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STUDIES
Solving for tomorrow.

Studies

The Sustainability Department has conducted sustainability studies to explore potential improvements in the county.

Sustainability Studies

Prioritizing community needs.

Crosswalk at an intersection in North Fair Oaks

North Fair Oaks Bicycle and Pedestrian Railroad Crossing and Community Connections Study

The County of San Mateo conducted this study to assess the potential for a pedestrian and bicycle railroad crossing over or under the Caltrain tracks, making it easier to walk and bike in North Fair Oaks and part of adjacent Redwood City. For updates on active transportation in unincorporated county communities, visit the Department of Public Works website.

View Final Report (PDF)

Ver Informe Final (PDF)

Final Study Appendices (PDF)

Coleman Ringwood Transportation Study public surveys on clipboards at event table

Coleman and Ringwood Avenues Transportation Study

The purpose of the Coleman and Ringwood Avenues Transportation Study was to explore potential long-term, permanent solutions for pedestrian and bicyclist street improvements along Coleman and Ringwood Avenues in unincorporated San Mateo County and Menlo Park.

View Final Report (PDF)

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South Coast Sea Level Rise Risk and Solutions Study

This study evaluates the impacts of sea level rise on San Mateo County’s South Coast.

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View Final Report (PDF)

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San Mateo Plain Groundwater Basin Assessment

The Sustainability Department and the Environmental Health Services division of San Mateo County Health jointly completed a groundwater basin assessment of the San Mateo Plain Subbasin to assess the groundwater resources and current condition of the subbasin; and identify potential groundwater management strategies. 

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The Latest News & Events

Fixit Clinic @ Half Moon Bay Library
Mar
22
Fixit Clinic @ Half Moon Bay Library

Fixit Clinics are fun community-based workshops where neighbors, friends, and families work collectively to learn how to repair broken items. We’ll provide a workspace, specialty tools, and volunteer Fixit Coaches to help you troubleshoot and provide routine maintenance to your household items and appliances! Register at https://bit.ly/itemcheckin. 

Interested in being a Fixit Coach?
It’s easy! Provide participants with 1) guidance on tools and 2) encouragement to investigate their broken item. Let them talk about how they used it and how it broke. That often provides valuable hints as to what’s wrong. See how much you can do without actually handling the item. Empower the item’s owner to do the troubleshooting and disassembly. Register to be a Fixit Coach here.

This event is hosted in partnership with the San Mateo County Libraries.

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