Central El Camino Real Multimodal Plan and corridor redesign
San Mateo
Summary
SamTrans is leading a plan to redesign El Camino Real for safer walking, biking, and transit across San Mateo, Belmont, San Carlos, and part of Redwood City. Council approved $70,000 in Measure A funds for extra local study and outreach; the actual choice of a design alternative comes in 2027-2028.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
$70,000 of Measure A funds approved now; the full corridor redesign could cost up to $1 billion regionally over six to ten years.
Pedestrians, cyclists, bus riders, and businesses along El Camino Real could see safety and mobility improvements over the next decade.
Businesses and residents who rely on El Camino street parking could lose parking under any of the alternatives; final impacts are not yet known.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Regular Meeting - Sep 22, 2026
Four alternatives — bus lanes, wider sidewalks, protected bike lanes, or status quo — would reshape El Camino over the next decade. Businesses worry about parking loss; the survey found side streets could absorb displaced parking. The real choice comes in 2027-2028.
Sustainability and Infrastructure Commission Regular Meeting - Sep 9, 2026
El Camino Real (State Route 82) has high collision rates and no bike facilities, and San Mateo expects roughly 9,000 new jobs and 10,000 new residents within a half mile of the corridor in the next decade. Four design alternatives are being advanced into Caltrans' project development process, including bus lanes, separated bike lanes, and a city-requested option keeping the existing layout with spot safety fixes. The ultimate decision rests with Caltrans, not the city.
City Council Regular Meeting - Feb 23, 2026
SamTrans is leading a plan to redesign El Camino Real for safer walking, biking, and transit across San Mateo, Belmont, San Carlos, and part of Redwood City. Council approved $70,000 in Measure A funds for extra local study and outreach; the actual choice of a design alternative comes in 2027-2028.
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