City project
Quarry Road Improvements and Transit Center Access project
Transportation-access improvements connecting Quarry Road and the Palo Alto Transit Center.
- Current status
- Staff is assembling project details, evaluating grant availability with Stanford, and developing agreements with Stanford for project design; staffing transitions were slowing the
- Location
- Quarry Road
June 8, 2026: Committee feedback reported
A Councilmember reported committee concerns that the proposed roadway extension could worsen bicycle circulation and requested reexamination and concurrent bicycle improvements.
Read related coverageMay 4, 2026: MTC funding and budget amendment approved
Council approved an MTC funding agreement supplement providing up to $1,000,000 and appropriated $1,000,000 in the FY 2026 Capital Improvement Fund.
Read related coverageApril 29, 2026: Community meeting announced
Staff reported that Palo Alto voters approved Measure D by 74% in November 2024 to undedicate a portion of El Palo Alto Park for the proposal. An in-person community meeting was scheduled for May 7, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Palo Alto City Hall.
Read related coverageJanuary 24, 2026: Listed as a preliminary 2026 objective
Staff identified implementation in partnership with Stanford University, Caltrans, and VTA among preliminary 2026 objectives.
Read related coverageCouncil-agreement update
Staff reported that an agreement with Stanford was expected to go to City Council at the end of September.
Read related coverageAugust 11, 2025: MTC grant reported
Council reported that MTC awarded a $4 million grant for design and environmental work.
Read related coverageMarch 10, 2025 update
Preliminary engineering and environmental clearance were identified for Q4. Staff said it was coordinating with Stanford on grants and design agreements, but transportation-team staffing gaps and transitions were affecting the pace.
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