The San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) is pleased to announce the Measure A and W Highway Program 2025 Call for Projects. The focus of the program is to reduce traffic congestion and improve throughput and safety on the most critical commute corridors in San Mateo County. This cycle will promote a large availability of funds that can go toward newly approved Measure A Highway Program Supplemental Roadways eligible corridors list. These Supplemental Roadways corridors will allow local jurisdictions to apply for multimodal congestion and safety improvements on local arterials and main streets.
The TA intends to make available up to $200 million between both measures including:
- Measure A
- Key Congested Areas - $45 million
- Supplemental Roadways - $75 million
- Measure W
- $80 million
WORKSHOP
The 2025 Highway Program Call for Projects Workshop is scheduled for July 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM. For more information and to register, please visit the link below. This is intended primarily for eligible sponsors (local cities, County, and Caltrans staff) but all interested parties are welcome to attend.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Gi4oQX4pSpeNa9bwh4CrTQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Workshop Recording: Link will be posted following the workshop.
Workshop Presentation: Link will be posted following the workshop.
SCHEDULE
| Call for Projects Issued after TA Board Meeting | July 11, 2025 |
| Call for Projects Workshop: Virtual via Zoom (will be recorded) | July 16, 2025 |
| Notify TA of Intent to Submit | August 1, 2025 |
| Mandatory Pre-Submittal Meetings with TA Staff | August 4-8, 2025 |
| Project Applications due | September 12, 2025 |
| Evaluation Period | September/October 2025 |
| Informational item to TA Board on Draft Program of Projects | November 6, 2025 |
| TA Board approves proposed Program of Projects | December 4, 2025 |
Application Instructions
Step 1 - Notice of Intent to Submit: Sponsors must fill out the notice of intent to submit survey using the link below with the project name and sponsor agency information by August 1, 2025. This will be used to set up a Dropbox account for submission of all materials. Additionally, sponsors should indicate any assistance needed from the Transportation Authority either related to the application or regarding the implementation of the proposed project. Please note that changes to the details provided are allowable in the submitted application from the Sponsor Agency. If a sponsor does not indicate an intent to submit by the requested timeline, sponsors may be allowed to submit an application but will need to request a Dropbox for submittal as soon as possible before the application due date and schedule a required pre-submittal meeting.
Click here for the Notice of Intent Survey Link
Step 2 – Mandatory Pre-submittal Meetings: The TA will be requiring all applicants to participate in a mandatory pre-submittal meeting during the week of August 4-8, 2025 to review proposed requests to ensure they align with all the updated guidelines and discuss any technical assistance requested. TA staff will be available to discuss
Step 3 - Submitting Applications: Sponsors must submit one electronic copy of the completed application with all required attachments by uploading all materials to a specific Dropbox link that will be provided. Completed applications must be received no later than September 12, 2025 by 4:00 PM. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. It is the sponsor’s responsibility to check with TA staff to confirm the receipt of applications prior to the submission deadline.
APPLICATION AND MATERIALS
2025 Highway Program Application (Fillable PDF – Note character limits)
2025 Highway Program Guidelines
2025 Highway Program Sample Resolution
CONTACT INFORMATION
For general application questions, including receipt of applications, information on prior Measure A and Measure W funding allocations and clarifications on the description of listed candidate projects, contact:
Patrick Gilster at gilsterp@samtrans.com or (650) 622-7853