The El Camino Real Complete Streets Corridor Study will analyze and develop options for additional mobility along El Camino Real. These improvements may include walking, biking, personal mobility devices, and transit improvements.

The study will result in a Complete Streets Corridor Plan that identifies potential changes to the road based on technical analysis of traffic conditions including safety, infrastructure requirements, stakeholder input and conversations with the local community.

A complete street provides mobility options for people of all ages and abilities, particularly people who are walking, biking, using personal mobility devices, and riding transit. Complete streets offer several benefits, including enhanced safety and quality of life by providing a balanced variety of options for travel.

El Camino Real, between Selby Lane and Valparaiso Avenue, is one of the few areas along El Camino Real without continuous pedestrian facilities. The lack of pedestrian facilities makes it difficult to walk along El Camino Real and to access transit services. With pending improvements to implement a bikeway along El Camino Real in Redwood City and in other areas along the corridor, the development of the corridor plan will envision how a bikeway can be extended through this segment of El Camino Real, linking residents with the activity centers in Redwood City to Menlo Park.

This project will also evaluate additional enhancements to the corridor, including green infrastructure, drainage and median modifications.

The Town of Atherton is the primary lead of this project. We are partnering with the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA), SamTrans, the North Fair Oaks neighborhood, the city of Redwood City, the city of Menlo Park, and Caltrans to develop a shared vision for the El Camino Real corridor.

This project was awarded local sales tax Measure A funding through the 2022 TA Pedestrian and Bicycle Program. Additional funding is provided through the Town of Atherton, city of Menlo Park, and SamTrans.

The study area includes a 1.5-mile segment from Selby Lane to Valparaiso Avenue that serves the Town of Atherton, North Fair Oaks neighborhood, and City of Menlo Park.