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Quarry Road Improvements and Transit Center Access project

Transportation-access improvements connecting Quarry Road and the Palo Alto Transit Center.

Current status
Staff listed implementation as a proposed 2026 objective.
Location
University Avenue station area, Palo Alto, CA
Street view near University Avenue station area, Palo Alto, CA
Map of University Avenue station area, Palo Alto, CA

  1. 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.

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  2. May 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.

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  3. January 24, 2026: Listed as a preliminary 2026 objective

    Staff identified implementation in partnership with Stanford University, Caltrans, and VTA among preliminary 2026 objectives.

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  4. Council-agreement update

    Staff reported that an agreement with Stanford was expected to go to City Council at the end of September.

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