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Qty 1 Product RHA-6404S-01 Decrtiption r6404s Appliance, 4-node, 48TB raw HDD, 1.6TB SSD, SFP+ NIC
0020 Rubrik Security Cloud 70,643 USD 1.00 70,642.80 Qty 1080 Product RS-BT-FE-RSCG-PE-PP Description Rubrik Security Cloud - Government, Foundation Edition, per usable BETB, Premium Support, PrePay
0030 Support - 3 Year 8,711 USD 1.00 8,710.56 Qty 36 Product RS-HW-SVC-PE-S2 Description Support for R6000S-2 hardware, 1 Year Support, Premium Support
0040 Rubrik Professional Services 5,000 USD 1.00 5,000.00 Qty 1 Product RA-PS-INST-RMOT Description "Rubrik Professional Services, Remote Installation and Configuration of up to 8 briks per site, must be used within 6 months of purchase, prepay
0050 Shipping 800 USD 1.00 800.00
Freight Charge
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Sub-Total 105,111.17
Sales Tax 1,821.15
Vendor Address
DASHER TECHNOLOGIES INC
A CONVERGE COMPANY
PO BOX 103090
PASADENA CA 91189-3090
Tel: 408-722-2875
Bill To:
City of Palo Alto
Account Payable
P.O.Box 10250
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Ship To:
Information Technology Services
City of Palo Alto
250 Hamilton Ave., 2nd Floor
Palo Alto CA 94301
Item Material/Description Quantity UM Net Price Net Amount ______________________________________
Chief Procurement Officer
Total 106,932.32
THIS P.O. IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS STATED BELOW AND ON THE LAST PAGE SPECIFICATIONS - Any specification and /or drawings referred to and/or attached hereto are expressly made a part of this Purchase Order.
DELIVERY - Please notify the City promptly if delivery cannot be made on or before the date specified. If partial shipment is authorized, so indicate on all documents. Complete packing lists must accompany each shipment.
INVOICE - A separate invoice is required for each order. Send to address indicated above.
City of Palo Alto
Purchasing and Contract Administration
P.O.Box 10250
Palo Alto CA 94303
Tel:(650)329-2271 Fax:(650)329-2468
Service Order
P.O. NUMBER MUST APPEAR ON ALL INVOICES, PACKAGES, SHIPPING
PAPERS AND CORRESPONDENCE PERTAINING TO THIS ORDER
PO Number S26195255
Date 08/04/2025
Vendor No. 107224
Payment Terms Payable immediately
FOB Point Services Only
Ship via See Info Below
Term 09/08/2025 - 09/07/2028
Buyer/Phone Saira Cardoza / 650-329-2327
Email [email protected]
DELIVERIES ACCEPTED ONLY BETWEEN 7:00 AM & 3:00 PM UNLESS OTHER
ARRANGEMENTS ARE INDICATED HEREIN
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PURCHASE ORDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
AGREEMENT. THIS AGREEMENT CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS: (i) THE CITY'S P.O., (ii) THESE P.O. TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND (iii) ANY EXHIBITS REFERENCED IN AND ATTACHED TO THE CITY'S P.O. IN THE EVENT OF AN
INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN OR AMONG THE PROVISIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT, THE
AGREEMENT DOCUMENTS SHALL HAVE THE ORDER OF PRECEDENCE AS SET FORTH IN THE PRECEDING SENTENCE.
GOVERNING LAW. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICT OF LAW PROVISIONS. VENUE FOR ANY DISPUTE SHALL BE IN SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. THE PARTIES SHALL
COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT IN
PERFORMING THIS AGREEMENT, CONTRACTOR AND ANY PERSON EMPLOYED OR
CONTRACTED WITH BY CONTRACTOR TO FURNISH LABOR AND/OR MATERIALS UNDER
THIS AGREEMENT, SHALL ACT AS AND BE AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AND NOT AN AGENT OR EMPLOYEE OF CITY. IN ACCEPTING THISAGREEMENT, CONTRACTOR
AFFIRMS THAT NO ONE WHO HAS OR WILL HAVE ANY FINANCIAL INTEREST UNDER THIS AGREEMENT IS AN OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF CITY.
INSURANCE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO PROVIDE THE INSURANCE SPECIFIED IN THE "INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS" FORM ISSUED HEREWITH. IN THE EVENT CONTRACTOR IS
UNABLE TO SECURE A POLICY ENDORSEMENT NAMING THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AS AN
ADDITIONAL INSURED UNDER ANY COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY OR
COMPREHENSIVE AUTOMOBILE POLICY OR POLICIES, CONTRACTOR SHALL AT A
MINIMUM, AND ONLY WITH THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF CITY'S RISK MANAGER OR
DESIGNEE, CAUSE EACH SUCH INSURANCE POLICY OBTAINED BY IT TO CONTAIN AN
ENDORSEMENT PROVIDING THAT THE INSURER WAIVES ALL RIGHT OF RECOVERY BY
WAY OF SUBROGATION AGAINST CITY, ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES IN
CONNECTION WITH ANY DAMAGE, CLAIM, LIABILITY PERSONAL INJURY, OR WRONGFUL DEATH COVERED BY ANY SUCH POLICY. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE THIRTY (30)
DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO CITY BEFORE ANY CANCELLATION OR CHANGE IN THE
REQUIRED COVERAGE, SCOPE OR AMOUNT OF ANY SUCH
POLICY/POLICIES/ENDORSEMENT(S).
CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE CERTIFICATES OF SUCH POLICIES OR OTHER EVIDENCE
OF COVERAGE SATISFACTORY TO CITY'S RISK MANAGER, TO CITY AT THE
COMMENCEMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT, AND ON RENEWAL OF THE POLICY, OR POLICIES, NOT LATER THAN TWENTY (20) DAYS BEFORE EXPIRATION OF THE TERMS OF ANY SUCH POLICY.
TERMINATION. THIS AGREEMENT MAY BE TERMINATED BY CITY UPON TEN (10) DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR. MONIES THEN OWING BASED UPON WORK SATISFACTORILY ACCOMPLISHED SHALL BE PAID TO CONTRACTOR.
CHANGES. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT BE ASSIGNED OR TRANSFERRED WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE CITY. NO CHANGES OR VARIATIONS TO THIS
AGREEMENT OF ANY KIND ARE AUTHORIZED WITHOUT THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE CITY'S PURCHASING MANAGER.
AUDITS. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO PERMIT CITY TO AUDIT, AT ANY REASONABLE TIME DURING THE TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT AND FOR THREE (3) YEARS THEREAFTER, CONTRACTOR'S RECORDS PERTAINING TO MATTERS COVERED BY THIS AGREEMENT.
CONTRACTOR FURTHER AGREES TO MAINTAIN SUCH RECORDS FOR AT LEAST THREE (3) YEARS AFTER THE TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT.
NO IMPLIED WAIVER. NO PAYMENT, PARTIAL PAYMENT, ACCEPTANCE, OR PARTIAL
ACCEPTANCE BY CITY SHALL OPERATE AS A WAIVER ON THE PART OF CITY OF ANY OF ITS RIGHTS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
CITY'S PROPERTY. TITLE TO CITY'S PROPERTY FURNISHED TO CONTRACTOR SHALL REMAIN IN THE CITY. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT ALTER OR USE PROPERTY FOR ANY
PURPOSE, OTHER THAN THAT SPECIFIED BY CITY, OR FOR ANY OTHER PARTY WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF CITY. CONTRACTOR SHALL STORE PROTECT,
PRESERVE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SUCH PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH SOUND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE, AT CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE.
NON-DISCRIMINATION. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT DISCRIMINATE IN EMPLOYMENT OF
ANY PERSON BASED ON RACE, SKIN COLOR, GENDER, GENDER IDENTITY, AGE,
RELIGION, DISABILITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION,
PREGNANCY, GENETIC INFORMATION OR CONDITION, HOUSING STATUS, MARITAL OR FAMILIAL STATUS, WEIGHT OR HEIGHT OF SUCH PERSON.
WARRANTY. CONTRACTOR EXPRESSLY WARRANTS THAT ALL MATERIALS AND
SERVICES COVERED BY THIS AGREEMENT SHALL CONFORM TO THE SPECIFICATIONS,
REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTIONS, OR OTHER DESCRIPTIONS UPON WHICH THIS
AGREEMENT IS BASED, SHALL BE FIT AND SUFFICIENT FOR THE PURPOSE INTENDED, OF
GOOD MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP AND FREE FROM DEFECT AND THAT MATERIALS
AND SERVICE OF CONTRACTOR'S DESIGN WILL BE FREE FROM DEFECT IN DESIGN,
INSPECTION, TEST, ACCEPTANCE, PAYMENT OR USE OF THE GOODS FURNISHED HEREUNDER SHALL NOT AFFECT THE CONTRACTOR#S OBLIGATION UNDER THIS
WARRANTY, AND SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL SURVIVE INSPECTION, TEST ACCEPTANCE AND USE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO REPLACE, RESTORE, OR CORRECT DEFECTS OF
ANY MATERIALS OR SERVICES NOT CONFORMING TO THE FOREGOING WARRANTY
PROMPTLY, WITHOUT EXPENSE TO CITY, WHEN NOTIFIED OF SUCH NONCONFORMITY BY CITY. IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE BY CONTRACTOR TO CORRECT DEFECTS IN OR REPLACE NONCONFORMING GOOD OR SERVICES PROMPTLY. CITY, AFTER REASONABLE
NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR, MAY MAKE SUCH CORRECTIONS OR REPLACE SUCH
MATERIALS OR SERVICES AND CHARGE CONTRACTOR FOR THE COST INCURRED BY THE CITY THEREBY.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION. CONTRACTOR, BY ACCEPTING THIS AGREEMENT,
CERTIFIES THAT IT IS AWARE OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA LABOR CODE WHICH REQUIRE EVERY EMPLOYER TO BE INSURED AGAINST LIABILITY FOR WORKERS#
COMPENSATION OR TO UNDERTAKE SELF-INSURANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THAT
CODE, AND CERTIFIES THAT IT WILL COMPLY WITH SUCH PROVISIONS BEFORE COMMENCING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK OF THIS AGREEMENT.
PRICE TERMS.
(a) EXTRA CHARGES, INVOICES AND PAYMENT. NO EXTRA CHARGES OF ANY KIND WILL BE ALLOWED UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING BY CITY.; ALL STATE
AND FEDERAL EXCISE, SALES, AND USE TAXES SHALL BE STATED SEPARATELY ON THE INVOICES.
(b) TRANSPORTATION CHARGES. ANY TRANSPORTATION CHARGES WITH RESPECT
TO WHICH CONTRACTOR IS ENTITLED TO RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT SHALL BE ADDED
TO CONTRACTOR'S' INVOICE AS A SEPARATE ITEM, WITH THE RECEIPTED FREIGHT BILL ATTACHED THERETO.
(c) CONTRACTOR WARRANTS THAT THE PRICES FOR MATERIALS OR SERVICES
SOLD TO CITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT ARE NOT LESS FAVORABLE THAN THOSE
CURRENTLY EXTENDED TO ANY OTHER CUSTOMERS OF THE SAME OR LIKE ARTICLES OR SERVICES IN EQUAL OR LESS QUANTITIES. IN EVENT CONTRACTOR REDUCES ITS
PRICE FOR SUCH MATERIALS OR SERVICES DURING THE TERM OF THIS AGREEMENT, CONTRACTOR AGREES TO REDUCE THE PRICES OR RATES HEREOF CORRESPONDINGLY.
SCHEDULES OR DELIVERY. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE OF THIS AGREEMENT.
CONTRACTOR AGREES TO COMPLY WITH THE SPECIFIC SCHEDULE PROVIDED BY THE
CITY OR AGREED UPON HEREIN WITHOUT DELAY AND WITHOUT ANTICIPATING CITY'S REQUIREMENTS. CONTRACTOR ALSO AGREES NOT TO MAKE MATERIAL COMMITMENTS
OR SCHEDULING ARRANGEMENTS IN EXCESS OF THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OR IN
ADVANCE OF THE TIME NECESSARY TO MEET THE SCHEDULE(S) OF THIS AGREEMENT, IF ANY.
PALO ALTO MINIMUM WAGE ORDINANCE. CONTRACTOR SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE PALO ALTO MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 4.62 (CITYWIDE MINIMUM WAGE), AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME. IN PARTICULAR, FOR ANY
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AT LEAST TWO (2) HOURS OF WORK IN A CALENDAR WEEK WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHIC
BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY, CONTRACTOR SHALL PAY SUCH EMPLOYEES NO LESS THAN THE MINIMUM WAGE SET FORTH IN PALO ALTO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 4.62.030 FOR EACH HOUR WORKED WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY. IN
ADDITION, CONTRACTOR SHALL POST NOTICES REGARDING THE PALO ALTO MINIMUM
WAGE ORDINANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PALO ALTO MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION
4.62.060.
TRANSPORTATION, PACKAGING & LABELING. ALL MATERIALS OR SERVICES ARE TO BE PROVIDED (a) F.O.B. PALO ALTO UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED; (b) WITH A PACKING
LIST ENCLOSED IN CARTONS, WHICH INDICATE THE AGREEMENT NUMBER, EXACT QUANTITY AND DESCRIPTIONS, CONCERNING ANY MATERIAL SHIPMENTS; (c) AND
COMPLY WITH CURRENT PACKAGING AND LABELING REQUIREMENTS PRESCRIBED BY D.O.T.
ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERRED PURCHASING REQUIREMENTS. Contractor agrees to comply with the City#s Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Requirements. (1) Hazardous Waste:
Contractor shall take-back all spent or otherwise discarded hazardous products sold to the City by the Contractor if the spent or discarded products are classified as hazardous or universal wastes by State or Federal regulations. Contractor shall provide convenient collection and recycling services (or disposal services if recycling technology is unavailable) for all universal wastes, which originate from the Vendor. Hazardous waste manifests or bills of lading must be provided to City staff upon request. Recycling and reuse of hazardous wastes must occur within the United States. Universal waste lists and information are available www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/UniversalWaste/. A hazardous waste list is available at http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/LEA/Training/wasteclass/yep.htm. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the City of Palo Alto Hazardous Waste Department at (650) 496-6980.
(2) Zero Waste and Pollution Prevention:
Per Palo Alto City Council policy, the City is targeting to achieve Zero Waste by 2021. The City must also meet Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit requirements requiring no visible impact from litter via stormdrains by 2022. To that end the vendor, manufacturer and or contractor must individually or collaboratively comply with the waste reduction, reuse and recycling requirements of the City#s Zero Waste and Pollution Prevention Programs. Seller acknowledges and agrees that if Seller fails to fully and satisfactorily comply with these requirements, the City will suffer, as a result of Seller#s failure, substantial damages which are both extremely difficult and impracticable to ascertain. Therefore, the Seller agrees that in addition to all other damages to which the City may be entitled, in the event Seller fails to comply with the below requirements Seller shall pay City as liquidated damages the amounts specified below. The liquidated damage amount is not a penalty but considered to be a reasonable estimate of the amount of damages City will suffer as a result of such non-compliance.
Sellers shall adhere to the standard that all printed materials provided to the City that are generated from a personal computer and printer including, proposals, quotes, invoices, reports, and public education materials shall be double-sided, printed on a minimum of 30% post-consumer content paper or greater unless otherwise approved by the City#s Environmental Services Division (650) 329-2117. Materials printed by a professional printing company shall be a minimum of 30% post-consumer material or greater and printed with vegetable-based inks. Liquidated damages of $30 per document will be assessed by City for failure to adhere to this requirement;
All paper packaging must be Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified.
