TRANSPORTATION
Mission: To promote
strategies that will improve the mobility of people, goods and services in San Mateo
County by increasing the capacity of existing highway and transit systems and advocating
new and alternate solutions to accomplish priority projects.
Strategy #1:
Promote and embrace the development of Public Transit and Samtrans transportation systems
and measures within San Mateo County.
Objectives:
- Increase the capacity and level of service to
accommodate the growing demand of an economically healthy community.
- Support the autonomy of Samtrans and its continued
coordination with inter-regional transportation agencies to facilitate expanded use of
transit facilities.
| Action
Plan #1: |
Date of
Completion: Annual Agenda |
| 7.1.1 |
Action Date: |
March 1996 to June 1997 |
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Action: |
BART expansion into
County |
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- Extension from Colma Station via SFO to Millbrae
Avenue
- Interface w/SFO Light rail Systems Option B
- Construct Intermodal Station at Millbrae Avenue
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Resources: |
Transportation Action
Team as part of the Transportation Council; Transit Agencies; Legislative Offices |
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Budget: |
Program: $-0-
Staff: Team $9,750; SAMCEDA $550 |
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Fund Source: |
EDAC |
| 7.1.2 |
Action Date: |
June 1996 to June 1997 |
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Action: |
Upgrade CalTrain
Corridor for increased utilization |
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a) Support/advocate installation of grade
separations
b) CalTrain extension to downtown San Francisco (low priority)
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Resources: |
Transportation Action
Team |
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Budget: |
Program: $-0-
Staff: Team $4,875; SAMCEDA $275 |
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Fund Source: |
EDAC |
| 7.1.3 |
Action Date: |
June 1996 to June 1997 |
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Action: |
Support
Alternative/Other Transit Modes |
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a) Inter-regional line haul & feeder
connections
b) Employment Center Shuttles
c) Commute Alternatives
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Resources: |
Action Team |
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Budget: |
Program: $-0-
Staff: Team $19,500; SAMCEDA $1,100 |
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Fund Source: |
EDAC |
| 7.1.4 |
Action Date: |
June 1996 to June 1999 |
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Action: |
Support
development/reuse of the Dumbarton Rail Corridor |
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a) Monitor progress on current SMCTA Study
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Resources: |
Action Team |
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Budget: |
Program: $-0-
Staff: Team $24,125: SAMCEDA $1,925 |
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Fund Source: |
EDAC |
| Strategy #2: Promote and support
selected highway improvements and congestion management efforts in the County. Objectives: Reduce congestion with highway
improvements, including auxiliary lanes, arterial routes, and expanded public transit.
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| Action Plan #2: |
Date of
Completion: Annual Agenda |
| 7.2.1 |
Action Date: |
June 1, 1996 to June 1,
1997 |
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Action: |
Support Highway,
Interchange & Bridge Improvements |
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a) Highway/Interchange improvements (general)
b) San Mateo Bridge widening
c) East of Highway 101 Transportation Corridor
d) Auxiliary Lanes for Highway 101
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Resources: |
Transportation Team |
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Budget: |
Program: $-0-
Staff: Team $9,750; SAMCEDA $550 |
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Fund Source: |
EDAC |
| Strategy #3: Expand and strengthen
advocacy for San Mateo County transit Objectives:
- Advocate transportation systems and measures
within the County which will improve mobility and further the economic vitality goals of
the area.
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| Action Plan #3: |
Date of
Completion: Annual Agenda |
| 7.3.1 |
Action Date: |
June 1996 to June 1997 |
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Action: |
Strengthen Lobbying
Network |
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a) Develop set of policy guideline statements
b) Leverage clout of corporate CEO's
c) Monitor policy boards & public hearings
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Resources: |
Transportation Team |
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Budget: |
Program: $-0-
Staff: Team $19,500; SAMCEDA $1,100 |
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Fund Source: |
EDAC |
| 7.3.2 |
Action Date: |
June 1996 to June 1997 |
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Action: |
Funding research for
projects |
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a) Existing sources
b) Potential sources
c) Alternative sources/strategies
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Resources: |
Transportation Team |
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Budget: |
Program: $-0-
Staff: Team $34,125; SAMCEDA $1,925 |
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Fund Source: |
EDAC |
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 7.3.3 Action Date:
June 1996 to June 1997Action: Regulations,
Legislation & Public
Policy
a) Employer Mandates
b) Air Quality & Congestion Management
Resources: Transportation
Team
Budget:Program: $-0-
Staff: Team $48,750;
SAMCEDA $2,750
Fund Source: EDAC
7.3.4 Action Date:
June 1996 to June 1997
Action: Land Use &
Zoning for Corridor Development. Work
withHousing Action Team to:
a) Increase densities
between El Camino &
Highway 101
b) Recommend
appropriate rezoning
for mixed-
use projects
Resources: Transportation
Team/Samtrans
Budget: Program: $-0-
Staff: Team $24,375; SAMCEDA $1,375
Fund Source: EDAC |
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