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SamTrans launches Central El Camino multimodal study; San Mateo staff briefed on goals, funding and Caltrans coordination
Summary
SamTrans and partner cities, including San Mateo, told the Sustainability and Infrastructure Commission on July 9 that a grant‑funded multimodal study of Central El Camino Real will analyze safety and mobility tradeoffs and produce alternatives for Caltrans review; the study cost is about $700,000 and a preferred alternative is expected in 2026.
"We are here from staff."
SamTrans representatives briefed the Sustainability and Infrastructure Commission on July 9 about the Central El Camino Real multimodal plan, a county‑level study that covers El Camino Real through San Mateo, Belmont, San Carlos and part of Redwood City. SamTrans staff said the project is funded through a Metropolitan Transportation Commission grant and district funds and is intended to develop a corridor‑wide vision addressing safety, bus reliability and first/last‑mile access.
SamTrans project manager Cassie Hall said the study will inventory existing conditions, solicit community input, develop alternatives and recommend a preferred alternative by spring 2026. "This is an informational item. We're just…
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