Background
Highway 101 runs north south through the entire length of San Mateo County creating a barrier separating San Mateo County into two sections: west of 101 and east of 101. Most of the overpasses and tunnels to cross 101 are designed for high traffic volumes and provide on and off access to highway 101. Because of the 101 on/off ramps and the high traffic volumes, using these to cross 101 by bike or feet is dangerous and unpleasant resulting a real barrier to pedestrians and bicyclists.
Progress and Current Information
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Campaign Goals
Develop and implement improvements to eliminate 101 as a barrier to bicyclists and pedestrians, and reconnect west San Mateo County to east San Mateo County. Develop and implement short-term quick improvements, assist current pedestrians and bicyclists in dealing with the current facilities and work toward long term solutions.
Campaign Plan
Document current conditions for pedestrians and bicyclists crossing 101
Develop recommendations for using existing facilities.
Find members in each city to organize and advocate for improvements. Develop contacts and relationships in each city and Caltrans to present and advocate improvements.
Identify and get implemented short term easy improvements
Study and learn about good design practices, review similar situations in other areas and how they have been addressed, develop the expertise to define practical, workable improvements.
Learn about long term developments and be prepared to avoid past problems by ensuring new developments include pedestrian and bicycle provisions.
Complete a report on current conditions, short-term solutions and long term improvements, present to cities and county agencies and work toward implementation.
Build public support for improvements; use to get improvements implemented.
Get Involved: To be successful this campaign needs members to be actively involved. Regardless of your experience, age, or ability, we encourage you to get involved. Email bikesmc@hotmail.com bikesmc@hotmail.com and let us know you want to help.
What you could do
Help us with reviews of current existing conditions in your city.
Provide suggestions on short term or easy improvements.
Help us make improvement suggestions to your city.
Share your knowledge of local developments, changes, repairs and opportunities, which impact 101 crossings.
Participate in studying each crossing, learning about how improvements can be made, have been made and developing our own recommendations.
Advocating for these improvements in your city.