All primary, secondary and shipping (tertiary) packaging be minimized to the maximum extent feasible while protecting the product being shipped.
All primary, secondary and shipping packaging shall be recyclable in the City#s recycling program. A complete list of items accepted for recycling are found at www.zerowastepaloalto.org or by calling (650) 496-5910. If any portion is received that does not meet this requirement, liquidated damages of $235 or a minimum of $50 if the combined product and shipping cost is $235 or less will be assessed by City for failure to adhere to this requirement.
Expanded foam plastics (e.g., foam or cushion blocks, trays, packing #peanuts#), such as but not limited to polystyrene (aka Styrofoam
TM
), polypropylene, or polyurethane shall not
be used as primary, secondary or tertiary/shipping packaging with the following exceptions:
o Primary packaging made from these materials may be used if the vendor, manufacturer, contractor individually or collaboratively does one of the following:
o takes the material back at the City's convenience and at no cost to the City, or o pays the City of Palo Alto's disposal costs via payment of liquidated damages of $235, or a minimum of $50 if the combined product and shipping cost is $235 or less.
o Bioplastics that meet ASTM D6400 standards for compostability may be accepted with approval from the City's Environmental Services Division subject to local municipal compost facility requirements.
o If approved by the City's Environmental Services Division, a packaging requirement may be waived if no other viable packaging alternative exists. (3) Energy and Water Efficiency:
Contractor shall provide products with an ENERGY STAR, Water Sense or State of California standard rating, whichever is more efficient, when ratings exist for those products. A life cycle cost analysis shall be provided to the City upon request and shall at minimum include:
first cost, operating costs, maintenance costs, and disposal costs.
Contacts for additional information about City of Palo Alto Hazardous Waste, Zero Waste and Utilities programs:
Hazardous Waste Program (Public Works)
(650) 496-6980
Zero Waste Program (Public Works)
(650) 496-5910
Watershed Protection
(650) 329-2117
Energy Efficiency
(650) 496-2244
(4) Liquidated Damages:
Contractor agrees that failure to comply with the City's Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Requirements will result in Liquidated Damages, according to the table marked Liquidated Damages on page 3 of these P.O. Terms and Conditions.
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Event of Non-Performance
Recycled Paper Use
Failure to use 50% recycled content paper
Recyclable Packaging Materials
Failure of Contractor to Use secondary and shipping packaging that is recyclable in the City's recycling program.
Expanded Foam Plastics
Unapproved use of expanded foam plastics for secondary or shipping packaging
Pallet Use
Failure of Contractor to take-back and reuse pallets, recycling only broken pallets, at no additional cost to the City.
Acceptable Performance Level
(Allowed events per Fiscal Year)
1 1
0 1
Liquidated Damage Amount
$30 per each document
$235 or a minimum of $50 if the combined product
and shipping cost is $250 or less will be incurred if
this is not adhered to.
$235 or a minimum of $50 if the combined product
and shipping cost is $235 or less
$262 or a minimum of $50 if the combined product
and shipping cost is $2 or less
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NONCOMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERRED PURCHASING REQUIREMENTS, LIQUIDATED DAMAGES:
The following table lists the events that constitute breaches of the Agreement's standard of performance warranting the imposition of liquidated damages; the acceptable performance level, and the amount of liquidated damages for failure to meet the contractually required standards of performance.
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Staff Report
From: City Manager
Report Type: CONSENT CALENDAR
Lead Department: Community Services
Meeting Date: September 8, 2025
Report #:2507-5013
TITLE
Approval of Professional Service Contract Number C26195633 with H.T. Harvey & Associates in an Amount Not to Exceed $195,004 for Services to Manage a Wetland Remedial Mitigation Plan for a Period of 2 Years. CEQA Status – Categorically Exempt.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute Professional Service Contract Number C26195633 with H.T. Harvey for Services to Manage a Wetland Remedial Management Plan for a Period of 2 Years, for an Amount Not to Exceed $195,004, including $177,276 for basic services and $17,728 for additional services.
BACKGROUND
The Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course was reconstructed and re-opened as the Baylands Golf Links in 2018. The course redesign impacted existing wetlands on course and required a Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (MMP) of the onsite wetlands as a condition of regulatory permitting for the construction project. The mitigation required 0.2 acres of wetlands to be enhanced, and 4.0 acres be expanded (constructed wetland creation) which were completed and exceeded as part of the course’s reconstruction. The course re-design constructed a greater amount of wetland acreage than required resulting in a total of 8.48 acres of wetlands.
Full compliance with regulatory requirements includes a five-year monitoring and reporting period of wetland habitat conditions, which was not completed.
Staff have been consulting with the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board to achieve full compliance with permit requirements. Progress has been made with the submittal of a current conditions report by H.T. Harvey & Associates (2024), and wetland delineation by H.T. Harvey & Associates (2025) with a goal of beginning monitoring in 2026. The wetland delineation process identified areas requiring remedial ecological restoration which need to be implemented starting late Summer and Fall 2025 in order to start the monitoring period in 2026. A Wetland Remedial Mitigation Plan (WRMP) is proposed to be implemented as part of Item 11
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the City’s efforts towards permit compliance. The WRMP is intended to augment and improve existing wetland habitat prior to annual monitoring to meet the success criteria outlined in the MMP as required in regulatory permits.
ANALYSIS
H.T. Harvey & Associates’ expertise, extensive involvement, and hands-on experience with the wetlands at the Baylands Golf Links make them uniquely qualified to lead implementation of the WRMP. They authored both the current conditions and wetland delineation reports and have conducted multiple site visits involving in-depth field analysis. Their understanding of site- specific factors, including wetland boundaries, plant and soil health, hydrology, drainage, and regulatory success criteria, positions them as the only firm with the depth of institutional and ecological knowledge specific to the wetlands at the golf course that is required of the WRMP.
There is a narrow seasonal window for implementation of the WRMP. Restoration work must occur during late Summer and Fall 2025 to precede the rainy season for plant establishment prior to starting the monitoring period in 2026. Competitive solicitation would delay implementation of the WRMP, delay the overall project timeline, and risk further non- compliance.
As a result, exemption from competitive solicitation pursuant to Palo Alto Municipal Code
2.30.360(b) was approved by the City Manager. Engaging a new ecological services firm unfamiliar with the project would further delay the monitoring period, allow for potential misinterpretation of prior analyses, and/or contribute to ineffective restoration, all of which could jeopardize compliance and require construction of more wetland acreage than currently existing on the golf course.
Establishing native plants in the wetlands to meet success criteria at the golf course has been challenging with factors such as hydrology and having clay-based soil. Initial hydroseeding was not fully successful and necessitated a second round of hydroseeding. Some areas such as the borders of wetlands were not hydroseeded and replaced with live native plant plugs to increase the likelihood of success. Despite these efforts, the wetlands had areas of bare or low concentration of plants. Prior informal remediation of these areas included planting live container plants in low lying areas. The WRMP will further the remediation with a combination of removal of invasive plants, tilling soil, seeding with a wetland seed mix, straw mulching, and planting live plants. All prior and upcoming efforts are towards establishing and improving wetland habitat prior to annual monitoring.
FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT
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Funding for this contract is available in the Fiscal Year 2026 Adopted Capital Budget in the Golf Reconfiguration Project (PG-13003) once combined with reappropriation of funds from Fiscal Year 2025. Reappropriations are anticipated to be brought forward for City Council consideration in October 2025.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Staff will continue to engage with the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board on the progress and efforts of the wetlands at the golf course towards meeting success criteria.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines as repair, maintenance, and alteration of an existing facility.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Contract with H.T. Harvey & Associates; C26195633 APPROVED BY:
Kristen O'Kane, Community Services Director
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CITY OF PALO ALTO CONTRACT NO. C26195633
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PALO ALTO AND TRIPLE HS, INC. dba H.T. HARVEY &
ASSOCIATES
This Agreement for Professional Services (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of the 8th day of September, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF PALO ALTO, a California chartered municipal corporation (“CITY”), and TRIPLE HS, INC. dba H.T. HARVEY & ASSOCIATES , a California corporation, located at 720 University Ave. Suite 200, Los Gatos, CA 95032 (“CONSULTANT”).
The following recitals are a substantive portion of this Agreement and are fully incorporated herein by this reference:
RECITALS
A. CITY intends to provide wetland remedial mitigation (the “Project”) and desires to engage a consultant to provide ecological services to the City of Palo Alto (City) for the Palo Alto Golf Course Reconfiguration Project’s (project) in connection with the Project ( the “Services”, as detailed more fully in Exhibit A).
B. CONSULTANT represents that it, its employees and subconsultants, if any, possess the necessary professional expertise, qualifications, and capability, and all required licenses and/or certifications to provide the Services.
C. CITY, in reliance on these representations , desires to engage CONSULTANT to provide the Services as more fully described in Exhibit A, entitled “SCOPE OF SERVICES”.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the recitals, covenants, terms, and conditions, in this Agreement, the parties agree as follows:
SECTION 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES. CONSULTANT shall perform the Services described in Exhibit A in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement. The performance of all Services shall be to the reasonable satisfaction of CITY.
Optional On-Call Provision (This provision only applies if checked and only applies to on-call agreements.)
CITY may elect to, but is not required to, authorize on- call Services up to the maximum compensation amount set forth in Section 4 (Not to Exceed Compensation).
CONSULTANT shall provide on- call Services only by advanced, written authorization from CITY as detailed in this Section. On -call Services, if any, s hall be authorized by CITY, as needed, with a Task Order assigned and approved by CITY’s Project Manager, as identified in Section 13 (Project Management). Each Task Order shall be in substantially the same form as Exhibit A -1 entitled “PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER”.
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Each Task Order shall contain a specific scope of s ervices, schedule of performance and maximum compensation amount, in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
Compensation for on-call Services shall be specified by CITY in the Task Order, based on whichever is lowest: the compensation structure set forth in Exhibit C, the hourly rates set forth in Exhibit C-1, or a negotiated lump sum.
To accept a Task Order, CONSULTANT shall sign the Task Order and return it to CITY’s Project Manager within the time specified by the Project Manager, and upon authorization by CITY (defined as counter-signature by the CITY Project Manager), the fully exec uted Task Order shall become part of this Agreement. The cumulative total compensation due to CONSULTANT for all Task Orders issued under this Agreement shall not exceed the amount of compensation set forth in Section 4. CONSULTANT shall only be compensated for on -call Services performed under an authorized Task Order and only up to the maximum compensation amount set forth in Section 4. Performance of and payment for any on-call Services are subject to all requirements and restrictions in this Agreement.
SECTION 2. TERM.
The term of this Agreement shall be from the effective date of this agreement through June 30, 2027, unless terminated earlier pursuant to Section 19 (Termination) of this Agreement.
SECTION 3. SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE. Time is of the essence in the performance of Services under this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall complete the Services within the term of this Agreement and in accordance with the schedule set forth in Exhibit B, entitled “SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE”. Any Services for which times for performance are not specified in this Agreement shall be commenced and completed by CONSULTANT in a reasonably prompt and timely manner based upon the circumstances and direction communicated to the CONSULTANT.
CITY’s agreement to extend the term or the schedule for performance shall not preclude recovery of damages for delay if the extension is required due to the fault of CONSULTANT.
SECTION 4. NOT TO EXCEED COMPENSATION. The compensation to be paid to CONSULTANT for performance of the Services shall be based on the compensation structure detailed in Exhibit C, entitled “COMPENSATION,” including any reimbursable expenses specified therein, and the maximum total compensation shall not exceed One Hundred Ninety Five Thousand Four Dollars ($195,004) . The hourly schedule of rates, if applicable, is set out in Exhibit C -1, entitled “SCHEDULE OF RATES.” Any work performed or expenses incurred for which payment would result in a total exceeding the maximum compensation set forth in this Section 4 shall be at no cost to the CITY.
Optional Additional Services Provision (This provision applies only if checked and a not-to-exceed compensation amount for Additional Services is allocated below under this Section 4.)
In addition to the not-to-exceed compensation specified above, CITY has set aside the not- to-exceed compensation amount of D ollars ($ ) for the performance of Additional Services ( as defined below). The total compensation for performance of the Services, Additional Services and any reimbursable expenses specified in Exhibit C, shall not exceed Dollars ($ ) , as detailed in Exhibit C.
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“Additional Services” means any work that is determined by CITY to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which is not included within the Scope of Services described at Exhibit A. CITY may elect to, but is not required to, authorize Additional Services up to the maximum amount of compensation set forth for Additional S ervices in this Section 4. CONSULTANT shall provide Additional Services only by advanced, written authorization from CITY as detailed in this Section . Additional Services, if any, shall be authorized by CITY with a Task Order assigned and authorized by CITY’s Project Manager, as identified in Section 13 (Project Management). Each Task Order shall be in substantially the same form as Exhibit A-1, entitled “PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER”. Each Task Order shall contain a specific scope of services, schedule of performance and maximum compensation amount, in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. Compensation for Additional Services shall be specified by CITY in the Task Order, based on whichever is lowest: the compensation structure set forth in Exhibit C, the hourly rates set forth in Exhibit C-1, or a negotiated lump sum.
To accept a Task Order, CONSULTANT shall sign the Task Order and return it to CITY’s Project Manager within the time specified by the Project Manager, and upon authorization by CITY (defined as counter-signature by the CITY Project Manager), the fully exec uted Task Order shall become part of this Agreement. The cumulative total compensation to CONSULTANT for all Task Orders authorized under this Agreement shall not exceed the amount of compensation set forth for Additional Services in this Section 4 .
CONSULTANT shall only be compensated for Additional Services performed under an authorized Task Order and only up to the maximum amount of compensation set forth for Additional Services in this Section 4. Performance of and payment for any Additional Services are subject to all requirements and restrictions in this Agreement.
SECTION 5. INVOICES. In order to request payment, CONSULTANT shall submit monthly invoices to the CITY describing the S ervices performed and the applicable charges (including, if applicable, an identification of personnel who performed the Services, hours worked, hourly rates, and reimbursable expenses), based upon Exhibit C or, as applicable, CONSULTANT’s schedule of rates set forth in Exhibit C-1. If applicable, the invoice shall also describe the percentage of completion of each task. The information in CONSULTANT’s invoices shall be subject to verification by CITY. CONSULTANT shall send all invoices to CITY’s Project Manager at the address specified in Section 13 (Project Management) below. CITY will generally process and pay invoices within thirty (30) days of receipt of an acceptable invoice.
SECTION 6. QUALIFICATIONS/STANDARD OF CARE. All Services shall be performed by CONSULTANT or under CONSULTANT’s supervision. CONSULTANT represents that it , its employees and subcontractors, if any, possess the professional and technical personnel necessary to perform the Services required by this Agreement and that the personnel have sufficient skill and experience to perform the Services assigned to them. CONSULTANT represents that it, its employees and subcontractors, if any, have and shall maintain during the term of this Agreement all licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required to perform the Services. All Services to be furnished by CONSULTANT under this A greement shall meet the professional standard and quality that prevail among professionals in the same discipline and of similar knowledge and skill engaged in related work throughout California under the same or similar circumstances.
