State and County Legislators Host October 20 Woodside Town Hall on Highway 84 and 35 Traffic Safety

State Senator Josh Becker, Assemblymember Marc Berman, and San Mateo County Supervisor Ray Mueller will co-host a public town hall on Tuesday, October 20, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at The Mountain Terrace, located at 17285 Skyline Boulevard in Woodside. The legislative forum will focus on curbing excessive speeding and reckless driving along scenic mountain highways 84 and 35, corridors popular with cyclists, hikers, and weekend motorists from across San Francisco, San Jose, and the Peninsula. For residents unable to attend in person on Skyline Boulevard, the meeting will be livestreamed and recorded for public viewing.

Urgent calls for engineering and enforcement reforms intensified following two fatal collisions involving recreational bicyclists along the mountain routes over the past fourteen months. In August 2025, Redwood City bicyclist Eric Biron died after being struck by a pickup truck at the busy mountain intersection of Highway 35 and Highway 84. Nearly one year later, in July 2026, East Palo Alto cyclist Jakub Solovsky was killed when he was hit by a Porsche while riding along Highway 35, sparking widespread grief and demands for action from Bay Area cycling coalitions.

Addressing the pattern of dangerous driving in his September constituent newsletter, Senator Becker stated that the heartbreaking death of a cyclist this summer was not an isolated incident along the mountain corridors. Assemblymember Berman echoed that urgency in a public email statement, affirming that every option, including automated speed cameras, must be seriously evaluated to reduce the tragic and senseless injuries and deaths occurring on state roadways. Both state legislators are coordinating with county supervisors, the California Highway Patrol, and Caltrans district engineers to examine short-term and long-term countermeasures.

During Tuesday evening's 90-minute forum, transportation officials and law enforcement commanders will discuss targeted highway patrol deployments, high-visibility signage, rumble strips, and potential legislative pilot programs for automated speed enforcement along rural mountain curves. Cyclists and mountain residents from Woodside, Redwood City, Palo Alto, and neighboring Santa Clara County communities will have an opportunity to pose questions and share firsthand safety observations. Input gathered at the session will guide state funding requests and corridor safety designs.

Community members planning to attend the Tuesday, October 20 town hall at The Mountain Terrace at 17285 Skyline Boulevard or watch the online broadcast can RSVP in advance at berman.asmdc.org under the events calendar. Questions regarding legislative traffic safety initiatives may also be directed to Assemblymember Marc Berman's district office at (650) 691-2121.