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Location:
250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Telephone:
Phone: 650-329-2441
Fax: 650-329-2154
Hours:
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.

Palo Alto Green Building Program
Phone: 650-329-2189
Fax: 650-329-2240 
Commuting Programs

 

Free Shuttle Program
The free shuttle program operates Monday through Friday during commute and midday hours.
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Bicycle Transportation Plan
The Palo Alto Bicycle Transportation Plan was adopted by the City Council in November 2003.
( view the bicycle transportation plan )
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Bike Education
The Palo Alto Recreation Department offers classes to teach bicycle traffic skills.
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Bicycle Commuting
Palo Alto has been a leader in the development of innovative bicycle projects and programs for over three decades.
( visit the commuting programs home page )
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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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Bicycle Advisory Committee
The Palo Alto Bicycle Advisory Committee is a citizen advisory committee which reports to the Chief Transportation Official.
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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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Bicycling - Current Projects
Bicycling in Palo Alto - Projects
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Way2Go Program
The City is encouraging the use of alternative transportation modes including walking, biking and the use of shuttles, buses and trains.
( visit the commuting programs home page )
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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.
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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.

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Bicycling Improvement Form
Submit comments and suggestions for improving bicycling safety in Palo Alto.
( submit a bicycling improvement request )
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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.
"Bringing Up Bicyclists" - Bicycle Education class for Parents
Item Dated: 07/17/2006
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.
Item Dated: 06/13/2007
Bike Routes Map
Mid-Penninsula Bicycle Map
Item Dated: 06/13/2007
How to make Traffic Lights Turn Green
Item Dated: 06/15/2006
Palo Alto Free Shuttle
The Palo Alto Shuttle program has experienced steady growth in ridership since the first full year of service in 2000.
Crosstown Shuttle Map
Crosstown Shuttle Map
Item Dated: 06/20/2008
Crosstown Shuttle Schedule
Summer 2008
Item Dated: 06/20/2008
Embarcadero Shuttle Map
Embarcadero Shuttle Map
Item Dated: 06/20/2008
Embarcadero Shuttle Schedule
Embarcadero Shuttle Schedule
Item Dated: 08/27/2007
Stanford Marguerite Downtown Express
Item Dated: 07/17/2007
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
Item Dated: 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.
Item Dated: 06/13/2007
Way2Go Links
Many resources exist that enable people to become aware of, understand and use alternative transportation modes.
Item Dated: 06/13/2007
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