Agenda packet — Atherton City Council, July 1, 2026

AGENDA PACKET
Town of Atherton
Joint City Council & Transportation, Bicycle, and
Pedestrian Safety Committee
JULY 01, 2026
SPECIAL MEETING – JOINT STUDY SESSION
4:00 PM
Council Chambers
80 Fair Oaks Lane
Atherton, CA 94027
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SPECIAL MEETING STUDY SESSION
ROLL CALL – Lane, Widmer, Lewis, Vice Mayor DeGolia , Mayor Holland Transportation, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Safety Committee – Jones, Owens, Michel, Seabolt, Leugers
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ACTION ITEMS

1. PROCLAMATION FOR AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY (ORAL REPORT ONLY)
Report: GEORGE RODERICKS, CITY MANAGER
Recommendation: It is recommended that Council review and approve this proclamation.

Description: This item concerns the review and approval of a Proclamation.

2. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO CONSOLIDATE AND CALL THE NOVEMBER Meeting Agenda Packet – July 01, 2026

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specified circumstances. The Mayor may, at the Mayor’s discretion, restrict or grant additional speaker time based on such considerations as agenda length, number of speakers, complexity of the item, or looming threat of loss of quorum. Please refer to the footnote at the end of the posted agenda for additional notice regarding public comments.

ACTION ITEMS

1. PROCLAMATION FOR AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY (ORAL REPORT ONLY)
Report: GEORGE RODERICKS, CITY MANAGER
Recommendation: It is recommended that Council review and approve this proclamation.

Description: This item concerns the review and approval of a Proclamation.

2. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO CONSOLIDATE AND CALL THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND CONTRACT WITH THE CHIEF ELECTIONS OFFICE FOR ELECTION SERVICES
Report: ANTHONY SUBER, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER/ CITY CLERK
Recommendation: 1. Adopt a Resolution calling and ordering a Tuesday, November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election for the Town of Atherton, for the purpose of electing four members to the City Council; and

2. Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a service agreement with San Mateo County’s Chief Election Officer to conduct the election and authorize the City Manager to enter into a services agreement with the County in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and

3. Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo to consolidate a Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026, with the Statewide General Election held on that date pursuant to Section 10403 of the Election Code.

Description: This will be an action item for the City Council to adopt a resolution calling for the November 3, 2026 Atherton election and authorize the City Manager to contract with San Mateo County for election services.

STUDY SESSION

3. ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN) UPDATE
Report: ROBERT OVADIA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and Transportation, Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee (Committee) receive a continued presentation on the Active Transportation Plan (ATP) including network and policy recommendations; discuss the proposed bicycle and pedestrian networks, and intersection improvements, as well as policy and program recommendations; and provide directed feedback to finalize the recommendations for incorporation into the final draft document that will return for formal review and adoption.

Description: This item involves review and direction regarding the Town’s Active Transportation Plan. This is a continued discussion from the June Joint Meeting with the Transportation, BIcycle and Pedestrian Committee.

COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS

ADJOURN
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

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COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS

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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

If you challenge a Town zoning, planning, or any other decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the Town at, or prior to, the public hearing. Judicial review of any Town administrative decision may be had only if a petition is filed with the court not later than the 90th day following the date upon which the decision becomes final. Judicial review of environmental determinations may be subject to a shorter time period.

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Meeting Agenda Packet – July 01, 2026

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Mayor Holland | Vice Mayor DeGolia | Councilmember Lewis | Councilmember Widmer | Councilmember Lane Town of Atherton
Proclamation
IN RECOGNITION OF THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SIGNING OF THE

DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
WHEREAS, July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the founding of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, the nation's Semiquincentennial, recognized nationally as America250, invites communities across the country to mark this milestone and to reflect on the principles that have guided the United States for two and a half centuries; and
WHEREAS, preserving, studying, celebrating, and appreciating our shared history helps strengthen communities as we work together toward the ideals of liberty and equality embedded in the Declaration of Independence; and
WHEREAS, the 250th anniversary provides an opportunity to celebrate and recognize the significant contributions Athertonians have made to local, state, and national history; and WHEREAS, the principles of self-governance and civic participation that led to the Nation’s founding remain alive in Atherton today through the engagement of its residents in the life of their community; and WHEREAS, the Town of Atherton, incorporated in 1923, has contributed proudly and significantly to the history of the United States of America and the State of California for more than 100 years; and WHEREAS, the enduring character of Atherton as a residential community reflects the values of family, neighborliness, and stewardship that have shaped both the Town and the nation across generations; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, the Mayor of the Town of Atherton, and the Atherton City Council do hereby proclaim that the Town of Atherton commemorates the United States' Semiquincentennial Year of 2026, and call upon all its residents to reflect upon the significance of this commemoration and the role our community and its diverse people have played in the history and development of the United States of America..

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Town of Atherton to be affixed this 1st day of July, 2026. __________________________
Stacy Holland, Mayor
Town of Atherton

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Item No. 2
Town of Atherton
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT – ACTION ITEM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

GEORGE RODERICKS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: ANTHONY SUBER, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER/ CITY CLERK
DATE: JULY 1, 2026
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO CONSOLIDATE AND CALL THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION

AND CONTRACT WITH THE CHIEF ELECTIONS OFFICE FOR

ELECTION SERVICES

RECOMMENDATION

1. Adopt a Resolution calling and ordering a Tuesday, November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election for the Town of Atherton, for the purpose of electing four members to the City Council; and

BACKGROUND | ANALYSIS
Pursuant to State law and Town of Atherton Municipal Code Section 2.32.010 relating to elections, a regular General Election is to be held on every even-numbered year to fill vacant and/or termexpired council seats. A General Municipal Election will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in which the Town of Atherton Council will have four (4) seats up for election.

Three (3) four-year term seats are open due to expiring terms as of December 2026. One (1) twoyear term seat is open due to an expiring mid-term appointment resultant from a mid-term vacancy.

The two-year term seat has a term expiration of December 2028. The expiring terms are held by Bill Widmer, Rick DeGolia and Stacy Holland. The expiring mid-term appointed seat is held by Eric Lane. In order to meet requirements, set by the Election Code, the City Clerk:

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CALLING 2026 ELECTION
JULY 1, 2026

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• Prepared the staff report and resolutions calling and ordering the General Municipal Election; and
• Prepare and execute the San Mateo County Service Agreement to conduct the election and deliver it to the County Chief Elections Officer with a copy of the certified resolution after adoption; and
• Publish a Notice of Election in a local adjudicated newspaper The nomination period opens on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 8:00 AM and closes at 5:00 PM, on Friday, August 7, 2026, unless an incumbent does not file. In the event an incumbent does not file by 5:00 PM on August 7, the filing period will be extended to 5:00 PM on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

FISCAL IMPACT
The Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget includes $15,000 in preparation for this election. San Mateo County will provide a final accounting and invoice to the Town by January 2027.

GOAL ALIGNMENT
This Report and its contents are in alignment with the following Council Policy Goals:
• Goal D - Be Forward Thinking
• Goal F - Build Community & Promote Civic Engagement

POLICY FOCUS
The recommendations in this report are consistent with Town policies and Council goals.

PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notification was achieved by posting the agenda, with this agenda item being listed, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in print and electronically. Information about the project is also disseminated via the Town’s electronic News Flash and Atherton Online. There are approximately 1,200 subscribers to the Town’s electronic News Flash publications. Subscribers include residents as well as stakeholders –to include, but be not limited to, media outlets, school districts, Menlo Park Fire Protection District, service provides (water, power, and sewer), and regional elected officials.

COMMISSION/COMMITTEE FEEDBACK/REFERRAL
This item has not been before a Town Committee or Commission

ATTACHMENTS

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CALLING 2026 ELECTION
JULY 1, 2026

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1. Resolution Calling the Election

2. Resolution for Board of Supervisors

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ATTACHMENT 1
Resolution No. 2026-XX Page 1 of 2 July 1, 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 26- __

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF

ATHERTON CALLING AND ORDERING A GENERAL

MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER
3, 2026; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER

INTO A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE SAN MATEO

COUNTY CHIEF ELECTIONS OFFICER TO CONDUCT THE
TOWN’S ELECTION
WHEREAS, under provisions of State law and the Town of Atherton (“Town”) Municipal Regulations related to elections, there is to be a General Municipal Election, Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the purpose of electing three members to the City Council to fill four-year terms expiring December 2030 and one member to the City Council to fill a 2-year term expiring in December 2028.

WHEREAS, a service agreement will be prepared and forwarded by the City Clerk to the San Mateo County Chief Elections Officer for the purpose of conducting the General Municipal Election for the Town of Atherton; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk will cause a legal notice calling and ordering an election to be published in an adjudicated newspaper; and
WHEREAS, twelve thousand dollars ($15,000) has been appropriated from the Town’s General Fund in the 2026-27 Fiscal Budget to cover the cost of the San Mateo County’s Registration & Elections Division (“County”) services to the City connected to this election and the Town will receive an invoice from the County in January 2027.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the Town of Atherton as follows:

THAT, the Town of Atherton calls and orders a Tuesday, November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election for the Town of Atherton, for the purpose of electing four members to the City Council; and
THAT, the Town authorizes the City Manager to enter into a service agreement with San Mateo County’s Chief Election Officer to conduct the election; and THAT, the Town requests the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo to consolidate a municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026, with the Statewide General Election held on that date pursuant to section 10403 of the Elections Code.

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ATTACHMENT 1
Resolution No. 2026-XX Page 2 of 2 July 1, 2026
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the Town of Atherton at a Special meeting thereof held on this 1st day of July 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ATTEST: Stacy Holland, MAYOR

TOWN OF ATHERTON
Anthony Suber, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Mona G. Ebrahimi, City Attorney

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ATTACHMENT 2
Resolution No. 2026-XX Page 1 of 2 July 1, 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 26- __

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF

ATHERTON REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF

THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO TO CONSOLIDATE A

MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026
PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE
WHEREAS, under the provisions of Elections Code Section 1001, et seq. relating to elections, there is to be a Presidential General Election (“General Election”) on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and
WHEREAS, it is desirable that the Town of Atherton (“Town”) Municipal Election be consolidated with the General Election to be held on the same date and that within the Town precincts, vote centers and election officers of the two elections be the same, and that the County of San Mateo Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder & Elections Office canvass the returns of the municipal election and that the election be held in all respects as if there were only one election.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the Town of Atherton orders as follows:

SECTION 1. That pursuant to the requirements of Section 10403 of the Elections Code, the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo is hereby requested to consent and agree to the consolidation of a General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

SECTION 2. That pursuant to Section 10002 of the Elections Code, the Board of Supervisors of San Mateo County is requested to permit the Chief Elections Officer to render specified services to the Town of Atherton relating to the conduct of the election.

SECTION 3. That the County of San Mateo Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder & Elections Office is authorized to canvass the returns of the Municipal Election. The election shall be held in all respects as if there were only one election, and only one form of ballot shall be used. The election will be held and conducted in accordance with the applicable provisions of law regulating the statewide election.

