Sunday, April 11, cities across San Mateo County will transform public streets into car-free outdoor spaces for people to walk, bike, run, roll, play, and enjoy being active and healthy. From 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Streets Alive San Mateo County will close local streets and highlight public places such as parks, plazas and trails as a way to promote healthy outdoor activity for a healthy future. People of all ages and physical abilities will have the opportunity to be active, rediscover their neighborhoods, visit other communities, and experience the freedom of safe, car-free spaces.

And, SamTrans can be the perfect way to get to the free and low-cost activities. Routes 390 and 391 serve stops on El Camino Real, within walking distance of many events. Bikes are allowed on all SamTrans buses. For information on how to bring bikes on SamTrans buses click here.

• South San Francisco: events will be held along Centennial Way, the fantastic linear park that runs between the South San Francisco and San Bruno BART stations. There will be a host of activities between Orange Avenue and Chestnut, and in Orange Memorial Park
• Brisbane: a variety of activities including performances, giveaways, and free blood pressure screening, will be held along San Francisco Avenue from Visitacion Avenue to Inyo Street. Old Quarry Rd. and Crocker Park Recreational Trail also are just steps away.
• Millbrae: The Millbrae Historical Society will host a history walk from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The three-mile walk will start at the Millbrae Museum and will include six historical landmarks.
• San Mateo: Families are invited to come and play at Ryder Park and Shoreline Park, the gateway to the Bay Trail.
• Belmont: people are invited to stroll from the Barrett Park community garden, down to Notre Dame Avenue, through Notre Dame de Namur University, and along Ralston Avenue before entering Twin Pines Park and heading onto the Farmers Market at O'Neill Avenue and El Camino Real.
• San Carlos: The San Carlos Bike Buddies will host a special bike ride beginning at 9:30 a.m. The ride will begin at the San Carlos Library, 610 Elm Street.
• Redwood City: People are encouraged to walk, bike or skate down to the Fair Oaks Community Center in Redwood City. Additional activities will be held at Courthouse Square in downtown Redwood City.
• Foster City: Come see the fun that Foster City has to offer by joining Wellness Walks that start at Leo J. Ryan Park, Sea Cloud Park, and Marlin Park.
• Pacifica: Terra Nova swimming pool will be open for the day and there will be free music and skating at the skate park.

For help with trip planning, call 1-800-660-4287 (TTY 650-508-6448). For more information about Streets Alive San Mateo County click here.

04/09/10
Media Contact: Christine Dunn, 650-508-6238