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The North Central Bike Lanes project seeks to improve bicycle safety in the neighborhood, but will result in the loss of 214 parking spaces. Do you support the project if parking options could address lost parking? Does this project meet your vision for the neighborhood now and into the future?

266 registered responses


Where do you live?

Response Percent Response Count
I live in North Central neighborhood of San Mateo 51.1% 136
I live in a San Mateo neighborhood adjacent to North Central in San Mateo 22.9% 61
I live in San Mateo, but not adjacent to or in the North Central neighborhood 13.9% 37
I live outside of San Mateo 12.0% 32

What is the name of the street that you live on?

Answered
196
Skipped
70

Please consider the parking options below and tell us if you feel it would benefit the neighborhood, possibly benefit the neighborhood, or will not benefit the neighborhood.

Extended Red Curbs: New red curbs painted on both sides of North Central driveways to stop vehicles from blocking driveways. City would provide curb painting service to residents at no cost.
Response Percent Response Count
Would Benefit 33.2% 65
Possible Benefit 27.0% 53
No Benefit 39.8% 78
Driveway Parking: North Central residents who live in single-family homes or duplexes could park their vehicles in front of their own driveway entrance.
Response Percent Response Count
Would Benefit 50.0% 98
Possible Benefit 18.4% 36
No Benefit 31.6% 62

Please tell us more about your thoughts on these options.

Answered
130
Skipped
136

Please tell us more about your thoughts on these options.

Answered
133
Skipped
133

What type of bicycle rider are you?

Response Percent Response Count
It is my primary mode of transportation 24.2% 64
I ride my bicycle for recreation, it is not my main vehicle 39.4% 104
I ride a bicycle occasionally 32.2% 85
I do not ride a bicycle 22.0% 58

Please rate the following statements on a scale from 1 – 7, with 1 being strongly disagree, 4 being neutral, and 7 being strongly agree.

I support the North Central Bike Lanes project and the removal of parking to build it.
Response Percent Response Count
1 Strongly Disagree 36.4% 96
2 Disagree 3.4% 9
3 Somewhat Disagree 2.7% 7
5 Somewhat Agree 3.0% 8
6 Agree 8.7% 23
7 Strongly Agree 45.8% 121
I support the North Central Bike Lanes project if additional parking options are implemented.
Response Percent Response Count
1 Strongly Disagree 23.5% 62
2 Disagree 7.6% 20
3 Somewhat Disagree 2.7% 7
4 Neutral 12.5% 33
5 Somewhat Agree 12.1% 32
6 Agree 13.3% 35
7 Strongly Agree 28.4% 75
I don’t support the North Central Bike Lanes project because it takes away parking.
Response Percent Response Count
1 Strongly Disagree 51.1% 135
2 Disagree 8.7% 23
3 Somewhat Disagree 1.5% 4
4 Neutral 1.9% 5
5 Somewhat Agree 2.7% 7
6 Agree 3.4% 9
7 Strongly Agree 30.7% 81
I feel San Mateo should prioritize biking and walking safety for school-age children.
Response Percent Response Count
1 Strongly Disagree 7.6% 20
2 Disagree 2.3% 6
3 Somewhat Disagree 3.0% 8
4 Neutral 12.5% 33
5 Somewhat Agree 7.6% 20
6 Agree 9.5% 25
7 Strongly Agree 57.6% 152
I feel San Mateo should prioritize biking and walking safety for everyone.
Response Percent Response Count
1 Strongly Disagree 9.8% 26
2 Disagree 1.5% 4
3 Somewhat Disagree 4.2% 11
4 Neutral 9.1% 24
5 Somewhat Agree 4.9% 13
6 Agree 12.5% 33
7 Strongly Agree 58.0% 153
I am pleased to know that San Mateo adopted a Bicycle Master Plan in 2020.
Response Percent Response Count
1 Strongly Disagree 15.5% 41
2 Disagree 4.2% 11
3 Somewhat Disagree 2.7% 7
4 Neutral 12.5% 33
5 Somewhat Agree 3.8% 10
6 Agree 9.5% 25
7 Strongly Agree 51.9% 137

How do you typically get to your destinations? Please select all that apply.

