SF Expands School Crossing Guards to 85 Campuses
SFMTA deploys crossing guards at 90 locations across 85 schools after 2024 safety review
SFMTA Adds Safety Posts at 85 Schools
San Francisco students now have crossing guards at 90 locations across 85 schools, transit officials said. The SFMTA announced the program update August 29 following a comprehensive 2024 review of school safety needs. The agency didn't specify which schools received new guard posts or how many guards staff the locations.
The crossing guard program dates to 1927, making it one of the nation's oldest school safety initiatives. Jeffrey Tumlin, Director of Transportation, oversees the program that places guards at key intersections near schools during morning and afternoon hours. Officials said the 2024 review examined traffic patterns and student walking routes, though specific safety data wasn't released. The agency didn't provide budget figures for the nearly century-old program.
The 90 crossing guard posts serve schools throughout San Francisco, though officials haven't released a detailed list of affected locations. Transit agencies typically place guards where student pedestrian traffic intersects with busy vehicle routes. SFMTA didn't specify how many guards work each location or whether the update added new posts or relocated existing ones. The agency said guards help students navigate intersections safely during peak school travel times.
The program update follows the 2024 review completed last year, officials said. SFMTA didn't announce a specific implementation timeline for any new guard placements. The agency typically adjusts crossing guard locations based on enrollment changes and traffic patterns, though officials didn't say whether future reviews are planned. Additional details about the program weren't available by publication time.
Students and families can expect continued crossing guard presence at the 85 schools served by the program. Officials said the guards remain a vital part of street safety near schools but didn't provide data on safety improvements or incident reduction. Moovit provides real-time transit information for families traveling to San Francisco schools.
