South Palo Alto Bike/Ped Connectivity

• Project typeTransportation Planning
• Project value$499,491

Project Description

The purpose of the South Palo Alto Bike/Ped Connectivity Project is to develop community-supported locations and design concepts where two (2) new grade-separated bicycle and pedestrian pathways of the Caltrain corridor may be constructed in the south Palo Alto (i.e., south of Oregon Expressway). Creating a path above or below the tracks will improve bicycle and pedestrian connectivity in support of the mobility and sustainability goals of the City. This Project will engage with the community to select preferred crossing locations, designs, and network improvements, and develop an implementation plan and funding strategy for future construction. 

Project Study Area

Project Status

In September 2024, the City began partnering with Kittelson & Associates, a transportation planning, engineering and research services firm, to assist with the Project. Subsequently, the team completed initial tasks, including data collection and analysis, review of background documents, and development of a Community Outreach and Engagement Plan. Because project timelines overlap with those of the concurrent update of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan (BPTP), staff coordinated with the BPTP Update team on community engagement and data collection. 

Project Documents

Project Fact Sheet(PDF, 2MB)

Existing Conditions Report (Updated)(PDF, 12MB)

Draft Design Priorities and Evaluation Criteria Memorandum(PDF, 231KB)

Engagement Opportunities

The team will organize and facilitate community outreach and engagement efforts with the intent to engage residents and key stakeholders and solicit input at various phases of the project. Community engagement will include a series of workshops, pop-ups, surveys, and other strategies that will be structured to include property owners, residents, businesses, local business employees, representatives of private and public schools, agencies providing services in the area, and visitors within and nearby the study area. 

Phase 1 of engagement this spring 2025 will introduce the project to the community and gain input on goals and priorities for grade-separated bicycle and pedestrian crossings. Feedback will be used to establish design priorities for crossing alternatives presented in Phase 2 this fall 2025. Continue to check back here for upcoming meetings and ways to engage.