Climate Action & Adaptation Plan: Summer Draft Coming Soon

Thank you to everyone who has shared feedback on the Climate Action & Adaptation Plan to date, through workshops, surveys, emails, City Council meetings, and more — your input is directly shaping this plan.

This April, the Belmont Planning Commission and City Council reviewed the draft measures and actions, which included the specific strategies and steps the City would take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for climate impacts. The meeting materials and recordings are now posted on the project website. Staff is currently refining the draft measures and actions based on all feedback received, with the full draft plan expected this summer.

If you have not already, you can still review the draft measures and actions and submit comments to sustainability@belmont.gov for consideration in the final plan.

Belmont Energizer Station May 14

In celebration of Bike to Wherever Days, the City will be hosting an Energizer Station at the corner of Old County Road and Ralston Avenue on Bike to Work/Wherever Day, May 14, from 7-10 a.m! Staff will be handing out snacks, drinks, and information on upcoming projects and initiatives. Learn more and visit other Energizer Stations during Bike to Work/Wherever Days!

E-Bike Safety Meeting

The Belmont Police Department is hosting an electric bike Safety Meeting on Tuesday, May 19, from 6-7 p.m. This event will be held at the Belmont Library Taube Room, located at 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas. This will be an informative session about e-bike safety, laws, and best practices for riders of all ages. All residents, students, and parents are encouraged to attend. No registration is required.

Public Works Open House

Join us for the annual Public Works Open House on Thursday, May 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Twin Pines Park! Come check out some live demonstrations, fleet exhibits, recycling information, free BBQ, and much more!

Belmont Family Apartments Affordable Housing Waitlist Open

Belmont Family Apartments, a brand-new affordable housing community opening this summer, has opened its waitlist. Belmont Family Apartments is a 125-unit community located at 803 Belmont Ave. The property includes one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments that will be affordable to households earning 70 percent or less of the San Mateo County Median Income. The community is located just off El Camino Real and the 101 freeway, with nearby shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation. Please apply for the waitlist and view additional information here.

Hill Street and El Camino Real HAWK Project

The City of Belmont is excited to begin work on our Hill Street and El Camino Real HAWK Project, representing a meaningful investment in the Belmont Village Area. This project involves constructing a High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) at the corner of Hill Street and El Camino to significantly improve pedestrian and bicycle connectivity. By linking surrounding residential neighborhoods and nearby housing developments directly to the Belmont Caltrain Station, the project aims to enhance connectivity, accessibility, and safety, potentially reducing pedestrian travel time for train commuters by 10–15 minutes.

Key elements of the construction include installing a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) and implementing curb extensions at the proposed crossing for traffic calming and safety. To ensure smooth traffic flow, the project will integrate traffic control systems to coordinate the PHB with existing signals at the Ralston and El Camino intersection. Additional vital improvements include curb ramps for accessibility and refreshed landscaping at the median island to improve visibility at the crossing.

Work is expected to begin in July of this year, with a 2-3 month procurement period. Construction is anticipated to start in October and finish in December.

San Juan Pump Station

The City of Belmont is advertising the San Juan Pump Station and Force Main Rehabilitation project for bid. The work included in this project consists of capacity and condition-related upgrades to the largest Belmont sanitary sewer pump station and the longest Belmont sanitary sewer force main, which spans from East Laurel Creek Road along San Juan Blvd. to Cipriani Blvd. Upon completion of the project, the roadway will be paved. As part of this project, the Lyall Way gravity sanitary sewer pipe will also be replaced.