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Bicycle Activities in San Mateo County
This quick summary by Bike San Mateo County of the activities and changes affecting bicyclists in San Mateo County is accurate and current. If you have additional items let us know so we can improve this list.
Atherton
A new trail and bridge connecting an existing trail will be constructed from Holbrook-Palmer Park to Watkins Ave at Station Lane.
Belmont
In March 2007, Belmont changed Alameda De Las Pulgas in front of Claremont High School to narrow the lanes and add diagonal parking spaces on Alameda in front of the high school. This change has made bicycling must more difficult and dangerous requiring bicyclists to take the entire lane, which is made more difficult by fast and inexperienced high school drivers. In April 2009 the City Council voted to:
• Remove 15 diagonal parking spaces and install a left turn lane on northbound Alameda at the entrance to the Senior parking lot at Chula Vista and a southbound left turn lane onto Chula Vista.
• Retain the south x-walk at Chula Vista
• Work with SamTrans to relocate the bus stop at Chula Vista to a far side stop at El Verano.
• Retain a Consulting Traffic Engineer to study left turn solution and bike path plan.
A 2,448' bicycle/pedestrian bridge will be constructed crossing 101 just north of Ralston. It will cross 101 between Hiller Street and the Belmont Sports Complex Conference Center
A plan to build bridge got a shot in the arm after sitting on the shelf for 9 years. The total project cost is $9.5 million. Funding sources include:
• $7.2 million from Federal (ARRA-TE, SAFETEA-LU Demo);
• $1.0 million from State (Transportation Development Act, Bicycle Transportation Account, Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation) secured by the successful lobbying efforts of C/CAG’s Executive Director Richard Napier;
• $0.7 million from local (City of Belmont, BAAQMD Bicycle Facility Program); and
• $0.6 million from New Measure A.
Final design and environmental clearance have been completed and necessary permits are secured. The construction contract will be awarded by December 31, 2009 and the project is scheduled to be completed by November 2010. New Measure A funding would be used for construction.
Weblinks
http://www.belmont.gov/Upload/Document/D240004797/06122009BicyclePedestrianBridge.pdf
Maps of the bridge route and connections at:
Google Group bikesmc files section: belmontbikebridge1.jpg belmontbikebridge2.jpg
Burlingame
The parts for a pedestrian actuated traffic signal are on order to complete crossing at the terminus of the new bike/ped bridge at Broadway and Rollins Road, with hopeful completion mid-January 2010.
Bike lanes were added to Howard Avenue from Rollins Road to Myrtle Avenue.
A City Bike Map, printed by Sutter Health, is currently available in the library, or by request at the Public Works counter.
Daly City
Pedestrian improvements including crosswalks and countdown signals will be added at the corner of Mission St and John Daly Blvd, and on Mission St. from John Daly Blvd. to Alp St.
Bike lanes, curb ramps, signing and stripping will be added on Lake Merced Blvd. from John Daly Blvd to John Muir Drive.
Bike lanes will be added to the University/101 overpass between Woodland Ave. and Donahoe St.
Menlo Park
Willow Road 101 Overpass: Caltrans is studying rebuilding and widening the Willow Road 101 Overpass. Currently this is a one lane per direction overpass. The Replacement Bridge has 2-3 lanes per direction. Some of the options for the new design include bicycle lanes.
Ringwood Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge. The existing Ringwood/US101 bicycle/pedestrian bridge in Menlo Park will be replaced as part of the 101 widening project in this area. At the October 12, 2009 community meeting the bridge design which includes a single straight 7% grade ramp to meet ADA requirements, crosswalk placement and landscaping were discussed. Future meetings are being planned to work out further details.
weblinks: http://www.menlopark.org/departments/trn/ringwoodpoc..html
Millbrae
The City Council recently approved the addition of a Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan for inclusion in the Circulation Element of its General Plan.
Pacifica
Devil's Slide: A bypass bridge and tunnel to replace the Devil's Slide section of Highway 1 is under construction. A preliminary review of the plan shows a wide shoulder on the bridge and in the tunnel which would allow for bicycle accessibility. The construction is between 2nd St in Montara and Linda Mar Blvd. in Pacifica.
