Politics & Government

Grand Boulevard Initiative Wins Regional Award

The initiative aims to improve the performance, safety and aesthetics of El Camino Real on the Peninsula.

The Grand Boulevard Initiative, a collaborative effort of Peninsula cities including San Mateo to improve El Camino Real, has won a regional award, transit officials announced Tuesday.

The initiative -- comprised of 19 cities, counties and agencies -- was recognized for its work as a public-private partnership by the Association of Bay Area Governments, San Mateo County Transit District spokeswoman Christine Dunn said.

The Growing Smarter Together Award was presented in recognition of the unique partnerships at the heart of the initiative.   

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Grand Boulevard comprises cities, government agencies and community leaders in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties to transform the neighborhoods along El Camino Real into more livable communities that support walking, transit and an improved quality of life, according to Dunn.

Served by BART, Caltrain, SamTrans and VTA, El Camino Real offers an exceptional opportunity for “smart growth,” Dunn said.

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Grand Boulevard is working to create neighborhoods around train stations and transit centers that have a mix of housing, shops, business and recreation. These neighborhoods will include open plazas and park that will serve as public gathering place. 

The plan proposes relocation of the Hillsdale Caltrain station as well as making improvements, primarily pedestrian and bicycle, along El Camino between 25th and 36th avenues and surrounding streets.

The San Mateo County Transit District staffs the Grand Boulevard Initiative with support from co-sponsors the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County, Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network and San Mateo Economic Development Association. 

Click here to read more about the initiative.


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