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San Mateo to host yet another workshop to gather community feedback on bike lane project impacts

San Mateo, California – Under the North Central Bike Lanes project, a component of a larger Bicycle Master Plan meant to improve pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure throughout the city, San Mateo has taken major actions in a steady stride towards increasing urban mobility. Driven by the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), this initiative highlights a significant change toward environmentally friendly methods of transportation.

The initiative was first set into motion following the San Mateo City Council’s decision on February 22, 2022, to install new bike lanes and bicycle boulevards across several key streets including East Poplar Avenue, North Delaware Street, Humboldt Street, and Eldorado Street. From the start of this project, the city has witnessed the installation of ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps and the application of extensive pavement improvements, striping, and signs meant to improve cycling safety and connectivity to Downtown San Mateo.

A significant turning point in the city’s attempts to support environmentally friendly transportation came with the recent construction of the bike lanes in Spring 2022. In line with more general objectives of creating a safer, more integrated network for both bikes and pedestrians, the project also brought traffic calming measures and signal enhancements.

Still, the project has not been without difficulties—especially with relation to parking. The creation of these bike lanes has required the removal of over 214 parking places throughout the impacted locations to make room for the new construction. The community has had a lot of debate over this development since some individuals are concerned about the loss of parking and how it will affect the local traffic.

Attracting more than 110 people, city administrators set up a sizable workshop on December 4, 2024 to discuss these issues and gather community feedback. Participants in this session were encouraged to offer ideas for the new bike lanes as well as their experiences. Future changes and improvements to the project depend much on the comments gathered from this meeting.

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Looking forward, the city plans yet another important event on February 3, 2025. Open to the public, this forthcoming City Council hearing will not only review the Humboldt Street bike lanes but also explore other substitutes that could suit community needs while also encouraging walking and riding. This conference will act as a forum for more debate and evaluation of prospective changes; no final decisions will be taken during the meeting.

Apart from interacting with the nearby population, the city has also made proactive measures to keep local residents informed and involved throughout the project execution. Postcards, flyers, and neighborhood signs have been regularly used for notifications and updates to make sure North Central residents are well-informed and have lots of opportunities to express their thoughts.

The North Central Bike Lanes project is a major component of San Mateo’s dedication to building a more accessible, sustainable, and community-oriented urban environment as the city continues to refine its approach to of urban planning and mobility.

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