Residents Asked to Participate in Transportation Plan

The San Mateo County Transit District is conducting a study to help improve transportation in low-income neighborhoods throughout the county, and will hold four workshops for residents beginning this month.

The transit district, in partnership with the San Mateo City/County Association of Governments, has launched the Countywide Transportation Plan for Low-income Populations to identify transportation needs in the area and come up with possible solutions.

Solutions may include expanding bus service, introducing a community shuttle or making it easier to get around on a bicycle, transit district spokeswoman Christine Dunn said.

Other possible improvements include amenities including bus stops, benches or shelters. The plan will also include funding opportunities.

Residents can attend a series of four workshops throughout San Mateo County. The first will be July 13 in Redwood City.

Registration in advance is required and can be done online or by calling:

English         650-762-8201
Chinese        650-508-6215
Spanish        650-508-7968
Tagalog        650-508-6211    

A committee of representatives from community organizations has been formed to give input on the plan.

Presentations for community groups and organizations can be scheduled by contacting Ronny Kraft, project manager, at kraftr@samtrans.com or by calling the project hotline at 650-762-8201.

A draft of the plan is expected to be completed by November and will be presented to the C/CAG Board in 2012.

The study is funded by an Environmental Justice planning grant from Caltrans and the San Mateo City/County Association of Governments.