Chestnut Avenue Intersection Median Safety Concerns
South San Francisco
Summary
A 60-year resident says the new traffic islands on her neighborhood streets are nearly invisible at night, narrow the roads, and were installed without resident input.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Pedestrians are the intended beneficiaries of the traffic calming measures.
Drivers and emergency vehicle operators navigating narrowed streets, according to the resident's testimony.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — October 28, 2026
A 60-year resident says the new traffic islands on her neighborhood streets are nearly invisible at night, narrow the roads, and were installed without resident input.
Special City Council — September 30, 2026
A resident on Parkway and Eucalyptus said new intersection medians were installed without notifying neighbors, are blocking buses and possibly fire trucks, and are forcing children to cross in unsafe spots. She asked the council to look at the 700 block of Chestnut.
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