Summary
The city is redesigning pedestrian and bike safety improvements near three schools, but the proposed amendment would drop the lane reduction after residents worried about traffic congestion. The council tabled it until September for more community input.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
The amendment would add about $77,000 to a $3.2 million state-funded project, bringing the contract to roughly $419,480.
Safer routes for students walking and biking to Pollicita, John F. Kennedy, and Susan B. Anthony schools.
Depending on the final design, either cyclists (without protected lanes) or drivers and residents (with lane reductions), pending September review.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Library Board of Trustees - Oct 20, 2026
Following a September public comment, the board learned Daly City has no dedicated Safe Routes to School program — only a grant-funded project around three schools. No city document specifically addresses pedestrian safety around libraries, though John Daly Library was mentioned in 2020 master plan outreach.
City Council - Jul 13, 2026
The city is redesigning pedestrian and bike safety improvements near three schools, but the proposed amendment would drop the lane reduction after residents worried about traffic congestion. The council tabled it until September for more community input.
Bicycle / Pedestrian Committee - Jul 8, 2026
Improvement plans for the E. Market Street road diet are on hold. A former crossing guard urged the committee to stay engaged with the schools that would be affected.
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