ARTICLE/ LINKS. The National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation (NBPD) Project is a nationwide effort to provide data collection and ongoing data for use by planners, governments, and the general public. For 2019, the count period is September 10th — 15th. The County of San Mateo needs dedicated volunteers like you to help with the in-field […]
SFPUC Advanced Rainfall Weather Radar Going in on Montara Mountain
POWERPOINT. According to Besty Rhodes, Public Information Officer for the SFPUC, the gate that went up recently at North Peak Montara Mountain was not put up due to the weather radar project, but because of the sensitive habitat of two rare butterflies, the San Bruno Elfin and Mission Blue. Alternative hike: Check out the Fifield-Cahill Ridge […]
HMB City Council Listens to the HMB Main Street Bridge Barrier Update
VIDEO / POWERPOINT. The Federal Highway Authority and Cal Trans will require ALL bridges in the United States to have “crash tested barriers” by September 2019. This also applies to historic bridges like the Main Street Bridge. Enjoy the video as City Engineer, Maz Bozorginia, takes you back to the 1900’s, then explains the bridge’s […]
Hwy 1 West Side Parallel Walking and Biking Trail Grant Application for Construction Phase
VIDEO. The path design is for a 12′ wide trail, with 8 feet of asphalt and 2 feet of crushed granite shoulder on either side, like the Mirada trail. Construction will occur on the east side of Hwy 1 in the Cal Trans right of way, from Medio Creek to Coronado intersection. From […]
Where Would You Like to Have San Mateo County Build a Bike/Pedestrian Path?
ARTICLE / INTERACTIVE MAP. “At San Mateo County, we strive to make walking and bicycling safe and comfortable for everyone. Our Office of Sustainability works to create more livable communitiesthrough multiple programs and initiatives, including our active transportation program which encourages walking and biking. We are now working to create an Active Transportation Plan to help define priorities for […]
Mavericks Bluffs Re-Grading ~ Great for Strollers, Young Bikers and Old Knees
PHOTO-ESSAY. Take a hike. San Mateo County Parks just smoothed out the paths. Easy access for emergency vehicles. Check it out. Thank a Ranger! Moss Beach, Bernal Ave. entry to the Jean Lauer (Mavericks) Trail. Start of Jean Lauer Trail from north end, at Bernal Ave. She likes it! South end. What […]
Bike Tour with New HMB City Manager, Bob Nisbet, and Vice Mayor, Adam Eisen
PHOTO-ESSAY. Adam Eisen made a list of things around town that he wanted the new Half Moon Bay City Manager to see. Bob is a big bike rider. I joined the ride, as I’m on the HMB Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee, and because I like to ride bikes! We started at 3pm from City Hall […]