Additional information: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/dslide/dsdeis.html
Redwood City
The Villa Montgomery Streetscape improvements will include crosswalks, and sidewalk and lighting enhancements downtown.
San Carlos
Holly Street 101 Overcrossing Traffic Congestion Mitigation: Holly Street traffic congestion is projected to significantly worsen when the recently approved Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF) and the Transit Village projects are built. As a condition of approval for its project, the PAMF was required to pay the City of San Carlos $5M to mitigate the traffic impacts. San Carlos has implemented a 4 to 6 month study to determine the how to apply these funds to reduce the traffic congestion on Holly Street along with improvements to pedestrian and bicycle access to the Holly/US101 overcrossing. The Draft Report, due September 2009, is projected to be adopted in October 2009. The limitations on possible changes are; 1.) no new structures (no new overpasses); and 2.) no relocation of any property owners on Holly or other affected streets. The goal is to have the changes done by 2012, although the PAMF project is currently on hold and this may delay the implementation.
Schedule
Oct 28 2009 Community Information Meeting, San Carlos Public Library
November 17 2009 T&C Commission to receive presentation of alternative analysis
December 15 2009 T&C Commission to consider approving report
Jan 2010 City Council to consider approving the report
For more details go to: http://www.cityofsancarlos.org/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=5495
For the presentation given at the 7/21/09 study session go to:
http://www.cityofsancarlos.org/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=5374
Weblinks: http://www.cityofsancarlos.org/publicworks/current_projects/us_101_access_alternatives/default.asp
http://www.cityofsancarlos.org/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=5495
http://www.cityofsancarlos.org/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=5374
San Mateo
Bay Meadows Phase II. The bicycle route which connects Pacific Boulevard to Delaware Street remains open through construction. This path might be closed for brief periods during the construction. To check the current status go to:
http://www.baymeadows.com/ select construction info and then select bike path status.
The 4 lane replacement Peninsula Ave/101 overpass will have 6' sidewalks and 5' bike lanes in each direction with expected completion date of summer 2010.
Additional information at: http://www.cityofsanmateo.org/dept/pubwks/101/101_aux.html http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/101auxiliary. Contact Karen Riley with the City of San Mateo at kriley@cityofsanmateo.org
The Monte Diablo Bike/Ped Bridge replacement opened in May 2008.
Hillsdale Bike/Pedestrian Bridge over 101: The final proposal for bicycle/pedestrian bridge over 101 on the south side of Hillsdale connecting Saratoga Drive with Norfolk Avenue is complete. The San Mateo Public Works Commission has approved the proposal and it is expected that the City Council will add it to the Circulation Element of the General Plan. As yet there is no source of funding to build this project; so it may sit on the shelf for a few years.
19th Avenue 101 Overpass Bicycle Lanes: San Mateo was awarded TDA funding of $50,000 to install safety fencing on the north side of 19th Avenue over Highway 101and bicycle lanes to both sides of the street. The project has been completed.
Station Park Green TOD (transit oriented development) is in the planning stages at the site of the current K Mart at the northwest corner of South Delaware and Concar Drive. The plans for this include up to 599 residential units, 10,000 to 45,000 square feet of office space and 25,000 to 60,000 square feet of retail space.