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SECTION 7. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS . CONSULTANT shall keep itself informed of and in compliance with all federal, state and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and orders that may affect in any manner the Project or the performance of the Services or those engaged to perform Services under this Agreement, as amended from time to time . CONSULTANT shall procure all permits and licenses, pay all charges and fees, and give all notices required by law in the performance of the Services.
SECTION 8. ERRORS/OMISSIONS. CONSULTANT is solely responsible for costs, including, but not limited to, increases in the cost of Services , arising from or caused by CONSULTANT’s errors and omissions, including, but not limited to, the costs of corrections such errors and omissions, any change order markup costs, or costs arising from delay caused by the errors and omissions or unreasonable delay in correcting the errors and omissions.
SECTION 9. COST ESTIMATES. If this Agreement pertains to the design of a public works project, CONSULTANT shall submit estimates of probable construction costs at each phase of design submittal. If the total estimated construction cost at any submittal exceeds the CITY’s stated construction budget by ten percent (10%) or more , CONSULTANT shall make recommendations to CITY for aligning the P roject design with the budget, incorporate CITY approved recommendations, and revise the design to meet the Project budget, at no additional cost to CITY.
SECTION 10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CONSULTANT acknowledges and agrees that CONSULTANT and any agent or employee of CONSULTANT will act as and shall be deemed at all times to be an independent contractor and shall be wholly responsible for the manner in which CONSULTANT performs the S ervices requested by CITY under this Agreement.
CONSULTANT and any agent or employee of CONSULTANT will not have employee status with CITY, nor be entitled to participate in any plans, arrangements, or distributions by CITY pertaining to or in connection with any retirement, health or other benefits that CITY may offer its employees. CONSULTANT wi ll be responsible for all obligations and payments, whether imposed by federal, state or local law, including, but not limited to, FICA, income tax withholdings, workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, insurance, and other similar responsibilities re lated to CONSULTANT’s performance of the S ervices, or any agent or employee of CONSULTANT providing same. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as creating an employment or agency relationship between CITY and CONSULTANT or any agent or employee of CONSULTANT. Any terms in this Agreement referring to direction from CITY shall be construed as providing for direction as to policy and the result of CONSULTANT ’s provision of the Services only, and not as to the means by which such a result is obtained.
SECTION 11. ASSIGNMENT . The parties agree that the expertise and experience of CONSULTANT are material considerations for this Agreement. CONSULTANT shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement nor the performance of any of CONSULTANT’s obligations hereunder without the prior written approval of the C ity Manager. Any purported assignment made without the prior written approval of the City Manager will be void and without effect. Subject to the foregoing, the covenants, terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement will apply to, and will bind, the heirs, successors, executors, administrators and assignees of the parties.
SECTION 12. SUBCONTRACTING.
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Option A: No Subcontractor: CONSULTANT shall not subcontract any portion of the Services to be performed under this Agreement without the prior written authorization of the City Manager or designee. In the event CONSULTANT does subcontract any portion of the work to be performed under this Agreement, CONSULTANT shall be fully responsible for all acts and omissions of subcontractors.
Option B: Subcontracts Authorized: Notwithstanding Section 11 (Assignment) above, CITY agrees that subcontractors may be used to complete the Services. The subcon tractors authorized by CITY to perform work on this Project are:
Confluence Restoration, Inc.
721 Seaside Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831)621-8084
CONSULTANT shall be responsible for directing the work of any subcontractors and for any compensation due to subcontractors . CITY assumes no responsibility whatsoever concerning compensation of subcontractors. CONSULTANT shall be fully responsible to CITY for all acts and omissions of subcontractors . CONSULTANT shall change or add subcontractors only with the prior written approval of the City Manager or designee.
SECTION 13. PROJECT MANAGEMENT. CONSULTANT will assign Gavin Archibald, (408) 458-3252, as the CONSULTANT’s Project Manager to have supervisory responsibility for the performance, progress, and execution of the Services and represent CONSULTANT during the day -to-day performance of the Services. If circumstances cause the substitution of the CONSULTANT’s P roject Manager or any other of CONSULTANT’s key personnel for any reason, the appointment of a substitute Project Manager and the assignment of any key new or replacement personnel will be subject to the prior written approval of the CITY’s Project Manager.
CONSULTANT, at CITY’s request, shall promptly remove CONSULTANT personnel who CITY finds do not perform the Services in an acceptable manner, are uncooperative, or present a threat to the adequate or timely completion of the Services or a threat to the safety of persons or property.
CITY’s Project Manager is Do Lam, Community Services Department, Open Space, Parks and Golf Division, 3201 East Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA , 94303, Email: [email protected] Telephone: (650) 496-6997. CITY’s Project Manager will be CONSULTANT’s point of contact with respect to performance, progress and execution of the Services. CITY may designate an alternate Project Manager from time to time.
SECTION 1 4. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS . A ll work product, including without limitation, all writings, drawings, studies, sketches, photographs, plans, reports, specifications, computations, models, recordings, data, documents, and other materials and copyright interests developed under this Agreement, in any form or media, shall be and remain the exclusive property of CITY without restriction or limitation upon their use. CONSULTANT agrees that all copyrights which arise from creation of the work product pursuant to this Agreement are vested in CITY, and CONSULTANT hereby waives and relinquishes all claims to copyright or other intellectual property rights in favor of CITY. Neither CONSULTANT nor its subcontractors, if any, shall make any of such work product available to any individual or organization without the prior written approval of the C ity Manager or designee. CONSULTANT makes no representation of the Docusign Envelope ID: 91DE445A-57A6-4001-86D6-7F42197CBBCD Item 11
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suitability of the work product for use in or application to circumstances not contemplated by the Scope of Services. CONSULTANT may retain copies of all work product for Consultant’s internal record keeping pursuant to the terms in this Section.
SECTION 15. AUDITS . CONSULTANT agrees to permit CITY and its authorized representatives to audit, at any reasonable time during the term of this Agreement and for four (4) years from the date of final payment, CONSULTANT’s records pertaining to matters covered by this Agreement, including without limitation records demonstrating compliance with the requirements of Section 10 (Independent Contractor). CONSULTANT further agrees to maintain and retain accurate books and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for at least four (4) years after the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement or the completion of any audit hereunder, whichever is later.
SECTION 16. INDEMNITY.
16.1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CONSULTANT shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless CITY, its Council members, officers, employees and agents (each an “Indemnified Party”) from and against any and all demands, claims, or liability of any nature, including death or injury to any person, property damage or any other loss, including all costs and expenses of whatever nature including attorney’s fees, experts fees, court costs and disbursements (“Claims”) resulting from, arising out of or in any manner related to performance or nonperformance by CONSULTANT, its officers, employees, agents or contractors under this Agreement, regardless of whether or not it is caused in part by an Indemnified Party.
16.2. Notwithstanding the above, nothing in this Section 16 shall be construed to require CONSULTANT to indemnify an Indemnified Party from a Claim arising from the active negligence or willful misconduct of an Indemnified Party that is not contributed to by any act of, or by any omission to perform a duty imposed by law or agreement by, CONSULTANT, its officers, employees, agents or contractors under this Agreement.
16.3. The acceptance of CONSULTANT’s Services and duties by CITY shall not operate as a waiver of the right of indemnification. The provisions of this Section 16 shall survive the expiration or early termination of this Agreement.
SECTION 17. WAIVERS. No waiver of a condition or nonperformance of an obligation under this Agreement is effective unless it is in writing in accordance with Section 2 9.4 of this Agreement. No delay or failure to require performance of any provision of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of that provision as to that or any other instance. Any waiver granted shall apply solely to the specific instance expressly stated. No single or partial exercise of any right or remedy will preclude any other or further exercise of any right or remedy.
SECTION 18. INSURANCE.
18.1. CONSULTANT, at its sole cost and expense, shall obtain and maintain, in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, the insurance coverage described in Exhibit D, entitled “INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS”. CONSULTANT and its contractors, if any, shall obtain a policy endorsement naming CITY as an additional insured under any general liability or automobile policy or policies.
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18.2. All insurance coverage required hereunder shall be provided through carriers with AM Best’s Key Rating Guide ratings of A -:VII or higher which are licensed or authorized to transact insurance business in the State of California. Any and all contractors of CONSULTANT retained to perform Services under this Agreement will obtain and maintain, in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement, identical insurance coverage, naming CITY as an additional insured under such policies as required above.
18.3. Certificates evidencing such insurance shall be filed with CITY concurrently with the execution of this Agreement. The certificates will be subject to the approval of CITY’s Risk Manager and will contain an endorsement stating that the insurance is primar y coverage and will not be canceled, or materially reduced in coverage or limits, by the insurer except after filing with the Purchasing Manager thirty (30) days ’ prior written notice of the cancellation or modification. If the insurer cancels or modifies the insurance and provides less than thirty (30) days’ notice to CONSULTANT , CONSULTANT shall provide the Purchasing Manager written notice of the cancellation or modification within two (2) business days of the CONSULTANT’s receipt of such notice. CONSULTANT shall be responsible for ensuring that current certificates evidencing the insurance are provided to CITY’s Chief Procurement Officer during the entire term of this Agreement.
18.4. The procuring of such required policy or policies of insurance will not be construed to limit CONSULTANT ’s liability hereunder nor to fulfill the indemnification provisions of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the policy or policies of insurance, CONSULTANT will be obligated for the full and total amount of any damage, injury, or loss caused by or directly arising as a result of the Services performed under this Agreement, including such damage, injury, or loss arising after the Agreement is terminated or the term has expired.
SECTION 19. TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OF AGREEMENT OR SERVICES.
19.1. The City Manager may suspend the performance of the Services, in whole or in part, or terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, by giving ten (10) days prior written notice thereof to CONSULTANT. If CONSULTANT fails to perform any of its material obligations under this Agreement, in addition to all other remedies provided under this Agreement or at law, the City Manager may terminate this Agreement sooner upon written notice of termination. Upon receipt of any notice of suspension or termination , CONSULTANT will discontinue its performance of the Services on the effective date in the notice of suspension or termination.
19.2. In event of suspension or termination, CONSULTANT wi ll deliver to the City Manager on or before the effective date in the notice of suspension or termination, any and all work product, as detailed in Section 14 (Ownership of Materials), whether or not completed, prepared by CONSULTANT or its contractors, if any, in the performance of this Agreement. Such work product is the property of CITY, as detailed in Section 14 (Ownership of Materials).
19.3. In event of suspension or termination, CONSULTANT will be paid for the Services rendered and work products delivered to CITY in accordance with the Scope of Services up to the effective date in the notice of suspension or termination; provided, however, if this Agreement is suspended or terminated on account of a default by CONSULTANT, CITY will be Docusign Envelope ID: 91DE445A-57A6-4001-86D6-7F42197CBBCD Item 11
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obligated to compensate CONSULTANT only for that portion of CONSULTANT’s S ervices provided in material conformity with this Agreement as such determination is made by the City Manager acting in the reasonable exercise of his/her discretion . The following Sections will survive any expiration or termination of this Agreement: 14, 15, 16, 17, 19.2, 19.3, 19.4, 20, 25, 27, 28, 29 and 30.
19.4. No payment, partial payment, acceptance, or partial acceptance by CITY will operate as a waiver on the part of CITY of any of its rights under this Agreement, unless made in accordance with Section 17 (Waivers).
SECTION 20. NOTICES.
All notices hereunder will be given in writing and mailed, postage prepaid, by certified mail, addressed as follows:
To CITY: Office of the City Clerk
City of Palo Alto
Post Office Box 10250
Palo Alto, CA 94303
With a copy to the Purchasing Manager
To CONSULTANT: Attention of the P roject Manager at the address of CONSULTANT recited on the first page of this Agreement.
CONSULTANT shall provide written notice to CITY of any change of address.
SECTION 21. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
21.1. In executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT covenants that it presently has no interest, and will not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, financial or otherwise, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of the Services.
21.2. CONSULTANT further covenants that, in the performance of this Agreement, it will not employ subcontractors or other persons or parties having such an interest.
CONSULTANT certifies that no person who has or will have any financial interest under this Agreement is an officer or employee of CITY; this provision will be interpreted in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Palo Alto Municipal Code and the Government Code of the State of California, as amended from time to time . CONSULTANT agrees to notify CITY if any conflict arises.
21.3. If the CONSULTANT meets the definition of a “Consultant” as defined by the Regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission, CONSULTANT will file the appropriate financial disclosure documents required by the Palo Alto Municipal Code and the Political Reform Act of 1974, as amended from time to time.
SECTION 22. NONDISCRIMINATION; COMPLIANCE WITH ADA.
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22.1. As set forth in Palo Alto Municipal Code S ection 2.30.510, as amended from time to time, CONSULTANT certifies that in the performance of this Agreement, it shall not discriminate in the employment of any person due to that person’s race, skin color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information or condition, housing status, marital status, familial status, weight or height of such person. CONSULTANT acknowledges that it has read and understands the provisions of Section
2.30.510 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code relating to Nondiscrimination Requirements and the penalties for violation thereof, and agrees to meet all requirements of Section 2.30.510 pertaining to nondiscrimination in employment.
22.2. CONSULTANT understands and agrees that pursuant to the Americans Disabilities Act (“ADA”), programs, services and other activities provided by a public entity to the public, whether directly or through a contractor or subcontractor, are required to be accessible to the disabled public. CONSULTANT will provide the Services specified in this Agreement in a manner that complies with the ADA and any other applicable federal, state and local disability rights laws and regulations, as amended from time to time. CONSULTANT will not discriminate against persons with disabilities in the provision of services, benefits or activities provided under this Agreement.
SECTION 23. ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERRED PURCHASING AND ZERO WASTE REQUIREMENTS. CONSULTANT shall comply with t he CITY’s Environmentally Preferred Purchasing policies which are available at CITY ’s Purchasing Department , hereby incorporated by reference and as amended from time to time. CONSULTANT shall comply with waste reduction, reuse, recycling and disposal requirements of CITY’s Zero Waste Program. Zero Waste best practices include, first, minimizing and reducing waste; second, reusing waste ; and, third, recycling or composting waste. In particular, C ONSULTANT shall comply with the following Zero Waste requirements:
(a) All printed materials provided by CONSULTANT to C ITY generated from a personal computer and printer including but not limited to, proposals, quotes, invoices, reports, and public education materials, shall be double-sided and printed on a minimum of 30% or greater post-consumer content paper, unless otherwise approved by CITY ’s Project Manager. Any submitted materials printed by a professional printing company shall be a minimum of 30% or greater post-consumer material and printed with vegetable-based inks. (b) Goods purchased by C ONSULTANT on behalf of CITY shall be purchased in accordance with CITY’s Environmental Purchasing Policy including but not limited to Extended Producer Responsibility requirements for products and packaging. A copy of this policy is on file at the Purchasing Department’s office.
(c) Reusable/returnable pallets shall be taken back by CONSULTANT , at no additional cost to CITY, for reuse or recycling. CONSULTANT shall provide documentation from the facility accepting the pallets to verify that pallets are not being disposed.
SECTION 24. COMPLIANCE WITH PALO ALTO MINIMUM WAGE ORDINANCE .
CONSULTANT shall comply with all requirements of the Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter 4.62 (Citywide Minimum Wage), as amended from time to time. In particular, for any employee otherwise entitled to the State minimum wage, who performs at least two (2) h ours of work in a calendar week within the geographic boundaries of the City, CONSULTANT shall pay such employees no less than the minimum wage set forth in Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 4.62.030 for each hour worked within the geographic boundaries of the City of Palo Alto. In addition, Docusign Envelope ID: 91DE445A-57A6-4001-86D6-7F42197CBBCD Item 11
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CONSULTANT shall post notices regarding the Palo Alto Minimum Wage Ordinance in accordance with Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 4.62.060.
