Multi-agency Grand Boulevard plan proposes $750M—1B in improvements for El Camino; council presses for equity and maintenance assurances

Oct 23, 2025

SAMTrans, Caltrans and the county transportation authority presented a coordinated El Camino Real action plan focused on safety and multimodal travel; presenters estimated corridorwide improvements could cost roughly $750 million to $1 billion and take most of a decade, and council members pressed for equity, maintenance funding and clarity on decision-making.

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SAMTrans, Caltrans and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority told the North Fair Oaks Community Council that the Grand Boulevard Initiative action plan aims to transform El Camino Real into a safer, more multimodal corridor that supports placemaking and economic vitality across multiple jurisdictions.

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