The Grand Boulevard Initiative was presented with the ABAG Growing Smarter Together: Public-Private Partnership Award at the ABAG Spring General Assembly. The Grand Boulevard was recognized because of the unique partnerships that are at the heart of this Initiative. Therefore, this honor belongs to all the individuals and organizations who support the Grand Boulevard Vision. Congratulations!

This wonderful video produced by ABAG was shown at the awards ceremony.

The Grand Boulevard Initiative was awarded the Womens Transportation Seminar (WTS), San Francisco Chapter 2012 Innovative Transportation Solutions Award.  This Award salutes the creative work of an outstanding and innovative transportation project that improves the quality of life for its users and the community.

The award will be presented at the WTS, San Francisco Chapter 2012 Annual Event on May 24^th at the Park 55 Hotel in San Francisco.  Please click this link for more information about the Annual Event and to RSVP:  http://2012wtsannualevent.eventbrite.com/

Sunnyvale and El Camino Real

Join us for the third forum in a series on the Grand Boulevard Initiative and help re-imagine El Camino Real as a place for residents to safely walk and ride their bikes; where new apartments open onto public plazas, sidewalk cafes, and bustling shopping districts; and where the historic downtowns of cities like Sunnyvale enjoy a renaissance.  

Click here to view the flyer for more information and click here to RSVP for the event.

Read more: GBI Walk the Talk Forum - Sunnyvale - March 5th

This new video gives a short, action-packed overview of what the Grand Boulevard is all about. Check it out and then please pass it along to others.

The video can be found on the GBI home page (above) or on the GBI videos page. A direct link to the video hosted on vimeo is here.

Read more: The official Grand Boulevard video

Menlo Park and El Camino Real: Past, Present, and Future

Join us for a presentation and discussion on the past, present, and future of El Camino Real.  El Camino Real is the backbone of the Peninsula, as it connects historic downtowns and is rich in amenities, including large central parks, diverse shopping opportunities, and Caltrain, BART, and bus service.  Yet El Camino Real has the potential to be so much more for those who live, work, and commute along it.  By rethinking where homes and jobs are located, we can improve community health, support local businesses, and provide more options for getting around.  El Camino Real has changes a lot since it was first paved in 1912; where might it take us in the future?  Join the conversation and share your thoughts with us!

Read more: GBI Walk the Talk Forum - Menlo Park - January 26th