Mahmoud Abunie, 650-730-6201
The San Mateo County Transportation Authority Board of Directors approved $8.1 million for 11 local transportation projects that will improve planning for safer, better-connected travel along the U.S. Highway 101 corridor.
The funding includes an additional $4.1 million in New Measure A interest income for the 101 Corridor Connect Kickstart Mini-Grant Program. Combined with $4 million previously approved by the board, the program will help local agencies move projects from early ideas toward implementation.
The mini-grants will fund planning, community outreach and early design work. This work can help cities, towns and San Mateo County compete for future regional, state and federal transportation funding.
SMCTA opened applications for the program in June and received 13 proposals. Staff found 12 proposals eligible for consideration and recommended funding 11 projects. These projects are:
- Old County Road Complete Streets (Belmont)
- Active 101 East Bayshore Road Project (East Palo Alto)
- Millbrae Avenue Bikeway Improvements (Millbrae)
- Active 101 Bay Road Complete Streets Improvements (Redwood City and San Mateo County)
- Maple Street Bicycle Improvements (Redwood City)
- SFO Bay Trail Gap Closure (San Bruno)
- Old County Road Complete Streets (San Carlos)
- Hillsdale/US 101 Separated Overcrossing Feasibility Assessment (San Mateo)
- Hillsdale Boulevard Complete Streets Corridor Plan (San Mateo and Foster City)
- Marsh Road Complete Streets and Interchange Improvements (Atherton, Menlo Park, and San Mateo County)
- Oyster Point/Gateway Boulevard Improvements (South San Francisco)
The funding will help three projects involving multiple jurisdictions move forward through coordinated planning. Seven projects also will receive technical assistance from SMCTA, giving local agencies access to staff expertise as they plan and deliver their projects.
The funded projects support SMCTA’s 101 Corridor Connect program, which works with local agencies to identify and advance transportation improvements beyond the freeway itself. The program focuses on improving safety, connecting communities, supporting sustainable travel options and ensuring projects serve all residents.
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