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Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan (BPTP) Update

Citywide update to Palo Alto's 2012 bicycle and pedestrian transportation plan, including a proposed bicycle network, facility recommendations, policies, programs, and prioritization framework.

Current status
Final-plan production and plan update contract term extended through December 31, 2026.
Location
Palo Alto, CA
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  1. March 9, 2026 contract amendment approval

    Council approved a contract amendment funding final-plan production and extending the consultant contract through December 31, 2026.

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  2. Planning & Transportation Commission recommendation — November 12, 2025

    The Commission reviewed the draft plan, provided implementation and project-specific feedback, and voted 7-0 to recommend City Council adoption.

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  3. March 25, 2025: Draft network and implementation recommendations presented

    Staff presented the proposed network and facility types, a list of 121 potential projects, policy and program recommendations, and proposed performance measures. Feedback is being collected through April 30, 2025 for a public-review draft anticipated in fall 2025.

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