Weblinks for Project PA07-030:
http://www.cityofsanmateo.org/DocumentView.aspx?DID=5470 Planning Commission Administrative Report
http://www.cityofsanmateo.org/index.aspx?NID=1323 Specific Plan Webpage for this project
http://www.cityofsanmateo.org/DocumentView.aspx?DID=5477 Traffic Analysis
San Mateo County
The newly issued San Mateo County Bicycle Map is available at City Halls throughout the County or from:
Tom Madalena
C/CAG of San Mateo County
650-599-1460 direct
650-361-8227 fax
San Mateo County Department of Parks
The Crystal Springs Regional Trail (CSRT) South of Dam Project is part of the 24.3-mile CSRT that stretches from the City of San Bruno to the City of Woodside. San Mateo County is designing a new section of the Crystal Springs Regional Trail. This section will be created from an existing 4,480-foot-long service road that starts approximately 1,300 linear feet south of the Crystal Springs Dam on Skyline Boulevard and ends just north of Highway 92 on Skyline Boulevard. The new trail follows the contours of the Crystal Springs Reservoir and has San Francisco Watershed lands on both sides. Existing gates at the north and south ends of the service road will be replaced to accommodate pedestrian, bicycle and equestrian use as well as maintenance vehicles. Benches, informational and entry signs, kiosks and a restroom will be added to support the visitor experience. An application was submitted to the State Parks Department for grant funding of $350,000.Official award decisions are expected around July 1, 2010.
Documents:
Construction Plans (.pdf): Available at google group bikesmc CrystalSpringSouthofDam pages 1 and 2
Link to County Parks Webpage with more plans: http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/portal/site/parks/menuitem.f13bead76123ee4482439054d17332a0/?vgnextoid=7b1706ef052e2210VgnVCM1000001937230aRCRD&cpsextcurrchannel=1
South San Francisco
The City of South San Francisco is currently preparing its first Bicycle Master Plan. City staff is working closely with a planning consultant, the South San Francisco Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), and members of the community to provide a comprehensive plan that meets the State's strict guidelines.
The Bicycle Plan will identify the existing bicycle facilities in the City, future bicycle facilities that are required, and a priority list for improvements. It will allow the City to apply for State bicycle improvement grants, as well as identify shortcomings in our existing bikeway system. The Bicycle Plan will include preparation of the required entitlements and environmental documents. The Planning Commission will need to approve the Bicycle Master Plan since it will amend the General Plan Transportation and Circulation Element. After approval is received, the City Council will need to adopt a resolution amending the General Plan to include the Bicycle Master Plan.
For more information on the Bicycle Master Plan, please contact Tracy Scramaglia of the Engineering Division at (650) 829-6652.
The following information on the South San Francisco Bike plan is available at Google Group Bikesmc in the files sections. Or click on the filename below.
Filename Description
SSFBikePlanMapofexistingandproposedprojects.pdf Map of SSF showing current and proposed facilities
SSFBikePlanPowerpointpresentation91409.ppt Presentation given at the 9/14/09 public comment
SSFBikePlanPubliccomment.doc Summary of progress and request for comment
SSFBikePlanworkingpaper1draftJuly2009 Complete draft of the plan being proposed
Centennial Way – South San Francisco’s Spine -- is a Class I/II continuous bicycle and pedestrian path that extends for 3 miles between the South San Francisco and San Bruno BART stations. Safe crossings, including an in-ground lighted crosswalk, were installed where the pathway crosses city streets. It serves as a centralized spine, protected from traffic, with connecting arteries to schools, neighborhoods, parks and businesses. As you walk or bicycle down Centennial Way, you are surrounded by blooming flowers, wild grasses and sights of historic Sign Hill. No one was left out when Centennial Way was planned, including dog lovers. The linear park includes a dog park near Orange Memorial Park at West Orange Avenue.
The South San Francisco portion of the Bay Trail and the bridge over a waterway near the Genentech Campus has reached completion. This continuous 400-mile recreational corridor that will link all nine Bay Area counties and 47 cities around the San Francisco Bay includes a marina, par-courses, fishing points, windsurfing, and picnic spots within the South San Francisco section. For more information on South San Francisco’s Bay Trail, including access points, please go to http://www.baytrail.org/index.html
The City of South San Francisco Walking & Bike Map was a creative partnership between the City and Kaiser Permanente. It displays the City’s wonderful walking and biking trails, as well as locations of resources and public transportation. Public art sites are marked for added interest and important phone numbers are included. The back side of the map includes tips on safe bicycling and walking in both English and Spanish. Maps are available at most City buildings or can be downloaded by visiting http://www.ssf.net/news/displaynews.asp?NewsID=3957
