Summary
Councilmembers McDowell and Rak praised the public works team as paving crews work across town — a $44 million, five-year investment in smoother streets and safer sidewalks. Some residents, like those on El Sereno Drive, feel their streets have been overlooked.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
$44 million committed over five years for paving and street repair.
Drivers, cyclists and kids walking to school all get smoother, safer streets.
Residents on neglected streets like El Sereno Drive say they've been repeatedly passed over.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Special Meeting - State of the City - Oct 26, 2026
The city has resurfaced 11 miles of roadway since fiscal year 2025 and expects 77% of San Carlos roads to be resurfaced by 2030. Residents can track construction through the Work Zone Weekly update.
City Council Regular Meeting - Sep 14, 2026
SamTrans and Caltrans are planning a major redesign of El Camino Real with safer crossings, protected bike lanes, and possibly a bus-only lane — a project that could reach a billion dollars countywide. San Carlos signed on to the process without committing to any design; the real decisions come in 2027-2028.
City Council Regular Meeting - Mar 23, 2026
Councilmembers McDowell and Rak praised the public works team as paving crews work across town — a $44 million, five-year investment in smoother streets and safer sidewalks. Some residents, like those on El Sereno Drive, feel their streets have been overlooked.
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