SVBC News
New Interactive Map Shows Where SVBC Works
One question we get a lot here at SVBC is "what sort of work do you do over there?". We now have an interactive map of all of the policies, program, and events that SVBC has been involved in over the last five years. Check it out!
San Mateo County transportation measure update
Get Us Moving San Mateo County, the potential transportation measure, now has a draft expenditure plan. Overall, there are a lot of good things and some things we still have comments on. Read on for the draft principles and funding categories, next steps, and actions you can take.
Campaign Update: Dumbarton Corridor Moves Forward
SamTrans has approved an agreement to fund the continuing study of the revitalization of the Dumbarton Corridor from Redwood City to Union City. Two private companies will be taking on the majority of the cost of the technical studies and reports required, with little to no cost for the public agency. Read on for next steps.
Regional Measure 3 Passed Bringing Billions of Transportation Funding
Regional Measure 3, endorsed by SVBC, has been approved by you, the voters! The measure, which was on the ballot for all nine Bay Area counties, will raise bridge tolls over time to raise $4.45 billion for transportation projects in the Bay Area, including $150 million for Safe Routes to Transit and completing the Bay Trail. Read on to see more about how the money will be spent.
SVBC Member Spotlight: Katie DeLeuw
Today we spotlight SVBC member Katie DeLeuw. Katie has been the SVBC San Mateo County representative for the BART Bicycle Task Force since 2017. She helps SVBC develop policy on issues related to BART and Bikes+Transit. Read more about Katie's life and work by bike.
Update and Action Alert on the Dumbarton Corridor
SamTrans is considering a public-private partnership to fund further work on the Dumbarton Corridor. Add your voice to encourage this funding opportunity and expediting further study of a bike/ped trail on this corridor.