As part of the 101 Corridor Connect program, the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) is developing the US 101 San Mateo County Crossing Improvement Plan (Active 101). US 101 is the busiest corridor in San Mateo County. However, the freeway itself presents multiple types of barriers for people walking, rolling, biking, and taking transit. The Active 101 Plan aims to prioritize crossing and corridor improvement needs and identify which projects will most effectively create safe crossings and corridors near US 101.  

 

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Project Overview  

Active transportation refers to human-powered mobility, such as biking, walking or rolling. By improving active transportation infrastructure, the TA is striving to help create vibrant communities that provide safe, comfortable, convenient, reliable, efficient, and affordable ways for people to get around. Active 101 will identify specific projects needed to support active transportation within a quarter mile of US 101. The TA is seeking community feedback on which projects will most effectively create safe crossings and corridors adjacent to US 101. Such as those in the graphic below.

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Project Priorities 

  • Safety: Striving to eliminate collisions for the most vulnerable road users, including people who walk, bike, and use mobility devices near US 101.
  • Connectivity: Bridging critical gaps in local, countywide, and regional active transportation networks to ensure seamless transportation.
  • Sustainability: Providing alternative options for people to make short trips without relying on a car, thereby promoting environmental sustainability.
  • Inclusivity: Enhancing access for underserved communities and expanding mobility opportunities for individuals without access to a car.

Join the Conversation

This fall, we asked for your input to better understand your needs and concerns regarding travel along and across Highway 101. Your feedback will help us prioritize projects that matter most to the community. Using a “You Fund It” voting tool, community members and our stakeholders had the opportunity to review a list of proposed projects and cast votes to help identify which projects were most important to the community and should move forward to the next phase. Voting was open through the end of November.
 
December 2024 Update: The voting period is now closed. Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback! Please stay tuned for more opportunities to provide input as we proceed with next steps.

Community Engagement Timeline  

  • Phase 1 (Fall 2024): Tell us which Active Transportation needs should be prioritized.
  • Phase 2 (Spring 2025): Provide feedback on concept designs for priority projects.
  • Phase 3 (Fall 2025): Review Draft Active 101 Plan before TA Board Adoption.  

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Get Involved 

Here’s how the TA is reaching out to the community: 

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Contact Information 

For more information or any questions, please contact the San Mateo County Transit District Customer Service at: 1-800-660-4287 or email info@smcta.com.