SECTION 25. NON-APPROPRIATION. This Agreement is subject to the fiscal provisions of the Charter of the City of Palo Alto and the Palo Alto Municipal Code, as amended from time to time. This Agreement will terminate without any penalty (a) at the end of any fiscal year in the event that funds are not appropriated for the following fiscal year, or (b) at any time within a fiscal year in the event that funds are only appropriated for a portion of the fiscal year and funds for this Agreement are no longer available. This S ection shall take precedence in the event of a conflict with any other covenant, term, condition, or provision of this Agreement.
SECTION 2 6. PREVAILING WAGES AND DIR REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS.
26.1. This Project is subject to prevailing wages and related requirements as a “public works” under California Labor Code Sections 1720 et seq. and related regulations.
CONSULTANT is required to pay general prevailing wages as defined in California Labor Code Section 1773.1 and Subchapter 3, Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations Section 16000 et seq., as amended from time to time. Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1773, the CITY has obtained the general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general rate for holiday and overtime work in this locality for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to execute the contract for this Project from the State of California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”). Copies of these rates may be obtained at the CITY’s Purchasing Department office. The general prevailing wage rates are also available at the DIR, Division of Labor Statistics and Research, web site (see e.g. http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSR/PWD/index.htm) as amended from time to time. CONSULTANT shall post a copy of the general prevailing wage rates at all Project job sites and shall pay the adopted prevailing wage rates as a minimum. CONSULTANT shall comply with all applicable provisions of Division 2, Part 7, Chapter 1 of the California Labor Code (Labor Code Section 1720 et seq. ), including but not limited to Sections 1725.5, 1771, 1771.1, 1771.4, 1773.2, 1774, 1775, 1776, 1777.5, 1782, 1810, 1813 and 1815, and all applicable implementing regulations, including but not limited to Subchapter 3, Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations Section 16000 et seq. (8 CCR Section 16000 et seq.) , as amended from time to time. CONSULTANT shall comply with the requirements of Exhibit E , entitled “ DIR REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS”, for any contract for public works construction, alteration, demolition, repair or maintenance, including but not limited to the obligations to register with, and furnish certified payroll records directly to, DIR.
SECTION 27. CLAIMS PROCEDURE FOR “9204 PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS” . For purposes of this Section 27, a “9204 Public Works Project” means the erection, construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of any public structure, building, road, or other public improvement of any kind. ( Cal. Pub. Cont. Code § 9204.) Per California Public Contract Code Section 9204, for Public Works Projects , certain claims procedures shall apply, as set forth in Exhibit F, entitled “Claims for Public Contract Code Section 9204 Public Works Projects”.
This Project is a 9204 Public Works Project and is required to comply with the claims procedures set forth in Exhibit F, entitled “ Claims for Public Contract Code Section 9204 Public Works Projects”.
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SECTION 28. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
28.1. In the performance of this Agreement, CONSULTANT may have access to CITY’s Confidential Information (defined below). CONSULTANT will hold Confidential Information in strict confidence, not disclose it to any third party, and will use it only for the performance of its obligations to CITY under this Agreement and for no other purpose.
CONSULTANT will maintain reasonable and appropriate administrative, technical and physical safeguards to ensure the security, confidentiality and integrity of the Confidential Information.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, CONSULTANT may disclose Confidential Information to its employees, agents and subcontractors, if any, to the extent they have a need to know in order to perform CONSULTANT’s obligations to CITY under this Agreement and for no other purpose, provided that the CONSULTANT informs them of, and requires them to follow, the confidentiality and security obligations of this Agreement.
28.2. “Confidential Information” means all data, information (including without limitation “Personal Information” about a California resident as defined in Civil Code S ection 1798 et seq., as amended from time to time) and materials, in any form or media, tangible or intangible, provided or otherwise made available to CONSULTANT by CITY, directly or indirectly, pursuant to this Agreement. Confidential Information excludes information that CONSULTANT can show by appropriate documentation: (i) was publicly known at the time it was provided or has subsequently become publicly known other than by a breach of this Agreement; (ii) was rightfully in CONSULTANT’s possession free of any obligation of confidence prior to receipt of Confidential Information; (iii) is rightfully obtained by CONSULTANT from a third party without breach of any confidentiality obligation; (iv) is independently developed by employees of CONSULTANT without any use of or access to the Confidential Information; or (v) CONSULTANT has written consent to disclose signed by an authorized representative of CITY.
28.3. Notwithstanding the foregoing, CONSULTANT may disclose Confidential Information to the extent required by order of a court of competent jurisdiction or governmental body, provided that CONSULTANT will notify CITY in writing of such order immediately upon receipt and prior to any such disclosure (unless CONSULTANT is prohibited by law from doing so), to give CITY an opportunity to oppose or otherwise respond to such order.
28.4. CONSULTANT will notify City promptly upon learning of any breach in the security of its systems or unauthorized disclosure of, or access to, Confidential Information in its possession or control, and if such Confidential Information consists of Personal Information, CONSULTANT will provide information to CITY sufficient to meet the notice requirements of Civil Code Section 1798 et seq., as applicable, as amended from time to time.
28.5. Prior to or upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, CONSULTANT will honor any request from the CITY to return or securely destroy all copies of Confidential Information. All Confidential Information is and will remain the property of the CITY and nothing contained in this Agreement grants or confers any rights to such Confidential Information on CONSULTANT.
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SECTION 29. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
29.1. This Agreement will be governed by California law, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
29.2. In the event that an action is brought, the parties agree that trial of such action will be vested exclusively in the state courts of California in the County of Santa Clara, State of California.
29.3. The prevailing party in any action brought to enforce the provisions of this Agreement may recover its reasonable costs and attorneys’ fees expended in connection with that action. The prevailing party shall be entitled to recover an amount equal to the fair market value of legal services provided by attorneys employed by it as well as any attorneys’ fees paid to third parties.
29.4. This Agreement, including all exhibits, constitutes the entire and integrated agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersedes all prior agreements, negotiations, representations, statements and undertakings , either oral or written. This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument, which is signed by the authorized representatives of the parties and approved as required under Palo Alto Municipal Code, as amended from time to time.
29.5. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this Agreement is void or unenforceable, the unaffected provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect.
29.6. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the exhibits hereto (per Section 30) or CONSULTANT’s proposal (if any), the Agreement shall control. In the event of a conflict between the exhibits hereto and CONSULTANT’s proposal (if any), the exhibits shall control.
29.7. The provisions of all checked boxes in this Agreement shall apply to this Agreement; the provisions of any unchecked boxes shall not apply to this Agreement.
29.8. All section headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience and reference only and are not intended to define or limit the scope of any provision of this Agreement.
29.9. This Agreement may be signed in multiple counterparts, which, when executed by the authorized representatives of the parties, shall together constitute a single binding agreement.
SECTION 30. EXHIBITS. Each of the following exhibits, if the check box for such exhibit is selected below, is hereby attached and incorporated into this Agreement by reference as though fully set forth herein:
EXHIBIT A: SCOPE OF SERVICES
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EXHIBIT B: SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
EXHIBIT C: COMPENSATION
EXHIBIT C-1: SCHEDULE OF RATES
EXHIBIT D: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
EXHIBIT E: DIR REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS
EXHIBIT F: CLAIMS FOR PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 9204
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
THIS AGREEMENT IS NOT COMPLETE UNLESS ALL SELECTED EXHIBITS ARE ATTACHED.
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CONTRACT No. C26195633
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have by their duly authorized representatives executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
CITY OF PALO ALTO
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City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney or designee
TRIPLE HS dba H.T. HARVEY &
ASSOCIATES
Officer 1
By: ________________________________
Name: ______________________________
Title: _______________________________
Officer 2
By: ________________________________
Name: ______________________________
Title: _______________________________
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
CONSULTANT shall provide the Services detailed in this Exhibit A, entitled “SCOPE OF SERVICES”. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, CONSULTANT’s duties and services described in this Scope of Services shall not include preparing or assisting CITY with any portion of CITY’s preparation of a request for proposals, request for qualifications, or any other solicitation regarding a subsequent or additional contract with CITY. CITY shall at all times retain responsibility for public contracting, including with respect to any subsequent phase of this project. CONSULTANT’s participation in the planning, discussions, or drawing of project plans or specifications shall be limited to conceptual, preliminary, or initial plans or specifications. CONSULTANT shall cooperate with CITY to ensure that all bidders for a subsequent contract on any subsequent phase of this project have access to the same information, including all conceptual, preliminary, or initial plans or specifications prepared by CONSULTANT pursuant to this Scope of Services.
CONSULTANT to provide ecological services to the City of Palo Alto (City) for the Palo Alto Golf Course Reconfiguration Project’s (project) wetland habitat mitigation areas consisting of 8.48 acres.
1. Services are to include refinement, implementation, and management of a Wetland Remedial Mitigation Plan (WRMP).
2. The plan is based on recommendations from an ecological current condition report and a wetland delineation report.
3. The plan is for the purpose of managing the wetland mitigation sites towards achieving the success criteria in the project’s Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) permit and associated wetland Mitigation and Monitoring plan (MMP).
4. The RWQCB permit was issued for a reconfiguration project that the City’s municipal golf course.
CONSULTANT to implement the Wetland Remedial Mitigation Plan (WRMP) through project management, oversight and supervision of a subcontracted habitat restoration landscape contractor, and documentation.
1. CONSULTANT will provide r estoration work includes invasive plant removal, informal trail removal, seeding, planting, straw mulching, and maintenance of select identified restoration areas.
2. CONSULTANT to subcontract with restoration contractor as well as train and direct work of subcontractor.
3. CONSULTANT to source for and inform City of plants and seeds available for City to purchase.
4. CONSULTANT to provide City with vendors, species, quantity, and pricing for plants and seed for the City to purchase.
5. CONSULTANT to also provide support, assist with coordination of communications, and attend meetings with the RWQCB.
Implementation of the WRMP is to start late summer/early fall 2025 and continue throughout 2026.
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1. CONSULTANT will include a qualified restoration contractor (Confluence Restoration Inc (Confluence); see attachment for scope) to construct the recommended actions in the WRMP.
2. CONSULTANT assumes that the City will purchase nursery container plants and seed and provide the recommended fencing and hydrology modifications.
3. CONSULTANT will cover the cost of coordination with the City and RWQCB to implement actions in the WRMP. These tasks are detailed below.
CONSULTANT to provide, perform, and/or manage restoration subcontractor to complete the following tasks:
Task 1. Project Management, Coordination, and Meetings (2025-2026)
A. CONSULTANT will provide project coordination with the City and support communications with RWQCB through meetings and preparation of written communications on an as-needed basis.
B. CONSULTANT will support the City’s completion of a deed restriction over the mitigation wetlands; this support includes comparison of the area previously surveyed for this purpose by the City to the 8.48 acre mitigation wetlands identified in the wetland delineated report.
Task 2. Wetland Remedial Mitigation Plan
A. CONSULTANT will refine the WRMP for submission to RWQCB. The purpose of the WRMP is to:
1) finalize the City’s revised mitigation requirement per RWQCB permit condition 33,
2) articulate actions the City’s will take to progress towards meeting the native wetland cover goals in the project’s MMP, and
3) document the City’s plan to begin the 5- year monitoring period for the mitigation wetlands in 2026.
B. CONSULTANT will propose revised monitoring methods for the City to implement during the 5-year monitoring period in the WRMP.
Deliverables. Admin Draft, Draft, and Final WRMP
Task 3. Mitigation Support in 2025
A. CONSULTANT will coordinate, train, and guide restoration subcontractor to implement the following actions in the WRMP in 2025:
1) Invasive Plant Removal of 0.05 acres.
2) Seed and apply weed free rice straw of 0.05 acres.
3) Informal Trail Removal 0.16 acres of informal trails through wetlands by removing fill, decompacting soil, seeding, and applying straw cover.
B. CONSULTANT will plan and document:
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be based on species availability since there is insufficient time to contact grow plants for installation in 2025.
C. Methodology: Two different methods will be implemented to convert 0.3 acres of wetlands dominated by non- native/invasive grasses/forbs to native plant communities: Seeding and straw mulch application and container planting and straw mulch application (below). To identify areas for the planting/seeding, CONSULTANT’S restoration ecologists will carry out a site visit to measure topsoil salinity in the field and send up to 4 topsoil samples for horticultural analysis. Based on the results, CONSULTANT will flag/delineate patches of non- native/invasive grasses/forbs where deemed replacing with native plants will have the greatest benefit towards achieving the native plant cover criteria and where soil conditions will support revegetation.
D. Following revegetation in 2025, C ONSULTANT will prepare a 1 -2 page memorandum with a figure documenting the completed remedial actions for the City’s record.
E. CONSULTANT will provide Seeding and Straw Mulch Application: R evegetate up to 0.2 acres by seeding. Manually remove broadleaf weeds and string trim non- native grasses, scarify the soil, seed the soil, and cover the seeded area with straw 1-2 inches thick, then water down the straw.
F. CONSULTANT will provide Container Planting and Straw Mulch Application:
Up to 0.1 acres will be revegetated by planting container plants (up to approximately 470 container plants). In areas identified and flagged by CONTRACTOR, manually remove broadleaf weeds and string trim non- native grasses, cover with weed free straw mulch 4-6 inches thick, plant native container plants on 3 ft centers, and water in plants. Provide two follow up irrigation events to support plant establishment.
G. CONSULTANT will remove informal trails: Decompact approximately 0.16 of informal trails, remove fill soils to natural wetland grade, seed area, and cover with straw mulch.
Deliverables. Quote for seeds to support City’s purchase order with seed supplier, quote for plant materials to support City’s purchase of plant materials, memorandum documenting completed remedial actions.
Task 4. Mitigation Support in 2026
A. CONSULTANT will coordinate, train, and guide restoration subcontractors to implement the following actions in the WRMP in 2026:
B. CONSULTANT will provide Invasive Plant Removal. Flag locations of invasive plants and manually remove up to 0.03 acres. Following invasive plant removal, bare areas will be seeded with the native seed mix in the WRMP and straw applied to revegetate impacts. If needed to control invasive plants, provide a state certified weed control advisor’s recommendation for herbicide treatment and apply herbicide to control invasive plants for up to 0.01 acres. Certified weed control advisor’s recommendations are to be cross referenced and comply with the City’s Integrated Pest Management Policy (IPM).
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2026. Based on the lessons learned regarding the most effective method, coordinate a nursery plant order (contract grow) and seed mix for the City to purchase. To ensure enough budget is allocated for this, we have assumed that all 0.3 acres will be planted with container plants which is more expensive to implement than seeding. Prior to laying out plant patches, CONSULTANT’S restoration ecologists will carry out a site visit to measure soil salinity in the field and send up to 4 soil samples for horticultu ral analysis. Based on the results, flag patches of non- native/invasive grasses/forbs where deemed replacing with native plants will have the greatest benefit towards achieving the native plant cover criteria and where soil conditions will support revegetation for seeding and planting in 2026. Flag 0.3 acres in the fall of 2026 for some combination of seeding and planting. Following revegetation in 2026, prepare a 1-2 page memorandum with a figure documenting the completed remedial actions.
