Millbrae Sidewalk Repair Program

Each year, within a section of the City, the Public Works Department inspects the condition of sidewalks to eliminate tripping hazards by replacing broken and uplifted sections of sidewalk. Upon request, the City also provides year-round asphalt toe-clipping adjacent to uplifted sidewalk sections as a temporary measure to bridge an uplifted section of sidewalk.

The Sidewalk Repair Project cycles through different neighborhoods each year. At reasonable funding levels, the City can be divided into roughly 5 or 6 sections for annual programs. Repair areas are selected based upon the potential for tree growth damage and by looking at areas not covered by past projects. Wheel chair ramps at key intersections are also installed as part of this program in our effort to ultimately make all street corners ADA compliant.

Funding for this project is split between the City and the property owner adjacent to the needed repairs. The property owner is required to contribute because City and State Code makes it their responsibility to maintain the sidewalk. Technically, the sidewalk is defined as also including the curb and gutter, but City policy is currently such that the City will pay for needed curb and gutter repairs.

Property owners do have the option of completing the work privately. Most people find, however that by combining repair work into one competitively bid contract, the prices offered by the City's Contractor are often lower and the construction management services provided by the City makes for a hassle-free alternative.