SECTION 4. That the Board of Supervisors is requested to issue instructions to the County of San Mateo Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder & Elections Office to take all steps necessary for the holding of the consolidated election.

SECTION 5. That the Town of Atherton recognizes that additional costs will be incurred by the County of San Mateo by reason of this consolidation and agrees to reimburse

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ATTACHMENT 2
Resolution No. 2026-XX Page 2 of 2 July 1, 2026
the County for any justifiable costs for services upon the presentation of a properly submitted bill.

SECTION 6. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this resolution with the Board of Supervisors and the County of San Mateo Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder & Elections Office.

SECTION 7. That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions. * * * * * * * * * * *
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the Town of Atherton at a Special meeting thereof held on this 1st day of July, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ATTEST: Stacy Holland, MAYOR

TOWN OF ATHERTON
Anthony Suber, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Mona G. Ebrahimi, City Attorney

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Item No. 3
Town of Atherton
SPECIAL MEETING – CITY COUNCIL AND TRANSPORTATION, BICYCLE AND

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

TRANSPORTATION, BYCYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
FROM: ROBERT OVADIA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: JULY 1, 2026
SUBJECT: ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (BICYCLE AND

PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN) UPDATE

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council and Transportation, Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee (Committee) receive a continued presentation on the Active Transportation Plan (ATP) including network and policy recommendations; discuss the proposed bicycle and pedestrian networks, and intersection improvements, as well as policy and program recommendations; and provide directed feedback to finalize the recommendations for incorporation into the final draft document that will return for formal review and adoption.

BACKGROUND
The Town’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan serves as the primary policy making and planning document outlining the needs and priorities as they relate to active transportation needs, for physical improvements as well as in setting policies and programs needed to support active transportation. The policies and priorities listed in the Master Plan, as adopted by Council, set policy direction for staff and create the prioritized list of projects for future implementation through the Town’s Capital Improvement Program. The Master Plan is used to communicate needs and priorities with our community, neighboring jurisdictions, the County, MTC and the State. The improvements outlined in local master plans are used and often reflected in county, regional, and state planning documents.

Eligibility for various funding opportunities, require that the Town have a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, Active Transportation Plan, or similar document outlining community needs and priorities, and that projects be listed in the plan to be eligible for funding. Similarly, the staff uses the Master Plan document and references as supporting documentation when applying for grants and other funding opportunities.

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Active Transportation Plan
JULY 1, 2026

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These Master Plans are living documents and are required to be updated regularly. These updates are needed to recognize accomplishments, implemented improvements, to revisit and confirm community needs that may have changed, and update priorities. Best practices indicate that Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plans should be updated approximately every 5 years. This is consistent with the San Mateo County Grand Jury report titled “Bike Safety in San Mateo County: Making Bicycling Safer in the County,” which recommended that each city, town, and unincorporated SMC update or generate a new Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (or Active Transportation Plan) if their plan was older than five years.

Atherton adopted its first Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan in November 2014. In January 2025, the Town executed a contract with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. (Alta) to begin work on an update to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, now called the Atherton Active Transportation Plan (ATP).

The development of the Active Transportation Plan began with a review and analysis of existing conditions and documents, as well as public outreach to understand community needs, issues and concerns. The initial (Phase 1) public outreach efforts consisted of tabling at the Town’s Earth Day Festival, development of an online survey and interactive webmap, as well as direct emails from members of the public. Based on the results of this Phase 1 public outreach effort, the project team developed draft network recommendations and alternatives. These results were presented to the Transportation, Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee meeting on September 30, 2025, along with a summary of Phase 1 activities prior to initiation of the Phase 2 of public outreach.

Following the September 2025 Committee meeting, the project team initiated Phase 2 of outreach. This included a pop-up at the Town’s Halloween Spooktacular, three neighborhoodfocused meetings held at Town Hall, an online survey, and emails from the public. The project team analyzed the input received and developed updated network recommendations. Additionally, the team developed policies and programs as well as recommended prioritization methodology for proposed improvements.

On March 24, 2026, the Committee received a report and presentation of the Phase 2 public engagement efforts, feedback received, and had an opportunity to review and discuss the results of the engagement efforts, the network recommendations, and recommended policies and programs.

On June 4, 2026, the Council and Committee received a presentation on public outreach efforts and recommendations on the proposed bicycle and pedestrian networks to be included in the Active Transportations plan. Following questions, public comments and deliberation, the Council provided direction regarding the bicycle and pedestrian network including the following:

Bikeways:

• Class I – Shared Use Path:
o Marsh Road

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Active Transportation Plan
JULY 1, 2026

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• Class IV – Separated Bike Lanes:
o Portions of Middlefield Road
• Class IIB – Buffered Bike Lanes:
o Alameda de las Pulgas (under design)
• Class II - Bike Lanes
o Atherton Avenue – removed from Class II Bike Lane network – retained as a Class III bike route
o Glenwood Avenue – Class II Bike Lanes removed and shifted to Class III Bike Route
• Class III – Bike Routes (signage and sharrow markings) o Stockbridge Avenue
o Atherton Avenue – removed from Class II Bike Lane network – retained as a Class III bike route
o Lindenwood Neighborhood
▪ Class III Bike Routes on Greenoaks Avenue were recommended for removal, with the direction to retain bike route between Frederick Avenue and Oak Grove Avenue
o Glenwood Avenue – Class II Bike Lanes removed and shifted to Class III Bike Route
o Polhemus Avenue – removed from Class III Bike Routes network o Almendral Avenue – removed from Class III Bike Routes network • El Camino Real – Class II, IIB, or IV, (final configuration to be based on ongoing studies)
Pedestrian Facilities:
• Walkways on one side of the street:
o Selby Lane was removed. Recommendation to reevaluate with a future walk audit with Adelante-Selby School before the next update to the Active Transportation Plan
o Alameda de las Pulgas
o Atherton Avenue
▪ Inglewood Avenue to Alameda de las Pulgas was included ▪ El Camino Real to Inglewood Avenue noted as desired, with additional studies required due to limited right-of-way
o Fair Oaks Lane
o Middlefield Road
o Dinkelspiel Station Lane
o Watkins Avenue
o Oak Grove Avenue – Middlefield Road to Edge Road was added o Almendral Avenue
o Park Lane
o Emilie Avenue
o Elena Avenue
o Valparaiso Avenue was removed
• Shared Use Pathway:

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Active Transportation Plan
JULY 1, 2026

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o Marsh Road
• Sidewalks on One Side:
o Multi-Family zoning areas – included, contingent on multifamily development • Sidewalk on Two Sides:
o El Camino Real (final configuration to be based on ongoing studies) The remaining items relating to recommendations for intersections, policies and programs were continued to a subsequent meeting to be held on July 1, 2026.

ANALYSIS
As noted above, feedback and direction are requested to finalize the finalize the recommendations to be incorporated into the final draft document that will return for formal review and adoption. The remaining items from the June 4, 2026, meeting are related to recommendations for intersections, programs and policies.

Recommended Intersection Improvements
The project team recommends several intersection improvements to increase accessibility (such as at Alameda de las Pulgas and Atherton Avenue) and improve safety at high-injury locations (such as El Camino Real at Selby Lane and at Valparaiso Avenue).

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Active Transportation Plan
JULY 1, 2026

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Recommended Intersection Improvements
ID Cross Street 1 Cross Street 2 Proposed Recommendation Details
Existing Traffic
Control Type
1 Alameda de las
Pulgas Stockbridge Ave A: High-visibility crosswalk B: Curb ramps 2-way STOP 2 Atherton Ave Alameda de las
Pulgas
A: High-visibility crosswalks
B: Curb ramps
C: Traffic circle
4-way STOP
3 Alameda de las
Pulgas Camino al Lago
A: High-visibility crosswalk
B: Curb ramps
C: New signal
2-way STOP
4 Atherton Ave Selby Ln A: High-visibility crosswalk
B: Curb ramps 1-way STOP
5 Park Ln Elena Ave A: High-visibility crosswalk
B: Curb ramps 4-way STOP
6 Valparaiso Ave* Elena Ave
A: Advanced yield bar
B: Curb ramps
C: RRFB
1-way STOP

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Active Transportation Plan
JULY 1, 2026

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ID Cross Street 1 Cross Street 2 Proposed Recommendation Details
Existing Traffic
Control Type
7 Valparaiso Ave* Emilie Ave
A: Advanced yield bar, high-visibility
crosswalk
B: Curb ramps
C: RRFB
1-Way STOP
8 Valparaiso Ave* Hoover St
A: Advanced yield bar, high-visibility
crosswalk
B: Pedestrian refuge island
1-way STOP
RRFB
9 El Camino Real** Valparaiso Ave
A: High-visibility crosswalk, advanced
stop bar
B: Curb ramps, pedestrian refuge
island
Signal
10 El Camino Real** Encinal Ave
A: Advanced stop bar, high-visibility
crosswalk (east side)
B: Curb ramps, pedestrian refuge
island
Signal
11 El Camino Real** Alejandra Ave
A: High-visibility crosswalk (west side
of intersection)
B: Curb ramps
1-way STOP
PHB
12 El Camino Real** Watkins Ave
A: High-visibility crosswalk
B: Curb ramps
C: New signal
1-way STOP
13 Watkins Ave Dinkelspiel
Station Ln
A: High-visibility crosswalk B: Curb
ramps
1-way STOP
Rail crossing
14 El Camino Real** Isabella Ave
A: High-visibility crosswalk (move to
west side of intersection)
B: Curb ramps, pedestrian refuge
island
1-way STOP
PHB
15 El Camino Real** Fair Oaks Lane A: High-visibility crosswalk B: Curb ramps
Signal (Atherton
Ave)
16 El Camino Real** Atherton Ave
A: Advanced stop bar, high-visibility
crosswalk
B: Curb ramps, pedestrian refuge
island
Signal
(Fair Oaks Ln)
17 El Camino Real** Tuscaloosa Ave
A: High-visibility crosswalk
B: Curb ramp C: PHB 1-way STOP
18 El Camino Real** Almendral Ave
A: High-visibility crosswalk (west
side)
B: Curb ramps, pedestrian refuge
island (west side)
1-way STOP
PHB
19 El Camino Real** Stockbridge Ave
A: High-visibility crosswalks
B: Curb ramp C: PHB 1-way STOP
20 El Camino Real** Fifth Ave
A: Advanced stop bar, high-visibility
crosswalk B: Pedestrian refuge
island, curb ramps
Signal

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Active Transportation Plan
JULY 1, 2026

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ID Cross Street 1 Cross Street 2 Proposed Recommendation Details
Existing Traffic
Control Type
21 El Camino Real** Selby Ln
A: Improved lighting, high-visibility
crosswalks, advanced stop bar
B: Pedestrian refuge island
C: New traffic signal or PHB
1-way STOP
22 Fair Oaks Ln Middlefield Rd C: RRFB
2-way STOP
(Palmer Ave)
23 Middlefield Rd Holbrook Ln A: High-visibility crosswalk B: Curb ramps 1-way STOP
24 Middlefield Rd Watkins Ave
A: Improved lighting
B: Curb extensions/ramps
C: RRFB
1-way STOP
25 Middlefield Rd*** Ravenswood Ave
Remove the channelized right-turn,
install right-turn signal phase, install a
crosswalk with cross-bike markings
on the north Middlefield Rd leg, install
a bike signal, and construct a
“jughandle” bicycle left-turn on the
east side of Middlefield Rd to
facilitate bicycle left-turns onto
Ravenswood Ave.

