Keep Bikes Off Sidewalks; Keep Cars Out of Bike Lanes
The City of Burlingame would like to remind residents and visitors that it is illegal to ride a bicycle on the sidewalk in the city's commercial districts
always, and residential districts sometimes.
According to
Burlingame Municipal Code Chapter 13.52.100(d), "It is unlawful for any person to ride or operate a bicycle on the sidewalk in any of the business districts of the city, and no bicycle shall be operated on a sidewalk in any of the residential districts when and where the sidewalk is being used by pedestrians. Bicycles on sidewalks shall be walked in any business district or in any residential district when pedestrians are present".
With regard to cars in bike lanes, the
California Vehicle Code mandates in Section 21209 that "no person shall drive a motor vehicle in a bicycle lane...except as follows: (1) To park where parking is permitted. (2) To enter or leave the roadway. (3) To prepare for a turn within a distance of 200 feet from the intersection."
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East Burlingame Avenue Sanitary Sewer and Water Improvements
As part of the City's Capital Improvements Program, construction for the East Burlingame Avenue Utility Improvements Project is anticipated to begin on
September 9 and continue through March 2020, depending on weather, holidays, and other delays. Construction hours will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
This work is necessary to replace aging infrastructure and improve service reliability to residents. The City has contracted with Cratus, Inc. to:
- Replace the existing water main and services along Burlingame Avenue between East Lane and Rollins Road
- Replace the existing sanitary sewer main and laterals along Burlingame Avenue between East Lane and Dwight Road
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Every effort will be made to minimize the disruption and noise caused by construction activities. For more information related to this utility project or other Public Works Capital Improvement Projects, please visit
www.burlingame.org/CIP, or call 650-558-7230. For questions related to the New Burlingame Community Center Project,
click here.
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Burlingame Youth Advisory Committee Applications Are Due This Friday, August 30
The Burlingame Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is seeking motivated and responsible 7th-12th graders to help coordinate activities for teens, assist with community events, take action on community issues, and help with fundraising. Applicants must live or go to school in Burlingame.
YAC provides youth with a great opportunity to gain valuable leadership skills, make new friends, and have a lot of fun! Participants are encouraged to use their creativity, experience, initiative, and community spirit to make a difference in Burlingame.
Members are required to attend official business meetings. These meetings are once a month, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., at the Burlingame Recreation Center. YAC hours count towards school community service requirements.
Click here to apply. For more information, contact Nicole Rath at nrath@burlingame.org, or 650-558-7308.
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Burlingame Pet Parade Names Klepto Kitty Grand Marshal
Cash Prizes for School Entries
Join the fun on
Saturday, September 28, when the 16th annual Burlingame Pet Parade kicks off at 10:00 a.m. on Broadway in Burlingame, with Dusty the Klepto Kitty as Grand Marshal. Pictured at right with his loot, Dusty earned his moniker and notoriety in national media by stealing at least 1,000 items from his neighbors in San Mateo.
Pet owners and their pets who wish to march in the parade must report to the parking lot at Broadway and Chula Vista by 9:30 a.m. Those with pets that wish to participate in the Best Pet Trick contest are also asked to report to the Info Booth in the same location by 9:30 a.m.
Every participant will receive a souvenir ribbon. Immediately following the parade, judges will select the Best School Float and award $500 and $250, respectively, to the first- and second-place winning schools (which must be in San Mateo County), as well as ribbons to winners of the Best Pet Trick, Most Unusual Pet, Best Dressed Pet, and, Most Original Float, Group or Wagon (non-school category). School groups must register in advance by contacting Ayn Gilmore at
ayn@avrr.com, or calling 650-342-2073.
A “float” can be as simple as a decorated bicycle, wagon, or kiddie car. Only non-motorized floats are eligible, and each float must include at least one pet. No political entries are permitted, but all types of pets are welcome. Children without pets are encouraged to bring stuffed animals. Groups are encouraged to identify themselves with a banner or sign.
There is no charge to participate, and there will be free entertainment and art projects for kids. For more information, visit
www.burlingamepetparade.com, or call 650-342-2073.
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Roundabout Traffic Patterns
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Meet NASA Scientist Kimberly Enico-Smith
Tonight at 7:00 p.m.
A/V Room, Burlingame Main Library
This summer, Burlingame Library celebrated the moon landing in 1969. Now find out where NASA is going in the future! Kimberly Ennico-Smith, a staff scientist at NASA, will discuss her missions and the new
Artemis Project, which has the goal of returning humans to the moon within five years.
This is also your big chance to view an actual moon rock from the Apollo 17 mission!
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Talk Saves Lives Suicide Awareness Event
Tuesday, September 3, 7:00 p.m.
Lane Community Room, Burlingame Main Library, 480 Primrose Rd.
Visit the Library for a presentation by the
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Established in 1987, the AFSP is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education, and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death. Learn more about suicide, who it affects, and what can be done to prevent it. Participants will learn the common risk factors for suicide, how to spot the warning signs in others, and how to keep ourselves, our loved ones, and those in our community safe.
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Memory Cafe is Coming to Burlingame
Wednesday, September 4, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Trousdale Wellness Center, 1875 Trousdale Dr., Burlingame
A Memory Cafe is a wonderfully welcoming place for individuals with memory loss and their care providers. The challenges of living with memory loss can sever social connections at a time when they are needed most. Memory cafe gatherings are one way people with memory loss and their care partners are coming together to make new friendships and support one another. A Memory Cafe is a safe and comfortable space where care providers and their loved ones can socialize, listen to music, play games, and enjoy other appropriate activities. A Memory Cafe is not a place to “drop off” your loved one for a while, but a way to enjoy activities with them as a break from the normal routine.
This event is hosted by the Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department, the Peninsula Health Care District, and Catholic Charities Aging Support Services. Light refreshments, socializing, and an optional activity will be part of the program. RSVP is requested, but not required, and can be made by calling the Recreation Center at 650-558-7300.
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DIY Back to School Crafts for Tweens
Tuesday, September 10, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Lane Community Room, Burlingame Main Library, 480 Primrose Rd.
Attend the first of four Tween Fall Events (Grades 4-6)! Come and create an Altoids tin back to school kit, backpack clips, and a Perler bread key chain!
Sign up online here.
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Free Program on the Plastic Crisis
Tuesday, September 24, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Lane Room, Burlingame Public Library, 480 Primrose Rd.
Come and learn what you can do about the overwhelming amount of plastic harming our environment at a free program presented by the Citizens Environmental Council of Burlingame.
The program, “What You Can Do About the Plastic Pollution Crisis,” features Claire Arkin of the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA), Burlingame Councilmember Michael Brownrigg, Jennifer Lee of the City of Burlingame, and a representative from Recology. It will be presented by the Citizens Environmental Council of Burlingame, and is cosponsored by the City of Burlingame. Admission is free. For more information, visit
cecburlingame.org.
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Community Events
(events not sponsored by the City of Burlingame)
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Burlingame Renters Picnic
Sunday, September 8, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Washington Park, 850 Burlingame Ave., near the baseball field
Hosted by Housing for All Burlingame, this event will offer free food, games, and music.
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Shop Burlingame - your tax dollars support City services!
A message from the Burlingame/SFO Chamber of Commerce
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