Project Description

We were proposing to relocate the existing U.S. Hwy 101 southbound on- and off-ramps from East Poplar Avenue to Peninsula Avenue in order to create a single, full-access interchange at Peninsula Avenue and Airport Boulevard. This would improve safety and traffic operations as well as reduce most typical travel times within the Peninsula Avenue interchange area for residents of both San Mateo and Burlingame. The project would also provide bicycle and pedestrian improvements on Peninsula Avenue from just west of North Humboldt Street to North Bayshore Boulevard.

Project Timeline

• January 2021 – Meetings with property/business owners and the community.
• April 2021 – Begin environmental studies phase and hold project scoping meeting (receive formal public comments).
• Early 2023 – Complete draft environmental document (receive formal public comments).
• Summer/Fall 2023 – Finalize environmental document and determine next steps for project.
• On August 19, 2024, in their regular meeting, the city council took the decision to cancel this project and instead focus the limited city resources on higher priority transportation improvement projects.