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The project is located in San Mateo County in the City of Half Moon Bay at the intersection of Purissima St and Correas St, between Church St and Main St. The site is located adjacent to the new Half Moon Bay Library and one block from Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate School.
Rather than finding separate solutions to the pressing issues of stormwater pollution and traffic safety, the San Mateo-Foster City School District, the City of San Mateo, and the San Mateo Countywide Water Pollution Prevention Program created a project that built upon the Safe Routes to School program that encourages children to walk or bike to school by removing barriers that prevent them from doing so and strategically integrated “green infrastructure” to manage wet weather and prevent flooding near the school.
The project includes new high visibility crossings and four stormwater curb extensions to treat runoff before it drains to the ocean. The pedestrian bulbouts integrated with green infrastructure improve visibility for pedestrians, shorten walking distances, and enhance the community environment.
Overall, this project represents a robust sustainable urban development approach that benefits both the school and surrounding community and demonstrates how we can successfully integrate Safe Routes to School and stormwater management.
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