Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Ann M. Stillman, Director of Public Works
Subject: Annual Certification of County Maintained Road System Mileage (Project No. R3001)
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution certifying the mileage in the County of San Mateo’s maintained road system to be 316.212 miles as of December 31, 2024.
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BACKGROUND:
Section 2121 of the California Streets and Highways Code requires that in May of each year, each county shall report to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) “any additions or exclusions from its mileage of maintained county highways.” This report typically takes the form of a certification of the total mileage of the County of San Mateo’s (County’s) maintained road system. The County reported to Caltrans in May 2024 that the total County maintained road system mileage as of December 31, 2023, was 316.322. This Board has adopted similar resolutions directing the reporting of the total number of maintained miles in previous years.
DISCUSSION:
This year, the proposed total County maintained mileage as of December 31, 2024, to be reported to Caltrans in May 2025 is 316.212 miles. This is a net reduction of 0.110 miles (581.22-feet) and is due to the deletion of a road segment that was annexed to the City of Belmont, and adjustment of mileage of existing maintained roads.
Exhibit “A” to the resolution provides the summary of the County of San Mateo Maintained Road Mileage, as of December 31, 2024.
The County of San Mateo is expected to receive $16,380,000 in gas tax revenue and $13,480,000 in Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account related Senate Bill 1 funding for FY 2024-25. The Department of Public Works uses these funds to maintain the County of San Mateo’s road system for the benefit of the traveling public.
County Attorney has reviewed and approved the resolution as to form.
EQUITY IMPACT:
The Department of Public Works (Department) is committed to fostering equitable access to reliable infrastructure for all residents and visitors. By meeting the requirements of Section 2121 of the California Streets and Highways Code, as mentioned above, the County will be able to receive State funding based on the most up to date total mileage of the County maintained road system. This funding is used to maintain and improve the County’s roadway infrastructure and enhance accessibility for all community members. These improvements support emergency response capabilities and ensure essential mobility for a diverse range of users, who may disproportionally bear the burdens of infrastructure degradation, reinforcing the Department’s dedication to building resilient and inclusive public infrastructure.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The typical cost for managing the road records annually is approximately $10,000, which is paid for from the gas tax revenue.
There is no impact to the General Fund.