101 Ways to Change the World Along 101 » Highway 1

21. Better Bus Service Along the Coast

aprilvargas4supervisor — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:06:55 +0000

Original Image: Flickr user CbCastro Used under Creative Commons license.

Improve public transportation on the Coast: more frequent buses, free or cheaper transfers, better weekend service, service continuing later at night.

– Patricia McKowen

16. More Road Signs for When Devil’s Slide is Out

aprilvargas4supervisor — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:03:00 +0000

Original Photo: Flickr user Airplane Journal. Used under Creative Commons license.

It would be wonderful if there were more signs that tell you when the Devil’s Slide is closed. Also, on the week-ends having more signs that tell you how long it will take to get to HMB using 92. - Larry Kleinman

The Devil’s Slide Tunnel Project April actively advocated for should solve the problem of an impassible Highway 1 come 2011.

12. Build a Bypass Near Half Moon Bay

aprilvargas4supervisor — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 04:59:23 +0000

Every time I’m creeping along on Rte 92 approaching HMB, I think how wonderful it would be to have a by-pass from Rte 92 about 1/2 mile or mile east of town that would connect with Highway 1 north of town.

I’ve seen signs hinting that this may have been considered, but nothing to indicate that there’s any serious planning going on. – Carole Kleinman

2. Parallel Bike Lanes

aprilvargas4supervisor — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:40:31 +0000

Build parallel trails for pedestrians and bicycles along major transportation corridors.

One example is Highway One on the coastside. Often clogged by traffic on weekends and sunny days, Highway One is no longer an efficient route for local residents and visitors to travel between communities along the coast. A parallel trail, separated from the roadway by a landscaped median, would allow pedestrians and cyclists to move easily up and down the shoreline while relieving automobile congestion. A trail would also provide a safe route for students to once again walk or ride their bikes to school, further reducing the gridlock caused by parents dropping off and picking up their kids during peak commute hours.

About 101 Ways to Change the World Along 101

aprilvargas4supervisor — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 09:00:14 +0000

101 Ways to Change the World Along 101 is a collaborative community project of the April Vargas for Supervisor Campaign.

Our goal is to begin a dialogue on how to improve life in San Mateo County and shape the campaign going forward on ideas and insights from you.

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