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EXHIBIT B
SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
CONSULTANT shall perform the Services so as to complete each milestone within the number of days/weeks specified below. The time to complete each milestone may be increased or decreased by mutual written agreement of the Project Managers for CONSULTANT and CITY so long as all work is completed within the term of the Agreement. CONSULTANT shall provide a detailed schedule of work consistent with the schedule below within 2 weeks of receipt of the notice to proceed (“NTP”) from the CITY.
Milestones
Completion
Number of Days/Weeks (as specified below)
from NTP
1. Project Management, Coordination, and
Meetings
94 weeks, through June 30, 2027
2. Wetland Remedial Mitigation Plan 4 weeks
3. Mitigation Support 2025 16 weeks
4. Mitigation Support 2026 52 weeks
5. Contingency and as-needed ecology
consulting
94 weeks, through June 30, 2027
Optional Schedule of Performance Provision for On-Call or Additional Services Agreements. (This provision only applies if checked and only applies to on- call agreements per Section 1 or agreements with Additional Services per Section 4.)
The schedule of performance shall be as provided in the approved Task Order, as detailed in Section 1 (Scope of Services) in the case of on-call Services, or as detailed in Section 4 in the case of Additional Services, provided in all cases that the schedule of performance shall fall within the term as provided in Section 2 (Term) of this Agreement.
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EXHIBIT C
COMPENSATION
CITY agrees to compensate CONSULTANT for Services performed in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and as set forth in the budget schedule below. Compensation shall be calculated based on the rate schedule attached as E xhibit C-1 up to the not to exceed budget amount for each task set forth below.
CITY’s Project Manager may approve in writing the transfer of budget amounts between any of the tasks or categories listed below , provided that the total compensation for the Services, including any specified reimbursable expenses, and the total compensation for Additional Services (if any, per Section 4 of the Agreement) do not exceed the amounts set forth in Section 4 of this Agreement.
CONSULTANT agrees to complete all Services , any specified reimbursable expenses, and Additional Services (if any, per Section 4), within this /these amount(s). Any work performed or expenses incurred for which payment would result in a total exceeding the maximum amount of compensation set forth in this Agreement shall be at no cost to the CITY.
BUDGET SCHEDULE
TASK NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT
Task 1
(Project Management, Coordination, and Meetings)
$13,834
Task 2
(Complete Wetland Remedial Action Plan)
$11,523
Task 3
(Mitigation Support in 2025)
$62,136
Task 4
(Mitigation Support in 2026
$89,783
Sub-total for Services $177,276
10% Contingency and as-needed ecological consulting $17,728 Reimbursable Expenses (if any) $0
Total for Services and Contingency $195,004
Additional Services (if any, per Section 4) $0
Maximum Total Compensation $195,004
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES
CONSULTANT’S ordinary business expenses, such as administrative, overhead, administrative support time /overtime, information systems, software and hardware, photocopying, telecommunications (telephone, internet), in -house printing, insurance and other ordinary business expenses, are included within the scope of payment for Services and are not reimbursable expenses hereunder.
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Reimbursable expenses, if any are specified as reimbursable under this section , will be reimbursed at actual cost. The expenses (by type, e.g. travel) for which CONSULTANT will be reimbursed are: NONE up to the not-to-exceed amount of: $0.00.
A. Travel outside the San Francisco Bay A rea, including transportation and meals, if specified as reimbursable, will be reimbursed at actual cost subject to the City of Palo Alto’s policy for reimbursement of travel and meal expenses.
B. Long distance telephone service charges, cellular phone service charges, facsimile transmission and postage charges, if specified as reimbursable, will be reimbursed at actual cost.
All requests for reimbursement of expenses, if any are specified as reimbursable under this section, shall be accompanied by appropriate backup documentation and information.
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EXHIBIT C-1
SCHEDULE OF RATES
CONSULTANT’s schedule of rates is as follows:
Professional Fees
Fees Effective January 1, 2025
Personnel Classification Hourly Billing Rate
Principal $ 355–400
Senior Associate Ecologist $ 325
Associate Ecologist $ 296
Senior Ecologist 2 $ 265
Senior Ecologist 1 $ 233
Ecologist 2 $ 204
Ecologist 1 $ 178
Field Biologist 2 $ 152
Field Biologist 1 $ 127
Senior GIS Analyst $ 233
GIS Analyst $ 178
Technical Editor $ 155
Senior Technical Support $ 152
Technical Support $ 127
Clerical Support $ 100
Deposition and Testimony Two times standard rate
Subcontractual Consultants Cost plus 10%
Direct Expenses Cost plus 10%
Transportation Current IRS Federal
Standard Mileage Rate
(70¢ / mile as of January 2025)
Travel (Cost plus 10%) ~ $284/day (based on
federal per diem rate)
Field Equipment Operation Variable
GIS Computer Graphics $10/hr surcharge
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Billing rates are subject to annual increases and will be adjusted at the beginning of each calendar year.
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EXHIBIT D
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
CONSULTANTS TO THE CITY OF PALO ALTO (CITY), AT THEIR SOLE EXPENSE, SHALL FOR THE TERM OF THE
CONTRACT OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN INSURANCE IN THE AMOUNTS FOR THE COVERAGE SPECIFIED BELOW, AFFORDED BY COMPANIES WITH AM BEST’S KEY RATING OF A-:VII, OR HIGHER, LICENSED OR AUTHORIZED TO TRANSACT INSURANCE BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
AWARD IS CONTINGENT ON COMPLIANCE WITH CITY’S INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED HEREIN.
REQUIRED TYPE OF COVERAGE REQUIREMENT
MINIMUM LIMITS
EACH
OCCURRENCE AGGREGATE
YES
YES
WORKER’S COMPENSATION
EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY
STATUTORY
STATUTORY STATUTORY STATUTORY
YES
GENERAL LIABILITY, INCLUDING
PERSONAL INJURY, BROAD FORM
PROPERTY DAMAGE BLANKET
CONTRACTUAL, AND FIRE LEGAL
LIABILITY
BODILY INJURY
PROPERTY DAMAGE
BODILY INJURY & PROPERTY
DAMAGE COMBINED.
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
YES
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY,
INCLUDING ALL OWNED, HIRED,
NON-OWNED
BODILY INJURY
- EACH PERSON
- EACH OCCURRENCE
PROPERTY DAMAGE
BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY
DAMAGE, COMBINED
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
YES
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY,
INCLUDING, ERRORS AND
OMISSIONS, MALPRACTICE (WHEN
APPLICABLE), AND NEGLIGENT
PERFORMANCE
ALL DAMAGES $1,000,000
YES
THE CITY OF PALO ALTO IS TO BE NAMED AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED: CONSULTANT, AT ITS SOLE COST
AND EXPENSE, SHALL OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN, IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE TERM
OF ANY RESULTANT AGREEMENT, THE INSURANCE COVERAGE HEREIN DESCRIBED, INSURING NOT ONLY
CONSULTANT
AND ITS SUBCONSULTANTS, IF ANY, BUT ALSO, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION, EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY AND PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE, NAMING AS ADDITIONAL INSUREDS CITY, ITS COUNCIL MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES.
I. INSURANCE COVERAGE MUST INCLUDE:
A. A CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT PROVIDING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CONSULTANT’S AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY CITY.
II. THE CONSULTANT MUST SUBMIT CERTIFICATES(S) OF INSURANCE EVIDENCING REQUIRED COVERAGE AT THE FOLLOWING EMAIL: [email protected]
III. ENDORSEMENT PROVISIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE INSURANCE AFFORDED TO ADDITIONAL INSUREDS:
A. PRIMARY COVERAGE
WITH RESPECT TO CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF THE OPERATIONS OF THE NAMED INSURED,
INSURANCE AS AFFORDED BY THIS POLICY IS PRIMARY AND IS NOT ADDITIONAL TO OR
CONTRIBUTING WITH ANY OTHER INSURANCE CARRIED BY OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ADDITIONAL INSUREDS.
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B. CROSS LIABILITY
THE NAMING OF MORE THAN ONE PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORATION AS INSUREDS UNDER
THE POLICY SHALL NOT, FOR THAT REASON ALONE, EXTINGUISH ANY RIGHTS OF THE
INSURED AGAINST ANOTHER, BUT THIS ENDORSEMENT, AND THE NAMING OF MULTIPLE
INSUREDS, SHALL NOT INCREASE THE TOTAL LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY UNDER THIS POLICY.
C. NOTICE OF CANCELLATION
1. IF THE POLICY IS CANCELED BEFORE ITS EXPIRATION DATE FOR ANY REASON
OTHER THAN THE NON-PAYMENT OF PREMIUM, THE CONSULTANT SHALL PROVIDE CITY AT LEAST A THIRTY (30) DAY WRITTEN NOTICE BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF CANCELLATION.
2. IF THE POLICY IS CANCELED BEFORE ITS EXPIRATION DATE FOR THE NON-PAYMENT OF PREMIUM, THE CONSULTANT SHALL PROVIDE CITY AT LEAST A TEN (10) DAY WRITTEN NOTICE BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF CANCELLATION.
EVIDENCE OF INSURANCE AND OTHER RELATED NOTICES ARE REQUIRED TO BE FILED WITH THE CITY OF PALO ALTO SENT TO THE FOLLOWING EMAIL:
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EXHIBIT E
DIR REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS
This Exhibit shall apply only to a contract for public works construction, alteration, demolition, repair or maintenance work, CITY will not accept a bid proposal from or enter into this Agreement with CONSULTANT without proof that CONSULTANT and its listed subcontractors are registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) to perform public work, subject to limited exceptions. City requires CONSULTANT and its listed subcontractors, if any, to comply with all applicable requirements of the California Labor Code including but not limited to Labor Code Sections 1720 through 1861, and all applicable related regulations, including but not limited to Subchapter 3, Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations Section 16000 et seq., as amended from time to time. This Exhibit E applies in addition to the provisions of Section 26 (Prevailing Wages and DIR Registration for Public Works Contracts) of the Agreement.
CITY provides notice to CONSULTANT of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1771.1(a), which reads:
“A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the contract is awarded.”
This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by DIR. All contractors must be registered with DIR per Labor Code Section 1725.5 in order to submit a bid. All subcontractors must also be registered with DIR. No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project unless registered with DIR.
Additional information regarding public works and prevailing wage requirements is available on the DIR web site (see e.g. http://www.dir.ca.gov) as amended from time to time.
CITY gives notice to CONSULTANT and its listed subcontractors that CONSULTANT is required to post all job site notices prescribed by law or regulation.
CONSULTANT shall furnish certified payroll records directly to the Labor Commissioner (DIR) in accordance with Subchapter 3, Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations Section 16461 (8 CCR Section 16461).
CITY requires CONSULTANT and its listed subcontractors to comply with the requirements of Labor Code Section 1776, including but not limited to:
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respectively, CONSULTANT and its listed subcontractors, in connection with the Project.
The payroll records shall be verified as true and correct and shall be certified and made available for inspection at all reasonable hours at the principal office of CONSULTANT and its listed subcontractors, respectively.
At the request of CITY, acting by its Project Manager, CONSULTANT and its listed subcontractors shall make the certified payroll records available for inspection or furnished upon request to the CITY Project Manager within ten (10) days of receipt of CITY’s request.
CITY requests CONSULTANT and its listed subcontractors to submit the certified payroll records to CITY’s Project Manager at the end of each week during the Project.
If the certified payroll records are not provided as required within the 10-day period, then CONSULTANT and its listed subcontractors shall be subject to a penalty of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per calendar day, or portion thereof, for each worker, and CITY shall withhold the sum total of penalties from the progress payment(s) then due and payable to CONSULTANT.
Inform CITY’s Project Manager of the location of CONSULTANT’s and its listed subcontractors’ payroll records (street address, city and county) at the commencement of the Project, and also provide notice to CITY’s Project Manager within five (5) business days of any change of location of those payroll records.
Eight (8) hours labor constitutes a legal day’s work. CONSULTANT shall forfeit as a penalty to CITY, $25.00 for each worker employed in the execution of the Agreement by CONSULTANT or any subcontractor for each calendar day during which such worker is required or permitted to work more than eight (8) hours in any one calendar day or forty (40) hours in any one calendar week in violation of the provisions of the Labor Code, and in particular, Sections 1810 through 1815 thereof, except that work performed by employees of CONSULTANT or any subcontractor in excess of eight (8) hours per day, or forty (40) hours during any one week, shall be permitted upon compensation for all hours worked in excess of eight (8) hours per day, or forty (40) hours per week, at not less than one and one-half (1&1/2) times the basic rate of pay, as provided in Section 1815.
CONSULTANT shall secure the payment of workers’ compensation to its employees as provided in Labor Code Sections 1860 and 3700 (Labor Code 1861). CONSULTANT shall sign and file with the CITY a statutorily prescribed statement acknowledging its obligation to secure the payment of workers’ compensation to its employees before beginning work (Labor Code 1861). CONSULTANT shall post job site notices per regulation (Labor Code 1771.4(a)(2)).
CONSULTANT shall comply with the statutory requirements regarding employment of apprentices including without limitation Labor Code Section 1777.5. The statutory provisions will be enforced for penalties for failure to pay prevailing wages and for failure to comply with wage and hour laws.
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Exhibit F
Claims for Public Contract Code Section 9204 Public Works Projects
The provisions of this Exhibit are provided in compliance with Public Contract Code Section 9204; they provide the exclusive procedures for any claims pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 9204 related to the Services performed under this Agreement.
1. Claim Definition. “Claim” means a separate demand by the Contractor sent by registered mail or certified mail with return receipt requested, for one or more of the following:
(A) A time extension, including, without limitation, for relief from damages or penalties for delay assessed by the City.
(B) Payment by the City of money or damages arising from the Services performed by, or on behalf of, the Contractor pursuant to the Agreement and payment for which is not otherwise expressly provided or to which the Contractor is not otherwise entitled. (C) Payment of an amount that is disputed by the City.
2. Claim Process.
(A) Timing. Any Claim must be submitted to City in compliance with the requirements of this Exhibit no later than fourteen (14) days following the event or occurrence giving rise to the Claim. This time requirement is mandatory; failure to submit a Claim within fourteen (14) days will result in its being deemed waived.
(B) Submission. The Claim must be submitted to City in writing, clearly identified as a “Claim” submitted pursuant to this Exhibit, and must include reasonable documentation substantiating the Claim.
The Claim must clearly identify and describe the dispute, including relevant references to applicable portions of the Agreement, and a chronology of relevant events. Any Claim for additional payment must include a complete, itemized breakdown of all labor, materials, taxes, insurance, and subcontract, or other costs. Substantiating documentation such as payroll records, receipts, invoices, or the like, must be submitted in support of each claimed cost. Any Claim for an extension of time or delay costs must be substantiated with schedule analysis and narrative depicting and explaining claimed time impacts.
(C) Review. Upon receipt of a Claim in compliance with this Exhibit, the City shall conduct a reasonable review of the Claim and, within a period not to exceed 45 days from receipt, shall provide the Contractor a written statement identifying what portion of the Claim is disputed and what portion is undisputed. Upon receipt of a Claim, the City and Contractor may, by mutual agreement, extend the time period provided in this paragraph 2.
(D) If City Council Approval Required. If the City needs approval from the City Council to provide the Contractor a written statement identifying the disputed portion and the undisputed portion of the Claim, and the City Council does not meet within the 45 days or within the mutually agreed to extension of time following receipt of a Claim sent by registered mail or certified mail, return receipt requested, the City shall have up to three days following the next duly publicly noticed meeting of the City Council after the 45-day period, or extension, expires to provide the Contractor a written statement identifying the disputed portion and the undisputed portion.
