Executive Summary
April Chan
In 2025, the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) advanced its mission to enhance mobility, support sustainable transportation, and deliver equitable infrastructure improvements across San Mateo County. Guided by the Strategic Plan 2025–2029, the agency focused on streamlining funding and processes, expanding multimodal access, and strengthening local project delivery.
Looking ahead, the TA will build on this foundation by launching targeted projects, advancing programmatic calls for projects, monitoring key performance metrics and deepening community engagement. Accountability, transparency, and equitable outcomes will remain central to the agency’s ongoing efforts.
Top Accomplishments
TA awards $83M for shuttles and Regional Transit Connections
TA awards $83M for shuttles and Regional Transit Connections
A landmark investment to fund shuttles, grade separations and first/last-mile improvements.
Transforming El Camino Real into a modern corridor
Transforming El Camino Real into a modern corridor
A major corridor transformation plan is underway for El Camino Real that aims to improve safety, accessibility and mobility for all modes of travel.
A closer look at the Highway 101/92 interchange improvement projects
A closer look at the Highway 101/92 interchange improvement projects
Construction is underway on key upgrades designed to reduce bottlenecks, improve merging and keep traffic moving through the 101/92 interchange — easing daily commutes and making travel more reliable once work is complete.
Building a smarter 101 corridor for all travelers
Building a smarter 101 corridor for all travelers
Community input helps the TA make walking, biking, transit and highway improvements that reflect county-wide mobility goals.
Additional Key Achievements
New bike/ped bridge reconnects East Palo Alto across 101
A newly opened pedestrian/bike bridge and connected interchange at the University Avenue offramp now links neighborhoods once divided by Highway 101, giving people a safer, easier way to reach schools, jobs, transit and parks.
TA funds new fare gates at BART stations in San Mateo County
Modern and secure swing-barrier gates are now live at all six BART stations in San Mateo County — improving access for riders with bikes or strollers, deterring fare evasion and opening the door to next-gen payment technology.
TA inspires cyclists during “Bike to Wherever” week
The San Mateo County Transportation Authority hosted Energizer Stations offering snacks, swag and support for riders who pair cycling with transit for a healthier, greener commute.
The TA's FY2026 budget fuels major mobility upgrades
More than $187 million will accelerate improvements across San Mateo County — expanding first- and last-mile options, funding safer intersections, advancing major highway projects and strengthening transit connections.
Reconnecting San Mateo neighborhoods around the Highway 101/92 interchange
A new concept plan targets long-standing gaps along 19th Avenue and Fashion Island Boulevard, creating safer walking, biking and transit access beneath the 101/92 interchange — making this key San Mateo corridor easier to cross and connect.