San Carlos Asks For Measure W Transportation Opinions

SAN CARLOS, CA — The San Mateo County Transportation Authority is conducting a survey to gather input on Measure W, a half-cent sales tax passed by the Peninsula voters in 2018 that is projected to generate about $90 million per year for transportation improvements throughout the county to relieve congestion, the city of San Carlos announced.

To help determine how projects will be funded, the input may be shared here.

The distribution of the funds will be shaped by the Congestion Relief Plan, which includes five investment categories designed to focus on advancing these priorities, while also addressing other important transportation needs:

• 22.5 percent toward Countywide Highway Congestion Improvements to improve throughput and travel times on highway facilities in San Mateo County.
• 12.5 percent toward Local Safety, Pothole and Congestion Relief Improvements for investment in local transportation priorities including efforts to separate the rail corridor from local roads, improve bicycle and pedestrian connections, incentivize transit options, and improve traffic flow in key congested areas.
• 5 percent toward Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements that safely connect communities and neighborhoods with schools, transit and employment centers countywide.
• 10 percent toward Regional Transit Connections to better connect residents traveling from San Mateo County to neighboring counties with new and enhanced transit options.
• 50 percent toward County Public Transportation System Investments to maintain and enhance bus, paratransit, rail and other countywide mobility services.