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Costa Mesa Kaiser School is the site for the City's next Safe Route to School meeting

 

by: Tony Dodero PIO
Published: January 13, 2026

 

COSTA MESA...On Thursday, Jan. 15, the City is hosting a Safe Routes to School community workshop at Kaiser Elementary School at 6 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room. Kaiser is located at 2130 Santa Ana Ave.

Each of the 24 Newport-Mesa Unified public schools that serve Costa Mesa residents and their immediate neighborhoods will be on maps for parents, students, and residents to provide feedback about the specific challenges that affect walking or biking to school. 

Members of each school community and residents are encouraged to attend the workshop to learn more and provide input into this important Public Works effort.

Benefits of Safe Routes to School

• Safer Streets: Improving sidewalks, crosswalks, and signage around schools enhance overall safety.

• Healthier Students: Children who walk or bike to school are often more alert throughout the day.

• Cleaner Air Quality: Walking & biking to school decreases overall car trips, thus reducing air pollution and easing traffic congestion.

• Stronger Communities: Encourages families, schools, and local governments to work together, fostering a sense of community.

• Increased Grant Opportunities: Participation in the project increases competitiveness for grants to build improvements near schools.

Safe Route to School Project Objectives:

• Improve safety for children commuting to school

• Identify gaps in pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure

• Develop infrastructure improvement recommendations near schools

• Engage the community