Safer Path for School St. & Topper Lane
The City of Lafayette is planning to improve the safety of School St. & Topper Lane by creating a wider, protected path for bicyclists and pedestrians. We need your help in supporting this project so children and people of all ages can safely and easily get to school and, in the future, downtown Lafayette.
What is this project?
The Connecting Lafayette enhances safety with a dedicated path connecting downtown, Lafayette Elementary, Stanley Middle School, and the Lafayette-Moraga Pathway. It also eases neighborhood congestion by introducing an alternative drop-off area on St. Mary’s Road for Stanley Middle School.
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After the death of Ashley Diaz, a crossing guard who was protecting children crossing the crosswalk at Stanley Middle, an incredible group of parents and citizens advocated for Safe Routes to School. Their great work laid foundation for this project.
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Planning and Design phase takes into account feedback from the community to design a safe path for everyone. This phase should complete in early 2026.
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As proposes, the construction will begin in April with reduced working hours to prevent interruptions to Stanley & Lafayette Elementary School. The project will be completed before the beginning of the 2026/2027 school year.
Next Event - City Council Review
November 10 @ 7:00 PM
Lafayette Library & Learning Center
Don Tatzin Community Hall
Please send an email to cityhall@lovelafayette.org stating your support for the new path as it is designed.
Join the movement
Let’s make sure we keep the beauty of Lafayette while making it dynamic, safe, and enjoyable for everyone.