Response Percent Response Count
My personal vehicle 79.2% 209
My work vehicle 3.8% 10
On-demand car service such as Uber or Lift 12.1% 32
The bus or train 35.2% 93
I walk whenever possible 53.4% 141
I bike whenever possible 47.0% 124
Other 4.9% 13

What are the ages of the people in your household who regularly ride bikes or walk/run or scoot/skateboard? Please select all that apply.

Response Percent Response Count
Elementary school students and younger 28.8% 76
Middle school students 6.8% 18
High school students 6.4% 17
18 – 24 years 3.8% 10
25 – 64 years 66.3% 175
65 and older 9.8% 26
Not Applicable 19.7% 52

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about the North Central Bike Lanes project?

Answered
162
Skipped
104

The following questions are optional and will only be used to ensure we have a representative sample and help us improve our surveys and outreach in the future. How long have you lived in San Mateo?

Response Percent Response Count
Less than a year 6.6% 17
Less than five years 17.0% 44
Five to twenty years 40.5% 105
More than twenty years 26.3% 68
I do not live in San Mateo 9.7% 25

Do you, or someone in your household, have a disability?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 16.3% 42
No 83.7% 216

Are you a parent or a student attending a school in North Central?

Response Percent Response Count
Student 2.4% 6
Parent of Student 17.7% 45
Not Applicable 79.9% 203

If you translated this survey into a different language other than English or Spanish, what language did you select?

Answered
15
Skipped
251

Which of the following best describes your racial or ethnic background? Please select all that apply.

Response Percent Response Count
Asian or Asian American 22.5% 53
Black or African American 0.8% 2
Hispanic or Latino/Latina/Latinx 5.9% 14
Indigenous or American Indian or Native American or Alaskan Native 0.8% 2
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.8% 2
Caucasian 57.2% 135
Other 11.9% 28
Alan Lara inside City Boundary
January 7, 2022, 11:27 PM
  • Where do you live?
    • I live in North Central neighborhood of San Mateo
  • What is the name of the street that you live on?
    Monte Diablo Ave
  • Please consider the parking options below and tell us if you feel it would benefit the neighborhood, possibly benefit the neighborhood, or will not benefit the neighborhood.
    • Extended Red Curbs: New red curbs painted on both sides of North Central driveways to stop vehicles from blocking driveways. City would provide curb painting service to residents at no cost. - Would Benefit
    • Driveway Parking: North Central residents who live in single-family homes or duplexes could park their vehicles in front of their own driveway entrance. - Possible Benefit
  • Please tell us more about your thoughts on these options.
    No response.
  • Please tell us more about your thoughts on these options.
    No response.
  • What type of bicycle rider are you?
    • It is my primary mode of transportation
    • I ride my bicycle for recreation, it is not my main vehicle
  • Please rate the following statements on a scale from 1 – 7, with 1 being strongly disagree, 4 being neutral, and 7 being strongly agree.
    • I support the North Central Bike Lanes project and the removal of parking to build it. - 7 Strongly Agree
    • I support the North Central Bike Lanes project if additional parking options are implemented. - 7 Strongly Agree
    • I don’t support the North Central Bike Lanes project because it takes away parking. - 4 Neutral
    • I feel San Mateo should prioritize biking and walking safety for school-age children. - 7 Strongly Agree
    • I feel San Mateo should prioritize biking and walking safety for everyone. - 7 Strongly Agree
    • I am pleased to know that San Mateo adopted a Bicycle Master Plan in 2020. - 7 Strongly Agree
  • How do you typically get to your destinations? Please select all that apply.
    • My personal vehicle
    • I walk whenever possible
    • I bike whenever possible
  • What are the ages of the people in your household who regularly ride bikes or walk/run or scoot/skateboard? Please select all that apply.
    • Not Applicable
  • Is there anything else you would like to tell us about the North Central Bike Lanes project?
    No response.
  • The following questions are optional and will only be used to ensure we have a representative sample and help us improve our surveys and outreach in the future. How long have you lived in San Mateo?
    • More than twenty years
  • Do you, or someone in your household, have a disability?
    • No
  • Are you a parent or a student attending a school in North Central?
    • Not Applicable
  • If you translated this survey into a different language other than English or Spanish, what language did you select?
    No response.
  • Which of the following best describes your racial or ethnic background? Please select all that apply.
    • Other - human
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