Menlo Park's Safe Routes to Schools program aims to enhance the safety of students accessing all schools that serve Menlo Park residents.
The City leads prepared and coordinates implementation of a Safe Routes to Schools plan with a focus on gathering input and feedback from school officials, students, parents and residents near schools.
Citywide walk and roll map
While there are individual School Walk and Roll maps that are customized for each school, there is also a citywide map to help facilitate longer trips across the City. The map displays bicycle lanes, walking paths, the Peninsula Bikeway, SamTrans routes, traffic signals and schools.
Local and Regional transportation options
There are several ways to get in and around Menlo Park, including by walking, biking, driving, or taking transit. Learn more about how to get around Menlo Park and surrounding communities, including information on bicycling and transit providers.
Staying safe around train tracks
The Caltrain corridor crosses Menlo Park in four locations: Encinal Avenue, Glenwood Avenue, Oak Grove Avenue, and Ravenswood Avenue. Whether you are biking or walking, be sure to stay alert and pay attention to gate crossings to cross the tracks safely. Additionally with Caltrain adding electric train service in September 2024, please be cautious of the overhead wires as they carry 25,000 volts of electricity. To learn more, please visit Caltrain's electrification safety website and student resources website.