The purpose of the award is to provide 88.47% of total funding to develop a plan that will integrate samtrans transit priority capital improvement with local visions for bicycle facilities and…

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) a Formula Grant totaling $460,000 on September 18, 2025, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507). This award funds 88.47% of the total project cost to develop the El Camino Real Mid-County Plan, a comprehensive planning initiative designed to integrate SamTrans transit priority capital improvements with local visions for bicycle facilities and pedestrian infrastructure enhancements along California State Route 82 in San Mateo, Belmont, and San Carlos.

The project will deliver conceptual-level designs and planning products developed collaboratively with local cities and communities to improve transit performance throughout the region. Expected to be completed by March 31, 2027, the planning activities will benefit transit riders across San Mateo County and portions of San Francisco and Santa Clara County. No subrecipient activities are associated with this award.

Activities

Planning activities and associated costs required to develop the EL camino real mid-county plan.

Expected outcomes

The project will result in comprehensive conceptual level designs developed in partnership with cities and local communities for improving transit performance.

Intended beneficiaries

Transit riders in SAN mateo county california including into parts of SAN francisco and santa clara county.