Signal
26 Prior Ln Middlefield Rd
Continue bike lane to Prior Ln with a
protected corner using a vertical curb
or delineator. Bike conflict markings
through the intersection.
1-way STOP
27 Middlefield Rd Encinal Ave
Continue bike lane buffer to
intersection. Reduce turning radii.

Protected intersection/corner to
reduce conflicts with turning vehicles.

Signal
28 Middlefield Rd Glenwood Ave
Protected intersection/corner to
create more separation between all
road users at the southwest corner.
2-way STOP
RRFB
* Valparaiso Avenue is shared with the City of Meno Park and any proposed improvements would need to be coordinated.
** El Camino Real is a State Highway, under the jurisdiction of Caltrans. Improvement recommendations are preliminary and further evaluation would be included in further active transportation studies, both on-going and planned, along El Camino Real *** Middlefield Road at Ravenswood Avenue is shared with the City of Meno Park and any proposed improvements would need to be coordinated. Menlo Park has identified future improvement to be completed with redevelopment in the vicinity.

In addition to the notes above, items #22 and #24 were discussed at the June 17, 2026, City Council meeting. At this meeting, it was presented that neither of these intersections met the warrants for either a High Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) Beacon or Rectangular Rapid Flashing

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Beacon (RRFB), and traffic signals were recommended for these locations.

Confirmation of these recommendations is requested from the Council.

PROGRAMS AND POLICIES
The project team has also developed DRAFT non-infrastructure recommendations that support and complement the engineering and infrastructure improvements of the Town of Atherton’s Active Transportation Plan. These program and policy recommendations are included as an attachment to this staff report as Attachment 4, Programs and Policies.

These programs and policies can help make biking and walking more accessible to residents and visitors in Atherton, as well as provide ongoing evaluation of these programs and new infrastructure. Recommendations are based on input received from the public as well as best practices and proven records of effectiveness and incorporate equity principles. The programs and policies include several programs retained from the 2014 Town of Atherton Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan as well as new programs and policies.

Each of the six new programs is provided in the table below with a brief description, a related plan goal, and at least one successful example from a neighboring jurisdiction (provided as a hyperlink in the table below).

Recommended Programs
Program Description Plan Goal Examples
Mini Main
Street and other
Education
Events (SRTS)
Coordinate with local
schools to host mini
main street safety
education events, Bike
Rodeos and e-bike
safety education events.


Roadway
Safety
Improved
Health


Mountain View,
CA
Atherton Police
Department EBike Safety
Education Class
 Atherton Bike
Rodeo
New
Infrastructure
Education
Campaign
When new
improvements are
implemented, coordinate
an education campaign
to provide materials for
local residents to
increase awareness
about how to use and
travel through traffic
control and active
transportation


Network
Cohesiveness
and
Connectivity
Roadway
Safety
 SFMTA
Education
Campaign: Get
Your Right Turns
Right

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improvements, which
may be new to the area
and which residents may
not be familiar with.

The dedicated staffing
will support San Mateo
County Safe Routes to
School Programming
and collaboration with
schools and
neighborhoods to offer
more consistent bike and
walk safety education as
well as Track progress
on the implementation of
all recently completed
Safe Routes to School
walk audit report
recommendations.

Complete walk audits
and reports for all
schools within Atherton.


Roadway
Safety
Improved
Health


Menlo Park Safe
Routes to School
Program
Palo Alto Safe
Routes to School
Program

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Program Description Plan Goal Examples
Annual
Bicycle and
Pedestrian
Collision
Reports
Conduct annual
assessments of bicycle
and pedestrian collisions
to understand traffic
safety issues and track
progress toward a safer
community for people
walking and biking.

Through the annual
assessment, monitor and
install safety
countermeasures based on
best practices to improve
the conditions for people
walking and biking.



Roadway
Safety
Funding and
Implementation
Network
Cohesiveness
and
Connectivity


SFMTA
Collision Report
UC Berkeley
SafeTREC’s
Community
Pedestrian and
Bicycle Safety
Program
Bike Lane and
Parking
Enforcement
Coordinate with Traffic
Safety officers to enforce
no parking in a bike lane
and in a "no parking"
zone, especially near
schools and with reported
issues, such as Valparaiso
Avenue and along
Middlefield Road.
 Roadway
Safety


San Francisco,
CA
Oakland, CA
End of Year
Workplan
Reporting
Catalog all finished
projects from the previous
fiscal year and calculate
the number of miles of
new and/or upgraded
bicycle and pedestrian
facilities installed. This
will help keep Town staff
and the public informed
on progress towards
implementing the Active
Transportation Plan, as


Funding and
Implementation
Network
Cohesiveness
and
Connectivity
 City of Alameda
2024 Annual
Report & 2025
Work Plan

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well as identify potential
new projects.

Policies serve to support Town staff in implementing programs and adjusting to new development trends or funding opportunities. There are three recommended new policies, each provided in the table below with a brief description, a related plan goal, and at least one successful example from a neighboring jurisdiction (provided as a hyperlink).

Program Description Plan Goal Examples
Frontage
Improvements
& Developer
Fees
Ordinance
Review and update
planning documents,
building codes,
development permit
requirements and
ordinances to require
development projects to
construct or contribute to
bicycle and pedestrian
facilities through the
development permitting
process, particularly along
key routes, accessing
schools, multi-family
areas and supporting key
transit stops. To maintain
the Town’s semi-rural
character, consider
adopting ordinances that
collect developer fees
toward active
transportation
improvements, such as
accessible walking paths
and biking facilities,
where appropriate.




Network
Cohesiveness and
Connectivity
Transit OrientedDevelopment
Funding and
Implementation
Improved
Health



San Bruno
Development
Impact Fees &
Capacity
Charges
Menlo Park
Frontage
Improvement
Requirements

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Update Street
Design
Standards
To ensure maintenance of
the Town’s semi- rural
character, develop Town
design standards for
bicycle and pedestrian
infrastructure. The design
standards could provide
consistency of
requirements related to the
various neighborhoods,
routes, street designations,
and zoning districts.

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Daylighting In compliance with the
California Vehicle Codes
Section 22500 that
prohibits people from
parking, stopping, or
leaving a motor vehicle
unattended within 20 feet
of the vehicle approach
side of any marked or
unmarked crosswalk
or within 15 feet of any
crosswalk where a curb
extension is present. The
Town can improve
enforcement of the
California Vehicle Code by
installing a red-painted
curb, curb extensions,
bicycle parking or other
space activation, and/or
signage, where appropriate.

Roadway Safety
Network
Cohesiveness and
Connectivity

Fremont, CA
Confirmation of these policy and program recommendations is requested from the Council.

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• Landscape height restrictions in the right-of-way
Following review and discussion, the Transportation, Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee generally agreed that development of standard drawings and details would be beneficial and recommended revising the Town’s requirements and allowances regarding frontage improvements, including the provision of a clear zone along the edge of roadways.

Concurrence of these recommendations by the Council will allow staff to begin development of these standards for future review and consideration by the Council.

Prioritization Methodology
In addition to the recommendations above, the project team has prepared a DRAFT prioritization methodology to weigh the value potential projects bring to the Town. The approach provided in Attachment 5, Prioritization Methodology serves to enhance Atherton’s active transportation network balancing what is realistic (given historic and anticipated funding) while providing the Town with flexibility to respond to changing conditions and opportunities that may arise in the future. This prioritization also balances community feedback received on the proposed network with how the network addresses safety and internal connectivity for people walking and bicycling.

NEXT STEPS
The project team will take the input received from this meeting and fold it into ongoing work on cost estimates and project prioritization later this spring. The project team will then continue its work on Concept Designs for select projects as well as develop a draft plan for public review in late summer to early fall. The project team is aiming for Council adoption in Fall 2026.

GOAL ALIGNMENT
This Report and its contents are in alignment with the following Council Policy Goals:
• Goal A - Preserve Small Town Character & Quality of Life • Goal D - Be Forward Thinking
• Goal E - Maintain and Improve Public Infrastructure

CONCLUSION
Staff requests that the City Council and the Committee review the various recommendations presented and discussed at the Transportation, Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee meeting on March 24, 2026, and at the June 4, 2026, Joint Study Session and provide feedback on the recommendation intersection improvements as well as the programs and policies.

POLICY FOCUS

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Policy focus of this item relates to forward planning of the desired Active Transportation Plan Network in the Town of Atherton.

COMMISSION/COMMITTEE FEEDBACK/REFERRAL
Transportation Committee (meets every other month)

ATTACHMENTS

1. June 4, 2026, Staff Report

2. Network Recommendations

3. Programs and Policies

4. Prioritization Methodology

5. AMC Section 12.06.100 - Standards for work

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Item No. 1
Town of Atherton
SPECIAL MEETING – CITY COUNCIL AND TRANSPORTATION, BICYCLE AND

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY COMMITTEE STAFF REPORT
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL

TRANSPORTATION, BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
FROM: ROBERT OVADIA, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: JUNE 4, 2026
SUBJECT: ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN

MASTER PLAN) UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council and Transportation, Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee (Committee) receive a presentation on the Active Transportation Plan (ATP) including network and policy recommendations; discuss the proposed bicycle and pedestrian networks, and intersection improvements, as well as policy and program recommendations; and provide directed feedback to finalize the recommendations for incorporation into the final draft document that will return for formal review and adoption.

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These Master Plans are living documents and are required to be updated regularly. These updates are needed to recognize accomplishments, implemented improvements, to revisit and confirm community needs that may have changed, and update priorities. Best practices indicate that Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plans should be updated approximately every 5 years. This is consistent with the San Mateo County Grand Jury report titled “Bike Safety in San Mateo County:

Making Bicycling Safer in the County,” which recommended that each city, town, and unincorporated SMC update or generate a new Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (or Active Transportation Plan) if their plan was older than five years.

Following the September 2025 Committee meeting, the project team initiated Phase 2 of outreach.

This included a pop-up at the Town’s Halloween Spooktacular, three neighborhood-focused meetings held at Town Hall, an online survey, and emails from the public. The project team analyzed the input received and developed updated network recommendations. Additionally, the team developed policies and programs as well as recommended prioritization methodology for proposed improvements.

