Advocates Save Humboldt Street Bike Lanes - Streetsblog San Francisco

"The bike lanes, which were constructed in 2022, necessitated the removal of around 200 parking spaces in the North Central neighborhood, to the frustration of residents who say they are unable to find parking near their homes in the already-congested area. The Humboldt lanes were part of a larger project to increase safety and bike accessibility. The lanes are used by students and faculty to access San Mateo High, College Park/Fiesta Gardens Elementary, and San Mateo Adult Schools."

"Meanwhile, advocates contend that parking spaces in the community are often squandered on airport parking or filled with abandoned or broken-down cars. Regardless, the safety of cyclists has to be weighed against people's parking needs. "Humboldt is one of the city's most dangerous streets," said Swire. "We support the proposal for a permit parking program ,which will improve parking efficiency and value and provide all residents with equitable access to public street parking.""

"There are almost 6,000 free on-street parking spots in the North Central neighborhood of San Mateo. But that didn't stop drivers from attempting to remove a bike lane that runs by several schools in order to add more free on-street private car storage. Fortunately, advocates blocked the effort at last week's meeting of the San Mateo City Council. "Move San Mateo and the 800 community members who signed our petition appreciate the City Council's decision to keep the Humboldt bike lanes in place," wrote advocate Mike Swire."

There are almost 6,000 free on-street parking spots in the North Central neighborhood of San Mateo, yet drivers sought to remove a bike lane that runs by several schools to add more parking. Advocates blocked the removal at a City Council meeting after an 800-signature petition. The Humboldt lanes were built in 2022 and removed about 200 parking spaces to improve safety and bike accessibility for San Mateo High, College Park/Fiesta Gardens Elementary, and San Mateo Adult Schools. Advocates support a permit parking program and note some street parking is used for airport parking or abandoned vehicles. The Sustainability & Infrastructure Committee voted in 2025 to keep the lanes, and removal would have cost about $2 million.

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