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Feb. 10, 2026

Public feedback sought on next phase of Central El Camino Real multimodal planning

Community members are invited to weigh in on proposed transportation design options for the Central El Camino Real Multimodal Plan, a collaborative initiative led by SamTrans and the cities of San Mateo, Belmont, San Carlos and Redwood City.

The online survey for Phase 2 engagement is open through March 31 and will help shape how improvements along the corridor are refined moving forward.

Each and every day, people take transit, walk, bike, roll and drive along El Camino Real, one of the region’s primary north–south corridors. Designated by the California legislature in 1910 as the state’s first official highway, the route now faces significant safety and mobility challenges that community-led planning seeks to address.

Phase 2 of the multimodal plan presents design alternatives and trade-offs for the corridor. Feedback from the public will help inform next steps as SamTrans works with Caltrans and local partners on future improvements.

Survey and participation details

The online survey is open through March 31 and available at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P6V7GGZ

The project’s main information page with background, goals and materials is at:
https://www.samtrans.com/planning-projects/CentralElCamino

Public engagement events are also part of the process, including pop-up outreach and a virtual community workshop on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 6–8 p.m., where residents can learn more and ask questions.

About the Central El Camino Real Multimodal Plan

The Central El Camino Real Multimodal Plan covers approximately eight and a half miles of El Camino Real in San Mateo County. Its goals are to enhance safety and connectivity for all users and to help guide future improvements in coordination with partner cities and Caltrans.

The planning effort builds on local and countywide strategies to create a safe, inviting and connected corridor that better links downtowns, schools, businesses and transportation hubs.

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The San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) operates 74 bus routes, two on-demand service areas and paratransit, serving more than 10-million riders annually. Funded in part by a half-cent sales tax, the District also provides administrative support for Caltrain and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority.

Serving San Mateo County since 1976, SamTrans is celebrating 50 years of connecting communities, supporting mobility, and advancing public transportation throughout the county. SamTrans is proud to have twice been named Outstanding Public Transportation System by the American Public Transportation Association, recognizing the agency’s excellence in safety, service, operations, and innovation.

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