ANALYSIS
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT (PHASE 2)
As noted above, the second phase of public engagement (lasting from October 30 to November 30, 2025) included in-person meetings, an online survey, and email comments. An overview of these strategies and their findings can be found in Attachment 1, Phase 2: Public Engagement Summary.

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In-Person Meetings
The engagement included 65 participants in the following meetings (all held at the Atherton Town Center):

Table 1: In-Person Engagement Opportunities
Title Date # of Participants
Spooktacular Pop-Up October 30, 2025 25
Selby Lane/Stockbridge Avenue November 12, 2025 25
Atherton Avenue November 12, 2025 2
East of El Camino Real November 20, 2025 13
Table 2: Online Engagement Opportunities
Title # of Participants
Online Survey 292*
Email Comments 19
* A total of 292 survey responses were submitted. During the data analysis, survey responses were filtered to only include submissions where participants responded to at least one question. As a result, 185 surveys were analyzed.

Among the 170 survey participants who shared where they live, 67% (114) were Atherton residents and 33% (56) live in either Menlo Park, Unincorporated San Mateo County, Redwood City, or somewhere else.

The public was provided with several visual references to aid input including:

A. Town-wide maps of recommended pedestrian, intersection, and bicycle improvements B. “Toolbox” tables with examples of the types of improvements that would be implemented in the recommended maps
C. Design Alternatives, and visualizations of potential improvements associated with the various options.

Generally, the public input indicated the following key themes:
• Chicanes are disfavored, or respondents are concerned about their application in Atherton. There is some support for limited implementation of speed humps as a traffic calming feature installed at a limited number of strategically considered locations. • Stronger support for implementing pedestrian improvements than for bicycle improvements.
• Support for school travel, including prioritizing pedestrian and/or bicycle recommendations on corridors including Encinal Avenue and Middlefield Road. • Bicycle lanes on Selby Lane are disfavored. Strong opposition was received regarding any proposed bicycle lanes on Selby Lane.
• Support for both bike lane and walkway improvements along Atherton Avenue.

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be considered, with a walkway and Class III bike route in one direction combined with a Class II in the opposing direction.
• Strong support for pedestrian network recommendations, including adding walkways along Encinal Avenue, Fair Oaks Lane, Watkins Avenue, Middlefield Road, Station Lane, Atherton Avenue, Selby Lane, and Alameda de las Pulgas. • Strong support for intersection improvements, particularly those on the same corridor as the pedestrian network recommendations including Alameda de las Pulgas, Atherton Avenue, Watkins Avenue, Station Lane, El Camino Real, and Middlefield Road.

NETWORK RECOMENDATIONS
The project team has revised the network recommendations based on the input received at the September 2025 Transportation, Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee meeting, Phase 2 of public engagement, and additional analysis performed by the project team.

Some recommended improvements, including those along shared roadways and El Camino Real, will require cross-agency coordination. These locations are outlined in black on the various maps.

The final configuration and improvements along El Camino Real are currently being evaluated through separate Complete Streets Studies in coordination with SMCTA, Caltrans, SamTrans and other agency partners.

DIRECTION REQUESTED
For the following recommendations, the project team is seeking input on the suitability of pedestrian, intersection, and bicycle improvements. Most specifically, the project team desires feedback on east/west connectivity – particularly along Atherton Avenue, where the cross-section may not fit both pedestrian and bicycle improvements without significant changes to the street. A hybrid approach could be considered, with a walkway and Class III bike route in one direction combined with a Class II bike lane in the opposing direction. Additional information and definitions of bicycle route classifications can be found in Attachment 2, Existing Conditions Analysis, which was also provided at the September Committee meeting and is available on the Atherton Active Transportation Plan website.

Pedestrian Network Recommendations
The project team recommends including new walkways on one side of the rights-of-way along main roadways as well as in proximity to schools. The team also recommends including walkways and sidewalks in high-injury locations.

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Figure 1: Recommended Pedestrian Network
Primary recommendations for the Pedestrian Network are summarized as follows:
• Walkways on one side of the street:
o Alameda de las Pulgas
o Atherton Avenue/Fair Oaks Lane
o Selby Lane
o Middlefield Road
o Dinkelspiel Station Lane
o Watkins Avenue
o School Zones
• Shared Use Path:
o Marsh Road
• Sidewalks on One Side:
o Multi-Family zoning areas
• Sidewalk on Two Sides:
o El Camino Real (final configuration to be based on ongoing studies)

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Following review and discussion, the Transportation, Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee generally supported the pedestrian facility recommendations as presented, and suggested consideration of walkway, or clear zone, on Oak Grove Avenue, east of Middlefield Road, to facilitate access to Menlo Atherton High School.

Confirmation of these recommendations is requested from the Council.

Figure 2: Recommended Intersection Improvements

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ID Cross Street 1 Cross Street 2 Proposed Recommendation Details Existing Traffic Control Type
1 Alameda de las
Pulgas Stockbridge Ave A: High-visibility crosswalkB: Curb ramps 2-way STOP 2 Atherton Ave Alameda de las
Pulgas
A: High-visibility crosswalks
B: Curb ramps
C: Traffic circle
4-way Stop
3 Alameda de las
Pulgas Camino al Lago
A: High-visibility crosswalk
B: Curb ramps
C: New signal
2-way STOP
4 Atherton Ave Selby Ln A: High-visibility crosswalk
B: Curb ramps 1-way STOP
5 Park Ln Elena Ave A: High-visibility crosswalk
B: Curb ramps 4-way STOP
6 Valparaiso Ave* Elena Ave
A: Advanced yield bar
B: Curb ramps
C: RRFB
1-way STOP
7 Valparaiso Ave* Emilie Ave
A: Advanced yield bar, high-visibility
crosswalk
B: Curb ramps
C: RRFB
1-Way STOP
8 Valparaiso Ave* Hoover St
A: Advanced yield bar, high-visibility
crosswalk
B: Pedestrian refuge island
1-way STOP
RRFB
9 El Camino Real** Valparaiso Ave A: High-visibility crosswalk, advanced stop bar B: Curb ramps, pedestrian refuge island Signal
10 El Camino Real** Encinal Ave
A: Advanced stop bar, high-visibility crosswalk
(east side)
B: Curb ramps, pedestrian refuge island
Signal
11 El Camino Real** Alejandra Ave
A: High-visibility crosswalk (west side of
intersection)
B: Curb ramps
1-way STOP
PHB
12 El Camino Real** Watkins Ave
A: High-visibility crosswalk
B: Curb ramps
C: New signal
1-way STOP
13 Watkins Ave Dinkelspiel
Station Ln
A: High-visibility crosswalk
B: Curb ramps
1-way STOP
Rail crossing
14 El Camino Real** Isabella Ave
A: High-visibility crosswalk (move to west side
of intersection)
B: Curb ramps, pedestrian refuge island
1-way STOP
PHB
15 El Camino Real** Fair Oaks Lane A: High-visibility crosswalk B: Curb ramps
Signal (Atherton
Ave)
16 El Camino Real** Atherton Ave A: Advanced stop bar, high-visibility crosswalk B: Curb ramps, pedestrian refuge island
Signal
(Fair Oaks Ln)
17 El Camino Real** Tuscaloosa Ave
A: High-visibility crosswalk
B: Curb ramp
C: PHB
1-way STOP
18 El Camino Real** Almendral Ave
A: High-visibility crosswalk (west side)
B: Curb ramps, pedestrian refuge island (west
side)
1-way STOP
PHB

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ID Cross Street 1 Cross Street 2 Proposed Recommendation Details Existing Traffic Control Type
19 El Camino Real** Stockbridge Ave
A: High-visibility crosswalks
B: Curb ramp
C: PHB
1-way STOP
20 El Camino Real** Fifth Ave A: Advanced stop bar, high-visibility crosswalk B: Pedestrian refuge island, curb ramps Signal
21 El Camino Real** Selby Ln
A: Improved lighting, high-visibility crosswalks,
advanced stop bar
B: Pedestrian refuge island
C: New traffic signal or PHB
1-way STOP
22 Fair Oaks Ln Middlefield Rd C: RRFB 2-way STOP
(Palmer Ave)
23 Middlefield Rd Holbrook Ln A: High-visibility crosswalk B: Curb ramps 1-way STOP
24 Middlefield Rd Watkins Ave
A: Improved lighting
B: Curb extensions/ramps
C: RRFB
1-way STOP
25 Middlefield Rd*** Ravenswood
Ave
Remove the channelized right-turn, install
right-turn signal phase, install a crosswalk
with cross-bike markings on the
north Middlefield Rd leg, install a bike signal,
and construct a “jughandle”
bicycle left-turn on the east side of Middlefield
Rd to facilitate bicycle left-turns
onto Ravenswood Ave.

Signal
26 Prior Ln Middlefield Rd
Continue bike lane to Prior Ln with a protected
corner using a vertical curb or delineator. Bike
conflict markings through the intersection.
1-way STOP
27 Middlefield Rd Encinal Ave
Continue bike lane buffer to intersection.

Reduce turning radii. Protected
intersection/corner to reduce conflicts with
turning vehicles.

Signal
28 Middlefield Rd Glenwood Ave
Protected intersection/corner to create more
separation between all road users at the
southwest corner.
2-way STOP
RRFB
* Valparaiso Avenue is shared with the City of Meno Park and any proposed improvements would need to be coordinated.
** El Camino Real is a State Highway, under the jurisdiction of Caltrans. Improvement recommendations are preliminary and further evaluation would be included in further active transportation studies, both on-going and planned, along El Camino Real *** Middlefield Road at Ravenswood Avenue is shared with the City of Meno Park and any proposed improvements would need to be coordinated. Menlo Park has identified future improvement to be completed with redevelopment in the vicinity.

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Following review and discussion, the Transportation, Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee generally supported the pedestrian facility recommendations as presented.

Confirmation of these recommendations is requested from the Council.

Bicycle Network Recommendations
The project team recommends improving connections to the Atherton Town Center as well as including additional bicycle routes with the consideration of traffic calming. These recommendations are designed to increase safety by separating road users and closing gaps in the existing network. The improvements would also enhance user comfort by providing access to key destinations, including local schools and regional bicycle networks.

