Phase 2 Engagement Happening Now!
Share Your Input on the Future of El Camino Real!
About the Study
El Camino Real is a well-used corridor that goes through much of San Mateo County. It is critical for those going north-south between San Jose and San Francisco and has many important connections to retail centers. Every year, people are killed or seriously injured on El Camino Real due to speeding, running red lights, and other factors that put other motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians at risk.
The City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County (C/CAG), in partnership with the Cities of San Bruno and Millbrae, and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority, is conducting the San Bruno-Millbrae El Camino Real Multimodal Improvement Corridor Study (Study) to determine how accessibility, safety, and connectivity may be improved for people walking, biking, driving and using transit.
Get Involved!
The Study will use community input to help define current transportation safety challenges, as well as define and prioritize projects to address them.
C/CAG has now developed draft concepts/alternatives based on community input along with traffic and parking analyses.
Phase 2 Community Engagement is happening now, and the project team wants your input to help select preferred concepts/alternatives. There are three different options for both near-term concepts/alternatives (to be made within 5 years or so) and long-term improvements (to be made in 20+ years or so), which include potentially adding bus lanes, bike lanes, narrowing streets, pedestrian improvements, and more. There are three options for both, but the final recommendation from the study may combine features of different alternatives.
Here’s how you can get involved:
Take the Community Survey
Review proposed improvements, as well as the short-term and long-term alternatives and share your feedback. The survey will be open through mid-January, 2027, and will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. Five survey takers will be randomly selected to receive a $25 gift card, to be sent after the survey closes in January 2027.
Attend our Walk and Roll Workshop
On Saturday, November 21 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., we’ll host a Walk & Roll Workshop to showcase the proposed alternatives and highlight how they could be applied to the corridor. Community members of all ages are invited to attend any portions they are interested in to learn more, meet with the project team, and share feedback.
11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Presentation and Lunch at San Bruno Library
- Learn about the proposed improvements through a brief presentation from the project team to learn more before the guided tour.
12-12:30 p.m. Walk or Roll the Corridor
- Walk/roll a short loop along the corridor to see how different alternatives could be implemented.
12:30-1:30 p.m. Exhibits and Q&A at San Bruno Library
- 701 Angus Ave W, San Bruno
- Gather with the project team and share additional input via exhibit boards. Stay for refreshments, a raffle and giveaways!
Registration is not required, but encouraged. Let us know which portions of the event you want to attend via our online RSVP form.
Join Us at an Upcoming Meeting or Event
Meet the project team, ask questions, and share your input through interactive activities at an upcoming community event. Check back for additional details, as more events will be added soon!
- San Bruno Complete Streets Committee, Wednesday, November 4, 7 p.m., San Bruno or virtual
- Millbrae Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Subcommittee, Tuesday, November 17, 6 p.m., Millbrae
- San Bruno BART Station pop-up: Thursday, December 3, 4–6 p.m.
- Millbrae BART Station pop-up: Tuesday, December 8, 4–6 p.m.
Study Goals
The goal of the Study is to develop and prioritize projects supported by data and public input that improve safety and connectivity using the existing transportation infrastructure. After the Study is complete, the cities of San Bruno and Millbrae can implement them to support long-term improvements on the corridor.
Project Timeline
– Fall 2025: Existing Conditions & Phase 1 Engagement: Learn about the project and share your current experience and transportation needs along the corridor.
– Fall/Winter 2026: First viewing and opportunity to comment on draft concepts / alternatives based off traffic and parking analysis. Your comments will inform staff on the selection of a preferred concept/alternative.
– Spring 2027: Draft Plan & begin Phase 3 Engagement: Review the preferred alternative and share your input.
– Summer 2027: Complete Phase 3 Engagement & Final Plan: Learn about the final proposal option and next steps based on data analysis and your feedback.
What We Heard in Phase 1
The first phase of community outreach was conducted from fall 2025. The goal of outreach in the first phase was to understand community members’ transportation patterns, where and how they travel within the corridor, and the transportation and safety improvements they want to see. The project team used a variety of strategies to connect with stakeholders along El Camino Real and gather feedback, including community and dedicated stakeholder meetings, as well as an online survey. The first community meeting had over 20 attendees, and we received nearly 100 survey responses.
Findings from Phase 1 include:
- The wide roadway and high vehicle speeds along El Camino Real, especially in Millbrae’s wider segments, make walking and biking feel unsafe, particularly for children, older adults, and people with disabilities.
- High vehicle speeds, wide and difficult crossings, unsafe turning movements near major intersections and freeway ramps, poor pavement conditions, and conflicts from deliveries and curbside activity are among the top concerns.
- Community members called for safer and more accessible crossings and wanted to see coordination between San Bruno and Millbrae.
Phase 1 Engagement Materials
First Community Kick-Off Meeting (December 4, 2025)
Other Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Stay Connected
Check back on this page for updates, upcoming events, and opportunities to share your feedback. If you would like to receive email updates about the Study, please sign up below to be added to the project mailing list.
For more information or questions, please contact Audrey Shiramizu at ashiramizu@smcgov.org.