Planning Department Hours (Civic Center) Mon-Thu 7:30-5:30pm Fri 8-5pm (Closed Alt Fri)
NOTE: For permits, visit the City's Development Center web page for location and hours of operation of the City's permit center.
Commuting Programs
Free Shuttle Program The free shuttle program operates Monday through Friday during commute and midday hours. [more]
Bike Education The Palo Alto Recreation Department offers classes to teach bicycle traffic skills. [more]
Public Transit Choosing an alternative mode of travel to driving alone even once a week can save money, wear and tear on your vehicle, and helps keep the air clean. (
visit the commuting home page )
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Bicycling In May 2003, Palo Alto was designated a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. This three-year designation ranks Palo Alto with only three other "Gold Level" communities. (
visit the transportation home page )
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Bicycle Advisory Committee The Palo Alto Bicycle Advisory Committee is a citizen advisory committee which reports to the Chief Transportation Official. [more]
School Commute Corridors Network On October 27, 2003 the Palo Alto City Council adopted the School Commute Corridors Network. Council adoption of the School Commute Corridors Network is a statement of policy for the City of Palo Alto that principal school commute routes be given priority for public investment purposes and be accorded enhanced review as regards proposals for new commercial driveways and other street changes. [more]
Bicycle Licenses The Palo Alto Municipal Code (Section 10.64.010) requires residents to license their bikes before riding on City streets and public property.
Bicycling Palo Alto is committed to promoting and encouraging bicycling as a safe, healthy, economical, environmentally friendly mode of transportation that is a viable and convenient alternative to the automobile.
Bicycle Transportation Plan The Bicycle Transportation Plan contains a recommended bikeways network to meet the needs of all bicyclists including commuters, students, recreational riders, and casual cyclists. Revision Date: 06/13/2007
Bike Routes Map Mid-Penninsula Bicycle Map Revision Date: 06/13/2007
Way2Go Program The City of Palo Alto Way2Go Alternative Transportation program administered through the Transportation Division strives to work on reducing auto trips.
Bike Routes Map Mid-Penninsula Bicycle Map Revision Date: 06/13/2007
GET OUT OF YOUR CAR! - Way2Go Program Flyer There are many sensible reasons to supplement the family car
with more active and healthier transportation modes. Revision Date: 06/13/2007
Way2Go Links Many resources exist that enable people to become aware of, understand and use alternative transportation modes. Revision Date: 06/13/2007
