Slow for Students

Slow for Students aims to create a safer environment around schools for students by promoting safe driving near schools and reducing speed limits. In doing so, the City strives to give students the option to safely walk and bike to school and have a healthier lifestyle.

Slow for Students is an extension of the Safe Streets San Mateo effort. 

Contact

Public Works Department
Publicworks@cityofsanmateo.org
(650) 522-7300

Reduced Speed Limits Near Schools

To ensure a safe environment for students, speed limits around schools have been lowered to 15 and 25 miles per hour (mph). Qualifying streets within 500 feet of the school will have a 15 mph speed limit and streets within 500-1000 feet from a school will have a 25 mph speed limit. Vehicles must abide by the reduced speed limit when children are present.

Phase 1 - Public Elementary and Middle Schools (Completed - Summer 2023)
Phase 2 - Private Elementary and Middle Schools (Completed - Spring 2024)
Phase 3 - High Schools (Completed - Spring 2024)

Phase 2 and 3 Schools - Completed

Click the map on the right to see where the new speed limits signs are located. Schools included in Phases 2 and 3 are listed below: 

  • Centennial Montessori School
  • The Carey School
  • San Mateo Foster City School District Vacant Lot (Previously Shiloh United School)
  • Stanbridge Academy
  • St. Gregory Elementary School
  • St. Matthew Catholic School
  • St. Timothy School
  • Hillsdale High School
  • Junipero Serra High School
  • San Mateo High School
New Speed Limit Signs Location Map Phases 2 and 3

Phase 1 Schools - Completed

Click on the below map to see where the new speed limits signs are located.

Schools included in Phase 1 are listed below:

  • Abbott Middle School
  • Bayside Academy
  • Beresford Elementary School 
  • Borel Middle School
  • College Park Elementary School 
  • Fiesta Gardens International Elementary School
  • George Hall Elementary School
  • Laurel Elementary School
  • LEAD Elementary School 
  • North Shoreview Montessori School 
  • Parkside Elementary School
  • San Mateo Park Elementary School 
  • Sunnybrae Elementary School

School Zone Speed Limit Phase 1 Location Map

Reduced Speed Limits Phase 1 Map
Slow for Students San Mateo
Slow for Students reduced speed limit sign near school
Slow for Students and their families
Desacelerar para estudiantes y sus familias
Slow for Students crossing the street
Desacelerar para estudiantes cruzando la calle
Slow for Students reduced speed limits near San Mateo schools
Desacelerar para estudiantes señal
Slow for Students walking home
Desacelerar para estudiantes caminando desde la escuela
Slow for Students walking to school
Desacelerar para estudiantes caminando a la escuela

Show Your Support

Download, share, and post these Slow for Students materials to show your support for safety near schools.

Slow for Students FlyerDesacelerar para estudiantes volante
Pick up a free yard sign to show your support:Recoja un letrero de jardín gratis para mostrar su apoyo:
Slow for Students San Mateo Yard Sign
Desacelerar para estudiantes - Letrero de jardín