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Wheel Talk Podcast Guests (in order of appearance):

• Jeneane Crawford, Caltrans Distric 4 PIO for San Mateo County
  • US 101 / SR 92 Interchange Short Term Area Improvements Project
  • Caltrans Quickmap
• Jessica Manzi, San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) Director of Project Delivery
  • US 101 / SR 92 Interchange Direct Connector Project
• Max Mautner, Car-free San Mateo resident
  • 19th Avenue and Fashion Island Boulevard Multimodal Improvements Project

Episode overview

The Highway 101 and 92 interchange is one of the busiest and most complex transportation hubs in the Bay Area — and it’s also the focus of several major projects that often get confused with one another.

In this episode of Wheel Talk, we break down three distinct transportation efforts connected to the interchange and surrounding communities, each with its own purpose and timeline.

First, we look at a safety and bottleneck improvement project already underway, designed to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow through known trouble spots. Caltrans Public Information Officer Jeneane Crawford explains what drivers can expect during construction and how success will be measured.

Next, we examine a proposed direct connectors project that could link Highway 92 with the 101 express lanes. Still under review, this proposal has raised important community questions. San Mateo County Transportation Authority Director of Project Delivery Jess Manzi responds to public concerns and clarifies where the project stands today.

Finally, we shift the focus from cars to people with a discussion of the Fashion Island Boulevard and 19th Avenue Multimodal Improvements Project. Car-free San Mateo Resident Max Mautner explores how rethinking this vehicle-focused corridor could improve safety and access for people walking, biking, rolling, and using transit.

Three projects. Different goals. One very busy interchange — and a clearer picture of how mobility is evolving along the Peninsula.