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(E) Payment. Any payment due on an undisputed portion of the Claim shall be processed and made within 60 days after the City issues its written statement. If the City fails to issue a written statement, paragraph 3, below, shall apply.
3. Disputed Claims
(A) Meet and Confer. If the Contractor disputes the City's written response, or if the City fails to respond to a Claim submitted pursuant to this Exhibit within the time prescribed, the Contractor may demand in writing an informal conference to meet and confer for settlement of the issues in dispute. Upon receipt of a demand in writing sent by registered mail or certified mail, return receipt requested, the City shall schedule a meet and confer conference within 30 days for settlement of the dispute. Within 10 business days following the conclusion of the meet and confer conference, if the Claim or any portion of the Claim remains in dispute, the City shall provide the Contractor a written statement identifying the portion of the Claim that remains in dispute and the portion that is undisputed. Any payment due on an undisputed portion of the Claim shall be processed and made within 60 days after the City issues its written statement.
(B) Mediation. Any remaining disputed portion of the Claim, as identified by the Contractor in writing, shall be submitted to nonbinding mediation, with the City and the Contractor sharing the associated costs equally. The City and Contractor shall mutually agree to a mediator within 10 business days after the disputed portion of the Claim has been identified in writing by the Contractor. If the parties cannot agree upon a mediator, each party shall select a mediator and those mediators shall select a qualified neutral third party to mediate the disputed portion of the Claim. Each party shall bear the fees and costs charged by its respective mediator in connection with the selection of the neutral mediator. If mediation is unsuccessful, the parts of the Claim remaining in dispute shall be subject to any other remedies authorized by the Agreement and laws.
(i) For purposes of this paragraph 3.B, mediation includes any nonbinding process, including, but not limited to, neutral evaluation or a dispute review board, in which an independent third party or board assists the parties in dispute resolution through negotiation or by issuance of an evaluation. Any mediation utilized shall conform to the timeframes in this section.
(ii) Unless otherwise agreed to by the City and the Contractor in writing, the mediation conducted pursuant to this section shall excuse any further obligation, if any, under Public Contract Code Section 20104.4 to mediate after litigation has been commenced.
4. City’s Failure to Respond. Failure by the City to respond to a Claim from the Contractor within the time periods described in this Exhibit or to otherwise meet the time requirements of this Exhibit shall result in the Claim being deemed rejected in its entirety. A Claim that is denied by reason of the City's failure to have responded to a Claim, or its failure to otherwise meet the time requirements of this Exhibit, shall not constitute an adverse finding with regard to the merits of the Claim or the responsibility or qualifications of the Contractor.
5. Interest. Amounts not paid in a timely manner as required by this section shall bear interest at seven (7) percent per annum.
6. Approved Subcontractor Claims. If an approved subcontractor or a lower tier subcontractor lacks legal standing to assert a Claim against the City because privity of contract does not exist, the Contractor may present to the City a Claim on behalf of a subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor. A subcontractor may request in writing, either on his or her own behalf or on behalf of a lower tier Docusign Envelope ID: 91DE445A-57A6-4001-86D6-7F42197CBBCD Item 11
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subcontractor, that the Contractor present a Claim for work which was performed by the subcontractor or by a lower tier subcontractor on behalf of the subcontractor. The subcontractor requesting that the Claim be presented to the City shall furnish reasonable documentation to support the Claim. Within 45 days of receipt of this written request, the Contractor shall notify the subcontractor in writing as to whether the Contractor presented the claim to the City and, if the Contractor did not present the claim, provide the subcontractor with a statement of the reasons for not having done so.
7. Waiver of Provisions. A waiver of the rights granted by Public Contract Code Section 9204 is void and contrary to public policy, provided, however, that (1) upon receipt of a Claim, the parties may mutually agree to waive, in writing, mediation and proceed directly to the commencement of a civil action or binding arbitration, as applicable; and (2) the City may prescribe reasonable change order, claim, and dispute resolution procedures and requirements in addition to the provisions of Public Contract Code Section 9204, so long as the contractual provisions do not conflict with or otherwise impair the timeframes and procedures set forth in this section.
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From: City Manager
Report Type: CONSENT CALENDAR
Lead Department: Transportation
Meeting Date: September 8, 2025
Report #:2506-4873
TITLE
FIRST READ: Adopt an Ordinance Amending PAMC Chapter 10.56 (Special Speed Zones) to Update Speed Limit Studies for 22 Streets and Decrease the Speed Limit for a Portion of Deer Creek Road; and Approve the 2024 Traffic Survey; CEQA status – categorically exempt.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Approve the 2024 Engineering and Traffic Survey (Attachment A), and
2. Adopt an ordinance re-establishing posted speed limits for 22 streets pursuant to the California Vehicle Code and decreasing the posted speed limit of 40 miles per hour (mph) to 35 mph for Deer Creek Road from Palo Alto city limits to Arastradero Road (Attachment B).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This report presents the results and recommendations of the engineering and traffic survey that was conducted in 2023 for 23 street segments (Attachment A). This updated survey was intended to serve as the basis for the establishment and enforcement of speed limits for certain street segments within the City of Palo Alto. These enforceable speed limits incorporate the provisions of recent laws, Assembly Bill (AB) 43 and AB 1938.
Based on the results of the survey, existing posted speed limits on 22 street segments continue to be justified by the engineering and speed survey, and these street segments are therefore eligible for enforcement by use of radar. Additionally, the survey results justify a 5-mph reduction in the posted speed limit from 40 mph to 35 mph along Deer Creek Road from Page Mill Road to Arastradero Road.
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BACKGROUND
Speed limits in California are governed by the California Vehicle Code (CVC), including § 627, 22348 through 22413 and 40802. In conformance with these state laws, vehicle speed laws can only be enforced using radar when speed limits are determined by an engineering and traffic survey that verifies the 85th percentile speeds. However, engineering and traffic surveys for many Palo Alto streets have expired and, hence, the Police Department is currently unable to enforce the speed limits using radar.
Based on CVC § 40802, posted speed limits of 25 mph have been established on designated local streets in Palo Alto that are less than 40 feet in width.
In 2016, Engineering and Traffic Surveys were conducted for all arterial and collector streets in Palo Alto's Street Network system (a total of 70 street segments, not including the 16 segments that were validated in 2014). The 2016 survey validated the existing speed limit for 56 locations and recommended an increase in existing speed limit for 14 locations.
In 2021 and 2022, Assembly Bill (AB) 43 and AB 1938 were enacted which changed how speed limits are set and enforced in California. The new laws (CVC § 22358.6 and 22358.7) authorize local authorities to round down the recommended speed to the lower 5 mph increment, when it would otherwise be rounded up, and then lower the recommended speed by an additional 5 mph under certain conditions including if the corridor is a designated safety corridor.
ANALYSIS
Engineering and Traffic Surveys were completed in 2023 by the consulting firm TJKM for the 23 roadway segments listed in Table 1. These surveys were performed in accordance with the requirements of the CVC and CA-MUTCD.
In order to collect sample speeds on selected street segments, a radar gun was used on days with fair weather, clear visibility, and dry pavement conditions. The radar speed survey data was compiled and analyzed to determine the 50th percentile speed, the 85 th percentile speed, the average speed, the speed range, the 10-mph pace speed, and the percent of vehicles observed within the 10-mph pace. Average daily traffic (ADT) counts for all study segments were also collected using tube counts along the segments.
The counts were used to determine the collision rates for each segment, which in turn was used as a factor in determining the appropriate speed limit for each segment. Other information that factored into the determination of recommended speed included designation as a safety corridor as well as location within a business district or residence district as defined in the CVC.
After initial calculation of a recommended speed limit, a final field check was conducted by driving each study segment to confirm that the recommended speed of traffic was reasonable based on engineering judgment and the 85th percentile speed.
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Based on the results of the survey, posted speed limits on 22 street segments continue to be justified by the engineering and speed survey, and are therefore eligible for enforcement by use of radar. Additionally, survey results recommend a 5-mph reduction in the posted speed limit from 40 mph to 35 mph along Deer Creek Road from Page Mill Road to Arastradero Road.
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Posted Speed Limit
(mph)
No. Street From To Roadway
Type
85th
%ile
Speed Existing Recommended
1 Alma St. El Camino
Real
University
Ave.
Arterial 32 25 25
2 Charleston Rd. Fabian Way S City Limit Residential
Arterial
39 35 35
3 Embarcadero
Rd.
El Camino
Real
Alma St.
Overpass
Residential
Arterial
35 25 25
4 Fabian Way Charleston
Rd.
W. Bayshore
Rd.
Collector 42 30 30
5 Hanover St. Page Mill Rd. Hillview Ave. Collector 33 30 30 6 Hillview Ave. Hanover St. Foothill Exp. Collector 32 30 30 7 Middlefield
Rd.
University
Ave.
Embarcadero
Rd.
Residential
Arterial
33 25 25
8 San Antonio
Rd.
Alma St. Middlefield
Rd.
Arterial 44 35 35
9 San Antonio
Rd.
Middlefield
Rd.
Charleston
Rd.
Arterial 39 35 35
10 W. Bayshore
Rd.
Loma Verde
Ave.
Fabian Way Collector 45 35 35
11 Charleston Rd. El Camino
Real
Alma St. Residential
Arterial
36 25 25
12 Charleston Rd. Alma St. Middlefield
Rd.
Residential
Arterial
35 25 25
13 Charleston Rd. Middlefield
Rd.
Fabian Way Residential
Arterial
37 25 25
14 Deer Creek Rd. Page Mill Rd. Arastradero
Rd.
Collector 38 40 35
15 El Camino Way Los Robles
Ave.
Maybell Ave. Collector 28 25 25
16 Hansen Way El Camino
Real
Page Mill Exp. Collector 35 30 30
17 Louis Rd. Oregon Exp. Loma Verde
Rd.
Collector 30 25 25
18 Louis Rd. Loma Verde
Ave.
Charleston
Rd.
Collector 25 25 25
19 N. California
Ave.
Embarcadero
Rd.
Middlefield
Rd.
Collector 29 25 25
20 Park Blvd. California
Ave.
Lambert Ave. Collector 29 25 25
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Table 1: 2024 City of Palo Alto Engineering & Traffic Survey Segments
NEXT STEPS
Pending Council adoption of the attached ordinance, City staff will work to implement signage for lower speed limits along Deer Creek Road; provide messaging to community members on enforcement; and add the above corridors to traffic enforcement patrols.
Staff is also working on a second phase of Engineering and Traffic Surveys (2025 E&TS), which focusses on nine other roadway segments listed below. Staff will return to Council with an ordinance for these speed surveys in Quarter 4 of 2025.
Street From To
Alma St. University Ave. Lincoln Ave.
Birch St. California Ave. Oregon Expressway
Coyote Hill Rd. Page Mill Rd. Hillsdale Ave.
Embarcadero Rd. Highway 101
Highway 101 Middlefield Rd.
Embarcadero Rd.
Middlefield Rd. Alma St.
Oregon Exp. E. Charleston Rd.Middlefield Rd.
E. Charleston Rd. South City limits
University Ave. E City Limits Middlefield Rd.
Both the 2024 and 2025 E&TS efforts (Phase 1 and Phase 2 respectively) include consideration of AB 43 and AB 1938 which give cities more flexibility to lower speed limits on certain roads, particularly in business districts and areas with high pedestrian or bicycle traffic. AB 43 also allows for speed reduction on the basis of roadway designation as a “safety corridor.” On June 2, 2025, Council adopted the Palo Alto Safety Action Plan, which identified the City’s high injury network. This network also serves as the City’s “safety corridors” as defined in the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA-MUTCD). Among other corridors, the designated corridors include segments of Alma Street, Charleston Road, Embarcadero Road, Middlefield Road, San Antonio Road, and Quarry Road. When staff return with Phase 2 E&TS efforts, staff will assess if additional speed reductions for either Phase 1 or Phase 2 segments are warranted on the basis of designation as a safety corridor 21 Quarry Rd. El Camino
Real
Campus Dr. Collector 33 25 25
22 Middlefield
Rd.
University
Ave.
N City Limit Residential
Arterial
32 25 25
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FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT
The consultant fee for completing the engineering and traffic survey data collection, analysis and recommendation was $35,000 and was funded in FY24 and FY25 from the Office of Transportation’s Capital Project PL-12000.
Implementation of the reduced posted speed limit on Deer Creek Road from Page Mill Road to Arastradero will require production and installation of new speed limit signs. The estimated cost for this work is $1,000. There is sufficient budget in PL-12000, Transportation and Parking Improvements, in the Fiscal Year 2026 Adopted Capital Budget. No additional funds are needed.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
The process for establishing speed limits is defined under the CVC and CA-MUTCD. However, recent community engagement activities indicate strong support for this action.
Extensive stakeholder engagement was conducted as part of the Safety Action Plan, which identified a proactive Speed Management Program as a key step to creating a culture and climate of systemic safety. This action is one element of such an approach.
Community members at a recent Neighborhood Town Hall for the Palo Alto Hills, Esther Clark Park, and Miranda also expressed interest for speed reduction efforts in the vicinity of Arastradero Road and Deer Creek Road.
City staff will conduct additional community outreach to inform members of public that enforcement will be undertaken along these corridors.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Approval of this ordinance will result in minor upgrades to an existing street right-of-way and would not result in any new impacts to the existing environment. This project is considered as a minor alteration to the existing street system, and therefore categorically exempt (Class 1 Exemption, Section 15301) from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: 2024 Engineering and Traffic Survey
Attachment B: Ordinance Amending PAMC Chapter 10.56 to Establish and Amend Speed Limits APPROVED BY:
Ria Hutabarat Lo, Chief Transportation Official
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This Citywide Engineering and Traffic Survey for City of Palo Alto has been prepared under the direction of a licensed Traffic Engineer. The licensed Traffic Engineer attests to the technical information contained therein, and has judged the qualifications of any technical specialists providing engineering data, which recommendations, conclusions and decisions are based. These surveys conform to Sections 627 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code and Section 2B.13 of the California MUTCD and recommend speed limits appropriate to facilitate the safe and orderly movement of traffic.
