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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 
Transportation

Mission
To enhance safety and mobility in Palo Alto’s transportation system while protecting environmental resources and preserving community quality of life.

The Transportation Division is responsible for Parking Management, Traffic Operations in the City, the Bicycle System, Area Transportation Studies, Public Transit Service, Regional Transportation activities, the Shuttle System and Neighborhood Traffic Calming.

Traffic Signal Installation at Town & Country Shopping Center & Palo Alto High School
Through December 2009, traffic on Embarcadero Road between El Camino Real and High Street will experience periodic delays and congestion due to construction.
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California High Speed Rail Project
On November 4, 2008, voters passed Proposition 1A, which authorized $9.95 billion in bond funds to plan and build the California High Speed Rail Project (HSR). 
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Stanford Avenue/El Camino Real Intersection Improvement Project
The project includes the design of improvements to implement the demonstration phase of the Context Sensitive design developed by Caltrans and the City of Palo Alto for the El Camino Real corridor.
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Implementation of Ramp Metering
Highway 101 Southbound On Ramps at Oregon Expressway and Embarcadero Road.
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Transportation Projects
Here's a list of current and completed transportation projects.
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Ramp Metering Now at Highway 101 Southbound On-Ramps at Oregon Expressway and Embarcadero Road
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA), in conjunction with Caltrans, is scheduled to activate ramp metering on the southbound ramps of Highway 101 on November 9, 2009 from Embarcadero Road to De La Cruz Blvd.
( visit the transportation home page )
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Transportation Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about traffic calming, commuting, stop signs, crosswalks, parking, traffic signals, signs and truck routes.
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Free Shuttle Program
The free shuttle program operates Monday through Friday during commute and midday hours.
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Parking in Palo Alto
Parking is provided for visitors and customers in the downtown area and California Avenue business district on the street, in offstreet parking lots and in parking garages.
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Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program (NTCP)
The Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program (NTCP) is a set of procedures and guidelines for traffic calming on a citywide basis for individual local and collector streets.
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Resources
CAHSR letter re extension of scoping period
Item Dated: 02/19/2009
CARRD High Speed Rail Legislation Update
Item Dated: 05/13/2009
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Item Dated: 02/26/2009
Mayor's Letter Scoping Comments
Item Dated: 04/06/2009
VTA high speed rail briefing
Item Dated: 02/13/2009
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