Photo by Martin do Nascimento, CalMattersBy Yesenia Perez and Hana Creger, Special for CalMattersFreeway expansion isn’t just a transportation issue; it’s one of the most overlooked drivers of California’s housing crisis. In San Mateo, for instance, 33 families near the proposed Highway 101/92 expansion are facing forced removal from their homes. These buildings could have been housing people.”His words reflect a harsh reality: state policy has repeatedly chosen freeways over people staying housed. Freeway expansion destabilizes entire communities. Families displaced by freeway projects face soaring rents, fewer housing options and longer commutes to jobs and support networks.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 23, 2025 01:06 UTC