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Study session lays out candidate locations and criteria for South Palo Alto bike/ped grade-separated crossings
Summary
City staff presented initial findings and six candidate locations for new grade‑separated bicycle and pedestrian crossings in South Palo Alto, asking the Rail Committee to weigh draft design priorities and evaluation criteria and to advise which locations should be prioritized for 15% design.
City transportation staff asked the Rail Committee on May 20 to review the existing conditions report and preliminary crossing opportunities for the South Palo Alto bike/ped connectivity study and to comment on draft design priorities and evaluation criteria.
Project purpose and schedule Charlie Cole, senior transportation planner, said the project’s purpose is to improve bicycle and pedestrian access across the Caltrain corridor in southern Palo Alto by identifying two locally preferred grade‑separated crossings and preparing 15% designs for those locations. The study area is bounded by Oregon Expressway, Middlefield Road, San Antonio Road and El Camino Real. Staff described a phased schedule: existing‑conditions and Phase 1 engagement (now), Phase 2 alternatives development…
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