SRTS funds are not a viable source to fund City
of San Bruno SRTS projects, as the funding
goes directly to the San Mateo County Office
of Education, San Bruno may use funds
from the Measure M local streets and roads
program to fund SRTS projects.

Funds are administered by C/CAG.

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MEASURE A AND MEASURE W
Measure A is a half-cent sales tax first passed
in 1988 to fund and leverage additional
funding for transportation projects and
programs in San Mateo County. It was
reauthorized in 2004 to run through
December 2033. Measure W is a half-cent
sales tax passed in 2018 for the same purpose.

It will run through June 2038. Measure A is
fully administered by the San Mateo County
Transportation Authority, while Measure W is
administered by both the San Mateo County
Transportation Authority and the San Mateo
County Transit District (each administers 50%
of the funds).

Measure A and Measure W will be
administered jointly for both the 2022
Pedestrian and Bicycle Program and
the Alternative Congestion Relief and
Transportation Demand Management
Program. Approximately $439,825 will be
available for SRTS through the Pedestrian
and Bicycle Program. Generally this program
supports infrastructure projects, however
non-infrastructure programs have been
funded through this source. While the
application is closed for 2022, it will likely be
released again in the summer of 2023.

Additionally, SRTS and school-related
congestion projects are eligible for funding
through the Alternative Congestion Relief
and Transportation Demand Management
Program. The application is closed for 2022
but will be released again, likely in the spring
of 2023.

Funds are programmed by the San Mateo County Transportation Authority, with SRTS funds administered by the San Mateo County Office of Education.

Other Grant Programs

AARP COMMUNITY CHALLENGE
GRANT
The American Association of Retired Persons
(AARP) provides small grants annually to “help
communities become more livable for people
of all ages,” which can include permanent
active transportation infrastructure
improvements, temporary demonstration
projects, and programming. The application
is closed for 2022, but will open again, likely in
January of 2023.

Funds are administered by AARP.

AMERICA WALKS COMMUNITY

CHANGE GRANT
America Walks offers community stipends for
projects related to creating healthy, active,
and engaged places to live, work, and play.

Projects should be able to demonstrate
how they will create healthy, active, and
engaged communities that support walking
as transportation, health, and recreation.

The types of projects that can be funded
cover a wide variety of topics and requests,
but previous cycles included funds for trail
improvements to schools, support for student-
run SRTS events, art crosswalks, and updated
wayfinding.

Funds are administered through America Walks.

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PEOPLE FOR BIKES COMMUNITY

GRANT PROGRAM
The People for Bikes Community Grant
Program offers small grants to communities
to implement bicycle infrastructure projects,
including SRTS improvements. There are
currently no open grant cycles, but the grant
cycle typically occurs 1-2 times per year.

Funds are administered through People for Bikes.

SRTS NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP –

SAFE ROUTES TO PARKS
The Safe Routes to Parks Activating
Communities program provides in-depth
technical assistance and grant funding to 10
communities working to improve safe, secure
park access for people of all ages and abilities
in low-income communities and communities
of color. Funds can be used to provide
better access to parks through crossing
improvements, signage, or lighting; or provide
upgrades to the parks with park benches,
and lighting. This program could support
recommended improvements that connect
schools and surrounding communities with
local green space.

Funds are administered through the SRTS National Partnership.

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MEMORANDUM
Alta Planning + Design, Inc. City of San Bruno 1
To: Jacinta Liang, City of San Bruno
From: Jeff Knowles, David Wasserman, and Grace Young, Alta Date: 3/ 17/2022
Re: San Bruno SRTS Collision Analysis Memo
Collision Landscape Analysis
Understanding where and why collisions occur is an essential first step in developing recommendations to improve safety conditions for all roadway users. While examining all collisions helps recognize overall patterns and identify areas for further study, this analysis places particular emphasis on collisions based on the following characteristics:
• Severity. Collisions where victims are killed or severely injured (KSI) are particularly important to prioritize due to significant loss of life and long-term disability and the associated cost measured in terms of personal economic cost, emergency services, and long-term health costs.
• Youth-Involved Collisions. As part of a more significant school safety effort, this analysis assesses collision s involving youth victims who use facilities in school study areas to travel to and from schools. • Vulnerable Road Users. By specifically assessing where collisions involving active modes occur, the project team can better understand where improvement may most benefit bicycle and pedestrian safety , especially along routes that support student travel to school.

