Ralston Student Pedestrian Safety
Summary
A Carlmont High School senior led a 15-student bike ride and reported that Belmont's major arterials — Ralston, Alameda, Old County, El Camino — feel unsafe to bike, keeping students in cars and worsening school-zone congestion.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
$659,942 plus a 10% construction contingency, all bids came in over the $619,543 engineer's estimate.
Students biking to Carlmont High School and anyone cycling Belmont's arterials.
Students currently face unsafe crossing and speeding conditions along Ralston Avenue.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Oct 13, 2026
A longtime resident described dangerous traffic conditions for students walking from Ralston Middle School to Carlmont Shopping Center, citing three recent accidents and asking for speed signs and police presence.
City Council - Sep 8, 2026
A Carlmont High School senior led a 15-student bike ride and reported that Belmont's major arterials — Ralston, Alameda, Old County, El Camino — feel unsafe to bike, keeping students in cars and worsening school-zone congestion.
City Council - Closed Session at 6 pm - Jul 14, 2026
The council awarded the $659,942 construction contract for a HAWK crossing at Hill Street and El Camino Real. Critics say the money could serve more residents elsewhere.
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