The new Intersection Daylighting Law (California Assembly Bill 413), which was implemented at the beginning of 2024, makes it illegal to park within 20 feet of the approach of any marked or unmarked crosswalk, even if there are no signs or curb markings or 15 feet of any crosswalk where a curb extension is present.

The goal of the new law is to improve the safety of all roadway users by increasing visibility at intersections. Vehicles that are parked immediately adjacent to marked or unmarked crossings limit visibility of pedestrians, which increases the risk for pedestrian related severe injury or fatal collisions. Removing the obstruction of parked vehicles will allow drivers to have a clear view of pedestrians waiting to cross the street while at the same time allowing pedestrians to see approaching cars without having to step into the intersection to see past a parked vehicle before crossing.

The City of San Leandro is actively working to remove the old parking meters in the downtown paid parking areas. This includes the installation of 34 new parking meters to replace the outdated ones that have exceeded their useful lifespan. Over the next few weeks, city staff will be removing the old parking meters and replacing them with up-to-date MacKay smart parking meter technology. The new meters include payment options for coin (quarters only!), credit card, Apple Pay®, and are integrated with the city’s pay-by-phone provider, Parkmobile.