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Embarcadero Road Traffic Signal Operations and ITS Upgrade Project

Traffic-signal operations and intelligent transportation systems upgrade project on Embarcadero Road.

Current status
Planned; staff identified accelerated delivery as a potential mitigation if the crossing is closed.
Location
Embarcadero Road between Alma Street and Emerson Avenue, Palo Alto, CA
Street view near Embarcadero Road between Alma Street and Emerson Avenue, Palo Alto, CA
Map of Embarcadero Road between Alma Street and Emerson Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

  1. August 10, 2026 funding acceptance and budget amendment

    Council approved acceptance and authorization of a $500,000 VTA VRF-ITS Cycle 5 grant funding agreement and the related FY 2027 Capital Improvement Fund budget amendment. The agenda identifies an estimated project cost of $697,000.

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  2. April 15, 2026 update

    Staff described improvements including changes to slip lanes and pedestrian crossings, and said Council authorization to negotiate and award a construction contract would be needed to begin before May 11.

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