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Charleston/Arastradero Corridor Plan

The Charleston-Arastradero Corridor in south Palo Alto is a high volume, 2.3 mile roadway serving 11 schools and lined with private residences, commercial uses and non-profits. the corridor extends from east Charleston road at Fabian Way to Arastradero road at Miranda Avenue (see project map). in April 2003, a Charleston-Arastradero Corridor Plan was initiated to address vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian safety, and to enhance the residential character of the corridor. in january 2004, the Palo Alto City Council approved the plan for a trial demonstration. this brochure provides an overview of Phase one of the trial demonstration which will begin in May 2006.

The purpose of this site is to facilitate public awareness about the project and maintain two-way communication with the community.


A two-year trial of the Corridor Project began in Summer 2006.

Phase One Improvement Schedule

  • Site preparation at Gunn High School - May 2006
  • Dedicated right turn lane construction and intersection improvements at Gunn High School - Late June – Late August 2006
  • Pavement striping and resurfacing from Fabian Way to El Camino Real - July 2006
  • Traffic signalization improvements - July 2006
  • Monitor and evaluate Phase One - September 2006 – June 2007

Stay Informed
A project infoline and a website have been established for community members to join the mailing list, receive updated information, ask questions and provide comments. in addition, periodic email updates and community meetings are planned to keep the community informed during construction.

Project Infoline - 650-329-2520
Charleston-Arastradero Corridor Plan - Project Overview
In April 2003, a Charleston-Arastradero Corridor Study was initiated to address vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian safety, and to enhance the residential character of the corridor.
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Charleston-Arastradero Corridor Plan
In April 2003, a Charleston-Arastradero Corridor Plan was initiated to address vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian safety, and to enhance the residential character of the corridor.
Charleston Arastradero Gunn High School Fact Sheet
Revision Date: 06/19/2007
Charleston Arastradero Hoover School Fact Sheet
Revision Date: 06/19/2007
Charleston Arastradero Schools Fact Sheet
Revision Date: 06/19/2007
Charleston-Arastradero Corridor Map
The Charleston-Arastradero Corridor in south Palo Alto is a high volume, 2.3 mile roadway serving 11 schools and lined with private residences, commercial uses, and non-profits. The corridor extends from East Charleston Road at Fabian Way to Arastradero Road at Miranda Avenue. Charleston Road and Arastradero Road each have four (4) through vehicle lanes and there are ten (10) signalized intersections along the corridor.
Revision Date: 06/19/2007
Charleston-Arastradero Corridor Project Brochure
Revision Date: 06/08/2006
Construction Advisory about construction activity beginning July 17th, 2006
Revision Date: 06/19/2007
Final Approved Plan
The final plan, approved by the City Council in January 2004, includes additional street trees, landscaped medians, street furniture and other landscape architecture to enhance and make the features of the trial permanent.
Revision Date: 06/19/2007
Resources
Converting Four-Lane Undivided Roadways to a Three-Lane Cross Section
Revision Date: 06/19/2007
Overview of Previous Lane Reduction Projects in the U.S.
Revision Date: 06/19/2007
Overview of Previous Lane Reduction Projects in the U.S. (Spreadsheet)
Revision Date: 06/19/2007
Safe Streets, Livable Streets by Eric Dumbaugh
Revision Date: 06/19/2007
The Conversion of Four-Lane Undivided Urban Roadways to Three-Lane Facilities
Revision Date: 06/19/2007
Valencia Street Bicycle Lanes
This report, distributed in 2000 by the San Francisco Department of Parking and Traffic, evaluates the effects of roadway changes on the safety, use and traffic effects on Valencia.
Revision Date: 06/19/2007
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