U.S. 101/Holly Street Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Community Meeting

The City of San Carlos held a community meeting to discuss midterm bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements at the US 101 and Holly Street interchange. The project, funded by the San Mateo County Transportation Authority and requiring coordination with Caltrans and neighboring jurisdictions, aims to enhance safety and infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians. Three design alternatives were presented, ranging from quicker, lower-cost options with minimal lane reductions and basic protections, to more comprehensive, higher-cost solutions involving lane reductions, separated bikeways, traffic signals, and potentially concrete barriers. The more complex alternatives require longer Caltrans approval timelines and higher budgets. The city is actively seeking public feedback through an online survey and plans to select a preferred alternative by summer 2025, followed by funding applications and design finalization. The project emphasizes balancing safety improvements, feasibility, cost, and regulatory compliance.