San Mateo County asks residents to reshape a busy Hillside Boulevard corridor
San Mateo County, California – A half-mile stretch of Hillside Boulevard may look modest on a map, but it carries a complicated mix of people heading to homes, businesses and public transit. Now, the people who use it every day are being asked how it should change.
San Mateo County and Daly City have opened a public survey focused on making the corridor safer and easier to navigate, whether someone is walking to BART, riding a bicycle, catching transit or driving through the area.
The Hillside Boulevard Complete Streets Study covers the section between East Market Street and Hoffman Street, crossing the boundary between Daly City and unincorporated Colma. It also examines wayfinding along A and B Streets, where clearer signs and improved access could help travelers reach the Colma BART station.
Officials are studying several possible improvements. These include wider sidewalks, curb extensions, curb ramps, shorter crosswalks and crossing lights that would make pedestrians more visible to drivers. The project may also identify space for expanded bicycle routes, giving cyclists safer connections to neighborhood destinations and transit stops.
“Help us create a safer, more accessible, and more connected boulevard for everyone,” the project team states on its public engagement website.
Residents can participate by completing an online survey, which officials estimate will take about five minutes. They may also place comments directly on an interactive map or register for in-person activities, including a walking tour of the corridor.
The public comment period will remain open through Friday, September 4, 2026. Survey participants who provide contact information will automatically be entered into a drawing for one of eight $25 grocery gift cards. Winners will be selected after the survey closes.
The survey, map and project details are available at https://fp.mysocialpinpoint.com/hillside-boulevard-complete-streets-study. The County is also promoting the shorter address bit.ly/hillside-boulevard.
The study is being led jointly by San Mateo County and Daly City. Most of its funding comes from local transportation sales tax revenue provided through the San Mateo County Transportation Authority, with matching contributions from the County and city.
Officials say the planning effort responds to concerns about pedestrian crossings, limited bicycle facilities and unclear transit connections. Unlike projects centered mainly on moving vehicles, the Complete Streets approach considers pedestrians, cyclists, transit users and motorists together.
Public feedback will be used to develop recommendations for possible future design and construction. No construction schedule has been announced.
Questions may be directed to San Mateo County Public Works Associate Engineer Mike Clement at [email protected] or (650) 363-4100.