Primary recommendations for the Bicycle Network are summarized as follows:
• Class IV – Separated Bike Lanes:
o Portions of Middlefield Road
• Class IIB – Buffered Bike Lanes:
o Alameda de las Pulgas (under design)
• Class II - Bike Lanes
o Atherton Avenue (see comments below)
o Glenwood Avenue
• Class III – Bike Routes (signage and sharrow markings) o Stockbridge Avenue
o Almendral Avenue
o Polhemus Avenue
o Lindenwood Neighborhood
• Shared Use Path:
o Marsh Road
• El Camino Real – Class II, IIB, or IV, (final configuration to be based on ongoing studies)

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Figure 3: Recommended Bicycle Improvements
As noted above, the public outreach effort confirmed support for both bicycle and pedestrian improvements along Atherton Avenue, and providing east-west connectivity across Town for both bicycle lanes and walkways is recommended. However, there is a concern that implementing both along Atherton Avenue may be impactful to the Atherton Avenue frontages. Direction regarding the preferred approach for east-west connectivity is requested. Options include, but are not limited to the following:
• Providing both bicycle lanes and a pedestrian walkway on Atherton Avenue • Providing bicycle lanes to Atherton Avenue – potentially adding a walkway to an alternate street for east-west connectivity
• Providing a walkway along Atherton Avenue and maintaining/enhancing the Class III bicycle route along the street
• Hybrid approach – providing a walkway and Class III route on one side of the street and providing a bike lane on the other side of the street
• Other preferred alternative

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Following review and discussion, the Transportation, Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee generally supported the bicycle facility recommendations as presented. Regarding Atherton Avenue, the Committee prioritized the need for pedestrian improvements over providing bike lanes along the roadway.

Confirmation of these recommendations is requested from the Council.

Each of the six new programs is provided in Table 3 with a brief description, a related plan goal, and at least one successful example from a neighboring jurisdiction (provided as a hyperlink in Table 3).

Table 3: Recommended Programs
Program Description Plan Goal Examples
Mini Main
Street and
other
Education
Events (SRTS)
Coordinate with local schools to
host mini main street safety
education events, Bike Rodeos
and e-bike safety education
events.
• Roadway
Safety
• Improved
Health
• Mountain View,
CA
• Atherton Police
Department EBike Safety
Education Class
• Atherton Bike
Rodeo
New
Infrastructure
Education
Campaign
When new improvements are
implemented, coordinate an
education campaign to provide
materials for local residents to
increase awareness about how to
use and travel through traffic
control and active transportation
improvements,
• Network
Cohesiveness
and
Connectivity
• Roadway
Safety
• SFMTA
Education
Campaign: Get
Your Right Turns
Right

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Program Description Plan Goal Examples
which may be new to the area
and which residents may not be
familiar with.

City Level
Safe Routes to
School
Programs and
Coordination
Dedicate Atherton staff time to
work with existing Safe Routes
to School Programs, San Mateo
County and Menlo Park and the
broader school community (i.e.,
teachers, administrators,
students, parents/ caregivers,
and neighbors) to enhance the
safety of students accessing all
schools that serve Atherton
residents. The dedicated
staffing will support San Mateo
County Safe Routes to School
Programming and collaboration
with schools and
neighborhoods to offer more
consistent bike and walk safety
education as well as Track
progress on the implementation
of all recently completed Safe
Routes to School walk audit
report recommendations.

Complete walk audits and
reports for all schools within
Atherton.
• Roadway
Safety
• Improved
Health
• Menlo Park Safe
Routes to School
Program
• Palo Alto Safe
Routes to School
Program
Annual
Bicycle and
Pedestrian
Collision
Reports
Conduct annual assessments of
bicycle and pedestrian
collisions to understand traffic
safety issues and track progress
toward a safer community for
people walking and biking.

Through the annual assessment,
monitor and install safety
countermeasures based on best
practices to improve the
conditions for people walking
and biking.
• Roadway
Safety
• Funding and
Implementation
• Network
Cohesiveness
and
Connectivity
• SFMTA
Collision Report
• UC Berkeley
SafeTREC’s
Community
Pedestrian and
Bicycle Safety
Program
Bike Lane and
Parking
Enforcement
Coordinate with Traffic Safety
officers to enforce no parking
in a bike lane and in a "no
parking" zone, especially near
• Roadway
Safety
• San Francisco,
CA
• Oakland, CA

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Program Description Plan Goal Examples
schools and with reported
issues, such as Valparaiso
Avenue and along Middlefield
Road.

End of Year
Workplan
Reporting
Catalog all finished projects
from the previous fiscal year
and calculate the number of
miles of new and/or upgraded
bicycle and pedestrian facilities
installed. This will help keep
Town staff and the public
informed on progress towards
implementing the Active
Transportation Plan, as well as
identify potential new projects.
• Funding and
Implementation
• Network
Cohesiveness
and
Connectivity
• City of Alameda
2024 Annual
Report & 2025
Work Plan
Policies serve to support Town staff in implementing programs and adjusting to new development trends or funding opportunities. There are three recommended new policies, each provided in Table 4 with a brief description, a related plan goal, and at least one successful example from a neighboring jurisdiction (provided as a hyperlink in Table 4).

Table 4: Recommended New Policies
Program Description Plan Goal Examples
Frontage
Improvements
& Developer
Fees
Ordinance
Review and update planning
documents, building codes,
development permit
requirements and ordinances to
require development projects
to construct or contribute to
bicycle and pedestrian facilities
through the development
permitting process, particularly
along key routes, accessing
schools, multi-family areas and
supporting key transit stops. To
maintain the Town’s semi-rural
character, consider adopting
ordinances that collect
developer fees toward active
transportation improvements,
such as accessible walking
paths and biking facilities,
where appropriate.
• Network
Cohesiveness
and
Connectivity
• TransitOrientedDevelopment
• Funding and
Implementation
• Improved
Health
• San Bruno
Development
Impact Fees &
Capacity Charges
• Menlo Park
Frontage
Improvement
Requirements

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Program Description Plan Goal Examples
Update Street
Design
Standards
To ensure maintenance of the
Town’s semi- rural character,
develop Town design standards
for bicycle and pedestrian
infrastructure. The design
standards could provide
consistency of requirements
related to the various
neighborhoods, routes, street
designations, and zoning
districts.

Once developed, establish a
five-year cycle for reviewing
and updating the Town’s design
standards for bicycle and
pedestrian infrastructure,
incorporating best practices
from Caltrans, Federal
Highway Administration
(FHWA), National Association
of City Transportation Officials
(NACTO), and other leading
agencies to ensure safe,
modern, and effective facilities.
• Network
Cohesiveness
and
Connectivity
• Funding and
Implementation
• Improved
Health
• Small Town and
Rural Design
Guide
Daylighting In compliance with the
California Vehicle Codes
Section 22500 that prohibits
people from parking, stopping,
or leaving a motor vehicle
unattended within 20 feet of the
vehicle approach side of any
marked or unmarked crosswalk
or within 15 feet of any
crosswalk where a curb
extension is present. The Town
can improve enforcement of the
California Vehicle Code by
installing a red-painted curb,
curb extensions, bicycle
parking or other space
activation, and/or signage,
where appropriate.
• Roadway
Safety
Network
Cohesiveness and
Connectivity
• Fremont, CA

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Following review and discussion, the Transportation, Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee generally supported the program and policy recommendations as presented.

Confirmation of these policy and program recommendations is requested from the Council.

Standard Drawings and Frontage Requirements
As noted above, staff will be updating and developing standard drawings and details associated with various improvements including but not limited to:
• Pervious Walkways
• Sidewalks and Driveways
o Single-Family frontages (Lloyden Park Neighborhood)
o Multi-Family frontages (RM10, RM20, SB70)
• Intersection and driveway clearance zones
• Curbside bio-retention basins and curb inlets
• Pedestrian scale streetlights
• Speed cushions
Staff also requested Council feedback on potential changes to the Town’s frontage improvement guidelines including but not limited to:
• Requiring a clear zone between the improved roadway and any landscaping • Providing a clear zone for mailbox access by postal service • Landscape height restrictions in the right-of-way
Following review and discussion, the Transportation, Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee generally agreed that development of standard drawings and details would be beneficial and recommended revising the Town’s requirements and allowances regarding frontage improvements, including the provision of a clear zone along the edge of roadways.

Concurrence of these recommendations by the Council will allow staff to begin development of these standards for future review and consideration by the Council.

Prioritization Methodology
In addition to the recommendations above, the project team has prepared a DRAFT prioritization methodology to weigh the value potential projects bring to the Town. The approach provided in Attachment 4, Prioritization Methodology serves to enhance Atherton’s active transportation network balancing what is realistic (given historic and anticipated funding) while providing the Town with flexibility to respond to changing conditions and opportunities that may arise in the future. This prioritization also balances community feedback received on the proposed network with how the network addresses safety and internal connectivity for people walking and bicycling.

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NEXT STEPS
The project team will take the input received from this meeting and fold it into ongoing work on cost estimates and project prioritization later this spring. The project team will then continue its work on Concept Designs for select projects as well as develop a draft plan for public review in late spring to early summer. The project team is aiming for Council adoption in summer 2026.

CONCLUSION
Staff requests that the City Council and the Committee review the various recommendations presented and discussed at the Transportation, Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Committee meeting on March 24, 2026, and provide feedback on the recommendation maps as well as the programs and policies.

While the project team welcomes all input on the documents, the specific question of east/west connectivity is crucial at this stage in the project. On Atherton Avenue, where the cross-section is constrained and may not fit both pedestrian and bicycle improvements, staff is seeking Council direction on a preferred approach.
• Pedestrian-only improvements on Atherton Avenue
• Bicycle-only improvements on Atherton Avenue
• A hybrid approach on Atherton Avenue, with a walkway and Class III bike route in one direction combined with a Class II in the opposing direction

ATTACHMENTS

1. Phase 2: Public Engagement Summary

2. Network Recommendations

3. Programs and Policies

4. Prioritization Methodology

5. AMC Section 12.06.100 - Standards for work

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101
280
84 82
Selby
Spanish
Immersion
School
Sacred Heart
Laurel
Elementary
School
Encinal
Elementary
Menlo-Atherton
High School
Las
Lomitas
Elementary
School
Menlo
College
Cartan
Field
Menlo
School
Atherton
Town
Center
Menlo
Circus
Club

FAIR OAKS LN
St. Patrick's Seminary
and University
Wherry Academy
Everest Public
High School
Saint Pius
Elementary
School
Trinity Episcopal
Elementary School
Nativity
Elementary School
Hoover
Elementary
School
Taft
Elementary
School
Fair Oaks
Elementary
School
Garfield Charter
Elementary School
Saint Raymond
Elementary
School
Oak Knoll
Elementary
School
Phillips Brooks
Elementary School
Hillview
Middle
School
Summit Preparatory
Charter High School
La Entrada
Middle
School
Peninsula
School
Holbrook-Palmer
Park

SELBY LN

MIDDLEFIELD
R
D

ATHERTON AVE
ALAM
E
DA

DE LAS PULGA
S

EL CAMINO REAL

SELBY LN

VALLEY CT

S T OCKBRIDGE AVE

POLHEMUS AVE

FLETCHERDR

WALSH RD

ISABELLA AVE

EUCLID AVE

OAK GROVE AVE
ED
G
E
RD

EMILIE AVE

BURNS AVE

LINDA VISTA AVE

GLENWOOD AVE

ENCINAL AVE

PARK LN

ALEJANDRA AVE

J A MES AV
E
HAWT
HORN
E
DR

MARSH RD

ELENA AVE

RINGWOOD AVE

CAM AL LAGO

CATALPA
D
R

ALMENDRAL AVE

TUSCALOOSA AVE
BAY
RD

VALPARAISO AVE

GREENOAKS
DR

ATHERTON ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
Data provided by the City of Atherton, San Mateo County, and MTC. Document: N:\Shared\PROJECTS\2025\2025.011 Atherton, CA Bike Ped Master Plan Update\GIS\Process\25_011_Atherton ATP_Basemap.aprx. Date saved: 2/9/2026. 0 0.5 1 MILES
Recommended Bike Network

FEATURES
Caltrain Station
Railroad
School
Destinations
Park
Water Body
Town Boundary

RECOMMENDED/EXISTING BIKE FACILITIES
Shared-Use Path (Class I)
Bike Lane (Class II)
Buffered Bike Lane (Class IIB)
Bike Route (Class III)*
Separated Bikeway (Class IV)
Peninsula Bikeway (Interim Route)
Requires Cross-Agency Coordination **
* Wherever feasible, installation of pavement markings, traffic calming features, and wayfinding should be considered.
** Final configuration and improvements along El Camino Real are currently being evaluated through separate Complete Streets Studies in coordination with the SMCTA, Caltrans, and other agency partners.

