SVBC News
Victory! Measure W Passes in San Mateo County Bringing More $ to Bikes + Transit
After over three weeks of counting votes and a day to day rollercoaster we can finally declare victory for Measure W, the transportation ballot measure in San Mateo County that will bring $80 million/year to improve public transit, create safer bike and pedestrian routes, reduce traffic, repair roads, and address other urgent community needs. We won!
San Mateo County – Vote YES on Measure W
SVBC urges you to vote YES on Measure W, the San Mateo County transportation ballot measure on the November 6 ballot. As we shared over the past year, SVBC worked with SamTrans, TEAMC, our members, and numerous other stakeholders on the expenditure plan and we support the resulting measure. Read on to learn how Measure W supports biking.
Fifteen Priority Neighborhoods and Schools Identified in New San Mateo County Safe Routes Equity Analysis
After advocacy from SVBC, Get Healthy SMC analyzed collisions around public schools in San Mateo County to find out where safety, demographics, and health intersect. The resulting report identifies fifteen neighborhoods and schools to prioritize safety at in San Mateo County. Find out more details.
Round up of San Mateo County Bike Project Funding
There are numerous pots of money for bike projects from the national, state, regional, and local level. Every single funding pot for bike projects is oversubscribed, demonstrating the demand for additional funding. That is why SVBC works to ensure that any funding measure includes robust allocations for bike projects, which often have a higher bang for your buck than traditional roadway projects. Read on for a round up of recent grant-funded projects in San Mateo County.