The Sierra Club believes that Bay Meadows II is the best opportunity for smart growth and infill development on the Caltrain corridor in San Mateo County in this decade. It has the potential to be a stellar example of transit-oriented development (situated directly adjacent to a Caltrain stop), and includes substantial mixed-use elements such as retail services, offices, and recreation.

Therefore, the Sierra Club endorses the Bay Meadows II Specific Plan in San Mateo. We express strong preference for the full 1500 housing units, rather than the alternatives, which have 1250 or 1000. We also advocate for "greening" the Specific Plan and individual projects, through measures consistent with Sierra Club Policy, e.g., Green Building, solar energy, use of native plants, water quality protection, waste reduction, sustainable building materials, convenient bike and pedestrian access, and a large urban park of 15 acres with a multitude of uses (passive and active).