Attachment 2

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FAIR OAKS LN
St. Patrick's Seminary
and University
Wherry Academy
Everest Public
High School
Saint Pius
Elementary
School
Trinity Episcopal
Elementary School
Nativity Elementary
School
Hoover
Elementary
School
Taft
Elementary
School
Fair Oaks
Elementary
School
Elementary School
Saint Raymond
Elementary
School
Oak Knoll
Elementary
School
Phillips Brooks
Elementary School
Hillview
Middle
School
Summit Preparatory
Charter High School
La Entrada
Middle
School
Peninsula
School
Holbrook-Palmer
Park

VALLEY CT

ATHERTON AVE

STOCKBRIDGE AVE
FLE

POLHEMUS AVE TCHERDR

WALSH RD

ISABELLA AVE

EUCLID AVE

OAK GROVE AVE

EDGE R D

BURNS AVE

LINDA VISTA AVE

GLENWOOD AVE

ALEJANDRA AVE

J A M ES AVE

HAWTHORNE DR

RINGWOOD AVE

CAM AL LAGO

CATALPA DR

ALMENDRAL AVE

TUSCALOOSA AVE
BAY RD

GREENOAKS DR

MARSH RD

MIDDLEFIELDRD
ALAMED
A

DE LAS PULGAS

EL CAMINO REAL

ENCINAL AVE

ELENA AVE

EMILIE AVE

PARK LN

VALPARAISO AVE

SELBY LN
Data provided by the City of Atherton, San Mateo County, and MTC. Document: N:\Shared\PROJECTS\2025\2025.011 Atherton, CA Bike Ped Master Plan Update\GIS\Process\25_011_Atherton ATP_Basemap.aprx. Date saved: 1/30/2026. 0 0.5 1 MILES

FEATURES
Caltrain Station
Railroad
School
Destinations
Park
Water Body
Town Boundary

RECOMMENDED/EXISTING FACILITIES
Walkway on 1-side
Walkway on 2-sides
Shared-Use Path
Sidewalk on 1-side
Requires Cross-Agency
Coordination*

ATHERTON ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
Recommended Pedestrian Network
evaluated through separate Complete Streets Studies in coordination with the SMCTA, Caltrans, and other agency partners.

Attachment 2

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FAIR OAKS LN
St. Patrick's Seminary
and University
Wherry Academy
Everest Public
High School
Saint Pius
Elementary
School
Nativity
Elementary School
Hoover
Elementary
School
Taft
Elementary
School
Fair Oaks
Elementary
School
Garfield Charter
Elementary School
Saint Raymond
Elementary
School
Summit Preparatory
Charter High School
Peninsula
School
Woodside
High School
Holbrook-Palmer
Park

ATHERTON AVE

SELBY LN

MIDDLEFIELD RD
A
LAMED
A
DE
LAS PU
LGAS
EL

CAM NO R I EAL

SELBY LN

VALLEY CT

STOCKBRIDGE AVE

FLE POLHEMUS AVE TCHERDR

WALSH RD
ALTA
VISTA
DR

I SABELLA AVE

MAGNOLI
A
DR

EUCLID AVE

OAK GROVE AVE
EDG
E
R D

EMILIE AVE

BURNS AVE

LINDA VISTA AVE

GLENWOOD AVE

ENCINAL AVE

PARK LN

ALEJANDRA AVE
JAM
ES AV
E
HAWT
HORN
E
DR

MARSH RD

ELENA AVE

RINGWOOD AVE

CAM AL LAGO

CATALPA
D
R

ALMENDRAL AVE

TUSCALOOSA AVE
BAY
RD

VALPARAISO AVE

GREENOAKS
DR
21 20
14 8
16 4
2 9
19 11
10 3
1 25
18 6 7
5 23
24 13
12 17
15 22
26 27
28 Data provided by the City of Atherton, San Mateo County, and MTC. Document: N:\Shared\PROJECTS\2025\2025.011 Atherton, CA Bike Ped Master Plan Update\GIS\Process\25_011_Atherton ATP_Basemap.aprx. Date saved: 1/30/2026. 0 0.5 1 MILES

FEATURES
Caltrain Station
Railroad
Destinations
Park
Water Body
Town Boundary
RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENT*
Group A - Crossing and Accessibility
Improvements
Group B - Roadway Improvements
Group C - Traffic Control Improvements
Requires Cross-Agency Coordination

ATHERTON ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
Recommended Intersection Improvements
*When a recommended improvement typology is applied (group A, B, and/or C), one or more of the following improvements could be considered at the intersection:

Group A: Advanced Stop/Yield Bar, In-Street Crossing Sign, High-Visibility Crosswalk, Visibility Improvements, Raised Crosswalk/Speed Table, Improved Lighting, Improved Rail Crossing.

Group B: Pedestrian Refuge Island, Curb Extensions, Road Diet (per mile), Curb Ramps.

Group C: Signal Timing Changes (LPI, longer ped phase), Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB), Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB), also called a High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon (HAWK); Traffic circle, New Signal, 4-way Stop. ** Final configuration and improvements along El Camino Real are currently being evaluated through separate Complete Streets Studies in coordination with the SMCTA, Caltrans, and other agency partners.

Attachment 2

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1 Map_ID Cross_St_A
ID # Cross_St_B Recommended
Improvement Typology Specfic Recommendation
Requires Agency
Coordination Agency
1 Alameda de las Pulgas 1 Stockbridge Ave A, B A: High-visibility crosswalk B: Curb ramps Yes County 2 Atherton Ave
2 Alameda de las Pulgas

A, B, C
A: High-visibility crosswalks
B: Curb rampsC: Traffic circle None Atherton
3 Alameda de las Pulgas
3 Cam Al Lago

A, B, C
A: High-visibility crosswalk
B: Curb rampsC: New signal Yes County
4 Atherton Ave 4 Selby Ln A, B A: High-visibility crosswalk B: Curb ramps None Atherton5 Park Ln 5 Elena Ave A, B A: High-visibility crosswalk B: Curb ramps None Atherton6 Valparaiso Ave 6 Elena Ave

A, B, C
A: Advanced yield barB: Curb rampsC: RRFB Yes Menlo Park 7 Valparaiso Ave
7 Emilie Ave

A, B, C
A: Advanced yield bar, high-visibility crosswalk
B: Curb rampsC: RRFB Yes Menlo Park
8 Valparaiso Ave 8 Hoover St A, B A: Advanced yield bar, high-visibility crosswalk B: Pedestrian refuge island Yes Menlo Park9 El Camino Real 9 Valparaiso Ave A, B A: High-visibility crosswalk, advanced stop bar B: Curb ramps, pedestrian refuge island Yes Caltrans, Menlo Park 10 El Camino Real 10 Encinal Ave A, B A: Advanced stop bar, high-visibility crosswalk (east side) B: Curb ramps, pedestrian refuge island Yes Caltrans, Menlo Park 11 El Camino Real 11 Alejandra Ave A, B A: High-visibility crosswalk (west side of intersection) B: Curb ramps Yes Caltrans, Menlo Park12 El Camino Real 12 Watkins Ave

A, B, C
A: High-visibility crosswalk
B: Curb rampsC: New signal Yes Caltrans, Menlo Park
13 Watkins Ave 13 Dinkelspiel Station Ln A, B A: High-visibility crosswalk B: Curb ramps None Atherton14 El Camino Real 14 Isabella Ave A, B A: High-visibility crosswalk (move to west side of intersection) B: Curb ramps, pedestrian refuge island Yes Caltrans15 El Camino Real 15 Fair Oaks Lane A, B A: High-visibility crosswalk B: Curb ramps Yes Caltrans16 El Camino Real 16 Atherton Ave A, B A: Advanced stop bar, high-Visibility Crosswalk B: Curb ramps, pedestrian refuge island Yes Caltrans17 El Camino Real 17 Tuscaloosa Ave

A, B, C
A: High-visibility crosswalk
B: Curb rampC: PHB Yes Caltrans
18 El Camino Real 18 Almendral Ave A, B A: High-visibility crosswalk (west side) B: Curb ramps, pedestrian refuge island (west side) Yes Caltrans19 El Camino Real 19 Stockbridge Ave

A, B, C
A: High-visibility crosswalks
B: Curb rampC: PHB Yes Caltrans
20 El Camino Real 20 Fifth Ave A, B A: Advanced stop bar, high-visibility crosswalk B: Pedestrian refuge island, curb ramps Yes Caltrans21 El Camino Real 21 Selby Ln

A, B, C
A: Improved lighting, high-visibility crosswalks, advanced stop barB: Pedestrian refuge islandC: New traffic signal or PHB Yes Caltrans 22 Fair Oaks Ln 22 Middlefield Rd C C: None Atherton23 Middlefield Rd 23 Holbrook Ln A, B A: High-visibility crosswalk B: Curb ramps None Atherton 24 Middlefield Rd
24 Watkins Ave

A, B, C
A: Improved lighting
B: Curb ramps, curb extensionsC: RRFB None Atherton
25 Middlefield Rd
25 Ravenswood Ave
A, C
Remove the channelized right-turn, install
right-turn signal phase, install a crosswalk with cross-bike markings on thenorth Middlefield Rd leg, install a bike signal, and construct a “jughandle” bicycle left-turn on the east side of Middlefield Rd to facilitate bicycle left-turns onto Ravenswood Ave. Yes Menlo Park
26 Prior Ln 26 Middlefield Rd A, B Continue bike lane to Prior Ln with a protected corner using a vertical curb or delineator. Bike conflict markings through the intersection. None Atherton27 Middlefield Rd 27 Encinal Ave A, B Continue bike lane buffer to intersection. Reduce turning radii. Protected intersection/corner to reduce conflicts with turing vehicles. None Atherton28 Middlefied Rd 28 Glenwood Ave A, B Protected intersection/corner to create more separation between all road users at the southwest corner. None Atherton Intersection Recommendations (Clean - March 16 2026).xls Attachment 2

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MEMORANDUM
Alta Planning + Design, Inc. 1 Town of Atherton
To: Town of Atherton
From: Mauricio Hernandez, Alta Planning + Design
Date: January 30, 2026
Re: Town of Atherton Active Transportation Plan – Non-Infrastructure Recommendations (FINAL) This memo summarizes non-infrastructure recommendations to support and complement the engineering and infrastructure improvements of the Town of Atherton’s Active Transportation Plan. The document addresses the programs that can help make biking and walking more accessible to residents and visitors in Atherton, as well as the ongoing evaluation of these programs and new infrastructure. Recommendations are based on best practices and proven records of effectiveness and incorporate equity principles. The document includes a summary of previously proposed and existing programs and identifies specific goals supported by each recommended program.

