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City presents draft direction for bicycle and pedestrian plan update, emphasizes protected lanes and district‑level access
Summary
Staff and consultants presented an updated Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan network and policy recommendations, focusing on protected bike lanes, bike boulevards and bicycle‑friendly zones. The plan updates the 2012 network and sets project lists and performance measures; public feedback is open through April 30.
City transportation staff and outside consultants presented the recommended network, facility types and program recommendations for Palo Alto’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan (BPTP) update at a March 25 study session.
Ozzie Arce, senior transportation planner, and a consultant team described an updated network that builds on the 2012 plan and prioritizes higher‑comfort facilities—protected bike lanes, buffered lanes, bike boulevards and shared‑use paths—particularly on busy arterials and in activity districts such as University Avenue and California Avenue. The team said the draft plan emphasizes “complete” bike‑friendly zones and a modest project list…
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