The Community-Based Transportation Plan
(CBTP) for San Bruno and South San Francisco
• Funded by the Metropolitan Transportation
Commission (MTC) of the Bay Area
• MTC targets Equity Priority Communities (EPCs)
throughout the Bay Area
• EPCs: Census Tracts with many low-income
residents, residents of color and other key
demographics
Key goal: Improve transportation options and
mobility for residents living in the EPCs
People of Color
(70%threshold)
Low-Income
Residents(28%)
Limited English
Proficiency (12%)
OlderAdults 75 Yearsof
Age andOver(8%)
People with a
Disability (12%)
Single Parent
Families (18%)
Severely Rent-Burdened
Households (14%)
Equity Priority Communities: Censustracts with many potentially transit dependent residents or those in need of alternative mobility options. Communities with some or most of these demographic factors:
Zero-Vehicle
Households (15%)
CBTP 2012 and
2026 Plan Areas
Comparison
San Bruno census tract
east of San Bruno BART
and Huntington Avenue
was not included in 2026
as an Equity Priority
Community by MTC
2026 CBTP Study Area 2012 CBTP Study Area
Map of San Bruno and South San Francisco Equity Priority Communities Source: Metropolitan Transportation Commission, Plan Bay Area 2050 • Advisory Committee of local city and agency staff
• Outreach Strategy with community advocates
• Community Needs Assessment to determine
transportation connectivity, safety, and reliability
challenges
• Community-sourced geographic locations for
suggested improvements
• Strategies, projects, and programs
• Implementation plan and funding suggestions
• Monitoring and reporting metrics
CBTP Elements
Community Engagement Activities
• Advisory Group
• Staff from City of San Bruno, City of South San Francisco, C/CAG • Five (5) Key Stakeholder Interviews
-Friends of Old Town -Rise South City -San Bruno Healthy Homes -Silicon Valley Bike Coalition -YMCA Resource Center
• Four (4) Focus Groups organized in collaboration with -Friends of Old Town -San Bruno Healthy Homes
-YMCA Resource Center -Resilient San Bruno
• Four (4) Pop-Up Events at
-All Souls Catholic Church -La Hacienda Market
-La Mexicana Produce Market -Rico Pan Latin Pastries
Outreach
Materials
We asked:
“What
transportation
challenges do you
experience?”
“What
improvements
would you make?”
Key Themesfrom the Community
• Safety, Transportation Costs are Barriers to Mobility • Make it Safer to Walk
• Expand the Bicycle Network and Amenities
• Improve Roadway Conditions
• Expand Transit Services on Nights and Weekends
• Consider Additional Free/Affordable Shuttle Services
• Expand Awareness about Transit and Shuttle Services
and Discount Programs
• Prioritize Underserved Neighborhoods for Equitable
Investments in Transportation Services
Improvements
Strategies to Address Transportation Challenges
36 Project Recommendations from Community Suggestions
Tracking Progress and Implementation
CBTP Annual Tracking
Checklist
Coordinated by C/CAG, cities
to submit progress on any
recommended projects
approved for implementation
by City Council.