City of San Luis Obispo, CA
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Walking in San Luis Obispo
Pedestrians
- Be predictable. Use signalized crosswalks where drivers may anticipate foot traffic.
- Watch for approaching vehicles and practice due care crossing the street. At 30 mph, a driver needs at least 90 feet to stop.
- Make it easier for drivers to see you at night – consider wearing bright colors, reflective material, or use a flashlight when practical.
- Be careful crossing streets or entering crosswalks at night or on busier streets with higher speed limits.
Share your thoughts about pedestrian safety by participating in the Go Safely Movement, a call-to-action traffic safety survey from the California Office of Traffic Safety. Take the survey at gosafelyca.org.
There is so much to see and do in SLO
Take in the beauty of San Luis Obispo on foot. Our walkable historic downtown features beautiful mission-style sidewalks, outdoor cafes, and the Court Street and Downtown Center pedestrian corridors. The City maintains over 230 miles of sidewalk and multi-use paths. The City strives to make our facilities accessible for all ages and abilities. Click here for more information on information on accessible curb ramps throughout the city.
There is so much to explore in and around San Luis Obispo. Below are suggested maps which visitors may find helpful when discovering San Luis Obispo.
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