San Andreas Pope Street Safe Routes to School Project

The San Andreas Pope Street Safe Routes to School Project, managed by Calaveras County Public Works, aims to establish safe bicycle and pedestrian connections between the central residential neighborhood of San Andreas and nearby schools. The scope of work includes the construction of a multi-use asphalt pathway ranging from 6 to 10 feet in width along Main Street, Pope Street, Lewis Avenue, California Street, Treat Avenue, and Nielsen Road. To enhance safety, the project will also install high visibility crosswalks, street lighting, and intersection speed tables throughout the area. Additionally, California Street will be converted from a two-way street to a one-way street from its northernmost intersection with Pope Street to SR-49 to accommodate these pedestrian facilities. The project is classified under NAICS code 237310 and was posted as a forecast on June 2, 2026. It has been granted exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act sections 15301(c), 15304(h), and 15332, as the improvements involve existing facilities and minor alterations that do not significantly impact biological resources, traffic, noise, air, or water quality. Key administrative contacts for the project include Project Manager Jennifer Herndon, as well as Micah Martin and Robert J. Pachinger.