The Bay Area has some of the worst traffic conditions in the state, and driving to work, school, and errands each day can have negative impacts on your health, your wallet, and the environment. Luckily, with only a couple of small changes, you can make a big impact. By changing at least one trip to walking or biking, you can improve your health, save money on gas and vehicle maintenance, and prevent the release of harmful greenhouse gas emissions. Our Biking in San Mateo County Brochure has helpful tips in English and Spanish to make your ride safer, easier, and more fun!
The County’s Active Transportation Program supports policies and programs that reduce traffic congestion and encourage more bicycling and walking. The Office of Sustainability staffs the County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and oversees bicycle and pedestrian education and encouragement programs.
Unincorporated San Mateo County Active Transportation Plan
The County is working to develop an Active Transportation Plan to help determine priorities for walking and biking improvements in unincorporated San Mateo County. The plan, which is the first of its kind for unincorporated San Mateo County, will also give planners, engineers, advocates, and decision-makers the tools they need to build safe, comfortable, and convenient facilities for walking and biking. Stay up to date on the plan’s progress and learn about ways you can provide input on the plan, including through the County’s interactive bikeways map, by visiting the Active Transportation Plan website.
Annual San Mateo County Bicycle and Pedestrian Count
The National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation (NBPD) Project is a nationwide effort to provide data collection and ongoing data for use by planners, governments, and the general public. The goal is to provide accurate and consistent documentation on usage and demand, and encourage investments in transportation modes other than the private automobile.
For 2019, the count period was September 10th — 15th. Thank you to all the volunteers that participated in the 2019 count! We’re working to compile and map the 2019 results. In the meantime, check out the count results from 2018, 2017 and 2016 on the interactive count map.
San Mateo County Bikeways Web Map
We want to hear from you! We developed the San Mateo County Bikeways Web Map as a tool to collect public input on existing countywide bikeways, and are now using it to collect input for the Unincorporated San Mateo County Active Transportation Plan. Visit smcbikeways.org to provide input on the draft Unincorporated San Mateo County Active Transportation Plan bikeway recommendations.
County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
The San Mateo County Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (SMCBPAC) reviews policies, programs and priorities in unincorporated areas of the county to improve walking and bicycling. Committee members talk to residents to get their input on walking and bicycling issues. The feedback we get from you allows us to make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. Let’s work together to make San Mateo County a better place to walk and bike!
The SMCBPAC meets on the third Thursday of even numbered months at 7:00 pm at the San Mateo Martin Luther King Community Center Conference Room (wheelchair accessible). Martin Luther King Community Center is located at 725 Monte Diablo Avenue in the City of San Mateo.
The San Mateo County BPAC has a vacancy! Applications are being accepted until July 24, 2020 at 5:00 pm. Click here to learn more and submit an application. Applicants must reside in Districts 1,2, 4 or 5.
| Meeting Date | Meeting Materials |
| June 18, 2020 | Meeting Agenda Packet |
| May 21, 2020 | Meeting Agenda Packet
Presentation on SMC Unincorporated Active Transportation Plan |
| April 16, 2020 | Meeting Canceled
Cancellation Notice |
| March 12, 2020 | Meeting Canceled
Cancellation Notice
Meeting Agenda
Presentation on SMC Unincorporated Active Transportation Plan
SMC Unincorporated ATP Draft Pedestrian Focus Area Maps
SMC Unincorporated ATP Draft Bikeway Recommendations Map |
| February 20, 2020 | Meeting Agenda Packet
Presentation on ADLP and Santa Cruz Avenue Improvements
Presentation on SMC Unincorporated Active Transportation Plan
Active Transportation Plan Initial Draft Bike Recommendations
Draft BPAC Santa Cruz Ave ADLP Comment Letter |
| December 19, 2019 | Meeting Agenda Packet
Presentation on Coleman Avenue
Approved BPAC Work Plan 2020
Approved BPAC Neighborhood Responsibilities 2020 |
| October 17, 2019 | Meeting Agenda Packet
Presentation on Crystal Springs Dam Bike Lanes and Traffic Signage
Approved Board Memo County Response_Crystal Springs Regional Trail Grand Jury Report
Draft BPAC Work Plan 2020 |
| September 25, 2019 | Meeting Agenda Packet
Presentation: SMC Grand Jury Process
Crystal Springs Grand Jury Report
Presentation: Crystal Springs Grand Jury Report Summary
Signed Letter of Support: Crystal Springs Jury Report
Correspondence from Alternate Member Salinger |
| August 15, 2019 | Meeting Agenda Packet
Presentation: Unincorporated San Mateo County Active Transportation Plan
Presentation: Kings Mountain Road Fuel Reduction Project and Closures
Presentation: Annual Bike and Pedestrian Count |
| June 20, 2019 | Meeting Agenda Packet
Presentation: Midcoast Multimodal/Parallel Trail |
| April 18, 2019 | Meeting Agenda Packet
BPAC Neighborhood Responsibilities |
| February 21, 2019 | Meeting Agenda Packet |
| December 20, 2018 | Meeting Canceled
Cancellation Notice |
| December 12, 2018 | Meeting Agenda Packet
Presentation: Bicycle Projects on Altschul Ave and Skyline Blvd
SMC Unincorporated Areas and BPAC Member Roles
Draft BPAC Work Plan 2019 |
| October 18, 2018 | Meeting Agenda Packet
Presentation: Planning and Funding Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure
Presentation: Peninsula Open Space Trust Public Access Program |
| August 16, 2018 | Meeting Agenda Packet
Presentation: South San Francisco Bike and Pedestrian Projects
Presentation: Annual Bike and Pedestrian Count
BPAC Work Plan Monitoring |
| June 21, 2018 | Meeting Agenda Packet
Presentation: Multimodal Parallel Trail Project
Presentation: Gray Whale Cove Crossing Project |
| April 19, 2018 | Meeting Canceled
Cancellation Notice |
| February 15, 2018 | Meeting Agenda Packet
Presentation: BPMP Grant Application for Unincorporated SMC
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| December 13, 2017 | Meeting Agenda Packet |
| October 19, 2017 | Meeting Agenda Packet
Presentation: Update from County Dept of Public Works
Presentation: Complete the Gap Trail Project |
| August 17, 2017 | Meeting Agenda Packet
Presentation: Dumbarton Transportation Corridor Study |
| July 10, 2017 | Meeting Agenda Packet
Presentation: County Project Submissions for C/CAG TDA Article 3 Funds |
| June 15, 2017 | Meeting Canceled
Cancellation Notice |
| April 20, 2017 | Meeting Agenda Packet
Presentation: Office of Education Safe Routes to School
Presentation: Parents for Safe Routes |
| February 16, 2017 | Meeting Agenda Packet
Presentation: Sand Hill Road/280 Bike Lane Improvements |
| January 19, 2017 | Meeting Agenda Packet
Presentation: San Mateo County Health System's Collision Report
Presentation: Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition's Vision Zero Initiative |
| October 20, 2016 | Meeting Agenda Packet
Presentation: San Mateo Countywide Transportation Plan
Handout: Santa Cruz Ave Parking Restrictions
Handout: Public Comments on Santa Cruz Ave Parking Restrictions
Handout: Santa Cruz Ave Bike Collision Hotspots |
| September 29, 2016 | Meeting Agenda Packet
Presentation: 2016/2017 Work Plan |
| July 14, 2016 | Meeting Agenda Packet
Presentation: Brown Act Training
Presentation: Office of Sustainability Overview
Presentation Committee Administration and Purpose
Presentation: Active Transportation Overview |
