Preferred Alternatives for El Camino Real
July 8, 2026 City Council Meeting
Tonight
2 We are asking for:
1. Council’s direction on the two alternatives to move forward to the Caltrans project development process.
2. Council’s support to work with SamTrans and Caltrans through the Caltrans process to plan, design, and implement Complete Streets improvements on El Camino Real.
Background
3 Grand Boulevard Initiative
4 Shape SSF General Plan Vision
5 El Camino Real is a dynamic and re-envisioned
boulevard that is a safe and healthy place
for transit riders, pedestrians, and cyclists,
with a diverse mix of commercial and residential,
and open space uses.
Community Engagement
6 Alternatives
7 Defining a preferred and
secondary alternative for the
Caltrans process
Staff Recommendation
8 Alternative 2: Pedestrian & Bus Focus
as the Preferred Option
Alternative 1: Pedestrian Focus
as the Secondary Option
Staff Recommendation
9 Alternative 2: Pedestrian & Bus Focus as the Preferred Option Staff Recommendation
10 Alternative 1: Pedestrian Focus as the Secondary Option Staff Recommendation
11 Alternative 3: Pedestrian & Bicycle Focus – not recommended On-Street Parking
12 Next Steps
13 Source: SamTrans
We are here!
Estimated Costs
14 • Caltrans Project Development Process costs: No local funding is requested • Construction costs for South San Francisco section:
• Very rough estimate for either Alternative 1 or 2: $175 - $225 million • Specific estimate to be determined during the Caltrans Project Development Process
• Rough estimate for entire project from Daly City to Menlo Park (22 miles): up to $1 billion
Funding Opportunities
15 • SMCTA’s Measure A and W programs could fund up to 50% of the total GBI project costs ($500 million).
• Federal, State, and regional grants and local traffic impact fee funds could address the funding gap.
Conclusion
16 Staff recommends:
• Advancing Alternative 2: Pedestrian & Bus Focus as the Preferred Alternative and Alternative 1: Pedestrian Focus as the Secondary Alternative.
• Working with SamTrans and Caltrans through Caltrans’ Project Development Process to plan, design, and implement Complete Street improvements on El Camino Real in South San Francisco.
El Camino Real Mobility Plan
Thank You