As part of the 101 Corridor Connect program, the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) is developing the US 101 San Mateo County Crossing Improvement Plan (Active 101). US 101 is the busiest corridor in San Mateo County. However, the freeway itself presents multiple types of barriers for people walking, rolling, biking, and taking transit. The Active 101 Plan aims to prioritize crossing and corridor improvement needs and identify which projects will most effectively create safe crossings and corridors near US 101.
Project Overview
Active transportation refers to human-powered mobility, such as biking, walking or rolling. By improving active transportation infrastructure, the TA is striving to help create vibrant communities that provide safe, comfortable, convenient, reliable, efficient, and affordable ways for people to get around. Active 101 will identify specific projects needed to support active transportation within a quarter mile of US 101. The TA is seeking community feedback on which projects will most effectively create safe crossings and corridors adjacent to US 101. Such as those in the graphic below.
Last fall, the TA combined data analysis and what we heard from community members to identify where improvements are needed for people walking, biking, and rolling within a quarter mile along and across the U.S. 101 corridor. This information allowed the TA to identify a north-south mobility corridor by connecting key projects to address these areas of concern.
Moving to the next step of the project, the TA selected six projects along the corridor that have not been started, that represent different parts of the corridor and largely serve equity priority communities.
The TA is working with our local partners to develop initial designs (known as conceptual designs) for these projects and provide support gathering early feedback from the community to help more clearly define the projects as they move forward.
These projects include:
- Gateway Boulevard (South San Francisco)
- San Bruno Avenue Interchange (San Bruno)
- Saratoga Drive (San Mateo)
- Industrial Road (Belmont, San Mateo County, Redwood City and San Carlos)
- Bay Road (Redwood City, San Mateo County and North Fair Oaks)
- East Bayshore Road (East Palo Alto)
Get Involved
The TA is working with our local partners to develop initial designs for 6 Active Transportation projects along the US 101 corridor and we want your input!
The TA invites you to provide feedback to help shape the design of these projects. We want to know your thoughts on the proposed designs and any changes you’d make to improve your walking, biking, or rolling journey. Your feedback will be critical to make crossing and corridor improvements and create a comfortable environment for people walking, biking, or rolling within a quarter mile of US 101. Visit our interactive page https://smcactive101.com for more information and to share your thoughts.
Or come talk to the project team at upcoming events in your city:
- July 26 Family Day Event, East Palo Alto
- August 26 Community Workshop, San Carlos
- August 27 Community Workshop, San Bruno
- … More to come!
Check back here for upcoming opportunities to engage on this project.
Project Priorities
- Safety: Striving to eliminate collisions for the most vulnerable road users, including people who walk, bike, and use mobility devices near US 101.
- Connectivity: Bridging critical gaps in local, countywide, and regional active transportation networks to ensure seamless transportation.
- Sustainability: Providing alternative options for people to make short trips without relying on a car, thereby promoting environmental sustainability.
- Inclusivity: Enhancing access for underserved communities and expanding mobility opportunities for individuals without access to a car.
Community Engagement Timeline
- Fall 2024 - Winter 2025: Key crossing improvements selection and Countywide Corridor development
- Fall 2025: Provide feedback on concept designs for priority projects
- Winter 2025: Review draft Active 101 Plan
Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Information
For more information or any questions, please contact the San Mateo County Transit District Customer Service at: 1-800-660-4287 or email info@smcta.com.