City project
The Link
A significant remodel of an existing Stanford Research Park building intended as an innovation hub for early-stage entrepreneurs.
- Current status
- Council approved the main motion concerning the service arrangement.
- Location
- Stanford Research Park, Palo Alto, CA
May 2026 Phase 1 pilot update
The fiber hut at the Colorado Receiving Station entered full operation in early May; staff installed the first early-adopter customer and planned additional installations beginning the week of May 11.
Read related coverageMarch 2, 2026 transit futures review
Staff reviewed service performance, funding constraints, termination implications, and alternatives including fixed-route shuttles, subsidized transportation-network-company rides, and subregional partnerships. No council decision occurred in this chunk.
Read related coverageFebruary 24, 2026 update
The Youth Council reported that it had reviewed and helped analyze feedback on the planned teen center's layout and programming, and discussed potential intergenerational activities with seniors sharing the facility.
Read related coverageNovember 20, 2025: Public-art proposal approved
The Commission approved LOAM, a generative digital artwork proposed for the entry lobby. The artwork will use custom software and AI analysis of Stanford science and engineering publications to vary abstract animations.
Read related coverageNovember 12, 2025 transit-futures review
The Commission discussed service continuation, targeting vulnerable riders, fixed-route shuttle alternatives, transportation-network-company subsidies, and funding partnerships. No formal recommendation was adopted.
Read related coverageJune 16, 2025 funding authorization
Council limited budget authorization to six months of FY 2026 while awaiting grant information and clarification of contract flexibility.
Read related coverageJuly 3, 2025 ARB recommendation
The board recommended approval with removal of the Page Mill Road corner stair from the scope, approval of the Hansen Way patio-to-building stair as a design-enhancement exception, and minimized retaining walls for soil retention and tree preservation. A potential Hansen Way railing revision, limited to 3 feet, may return to an ad hoc committee.
Read related coverageJanuary 25, 2025: Initial priority discussion
A council member said the project would not come online as soon as hoped and discussed balancing supportive services with public-safety enforcement.
Read related coverageNovember 4, 2024 funding and continuation discussion
Council approved Stanford Research Park cost sharing of up to $600,000 annually. Members discussed grants, fares, service area and hours, potential future partnerships, and continuation of discounted teen rides subject to confirming alternative funding. Council accepted direction for staff to provide opportunities to explore interest from other nonprofit and for-profit providers that could address cost concerns and service expansion. The Council also retained school-trip geofencing restrictions by rejecting an amendment to remove them.
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