HANCSM’s Letter to City Council on General Plan Process, 117 signatures!

August 19, 2019Honorable Mayor Diane Papan and Members of the City CouncilCity of San Mateo Dear Mayor Papan and Members of the City Council, The Home Association of North Central San Mateo (HANCSM) is committed to the Vision Statement that our City adopted for its General Plan Update:  San Mateo is a vibrant, livable, diverse,Continue reading “HANCSM’s Letter to City Council on General Plan Process, 117 signatures!”

Upcoming Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety & Traffic Improvements in North Central!

In 2018 the City of San Mateo Public Works Department presented at the HANCSM general meetings on the Traffic Action Plan and Sustainable Streets Project. HANCSM members asked questions, provided feedback and insights on various issues including the need for greater pedestrian and bicycle safety and traffic mitigation in our neighborhood. We are very excitedContinue reading “Upcoming Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety & Traffic Improvements in North Central!”

City of San Mateo’s General Plan Update

A general plan is the planning guideline for the future of a city. It contains goals and policies that regulate urban development, the protection of the natural environment, and public safety. It reflects the community’s long-term vision, and provides the perspective to judge day-to-day decisions by these future goals. The general plan is used byContinue reading “City of San Mateo’s General Plan Update”

New San Mateo Traffic and Transportation Interactive Map

This interactive online map illustrates improvements that have been completed through our neighborhood-specific Traffic Action Plans, or TAPs. The map also shows other bicycle, pedestrian, parking and school-related improvements made possible through the City’s Capital Improvement Program funding.

Calling all biker riders this Saturday!

Join us to celebrate and improve local bike-ability! Organized by Cool Cities’ Bike San Mateo Committee SATURDAY, AUGUST 19TH 10AM-12NOON Meet at Downtown San Mateo Caltrain Station 385 First Ave. RSVP at smcoolcitizens@gmail.com or by calling 978.760.0034 Join San Mateo Cool Cities and your neighbors to celebrate summer bicycling in San Mateo. Hop on aContinue reading “Calling all biker riders this Saturday!”

Community Meeting: 101/Peninsula Avenue Interchange Project – No May 3rd Meeting

A few weeks ago the City announced that it would hold a community meeting on Wednesday, May 3rd about the US 101/Peninsula Avenue Interchange Improvement project. This meeting has been canceled and is rescheduled to take place on Wednesday, May 17th. It begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. and will take place at San Mateo CityContinue reading “Community Meeting: 101/Peninsula Avenue Interchange Project – No May 3rd Meeting”