It is important to note that some recommendations reaffirm programs proposed in previously approved plans (e.g., 2014 Town of Atherton Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, 2019 General Plan, etc.). The Town may not have had the opportunity to expand existing programs as recommended or may not have had the available funding to implement recommended programs.

Existing Programs
Table 1 provides a summary of existing programs in support of active transportation in the Town of Atherton. These programs are run by the Town, local organizations, and/or San Mateo County. The table references the 2014 Town of Atherton Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.

Table 1: Existing Programs
Programs
Proposed in 2014 Plan Existing
 SRTS curriculum partnership
 Outreach & Enforcement Campaigns
 Roadway Safety Solutions Team (RSST) Collaboration
 Include information from this Plan and links to other pedestrian/bicycle resources on the Town’s website,
including the Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance (www.commute.org)
 Get 2 School on SamTrans – resources for students to
take transit
 Youth Safety (SamTrans)
 San Mateo County Safe Routes to School (Resources &
Community Involvement)
 San Mateo County Office of Education Safe Routes to
School Annual Report 2022-2023Back-to-School Safety
Campaign & Office of Traffic Safety Grant
 Prioritize enforcement of sight distance setbacks at
intersections
 Encourage school districts to fund crossing guards
 Intersection Daylighting
 Safe Routes to School – San Mateo County Office of
Education
o Crossing Guard Appreciation Week
 Crossing guards City of Menlo Park
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Programs
Proposed in 2014 Plan Existing
 Consider a 15/20 mph zone speed limit for application in select school zones and along bicycle boulevards.
 Communicate safe and appropriate “Rules of the Road”
for all roadways users through targeted enforcement and education. This should include education and
enforcement activities related to AB 1371, the recent bill that prohibits motorists from passing a bicycle with less than three feet between any part of the vehicle and any part of the bicycle or driver. This law is to go into effect September 16, 2014
 Atherton 15 mph speed limits in school zones during
school hours
 Support Bike to Work Day in May
 Support International Walk and Roll to School Day
(October), and Bike to School Day (May)
 Partner with local student groups to provide youth
engagement opportunities
 Consider Personal Travel Encouragement programs
 Step into Wellness: Atherton Library’s Walking Club
 Safe Routes to School – San Mateo County Office of
Education
o Walk to School Wednesdays
o Walk and Roll Day
o Walking School Bus and Bicycle Train
o Park and Walk
o Pedestrian Safety Months (September and October)
o International Walk to School Day
o Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day
o Golden Sneaker Events
o Crossing Guard Appreciation Week
o Earth Month
o Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day
o Bike to Wherever Day
o Bike Mobile
o Safe Moves
 Safe Routes to School – San Mateo County Office of
Education (Safe Routes to School Reporting)
o Walk Audits
o Annual Reports
o Safe Routes to School Strategy – Five Year
Evaluation
o Student Travel Tally
o Youth Based High Injury Network (HIN) Analysis
 Bicycle Sunday (San Mateo County Parks Foundation)
 Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition Events
 Active Transportation in Unincorporated San Mateo
County
 Emergency Ride Home Program (Commute.org)
 San Mateo County Trails
 Create a program to conduct regular pedestrian and
bicycle data collection efforts at strategic screen lines to assess activity level trends.
 Atherton Neighborhood Traffic Management Program
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Proposed Programs
This section describes proposed new or expanded programs supporting active transportation. Where appropriate and available, each section presents examples of existing programs within the city and best practices from other cities. The table of programs encompass education, enforcement, encouragement, and evaluation programs to help institutionalize safe biking and walking networks.

Table 2: Recommended Programs
Support Program Description Plan Goal Examples
Mini Main Street and
other Education
Events (SRTS)
Coordinate with local schools to host mini main
street safety education events, Bike Rodeos and ebike safety education events.  Roadway Safety
 Improved Health
 Mountain View, CA
 Atherton Police
Department E-Bike
Safety Education
Class
 Atherton Bike
Rodeo
New Infrastructure
Education Campaign
When new improvements are implemented,
coordinate an education campaign to provide
materials for local residents to increase awareness
about how to use and travel through traffic control
and active transportation improvements, which may
be new to the area and which residents may not be
familiar with.
 Network
Cohesiveness
and Connectivity
 Roadway Safety
 SFMTA Education
Campaign: Get
Your Right Turns
Right
City Level Safe Routes
to School Programs
and Coordination
Dedicate Atherton staff time to work with existing
Safe Routes to School Programs, San Mateo County
and Menlo Park and the broader school community
(i.e., teachers, administrators, students, parents/
caregivers, and neighbors) to enhance the safety of
students accessing all schools that serve Atherton
residents. The dedicated staffing will support San
Mateo County Safe Routes to School Programming
and collaboration with schools and neighborhoods
to offer more consistent bike and walk safety
education as well as Track progress on the
implementation of all recently completed Safe
Routes to School walk audit report
recommendations. Complete walk audits and
reports for all schools within Atherton.
 Roadway Safety
 Improved Health
 Menlo Park Safe
Routes to School
Program
 Palo Alto Safe
Routes to School
Program
Programs
Proposed in 2014 Plan Existing
 Update town-wide traffic counts for all modes, including automobile counts, to assist with the feasibility and design for including pedestrian and bicycle facilities in new
projects
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Support Program Description Plan Goal Examples
Annual Bicycle and
Pedestrian Collision
Reports
Conduct annual assessments of bicycle and
pedestrian collisions to understand traffic safety
issues and track progress toward a safer community
for people walking and biking. Through the annual
assessment, monitor and install safety
countermeasures based on best practices to
improve the conditions for people walking and
biking.
 Roadway Safety
 Funding and
Implementation
 Network
Cohesiveness
and Connectivity
 SFMTA Collision
Report
 UC Berkeley
SafeTREC’s
Community
Pedestrian and
Bicycle Safety
Program
Bike Lane and Parking
Enforcement
Coordinate with Traffic Safety officers to enforce no
parking in a bike lane and in a "no parking" zone,
especially near schools and with reported issues,
such as Valparaiso Avenue and along Middlefield
Road.
 Roadway Safety  San Francisco, CA
 Oakland, CA
End of Year Workplan
Reporting
Catalog all finished projects from the previous fiscal
year and calculate the number of miles of new
and/or upgraded bicycle and pedestrian facilities
installed. This will help keep Town staff and the
public informed on progress towards implementing
the Active Transportation Plan, as well as identify
potential new projects.
 Funding and
Implementation
 Network
Cohesiveness
and Connectivity
 City of Alameda
2024 Annual
Report & 2025
Work Plan
Proposed Policies
This section describes proposed new or expanded polices supporting active transportation. Where appropriate and available, each section presents examples of existing policies within the Town and best practices from other jurisdictions. The table of policies encompass education, enforcement, encouragement, and evaluation programs to help institutionalize safe biking and walking networks.

Table 3: Recommended Policies
Support Policy Description Plan Goal Examples
Frontage
Improvements &
Developer Fees
Ordinance
Review and update planning documents, building
codes, development permit requirements and
ordinances to require development projects to
construct or contribute to bicycle and pedestrian
facilities through the development permitting
process, particularly along key routes, accessing
schools, multi-family areas and supporting key
transit stops. To maintain the Town’s semi-rural
character, consider adopting ordinances that
collect developer fees toward active transportation
improvements, such as accessible walking paths
and biking facilities, where appropriate.
 Network
Cohesiveness
and Connectivity
 TransitOrientedDevelopment
 Funding and
Implementation
 Improved Health
 San Bruno
Development
Impact Fees &
Capacity Charges
 Menlo Park
Frontage
Improvement
Requirements
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Support Policy Description Plan Goal Examples
Update Street Design
Standards
To ensure maintenance of the Town’s semi- rural
character, develop Town design standards for
bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. The design
standards could provide consistency of
requirements related to the various
neighborhoods, routes, street designations, and
zoning districts.

Once developed, establish a five-year cycle for
reviewing and updating the Town’s design
standards for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure,
incorporating best practices from Caltrans, Federal
Highway Administration (FHWA), National
Association of City Transportation Officials
(NACTO), and other leading agencies to ensure
safe, modern, and effective facilities.
 Network
Cohesiveness
and Connectivity
 Funding and
Implementation
 Improved Health
 Small Town and
Rural Design Guide
Daylighting In compliance with the California Vehicle Codes Section 22500 that prohibits people from parking,
stopping, or leaving a motor vehicle unattended
within 20 feet of the vehicle approach side of any
marked or unmarked crosswalk or within 15 feet of
any crosswalk where a curb extension is present.

The Town can improve enforcement of the
California Vehicle Code by installing a red-painted
curb, curb extensions, bicycle parking or other
space activation, and/or signage, where
appropriate.
 Roadway Safety
 Network
Cohesiveness
and Connectivity
 Fremont, CA
Attachment 3

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MEMORANDUM
To: Robert Ovadia, Director of Public Works; Town of Atherton From: Mauricio Hernández, Alta Planning + Design
CC: Asher Kohn, Principal Planner; M Group; Charlie Simpson, Alta Planning + Design Date: January 30, 2026
Re: Town of Atherton Active Transportation Plan – DRAFT Prioritization Methodology Prioritization: Targeting the Greatest Needs
The Town of Atherton’s Active Transportation Plan (ATP) will include a planning-level assessment for the prioritization of recommended infrastructure improvements. In order to develop this prioritization rubric, Alta has developed a methodology used to weigh projects that employs several metrics.

The approach to enhancing Atherton’s active transportation network must consider what is realistic (given historic and anticipated funding) while providing the Town with flexibility to respond to changing conditions and opportunities that may arise in the future. This prioritization must also balance community feedback received on the proposed network with how the network addresses safety and internal connectivity for people walking and biking.

The prioritization of proposed infrastructure improvements will be used to formulate a strategic list of projects that will guide the implementation of the Active Transportation Plan. We recommend that the Town reevaluate the proposed projects and rankings every five years. Over time, as development occurs and changes to the Town’s transportation network are implemented, this framework can be used to re-evaluate remaining projects and continue pursuing implementation of the recommended improvements.