This memorandum presents a Safety Priority Index (SPI) that highlights road segments in San Bruno with historically higher collision densities. The analysis considers all collisions but places a greater weight on KSI collisions. The SPI may inform future prioritization efforts to first address roads with the most significant safety challenges.

Additionally, it summarizes collision characteristics for collisions occurring near 11 participating schools in the City of San Bruno. These characteristics identify the type and location of collisions that have occurred, along with common underlying primary crash factors, as documented in the available data. This information supports the future identification of specific countermeasures to improve student safety.

Data supporting both the collision characteristics and SPI is drawn from the Transportation Injury Mapping System (TIMS), which pulls data from the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), a California State database that contains information on crash attributes and locations. All non -freeway collisions involving an injury occurring in San Bruno between 2014 and 2020 are included in this analysis. Collision data from 2020 was provisional at the time of download. School study areas are defined by a ½-mile buffer, clipped to San Bruno city limits.

Safety Priority Index (SPI)
The SPI represents a weighted density of collisions on all road segments in San Bruno to identify corridors with the most significant safety challenges. In this analysis, the SPI emphasizes KSI collisions of all modes by assigning a weight of 10 compared to non-KSI collisions that receive a weight of 1.

Among the corridors with the highest SPI values are El Camino Real, San Bruno Avenue West between I-280 and San Mateo Avenue, Skyline Blvd north of San Bruno Avenue West, and Crystal Springs Road along San Bruno City Park. Geographically, road segments east of El Camino Real tend to have the highest SPI values . Implementing infrastructure upgrades in these locations is likely to provide a high return on investment because of the high number of reported collisions. Figure 1 shows the SPI mapped for road segments in San Bruno.

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Collision Characteristics
There were 625 collisions reported in San Bruno; 74 collisions resulted in a severe or fatal injury (12 percent). A total of 480 collisions occurred in the study areas around the 11 participating schools, 60 of which were KSI collisions (13 percent).

Seventy-nine percent of youth-involved collisions occurred in school study areas, a slightly higher proportion than when considering all collisions (77 percent). Bicycle- and pedestrian-involved accidents account for 7 and 17 percent of all collisions, respectively, but 9 and 46 percent of KSI collisions. People walking and biking are disproportionately impacted b y serious collisions in San Bruno.

City-Wide Characteristics
Primary crash factors describe the roadway violation that resulted in a collision. In San Bruno, four crash factors account for over half of all collisions: drivers traveling at unsafe speeds (22 percent of all collisions), failure to yield to automobil e right of way (15 percent), violating traffic signals and signs (11 percent), and improper turning behavior (11 percent).

Infrastructure recommendations should consider implementing traffic calming measures to reduce vehicle speeds and improving signals and signage to communicate and enforce the right of way.

Collisions spike in the morning from 7 to 9 am, coinciding with morning commutes to school for children, and begin to rise again in the mid-afternoon during the time that many students are returning home after school. The mos t total crashes in a one-hour period occurred between 5 and 6 pm as people commute home from work (54 collisions), but the most youth crashes in a one-hour period occurred between 3 and 4 pm as students return from school (15 collisions).

Most pedestrian collisions occur along or east of El Camino Real. The 12 total youth KSI collisions represent 16 percent of all KSI collisions. Still, 21 percent of pedestrian KSI collisions were youth victims, indicating that children pedestrians face more significant safety challenges than pedestrians in San Bruno. Over 60 percent of pedestrian collisions occur while the pedestrian is crossing the street at an intersection with a crosswalk, and 17 percent of pedestrians were struck while traveling outside of a crosswalk. Infrastructure recommendations should target improving crosswalk visibility by installing safety measures like raised crosswalks or RRFBs, and more opportunities for safe midblock crossings to reduce lengthy detours to intersection crosswalks.

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