Greater East San Carlos Neighborhood Slow Streets Pilot Project
The goals of the pilot project is to limit cut-through traffic, increase safety, slow traffic, and ensure any implemented solutions would not disproportionately impact some streets more than others.Update: July 2023
The Greater East San Carlos Slow Streets Pilot Project has been implemented. Construction of the partial street closure bollards, Local Traffic Only signs, red curbs, and striping was completed on Friday, June 23rd. Staff will conduct an analysis within the next year to return to City Council with a recommendation on the improvements. Comments on the improvements maybe sent to Jana Cadiz jcadiz@cityofsancarlos.org.Construction: June 2023
The Greater East San Carlos Slow Streets Project will install high visibility crosswalk markings, partial street closures with bollards, and new no parking zones. Chrisp Co. has been awarded the project and is anticipated to start work June 12th. Notices to the neighborhood will be sent. In order to perform construction, temporary no parking signs will be posted around the work zone at least 48 hours prior to starting work. Construction is estimated to be complete by the end of the month.GESC Slow Streets Notice of Upcoming Construction
City Council Meeting: February 13, 2023
City Council approved the Greater East San Carlos Neighborhood Slow Street Project plans and specifications and authorized call for bids.
Staff Report and Related Documents from the February 13, 2023 Meeting
- Thursday, December 8, 2022 (in-person) 6:00 p.m. in the Laureola Building at 503 Old County Road
Per the recommendation of GESC community members and City staff, the City Council directed staff to implement a Slow Street Pilot Program in the neighborhood. The Program will include strategic placement of pylons throughout the neighborhood, new signage, and street striping.
Staff Presentation from the September 12, 2022 Meeting
Staff Report and Related Documents from September 12, 2022 Meeting
Community Meetings Update: July 14, 2022
The last of four planned community meetings was held on July 12, 2022. A summary of issues, proposed solutions, and other community comments from these meetings are summarized in the documents below.
Summary of Community Meetings
Summary of Possible Traffic Solutions for GESC Neighborhood
Community Meetings Round 2 -- Develop possible solutions
There will be two identical meetings. One will be in-person and one will be held on Zoom. This meeting will explore all the possible solutions and options for addressing the issues raised during the information gathering meetings. City staff will present these solutions to the City Council for discussion and approval in late August or early September.
- Thursday, June 30, 2022 (in-person)
San Carlos Library Community Room at 610 Elm Street, 2nd Floor
Dinner – 6:00 p.m.
Meeting – 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 12, 2022 (Zoom)
Community Meetings Round 1 -- Discuss issues, concerns, and possible solutions
There will be two identical meetings. One will be in-person and one will be held on Zoom. The goal for these meetings is to collect, document, and understand the community’s traffic concerns.
- Tuesday, June 21, 2022 (in-person)
San Carlos Library Community Room at 610 Elm Street, 2nd Floor
Dinner – 6:00 p.m.
Meeting – 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 22, 2022 (Zoom)
Invitations to Community Meetings
Do you live or work on one of the streets highlighted on this map? Do you have current concerns about vehicular traffic on these streets?
If so, please plan to attend one or both of the following community meetings hosted by the City of San Carlos.
For questions or to RSVP by phone, call (650) 802-4228.
Community Meetings Postcard Invitation mailed to the GESC community
East San Carlos Neighborhood Cut-Through Analysis
City Council Meeting: May 9, 2022
The Greater East San Carlos Neighborhood presented their request for partial street closures to City Council. In addition, staff provided background and recommendations on the Potential Partial Street Closures of McCue Avenue, Montgomery Street, Cherry Street and Hall Street in the Greater East San Carlos Neighborhood.
May 9, 2022 Meeting