San Mateo reports $40 million in active transportation investments, outlines intersection and corridor projects

City staff told residents at the State of the City that San Mateo currently has over $40 million invested in transportation projects, most funded by grants, and that the city is prioritizing pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Mayor Adam Lorraine and public‑works deputies described specific projects: the Third Avenue and Norfolk Street intersection safety project is nearing final paving and signal installation; a new signal was installed at Humboldt Street and Poppler; and safety improvements are being made on Peninsula Avenue with coordination from neighboring Burlingame. Deputy Director of Public Works Katherine Chiian said staff secured more than $17 million in recent transportation grants and that larger corridor efforts — including the 101 Corridor Connect program and a potential Hillsdale corridor proposal — are under consideration as mini‑grant opportunities open.

In response to a question about peak‑period congestion around the Hillsdale/101 interchange, staff said the 101/92 area improvements project includes lane work (including an added eastbound off‑ramp lane) and that the city will present corridor proposals to the Sustainability & Infrastructure Commission and pursue appropriate grants.