Unincorporated San Mateo County Active Transportation Plan
On February 9, 2021, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved the Unincorporated San Mateo County Active Transportation Plan (SMC ATP), a comprehensive framework to guide the development of active transportation projects and programs for walking, bicycling and other forms of human powered movement for people of all ages and abilities throughout unincorporated County communities.
The Plan builds on the County’s ongoing work across multiple County departments, adjacent jurisdictions and other public agencies to help ensure safe and seamless connected networks. Implementation of the program and policy recommendations included in the SMC ATP will support the development of a safer, more connected walking and biking network throughout the County’s unincorporated communities. It will also contribute to the County’s progress on goals relating to climate change and a reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and social equity, addressing mobility needs of our most vulnerable community members.
Click the links below to learn more about the 2021 Unincorporated San Mateo County Active Transportation Plan:
- Executive Summary (English / Español)
- Final Plan
- Appendices
- Board of Supervisors Meeting
At-a-Glance
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The Plan is oriented around five goals: access, safety, equity, mode share, and flexibility. These goals were integrated into the Plan development process and will help guide the implementation of Plan recommendations to improve walking and bicycling conditions throughout the unincorporated areas of the County.
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Access
Improve walking and bicycling facilities so that residents and visitors of all ages and abilities can comfortably access key destinations.
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Safety
Improve safety for people walking and bicycling.
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Equity
Provide equitable access to transportation investments and improve mobility for all.
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Mode Share
Increase the share of people walking, bicycling, and accessing transit for all trip purposes to reduce congestion and greenhouse gas emissions, and to improve public health outcomes.
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Flexibility
Create a resilient and flexible transportation network that supports a variety of modes of transportation and can adapt to changes in land use, infrastructure, and transportation technologies over time, including new micro- mobility solutions.
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This Plan seeks to improve walking and bicycling in unincorporated San Mateo County by identifying hundreds of projects, as well as accompanying policies and programs. Project recommendations are made to improve connections to various destinations and respond to community needs to create a safe, connected on-street active transportation network. The graphic below highlights some of the types of recommendations in the Plan.