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Methodology
Alta recommends focusing investments on areas with the greatest needs. This helps to leverage scarce public dollars to achieve the greatest public benefit from the improvement of transportation safety, access, and connectivity.

The proposed methodology considers a separate weighted prioritization process for pedestrian improvements and bicycle improvements separately. Prioritization for the proposed bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvements was conducted separately because, while they are not mutually exclusive, they address different travel needs. Each prioritization process includes mode-specific findings from analyses completed during the Existing Conditions phase of the project and considers feedback from community members gathered through the project’s Public Engagement efforts.

In alignment with the Goals and Objectives of the Active Transportation Plan, the prioritization methodology has been organized by Goal. As summarized in Tables 1 (Pedestrian) and 2 (Bicycle), the Roadway Safety Goal received the highest combined weighting, emphasizing improvements at high-collision intersections and roadway segments for both pedestrian and bicycle projects. Network Cohesiveness and Connectivity received the second-highest weighting, focusing on enhancing access throughout the town and improving connections to key local destinations. The third Goal, Funding and Implementation, considers project cost, feasibility of delivery, and input received from community members. The following section describes the prioritization results in detail and explains how these results can inform project selection and implementation.

Interpreting Prioritization Results
Following completion of the scoring and calculations, Alta will use the resulting prioritization rankings to identify the order in which projects may yield the greatest community benefit for Atherton residents. To support ease of implementation, the prioritized list will be grouped into three tiers based on the distribution of scores. Each tier will include recommended timeframes for completion, measured from the date of plan adoption, as follows:
• High Priority – Projects in this category are recommended for implementation within 0–2 years following plan adoption. These projects score highly due to their combined contributions to roadway safety, network cohesiveness, and connectivity, and are generally considered feasible for near‑term delivery.
• Medium Priority – These projects are recommended for implementation within 3–5 years. While they provide meaningful benefits to the active transportation network, they may require additional design, coordination, or resource allocation prior to construction. • Opportunity – These projects are anticipated for implementation beyond 5 years, or when funding and other favorable conditions arise. Examples include alignment with repaving schedules, utility or infrastructure upgrades, or development‑related improvements.

Overall project rankings can help identify projects for Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant applications or for projects to add to the Town’s next Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Breaking down the scores of the different inputs can also provide guidance for more specific needs. For example, Town staff could sort projects Attachment 4

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in a spreadsheet by order of the “Roadway Safety” goal to find the best projects for Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) or California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) grants.

Over time as development occurs or changes to existing land uses and the town’s transportation network take place, this framework can be used to re-evaluate remaining projects and continue pursuing implementation of the recommended improvements. For example, an opportunity project may be completed ahead of a highpriority project due to immediate funding opportunities as part of a redevelopment or larger project. Similarly, a high-priority project may require additional study and funding, making it take longer to implement.

The final rankings are not intended to be a final list but rather a guide for Town staff and decision makers to select projects based on a variety of factors that present opportunities to move projects forward. For this project, all scores have been aggregated with a total possible sum of 100 points.

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Table 1. Pedestrian Project Prioritization Matrix (linear and spot improvements) Goal Criteria Metric (Source) Scoring
Max
Score
Criteria Max
Score
Roadway Safety Collision History
Pedestrian Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) along segment (refer to Figure 28 on Existing Conditions Memo)
20 pts: 1 or more KSI;
0 pts: none
20 40
Segment or intersection is considered a higher-collision location (refer to Table 4, Table 5 and Figure 32 on Existing Conditions Memo) 20 pts: Yes
0 pts: No
20 Network
Cohesiveness and
Connectivity
Transit Street segment served by transit – segment includes bus stops (refer to Figure 19 on Existing Conditions Memo)
10 pts: segment served by transit (i.e., bus)
0 pts: if not
10 30 Pedestrian Level of Traffic Stress Relative stress experienced by people walking along segment (refer to Figure 34 on Existing Conditions Memo)
10 pts: segment received PLTS score of 3 or 4
0 pts: segment received PLTS score of 1 or 2
10 Demand Proposed improvement provides direct connection to local destinations (i.e., schools, parks, Town center)
10 pts: project connects to local destination (i.e., schools, parks, Town Center)
0 pts: if not
10 Funding and
Implementation
Cost and Implementation Planning level cost estimates (refer to the generalized Cost Estimates sheet) 5 pts: $-$$
2 pts: $$$
0 pt: $$$$-$$$$$
5 30
Public Support Recommended improvement receives public support through Phase 2 of engagement
15 pts: 75% or more positive votes/comments
10 pts: 60-74% are positive votes/comments
5 pts: 50-59% are positive votes/comments
0 pt: no clear positive votes/comments received
15 2014 Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan
Prioritization
Identified as a top 15 ranked recommendation from the 2014 Atherton Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan prioritization.
10 pts: Top 15 priority project
0 pt: Not identified as a Top 15 priority project
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Table 2. Bicycle Recommendation Prioritization Matrix
Goal Criteria Metric (Source) Scoring
Max
Score
Criteria Max
Score
Safety and Comfort Collision History
Bicyclist Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) along segment (refer to Figure 31 on Existing Conditions Memo)
20 pts: 1 or more KSI;
0 pts: none
20 40
Segment or intersection is considered a higher-collision location (refer to Table 4, Table 5 and Figure 32 on Existing Conditions Memo) 20 pts: Yes
0 pts: No
20 Access, Connectivity, and
Multimodal Consistency
Transit Street segment served by transit – segment includes bus stops (refer to Figure 19 on Existing Conditions Memo)
10 pts: segment served by transit (i.e., bus)
0 pts: if not
10 Bicycle Level of Traffic Stress 30 Relative stress experienced by people walking along segment (refer to Figure 36 on Existing Conditions Memo)
10 pts: segment received BLTS score of 3 or 4
0 pts: segment received BLTS score of 1 or 2
10 Demand Proposed improvement provides direct connection to local destinations (i.e., schools, parks, Town center)
10 pts: project connects to local destination (i.e., schools, parks, Town center) 0 pts: if not
10 Funding and Implementation
Cost and Implementation Planning level cost estimates (refer to the generalized Cost Estimates sheet) 5 pts: $-$$
2 pts: $$$
0 pt: $$$$-$$$$$
5 30
Public Support Recommended improvement receives public support through Phase 2 of engagement
15 pts: 75% or more positive votes/comments
10 pts: 60-74% are positive votes/comments
5 pts: 50-59% are positive votes/comments
0 pt: no clear positive votes/comments received
15 2014 Bicycle & Pedestrian
Master Plan Prioritization
Identified as a top 15 ranked recommendation from the 2014 Atherton Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan prioritization.
10 pts: Top 15 priority project
0 pt: Not identified as a Top 15 priority project
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12.06.100 Standards for work.

The following standards shall apply:

A. All work and improvements installed in any public right-of-way shall conform to the standard specifications of the town, and shall be installed to the satisfaction of the city engineer.

B. No encroachment shall be located or maintained in any manner that impedes drainage, or access to any public or private utility, or facility, or to any devices or controls, for inspection, maintenance or operation.

C. No pavement, poured concrete, asphalt or similar material shall be used in any right-of-way except for ingress and egress to the property. When any existing pavement, poured concrete, asphalt or other impervious material becomes materially damaged and/or unsafe it shall be removed and the area shall be improved only as allowed under these provisions.

D. No physical obstruction shall be placed within six feet from the edge of the improved public right-of-way.

E. New landscaping may be permitted in the public right-of-way, if it complies with all of the following criteria:

1. No landscaping shall be permitted to encroach on the improved portion of the public right-of-way. No landscaping shall be permitted to encroach over the improved portion of the public right-of-way if it constitutes a hazard to public safety as determined by the city manager, or his designee.

2. Landscaping within three feet from the edge of the improved public right-of-way is limited to ground level landscaping not to exceed five inches in height, and ground level pervious surface coverings. Pervious surfaces consist of any material that permits the infiltration of water into the soil.

3. Landscaping located between three feet and six feet from the edge of the improved public right-of-way shall be limited to groundcover or low-growing shrubs less than thirty-six inches in mature height. No shrubbery within a triangular area bounded on two sides by improved right-of-way lines extending a distance of thirty feet from the intersection of the improved right-of-way at the street corner shall be over three feet in height measured from the level of the closest adjoining pavement to the top of the shrubbery. Within such triangular area, all trees, including overhanging trees shall be trimmed so that they shall not obstruct the vision of persons operating vehicles on adjoining streets.

4. New landscaping in the public right-of-way may be permitted with an encroachment permit as outlined in this chapter. All record owners of the immediately adjoining property, shall provide the town with a covenant running with the land, in recordable form satisfactory to the city attorney, providing that all such landscaping will be maintained in good condition, and if necessary removed at the town’s discretion, at the sole expense of the owners of the immediately adjoining property.

5. Newly planted street trees and shrubbery shall be planted so that when mature, their trunks are at least six feet from the edge of the improved public right-of-way.

Ch. 12.06 Encroachments | Atherton Municipal Code Page 1 of 2 The Atherton Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 676, passed January 21, 2026.

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The Atherton Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 676, passed January 21, 2026.

Disclaimer: The town clerk’s office has the official version of the Atherton Municipal Code. Users should contact the town clerk’s office for ordinances passed subsequent to the ordinance cited above.

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6. Only street trees approved by the town may be planted, and deep root planters or root barriers may be required.

7. All landscaping in the public right-of-way must be perpetually maintained in a healthy growing condition by the owner of the adjoining property, so as not to create a safety hazard or a public nuisance. All lot frontage strip areas in the public right-of-way shall be maintained free of weeds, litter and debris.

8. No logs, curbs, rocks or similar obstacles may be placed within six feet of the edge of the improved rightof-way.

9. Landscaping shall not be permitted to impede drainage.

F. Encroachments for mailboxes and for gate entry key pads and intercom devices may be permitted, provided they are located at least six feet from the edge of the improved right-of-way.

G. All existing trees and shrubs and landscaping may continue to be located within the public right-of-way so long as they do not present a public hazard. The nonconforming condition may not be allowed to further encroach into the public right-of-way. Further, if such nonconforming landscaping is determined by the city manager, or his designee to be hazardous or poses a physical obstruction, it shall be subject to abatement and removal as a public nuisance where determined by the city manager, or his designee to be in the interest of the public health, safety and general welfare.

H. Encroachment permits may be issued for entrance gate structures delineating all or parts of a specific neighborhood, subject to terms and conditions of a permit approved by the city council. Further, if such encroachments are subsequently determined by the city council to be hazardous or to pose a physical obstruction, said structure shall be subject to abatement and removal as a public nuisance as determined by the city council, to be in the interests of the public health, safety and general welfare. (Ord. 540 § 1, 2003; Ord. 503 § 1, 1999)
Ch. 12.06 Encroachments | Atherton Municipal Code Page 2 of 2 The Atherton Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 676, passed January 21, 2026.

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