City of Palo Alto Homepage
TEXT VERSION 
SEARCH FOR:
Streets and Transportation Projects

Traffic Signal System Upgrade Project
The Transportation Division is currently in the process of upgrading the entire city-owned traffic signal system to an Advanced Transportation Management System (ATMS).
[more]

Transportation Strategic Plan
The proposed Palo Alto Transportation Strategic Plan is comprised of three elements.
( visit the project filebank )
[more]

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.
[more]

Transporation Studies and Plan
Some projects, programs and studies exist only as documents, and have no associated web content
South Palo Alto School Commute Safety Study
Revision Date: 06/20/2007
South Palo Alto School Commute Safety Study - Technical Appendix
Revision Date: 06/20/2007
Plan Line Study
The Plan Line Study is an evaluation of present and future traffic and safety mitigation needs at sixteen of Palo Alto's major intersections. Potential mitigations include changes in lane configuration and striping, addition of turning and bicycle lanes, and traffic signal modifications. Preliminary findings will be presented to public meetings before presentation of recommendations to the Planning and Transportation Commission and City Council.
Draft Plans - Charleston at Alma
Revision Date: 06/20/2007
Draft Plans - Charleston at Arastradero
Revision Date: 06/20/2007
Draft Plans - Charleston at San Antonio
Revision Date: 06/20/2007
Draft Plans - Embarcadero at East Bayshore
Revision Date: 06/20/2007
Draft Plans - Embarcadero at El Camino Real
Revision Date: 06/20/2007
Draft Plans - Page Mill at El Camino Real
Revision Date: 06/20/2007
Draft Plans - Page Mill at Hanover
Revision Date: 06/20/2007
Presentation - Palo Alto Plan Line Public Meeting-March 23, 2004
Revision Date: 06/20/2007
Technical Memoranda - Existing Delay and Level of Service
Revision Date: 06/20/2007
Technical Memoranda - Existing Lane Geometry and Control
Revision Date: 06/20/2007
Technical Memoranda - Existing Turning Movement Volumes
Revision Date: 06/20/2007
Technical Memoranda - Forecasted 2015 Turning Movement Volumes
Revision Date: 06/20/2007
Technical Memoranda - Mitigated Delay and Level of Service
Revision Date: 06/20/2007
Technical Memoranda - Mitigated Year 2015 Delay and Level of Service
Revision Date: 06/20/2007
Technical Memoranda - Recommended Mitigation Measures
Revision Date: 06/20/2007
Technical Memoranda - Vicinity Map
Revision Date: 06/20/2007
Technical Memoranda - Year 2015 Delay and Level of Service
Revision Date: 06/20/2007
Transportation Significance Thresholds
This staff report provides background information on transportation significance thresholds and related items requested by the Planning and Transportation Commission: Intersection level of service, the TIRE Index for residential streets, standards for pedestrian and bicycle impacts, TDM, and when a traffic impact analysis (TIA) is required.
Electric Vehicle Planning Programs
Revision Date: 06/20/2007
Transportation Significance Thresholds
The Commission deferred action on this issue until the completion of the citywide transportation study and new traffic model. Further discussion and decision on transportation significance thresholds will take place in mid-2004.
Revision Date: 06/20/2007
Transportation Significance Thresholds--Study Session and New Interim Standards
At the October 9, 2002 meeting, the Commission requested further information before making final recommendations.
Revision Date: 06/20/2007
Transportation Strategic Plan
Adoption of a Transportation Strategic Plan
Revision Date: 06/02/2003
Presentation of Transportation System Performance Indicators
Revision Date: 10/30/2002
Recommendation to the Planning & Transportation Commission
Revision Date: 06/11/2003
Recommendation to the Planning & Transportation Commission on Transportation Implementation Plan
Revision Date: 03/19/2003
Revised Draft Transportation Strategic Plan April 2004
Revision Date: 04/01/2004
Acceptable Use PolicyAccessibilityYour PrivacySite MapSearch EngineComment FormMissing Content