One stop shop for upcoming plans in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties - Nov 2020
The end of 2020 is upon us! Despite the challenges faced as a result of COVID-19, this year was full of forward progress in plans to create more sustainable, bike-friendly cities. Here is a quick list of updates being made to Bike and Pedestrian plans, El Camino Real Plans and other bike/ped efforts in cities across San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. We also encourage you to subscribe to your local BPAC to receive regular updates about changes in your city. Contact information can be found here. Click here for a list of existing bike/ped plans in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties
San Mateo County
C/CAG Bike-Ped Plan
The City and County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG) is updating its Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. The Plan will present a new vision, detailed objectives, and strategies for prioritizing walking and bicycling projects in San Mateo County. It aims to promote network connectivity, improve access to schools and transit, increase roadway safety and comfort, and promote an equitable distribution of projects. Please provide your feedback on the Map by Nov 23.
SMC Active Transportation Plan for unincorporated County
The draft Unincorporated San Mateo County Active Transportation Plan is in the process of being reviewed and finalized and is anticipated to be brought to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors in early 2021. Please visit walkbikesmc.org for information and updates.
Burlingame Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update
The City of Burlingame is in the process of updating its Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. This plan will focus on enhancing Burlingame’s bicycle and pedestrian network including on-street bike routes, Bay Trail connections, pedestrian facilities, and street and highway crossings. The Virtual Open House for providing input on the draft Plan is now closed and the city will soon release new updates based on the comments received. Stay tuned: Burlingame Bike/Ped Plan.
Redwood City Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
This will be the first active transportation plan of its kind for the City. It is at a very initial stage where the City has TDA3 funds and is working on next steps.
Redwood City Connect: Planning a better Transit District
The City of Redwood City is working on the redevelopment of the Transit District creating a once in a lifetime opportunity to rebuild the train station with more space for tracks, station amenities, and safer grade separations along with new housing and jobs. The city is collecting feedback on their virtual open house to learn from residents about their priorities. Learn more about the redevelopment of the Sequoia station here.
South San Francisco: Active City: Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
This Plan was derailed and pushed back due to Covid. The City will soon be resuming work on the Draft Plan and plans to have it complete in a few months. Read more here: https://activesouthcity.com/
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Santa Clara County
Santa Clara County Unincorporated Active Transportation Plan
Santa Clara County has started developing an Active Transportation Plan to improve the county transportation network to make it safer for bicyclists and pedestrians on expressways and unincorporated county roads. They are in the process of updating the guidelines that will influence the development of these improvements. More info here: Santa Clara County Active Transportation Plan
VTA’s Central Bikeway Project
VTA is conducting the Central Bikeway Study as a part of their vision of a Bicycle Superhighway Network in Santa Clara County. Over the coming year, they’ll be reaching out to the community to understand what challenges they face while bicycling, where people want to go, what features would make them feel safe, comfortable, and joyful while riding. Learn more about this project and provide input at CentralBikeway.VTA.org
Milpitas Bicycle/Pedestrian and Trail Plan
The city of Milpitas is updating its Bicycle/Pedestrian and Trail Plan in order to make it safer and more comfortable for walkers and cyclists. They collected public feedback earlier this year and are working on finalizing their vision and action plan. Check for more information here: Milpitas Bicycle/Pedestrian & Trail Plan
Mountain View Comprehensive Modal Transportation Plan
The City of Mountain View is developing AccessMV, a plan to identify their primary multimodal transportation network and align plans and prioritize transportation projects. They have analyzed traffic stress quality of service, potential transit demand, and inconsistencies between previous studies. Provide input by taking this survey. Learn more about the project here (scroll down).
Palo Alto Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan
Palo Alto, through its Office of Transportation, is working on its Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. Public information is limited at the moment, but stay tuned for more updates on this plan by checking out: PA Transportation Department home page.
Palo Alto Neighborhood Traffic Safety and Boulevard Projects
Palo Alto Neighborhood Traffic Safety and Boulevard Projects aim to improve the city’s bicycle boulevard network by reducing car speeds and prioritizing the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists. Phase 1 was completed in 2018, and Phase 2 is on hold. Traffic flow improvements to certain streets, however, are planned for November 9-13, 2020. Further projects will go to council following a period of community input. Click here for more information.
San José Access and Mobility Plan
The San José Better Bike Plan 2025 was adopted by the City Council on October 6, 2020. The city has also launched their Access and Mobility Plan! This plan aims to make it easier for residents to walk, bike, use public transport, or ride-share within San Jose. They want to decrease car congestion and promote more sustainable alternatives. Register here for their upcoming workshops in English, Vietnemese, and Spanish or provide input by taking this survey. For any other information, visit: Access & Mobility Plan.
San José Downtown Transportation Plan
San José has kicked off their Downtown Transportation Plan! It is designed to set guidelines for the development of an upgraded, more accessible downtown area. It will identify and prioritize transportation efforts that will shape the desired downtown and design streets suited for your needs. The Plan is in its early stages. Please take this survey to provide your input. For more updates, visit: Downtown Transportation Plan or enter their logo contest here.
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El Camino Real Plans
Colma El Camino Real Corridor Plan
The Town of Colma has developed a preferred alternative concept design for El Camino Real based on community outreach, existing conditions assessment, discussions with Caltrans, and input from the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) that was assembled for this project. This concept incorporates the opportunities identified for the corridor and helps fulfill the vision for a safe and comfortable El Camino Real that is convenient for all users. Visit Colma El Camino Plan for more details.
Sunnyvale El Camino Real Corridor Specific Plan
The city of Sunnyvale is working on a community planning effort to improve its section of El Camino Real. This effort is designed to make the stretch safer for walking, biking, and all other modes of transportation. They met earlier this year to discuss the timeline for this Plan and are currently refining it. Visit: Sunnyvale El Camino Real Corridor Specific Plan
Santa Clara El Camino Real Specific Plan
Similar to Sunnyvale, Santa Clara hopes to revamp their stretch of El Camino Real from a car-dominated strip mall to a residential, bicycle and pedestrian-friendly space. The El Camino Real Specific Plan includes goals, policies, and designs for this project to support the Santa Clara General Plan. The Draft Plan was published this fall and is now open to public review. For more details and updates, go here: Santa Clara El Camino Real Specific Plan
