Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Burlingame public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in roads with medium priority
Easement clearance and alley maintenance quality
The city hired the San Jose Conservation Corps for three years of clearing overgrown vegetation and debris from utility easements — work that also reduces fire risk. A resident complained that last summer's alley clearing was sloppy, and pushed the Council to postpone approval until the scope of work was in the packet; staff said the full bid documents live on the Planet Bids portal.
Pedestrian safety at the Park Road / El Camino gateway
Commissioners asked for bulb-outs and sidewalk widening at the chaotic Park/Peninsula/El Camino junction, noting the 144-unit project will add foot traffic to a tricky intersection the city only partly controls.
Old Bayshore Complete Streets Project
A $19.5M grant-funded redesign of Old Bayshore Highway — one lane each way, better crosswalks and bike lanes — starts design now with construction targeted for 2028. Hotels will be engaged early.
2026 Street Resurfacing Project
$2.4M resurfaces eight streets including Rollins Road. Colson wants signs explaining projects are funded by gas tax/SB 1, since residents want road repairs but also gas tax repeal.