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Transportation

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2025 Bike Rodeo Volunteers

Thank you to 2025 Bike Rodeo volunteers helping thousands of students to be skillful, confident and safe on their way to school!

Addison Rodeo

Palo Alto Link

Palo Alto Link provides on-demand transit service 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Transportation Projects

Projects to improve user safety of all modes of transportation, reduce reliance on single-occupancy vehicles, address congestion, and reduce through traffic and non-resident parking in Palo Alto neighborhoods.

Alma-Churchill intersection

Parking in Palo Alto

Resident, visitor, and employee parking information for on-street, garages, and permits.

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Rail Grade Separation

Join the conversation as this project advances to share input along the way.

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The mission of the Office of Transportation is to preserve and enhance the quality of life for Palo Alto residents, visitors, and businesses by providing efficient and cost-effective transportation services for all modes of transportation. 

Key Responsibilities

Use the links below to learn more about our key responsibilities.

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Contact Us

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(650) 329-2520

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Transportation@paloalto.gov

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