101 Ways to Change the World Along 101 » Highway 101

20. Beautify 101

aprilvargas4supervisor — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:17:11 +0000

Original Image: Flickr user occam. Used under Creative Commons license. Tree: Public Domain.

Many people use Hwy. 101 and it is really a boring drive and frustrating. If we could make it more beautiful and relaxing, perhaps we could lessen the road rage, etc. Also, this greening of the highway by planting more trees would bring more rain to this desert state (as trees attract more rain). I, for one, take Hwy 280 because it is such a lovely drive and never go on Hwy 101 unless I have no alternative. Once the trees are planted, they should not need any upkeep. Nature would provide that.

- Ron Meier

Thanks for this opportunity.
My main concern is the ugly billboards.
Get rid of them.

- Rick Gilbert, Redwood City

8. Fix Potholes

aprilvargas4supervisor — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:26:15 +0000

Original Photo: Seattle Municipal Archives. Used under Creative Commons license.

-Ann and Alan Fleishman

7. Medical Care for All County Residents

aprilvargas4supervisor — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:25:12 +0000

Original Photo: Flickr user Steve Rhodes. Used under Creative Commons license.

Plan now to make sure that San Mateo medical personnel and facilities will be able to provide first class medical care to all county residents when Congress passes and the President signs medical reform legislation.

The closure of the Coastside Family Clinic earlier this year in Half Moon Bay focused attention on the fact that medical care is not readily available to all county residents, particularly those who lack mobility because of disabilities, cannot drive, or live in remote areas.

Planning and preparations are also needed to deal with the potential influenza A (H1N1) pandemic that may hit this fall. – Avis Boutell

6. Pedestrian and Bike Bridges over 101

aprilvargas4supervisor — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 22:31:08 +0000

I work two miles from home, but I cannot bike to work because it’s too dangerous to get across 101. Both the Holly Street overpass and the Ralston overpass are too dangerous for bikes and anyway the bikes impede the flow of traffic. – Arley Lewis

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.

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