Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee (PABAC)

What is PABAC?

Palo Alto receives technical advice from its volunteer Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee (PABAC). PABAC is a citizen advisory committee which reports to the Chief Transportation Official. Members have interest in or knowledge of bicycling issues. The Committee's role is to review all issues related to bicycling in the areas of engineering, enforcement, education and encouragement. The types of activities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Review and comment on the design of Capital Improvement Program projects, street improvements, traffic signal projects, and parking facilities projects.
• Review and comment on changes and updates to the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Code and other policy documents which relate to bicycling and pedestrian travel.
• Review and prioritize the City's annual Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 list of pedestrian and bicycle projects and report the Committee's recommendations to the City Council.
• Provide liaison between the City and the community and community groups on issues related to bicycling and pedestrian travel.
• Promote bicycling as a viable form of transportation.
• Assist in the development and dissemination of bicycle safety awareness and education materials to the community.
• Review and comment on private development plans, which include bicycle facilities or have impact on bicycle and/or pedestrian safety and access.
• Initiate requests to City staff on issues of concern to the Committee related to bicycling and pedestrian travel.

View the PABAC Bylaws(PDF, 72KB). 

2025 Agendas and Minutes

Date	Location	Packet
June 3	Auditorium at Palo Alto Art Center 1313 Newell Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 Public May Join Virtual via Zoom  Join Online: https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/87912588882 Dial-in: (669) 444-9171 Meeting ID: 879 1258 8882	Agenda and Minutes(PDF, 14MB)
May 6	Auditorium at Palo Alto Art Center 1313 Newell Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 Public May Join Virtual via Zoom  Join Online: https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/87912588882 Dial-in: (669) 444-9171 Meeting ID: 879 1258 8882	Agenda and Minutes(PDF, 3MB)
April 1	Virtual via Zoom Join Online:https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/87912588882 Dial-in: (669) 444-9171 Meeting ID: 879 1258 8882	Agenda and Minutes(PDF, 6MB)
March 4	Virtual via Zoom Join Online: https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/87912588882 Dial-in: (669) 444-9171 Meeting ID: 879 1258 8882	Agenda and Minutes(PDF, 3MB)
February 4	Auditorium at Palo Alto Art Center 1313 Newell Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 Public May Join Virtual via Zoom Join Online: https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/87912588882 Dial-in: (669) 444-9171 Meeting ID: 879 1258 8882	Agenda and Minutes(PDF, 43MB)
January 7	Virtual via Zoom Join Online: https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/87912588882 Dial-in: (669) 444-9171 Meeting ID: 879 1258 8882	Agenda and Minutes(PDF, 3MB) Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan Presentation (January 7, 2025)(PDF, 2MB)

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