Prepared By:
____________________________
Nayan Amin, TE
President, TJKM
4305 Hacienda Drive, Suite 550
Pleasanton, CA 94588-2798
Tel: 925.463.0611
Fax: 925.463.3691
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Relevant California Vehicle Code Sections ................................................................................................................. 7
2.0 Data Collection and Analysis ................................................................................................................... 11
2.1 Radar Speed Surveys and Analysis ..............................................................................................................................11
2.2 Average Daily Traffic (ADT) Volumes ..........................................................................................................................12
2.3 Field Observations ..............................................................................................................................................................13
2.4 Traffic Collision Data ..........................................................................................................................................................19
3.0 Speed Limit Recommendations ............................................................................................................... 26 TABLES
Table 1: Survey Segments ................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Table 2: Safety Corridor Definition Requirements ................................................................................................................... 9 Table 3: Land Uses and Facilities that Generate High Concentrations of Bicyclists and/or Pedestrians ........... 9 Table 4: Procedure of Rounding and Speed Limit Reductions on Local Agency Roadways ............................... 10 Table 5: Speed Survey Summary ................................................................................................................................................. 14 Table 6: Average Daily Traffic Volumes .................................................................................................................................... 16 Table 7: Collision History Summary (Jan. 2019 – Dec. 2021) ............................................................................................ 20 Table 8: Collision History Comparison with Statewide Averages ................................................................................... 23 Table 9: Recommended Speed Limits Summary .................................................................................................................. 29 Item 12
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FIGURES
Figure 1: Types of Speed Limits ...................................................................................................................................................... 1 Figure 2: Survey Locations ................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Figure 3: Existing Speed Limits........................................................................................................................................................ 6 Figure 4: Average Daily Traffic Volumes................................................................................................................................... 18 Figure 5: Collision Analysis ............................................................................................................................................................ 25 Figure 6: Illustration of Procedure of Rounding and Speed Limit Reductions on Local Agency Roadways . 28 Figure 7: Recommended Speed Limit Changes .................................................................................................................... 31 Figure 8: Recommended Speed Limits ..................................................................................................................................... 32
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Recommended Speed Limit Certifications and Supporting Data (Speed Survey Collection Forms and Average Daily Traffic Volumes)
Appendix B: Collision Data
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this survey is to evaluate the posted speed limits for 23 segments within the City of Palo Alto and recommend speed limit changes, if any, in accordance with the State of California regulations and guidelines. California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 40802 requires that Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) for speed limits should be conducted at least once every seven or 14 years based on established criteria.
State and local agencies re -evaluate non -statutory speed limits on their street segments that have undergone a significant change in roadway characteristics or surrounding land uses since the spee d limits were last reviewed.
The California State Legislature sets in place the regulations for California speed limits and the CVC places these regulations into language used primarily for enforcement purposes. Various jurisdictions have responsibility for roadways throughout California, including the responsibility to set speed limits on these roadways according to the standards and procedures established by Caltrans. The guidelines from the California Manual for Setting Speed Limits published by Caltrans (Rev. February, 2020) are used in this study.
These guidelines help in establishing speed limits that are uniform throughout the state and avoid influence from political pressure or emotional perceptions.
Speed limits are established primarily for protecting the public from the behavior of reckless, unreliable, or dangerous drivers. Speed limits are generally established at or near the 85th percentile speed. The 85th percentile speed, also referred to as the critical speed, is defined as the speed at or below which 85 percent of traffic is moving in free flow conditions. Speed limits established on this basis conform to the consensus of those who drive on the roadways as to what speed is reasonable and safe under normal driving conditions. Figure 1 illustrates the various speed limit signs for different zones and roadways.
Figure 1: Types of Speed Limits
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any factors influence drivers and their perception of the safe speed at which to operate a vehicle. These factors should be considered as a whole because it is not practical to consider each individually. The design and physical characteristics of the roadway place limitations on the safe operating speed of vehicles. These characteristics include, but are not limited to:
• Roadway geometrics, shoulder condition, grade, alignment, and sight distance ; Source: FHWA
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• Roadside development, zoning, and environment;
• Parking practices;
• Bicycle and pedestrian activity;
• Driveway density;
• Signalized or stop-controlled intersections; and
• Rural, residential or developed areas.
The study follows the goals and visions set in the City of Palo Alto 2030 Comprehensive Plan . The City of Palo Alto aims to guide the City's transportation system and address issues related to safety, mobility and access. Some of the goals outlined in the Transportation Circulation Element include:
• Maintaining an efficient roadway network for all users. • Protecting streets and adopted school commute corridors that contribute to neighborhood character and provide a range of local transportation options. • Providing a safe environment for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists on Palo Alto streets.
The recommendations made in this study comply with the vision and goals identified in the Comprehensive Plan.
This report presents the resul ts of the E&TS conducted during September 2023 for 23 street segments throughout the City of Palo Alto , and incorporates input from radar speed surveys, average daily traffic counts, segment collision analyses, and analys es of roadway characteristics. The 23 survey segments included in the study are listed in Table 1, are shown in Figure 2, and are categorized below by roadway types:
• Five segments are designated as ‘Residential Arterials’ • 13 segments are designated as ‘Local/Collectors’
• Five segments are designated as ‘Arterials’
The existing speed limits for the survey segments are illustrated in Figure 3.
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Table 1: Survey Segments
No. Street Survey Limits Roadway
Classification
Roadway
Type
No.
of
Lanes
Width
(feet)
Length
(miles)
Existing
Speed
Limit
(mph)
1 Alma St. El Camino Real to
University Ave. Arterial Undivided 2 50 0.48 25
2 Charleston
Rd.
Fabian Way to
Southern City Limits Arterial Undivided 4 64 0.33 35
3 Embarcadero
Rd.
El Camino Real to
Alma St. Overcrossing Arterial Undivided 4 64 0.24 25
4 Fabian Way Charleston Rd. to W.
Bayshore Rd. Local/Collector Undivided 4 60 0.57 30
5 Hanover St. Page Mill Rd. to
Hillview Ave. Local/Collector Undivided 2 40 0.75 30
6 Hillview Ave. Hanover St. to
Foothill Exp. Local/Collector Undivided 2 40 0.37 30
7 Middlefield
Rd.
University Ave. to
Embarcadero Rd.
Residential
Arterial Undivided 2- to
4 40 0.96 25
8 San Antonio
Rd.
Alma St. to
Middlefield Rd. Arterial Divided 4 70 0.61 35
9 San Antonio
Rd.
Middlefield Rd. to
Charleston Rd. Arterial Divided 4 76 0.40 35
10 W. Bayshore
Rd.
Loma Verde Ave. to
Fabian Way Local/Collector Undivided 2 32 0.58 35
11 Charleston
Rd.
El Camino Real to
Alma St.
Residential
Arterial Undivided 4 54 0.40 25
12 Charleston
Rd.
Alma St. to
Middlefield Rd.
Residential
Arterial Divided 2- to
4 56 0.58 25
13 Charleston
Rd.
Middlefield Rd. to
Fabian Way
Residential
Arterial Divided 2 56 0.36 25
14 Deer Creek
Rd.
Page Mill Rd. to
Arastradero Rd. Local/Collector Undivided 2 46 0.70 40
15 El Camino
Way
Los Robles Ave. to
Maybell Ave. Local/Collector Undivided 2 40 0.35 25
16 Hansen Way El Camino Real to
Page Mill Exp. Local/Collector Undivided 2 40 0.57 30
17 Louis Rd. Oregon Exp. to Loma
Verde Rd. Local/Collector Undivided 2 36 0.82 25
18 Louis Rd. Loma Verde Ave. to
Charleston Rd. Local/Collector Undivided 2 36 1.06 25
19 N. California
Ave.
Embarcadero Rd. to
Middlefield Rd. Local/Collector Undivided 2 32 0.78 25
20 Park Blvd. California Ave. to
Lambert Ave. Local/Collector Undivided 2 36 0.58 25
21 Quarry Rd. El Camino Real to
Campus Dr. Local/Collector Divided 4 70 0.74 25
22 Middlefield
Rd.
University Ave. to
Northern City Limits
Residential
Arterial Undivided 2 40 0.38 25
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No. Street Survey Limits Roadway
Classification
Roadway
Type
No.
of
Lanes
Width
(feet)
Length
(miles)
Existing
Speed
Limit
(mph)
23 Porter Dr. Page Mill Rd. to
Hillview Ave. Local/Collector Undivided 2 40 0.41 25
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23 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD
EL CAMINO REAL
LOUIS ROAD
HY 101 SOUTH
ALMA STREET
WAVERLEY STREET
HY 101 NORTH
PAGE MILL ROAD
LINCOLN AVENUE
OREGON EXPRESSWAY
UNIVERSITY AVENUE
PARK BOULEVARD
MIRANDA AVENUE
LOMA VERDE AVENUE
GREER ROAD
RAMONA STREET
LOS ROBLES AVENUE
HILLVIEW AVENUE
CALIFORNIA AVENUE
BARRON AVENUE
MAYBELL AVENUE
NORTH CALIFORNIA AVENUE
QUARRY ROAD
FERNE AVENUE
LANE 66
GENG ROAD
MIRANDA AVENUE
ALMA STREET
EMBARCADERO ROADEMBARCADERO ROAD
EMBARCADERO ROAD
STANFORD
LOS ALTOS
LA HONDA
MENLO PARK
MOUNTAIN VIEW
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Survey Segments
Segments
Roads
City of
Segment ID
City of Palo Alto
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LOUIS ROAD
HY 101 SOUTH
ALMA STREET
WAVERLEY STREET
HY 101 NORTH
PAGE MILL ROAD
LINCOLN AVENUE
OREGON EXPRESSWAY
UNIVERSITY AVENUE
PARK BOULEVARD
MIRANDA AVENUE
LOMA VERDE AVENUE
GREER ROAD
RAMONA STREET
LOS ROBLES AVENUE
HILLVIEW AVENUE
CALIFORNIA AVENUE
BARRON AVENUE
MAYBELL AVENUE
NORTH CALIFORNIA AVENUE
QUARRY ROAD
FERNE AVENUE
LANE 66
GENG ROAD
MIRANDA AVENUE
ALMA STREET
EMBARCADERO ROADEMBARCADERO ROAD
EMBARCADERO ROAD
STANFORD
LOS ALTOS
LA HONDA
MENLO PARK
MOUNTAIN VIEW
EAST PALO ALTO
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Miles
Figure 3: Existing Speed Limits
LEGEND
Roads
Segment IDXX
Existing Speed Limits
40 mph
25 mph
30 mph
35 mph
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1.1 Relevant California Vehicle Code Sections
Applicable California Vehicle Code (CVC) Code sections for conducting an E&TS are summarized below:
CVC SECTION 235 – BUSINESS DISTRICT: An area in which at least 50 percent of the properties are used for business for a minimum distance of 400 feet on one side or 300 feet on both sides of a highway.
CVC SECTION 515 – RESIDENCE DISTRICT: An area outside of the Business District along a highway that has a minimum of 13 separate dwelling units on one side, or 16 on both sides within a distance of a quarter mile.
CVC SECTION 627 – ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC SURVEY: A survey of highway and traffic conditions in accordance with methods determined by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for use by state and local authorities, which shall include consideration of prevailing speeds as determined by traffic engineering measurements, collision records, and highway, traffic, and roadside conditions not readily apparent to the driver. Local authorities may also consider residential district density (as defined in Section 515) and pedestrian and bicyclist safety.
CVC SECTION 22349 – MAXIMUM SPEED LIMITS: Provides that no person shall drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than 65 mph. An exception to this, as stated in CVC Section 22356, is that Caltrans may increase the speed and these increases can only be made after consultation with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and based on an engineering and traffic survey. Even if the maximum speed is raised, certain vehicles are still not permitted to be driven over 55 mph. These are listed below :
• Motor trucks having three or more axles or any truck towing another vehicle • Passenger vehicles towing other vehicles
• School buses transporting school pupils
• Farm labor vehicles transporting passengers
• Vehicles transporting explosives
CVC SECTION 22350 – BASIC SPEED LAW: Provides that no person shall drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, the traffic on, and the surface and width of, the highway, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or property. In other words, a driver violates the basic speed law if he or she is driving at unsafe speeds, even if that speed is lower than the posted regulatory speed limit sign.
CVC SECTION 22351 – SPEED LAW VIOLATIONS: States that the speed of any vehicle upon a highway not in excess of the limits specified in CVC Section 22352 or established as authorized in the CVC is lawful unless clearly proved to be in violation of the Basic Speed Law. This same section also states that the speed of any vehicle upon a highway in excess of the prima facie speed limits in CVC Section 22352 or established as authorized in the CVC is unlawful unless the defendant establishes by competent evidence that the speed in excess of said limits did not constitute a violation of the Basic Speed Law at the time, place and under the conditions then existing.
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CVC SECTION 22352 – PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS: Establishes prima facie speed limits for local roads and streets. The term “prima facie”, as used in the CVC, is a speed limit that applies when no other specific speed limit is posted. It is a Latin term meaning “at first face” or “at first appearance”. It is also defined as “first view” and “before investigation”. Prima facie evidence is evidence sufficient to establish fact, or to raise presumption of fact, unless rebutted. These speed limits shall be applicable unless changed as authorized in the CVC and, if so changed, only when signs have been erected giving notice thereof. It sets two speed limits covering six classes of location.
A speed limit of 15 mph applies at railroad crossings, at uncontrolled highway intersections with obstructed view, and on alleys. A speed limit of 25 mph applies on any highway other than State highways in any business or residence district, unless a different limit is established by procedures described in the CVC. The 25 mph limit also applies in school zones.
CVC SECTION 22357 (INCREASE OF LOCAL SPEED LIMITS TO 65 MPH) AND CVC SECTION 22358 (DECREASE OF LOCAL SPEED LIMITS): Authorizes local authorities to establish prima facie speed limits on streets and roads under their jurisdiction, on the basis of an engineering and traffic survey.
CVC SECTION 22358.3 (DECREASE ON NARROW STREETS) AND CVC SECTION 22358.4 (DECREASE OF LOCAL LIMITS NEAR SCHOOLS OR SENIOR CENTERS): Authorizes local agencies to reduce prima facie speed limits to 20 or 15 mph on narrow streets (with roadway width less than 25 feet), school zones, or senior centers on the basis of engineering and traffic surveys.
CVC SECTION 22358.5 – DOWNWARD SPEED ZONING: Physical conditions such as width, curvature, grade, and surface conditions, or any other condition readily apparent to a driver, in the absence of other factors, would not require special downward speed zoning.
CVC SECTION 22358.6 – ROUNDING OF SPEED LIMITS: Authorizes local agencies to round speed limits to the nearest five miles per hour of the 85
th percentile speed of the free-flowing traffic. In cases where the 85th percentile speed results in rounding up to the nearest five-mile per hour increment, the local authority may round the speed limit down to the lower five -mile per hour increment. Local authorities may additionally lower the speed limit as provided by CVC Section 22358.7 and CVC Section 22358.8.
CVC SECTION 22358.7 – 5 MPH SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION: Authorizes local agencies to reduce the speed limit by an additional 5 mph if the portion of highway has been designated as a “safety corridor,” as defined in the C alifornia Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD ; Table 2), or if the portion of highway is adjacent to any land or facility that generates high concentrations of bicyclists or pedestrians (Table 3), especially those from vulnerable groups such as children, senior, persons with disabilities, and the unhoused.
The procedure of rounding speed limits according to CVC Section 22358.6 and CVC Section 22358.7 is tabulated in Table 4.
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Table 2: Safety Corridor Definition Requirements
Category Factors
Crash Weighting Factors to Develop One
Serious/Fatal Injury Safety Corridor
Crash weighting can be developed using fatal and serious injury crash data and other factors to prioritize safety corridors. Suggested weighting factors are as follows:
• Crash severity: Fatal Crashes, Serious Injury Crashes • Mode: Pedestrian-bicycle related crashes,
vehicle/other
• Disadvantaged Community Status: MPO/RTPA or
locally defined disadvantaged community status
based on most current version of CalEnviroScreen
• Vulnerable Populations: Seniors (age 65 and older)
and Youth (under age 15) based on the American
Community Survey
• School proximity (within 0.25 miles) based on the
California School Campus Database
Crash Density
Each roadway segment block can be converted into ~ 0.25 mile overlapping "corridor" segments to create a consistent unit of measurement and assess the concentration of linear patterns of injuries within a define[d] distance. The highest scoring (i.e. most fatal and serious injury crashes per mile) "corridor" segments within a street needs to be identified and an appropriate threshold set to determine safety corridor eligibility.
Maintenance
The jurisdiction can establish a review and re-evaluation frequency for safety corridors. However, such frequency need not exceed seven years.
Source: 2014 CA MUTCD, Revision 7, Table 2B-105(CA)
Table 3: Land Uses and Facilities that Generate High Concentrations of Bicyclists and/or Pedestrians Category Generator
Land Use
Employment centers
Presence of retail
Parks, multi-use trails, and recreational destinations
Schools/universities
Senior Centers
Cultural areas, entertainment space areas, or areas of community significance
Religious facilities
Health/medical facilities
Transit Factors Transit stops
Transit Oriented Developments/Transit Priority Areas
Presence of Pedestrian/Bicyclist Infrastructure
Sidewalk presence
Crosswalk presence
Bikeway presence
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Category Generator
Demographic Factors
Presence of vulnerable groups including children, seniors, persons with disabilities, users of personal assistive mobility devices, and the unhoused
MPO/RTPA or locally defined disadvantaged community status Presence of students (all levels)
Local Data Need identified in a safety analysis such as a road safety audit or formalized planning document such as a local road safety plan Source: 2014 CA MUTCD, Revision 7, Table 2B-106(CA)
Table 4: Procedure of Rounding and Speed Limit Reductions on Local Agency Roadways 85th-Percentile
Speed (mph)
Rounding to
nearest 5 mph
increment
(CVC 22358.6(a))
If rounding to
nearest is up, may
round down
(CVC 22358.6(c))
If rounding to
nearest is down,
may additionally
lower by 5 mph
(CVC 22358.6(b))
If safety corridor or
adjacent to high
concentration of
bicyclists & pedestrians,
may additionally lower
by 5 mph
(CVC 22358.7)
47.5-50.0 50 45 No 40
45.1-47.4 45 No 40 35
42.5-45.0 45 40 No 35
40.1-42.4 40 No 35 30
Source: 2014 CA MUTCD, Revision 7, Table 2B-104(CA)
CVC SECTION 22358.8 – RETAINMENT OF LOCAL SPEED LIMIT: Authorizes local agencies to retain an existing speed limit on a portion of highway if it was established in a previous E&TS with a speed limit certification sheet and if a registered traffic engineer has determined that no additional general purpose lanes have been added to the portion of highway since completion of the previous E&TS.
CVC SECTION 40802 (A)(2) – PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS: Provides that prima facie speed limits established under CVC Sections 22352(b)(1), 22354, 22357, 22358, and 22358.3 may not be enforced by radar unless the speed limit has been justified by an engineering and traffic survey within the last five years.
This CVC section does not apply to a local street, road or school zone.
CVC SECTION 40802 (B) – PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS: For purposes of this section, a local street or road is one that is functionally classified as "local" on the "California Road System Maps," that are ap proved by the Federal Highway Administration and maintained by the Department of Transportation. When a street or road does not appear on the "California Road System Maps," it may be defined as a "local street or road" if it primarily provides access to abutting residential property and meets the following three conditions:
• Roadway width of not more than 40 feet;
• Not more than one-half of a mile of uninterrupted length. Interruptions shall include official traffic control signals as defined in CVC Section 445; and
• Not more than one traffic lane in each direction.
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2.0 DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS
The basic purpose of this study is to evaluate selected arterial, collector, and local streets within the City of Palo Alto limits and to recommend appropriate spee d limit revisions consistent with current laws and practices of California. The TJKM team, in coordination with the City of Palo Alto staff, coordinated the E&TS.
The data collection procedure and speed survey analysis methodology is briefly discussed belo w.
2.1 Radar Speed Surveys and Analysis
The speed surveys involve the use of radar guns to collect sample speeds on selected street segments. A key aspect for conducting the surveys is to ensure that street segments with unique characteristics are individually surveyed. The most crucial component of a speed zone survey is the selection of locations for the data collection task. The prevailing speed at the data collection point was selected to be representative of the entire speed zone area.
The project team worked with the City of Palo Alto staff and finalized the 23 street segments to be analyzed in this E&TS. Radar speed surveys were conducted in fall 2023 on days with fair weather, clear visibility, and dry pavement conditions. The survey location s were selected where the prevailing speeds were representative of the entire street segment and were not too close to any traffic control device. The selected locations were situated beyond the influence of stops, dips, curves, parked vehicles, and any other condition that may affect the normal rate of travel. An effort was made to ensure that the presence of radar survey equipment did not affect the speed of the traffic being surveyed.
The radar speed surveys were conducted for all study segments, using c alibrated radar equipment by certified technicians. Most samples sizes for a particular segment include around 100 vehicles . In the case of low volume roadways, surveys were conducted for a minimum of a 90 minute period.
A Speed Survey Form was used to collect and summarize the following attributes:
• Street surveyed
• Precise location
• Street direction
• Date/day of the survey
• Start time & end time of survey
• Number of vehicles surveyed
• 85th percentile speed, 50th percentile speed, 10 mile pace • Percent and number of vehicles observed within the 10 mph pace speed • Percent and number of vehicles observed below pace
• Percent and number of vehicles observed above pace
• Range of speeds observed and standard deviation
A description of some of the attributes is provided below:
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50TH PERCENTILE SPEED (MEDIAN SPEED): The speed above and below which 50 percent of the sample speeds were observed. This value indicates the speed that a driver may choose to drive without the influence of any speed limits, speed signs, or enforcement.
85TH PERCENTILE SPEED (CRITICAL SPEED): The speed at or below which 85 percent of the sample speeds were observed. The 85th percentile speed of a spot speed survey is the primary indicator of the appropriate speed limit for a section of the roadway.
10 MPH PACE SPEED: The 10 mph increment (range) of speeds containing the greatest number of vehicles.
In most cases, the 85th percentile speed and the recommended speed lie within the range, frequently in the middle to upper range of the interval. The percent o f vehicles that fall within the pace speed is an indicator of the bunching of vehicular speeds. The number of observed vehicles within the 10 mph pace is often between 40 and 80 percent of the entire sample.
AVERAGE SPEED: The average speed is simply the c umulative speed divided by the number of observed vehicles.
SPEED RANGE: The range of speed is simply the difference in speed s of the fastest and slowest vehicles observed. A large range of speeds (in excess of 30 mph, for example) indicates less favorable conditions than a smaller range. The greater the range, the more inconsistency in travel speeds with a greater likelihood of traffic collisions. In general, uniform speeds result in a smooth progression of traffic.
The radar speed survey data was compiled and analyzed to determine the 50th percentile speed, the 85th percentile speed, the average speed, the speed range, the 10 mph pace speed, and the percent of vehicles observed within the 10 mph pace.
Table 5 presents the speed survey summary with existing speed limits, median speed, critical speed, 10 mile pace speed, and the percent of vehicles observed within pace. The completed speed survey forms for all 23 study segments are included in Appendix A.
2.2 Average Daily Traffic (ADT) Volumes
The TJKM team collected average d aily traffic (ADT) counts for all study segments by conducting tube counts along the segments . These counts were used to determine the collision rates for each segment, which in turn was used as a factor in determining the appropriate speed limit for each segme nt. Table 6 summarizes the roadway classification and ADT volumes for each study segment. The existing ADT volumes for the survey segments are illustrated in Figure 4. The ADT counts are available in Appendix A.
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2.3 Field Observations
A final field check was conducted by driving each study segment while “floating” with prevailing traffic to determine the speed of traffic that is reasonable from the engineer’s viewpoint. The traffic engineer evaluates the appropriateness of the 85th percentile speed and adds the perspective of human judgment to set the appropriate speed limit. Factors such as roadside development, the number and location of driveways, parked vehicles; emergency shoulder areas, schools and playgrounds, areas frequented by pedestrians, horizontal and vertical alignment of the roadway, intersection spacing, visibility and control, landscaping, street fixtures, and other less tangible factors, all contribute to finalizing the recommended speed limits.
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Table 5: Speed Survey Summary
No. Street Survey Limits
Existing
Speed
Limit
(mph)
No.
Speed
Data
Collected
Median
(mph)
85th
Percentile
(mph)
10-
Mile
Pace
(mph)
Percent
w/in
Pace
1 Alma St. El Camino Real to
University Ave. 25 207 29 32 24-33 86%
2 Charleston Rd. Fabian Way to
Southern City Limits 35 166 34 39 30-39 79%
3 Embarcadero
Rd.
El Camino Real to
Alma St. Overcrossing 25 201 31 35 27-36 79%
4 Fabian Way Charleston Rd. to W.
Bayshore Rd. 30 210 36 42 31-40 70%
5 Hanover St. Page Mill Rd. to
Hillview Ave. 30 203 28 33 23-32 79%
6 Hillview Ave. Hanover St. to Foothill
Exp. 30 129 28 32 23-32 84%
7 Middlefield Rd. University Ave. to
Embarcadero Rd. 25 180 29 33 25-34 87%
8 San Antonio
Rd.
Alma St. to
Middlefield Rd. 35 200 39 44 34-43 76%
9 San Antonio
Rd.
Middlefield Rd. to
Charleston Rd. 35 201 35 39 29-38 72%
10 W. Bayshore
Rd.
Loma Verde Ave. to
Fabian Way 35 167 39 45 34-43 68%
11 Charleston Rd. El Camino Real to
Alma St. 25 211 32 36 28-37 80%
12 Charleston Rd. Alma St. to
Middlefield Rd. 25 175 30 35 25-34 77%
13 Charleston Rd. Middlefield Rd. to
Fabian Way 25 204 31 37 26-35 70%
14 Deer Creek Rd. Page Mill Rd. to
Arastradero Rd. 40 178 33 38 30-39 62%
15 El Camino Way Los Robles Ave. to
Maybell Ave. 25 121 25 28 20-29 87%
16 Hansen Way El Camino Real to
Page Mill Exp. 30 161 31 35 27-36 81%
17 Louis Rd. Oregon Exp. to Loma
Verde Rd. 25 123 27 30 22-31 83%
18 Louis Rd. Loma Verde Ave. to
Charleston Rd. 25 122 22 25 17-26 92%
19 N. California
Ave.
Embarcadero Rd. to
Middlefield Rd. 25 100 26 29 22-31 88%
20 Park Blvd. California Ave. to
Lambert Ave. 25 115 25 29 19-28 72%
21 Quarry Rd. El Camino Real to
Campus Dr. 25 164 29 33 24-33 83%
22 Middlefield Rd. University Ave. to
Northern City Limits 25 176 29 32 25-34 89%
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No. Street Survey Limits
Existing
Speed
Limit
(mph)
No.
Speed
Data
Collected
Median
(mph)
85th
Percentile
(mph)
10-
Mile
Pace
(mph)
Percent
w/in
Pace
23 Porter Dr. Page Mill Rd. to
Hillview Ave. 25 106 26 31 20-29 76%
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Table 6: Average Daily Traffic Volumes
No. Street Survey
Limits Direction Roadway
Classification
No. of
Lanes
Average Daily Traffic
Volumes
NB/EB SB/WB
Two
Way
Total
1 Alma St.
El Camino
Real to
University
Ave.
NB/SB Arterial 2 5,322 6,961 12,283
2 Charleston
Rd.
Fabian Way
to Southern
City Limits
EB/WB Arterial 4 11,513 3,997 15,510
3 Embarcadero
Rd.
El Camino
Real to Alma
St.
Overcrossing
EB/WB Arterial 4 12,584 11,388 23,972
4 Fabian Way
Charleston
Rd. to W.
Bayshore Rd.
NB/SB Local/Collector 4 3,037 2,870 5,907
5 Hanover St.
Page Mill Rd.
to Hillview
Ave.
NB/SB/EB/WB Local/Collector 2 3,610 2,914 6,524
6 Hillview Ave.
Hanover St.
to Foothill
Exp.
NB/SB/EB/WB Local/Collector 2 2,308 3,054 5,362
7 Middlefield
Rd.
University
Ave. to
Embarcadero
Rd.
NB/SB Residential
Arterial 2- to 4 3,528 3,132 6,660
8 San Antonio
Rd.
Alma St. to
Middlefield
Rd.
EB/WB Arterial 4 14,728 16,705 31,433
9 San Antonio
Rd.
Middlefield
Rd. to
Charleston
Rd.
EB/WB Arterial 4 11,838 13,311 25,149
10 W. Bayshore
Rd.
Loma Verde
Ave. to
Fabian Way
NB/SB Local/Collector 2 2,323 2,151 4,474
11 Charleston
Rd.
El Camino
Real to Alma
St.
EB/WB Residential
Arterial 4 6,624 6,208 12,832
12 Charleston
Rd.
Alma St. to
Middlefield
Rd.
EB/WB Residential
Arterial 2- to 4 5,392 4,360 9,752
13 Charleston
Rd.
Middlefield
Rd. to Fabian
Way
EB/WB Residential
Arterial 2 6,479 5,361 11,840
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No. Street Survey
Limits Direction Roadway
Classification
No. of
Lanes
Average Daily Traffic
Volumes
NB/EB SB/WB
Two
Way
Total
14 Deer Creek
Rd.
Page Mill Rd.
to
Arastradero
Rd.
NB/SB Local/Collector 2 2,319 1,989 4,308
15 El Camino
Way
Los Robles
Ave. to
Maybell Ave.
NB/SB Local/Collector 2 1,654 1,811 3,465
16 Hansen Way
El Camino
Real to Page
Mill Exp.
NB/SB/EB/WB Local/Collector 2 1,687 1,577 3,264
17 Louis Rd.
Oregon Exp.
to Loma
Verde Rd.
NB/SB Local/Collector 2 1,194 1,118 2,312
18 Louis Rd.
Loma Verde
Ave. to
Charleston
Rd.
NB/SB Local/Collector 2 1,145 932 2,077
19 N. California
Ave.
Embarcadero
Rd. to
Middlefield
Rd.
EB/WB Local/Collector 2 1,189 946 2,135
20 Park Blvd.
California
Ave. to
Lambert Ave.
NB/SB Local/Collector 2 2,009 1,428 3,437
21 Quarry Rd.
El Camino
Real to
Campus Dr.
EB/WB Local/Collector 4 8,366 7,345 15,711
22 Middlefield
Rd.
University
Ave. to
Northern
City Limits
NB/SB Residential
Arterial 2 7,200 7,176 14,376
23 Porter Dr.
Page Mill Rd.
to Hillview
Ave.
NB/SB/EB/WB Local/Collector 2 991 1,018 2,009
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23 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD
EL CAMINO REAL
LOUIS ROAD
HY 101 SOUTH
ALMA STREET
WAVERLEY STREET
HY 101 NORTH
PAGE MILL ROAD
LINCOLN AVENUE
OREGON EXPRESSWAY
UNIVERSITY AVENUE
PARK BOULEVARD
MIRANDA AVENUE
LOMA VERDE AVENUE
GREER ROAD
RAMONA STREET
LOS ROBLES AVENUE
HILLVIEW AVENUE
CALIFORNIA AVENUE
BARRON AVENUE
MAYBELL AVENUE
NORTH CALIFORNIA AVENUE
QUARRY ROAD
FERNE AVENUE
LANE 66
GENG ROAD
MIRANDA AVENUE
ALMA STREET
EMBARCADERO ROADEMBARCADERO ROAD
EMBARCADERO ROAD
STANFORD
LOS ALTOS
LA HONDA
MENLO PARK
MOUNTAIN VIEW
EAST PALO ALTO
Survey Segments
Segments
Roads
City of
Segment ID
Daily Traffic Count
City of Palo Alto
XX
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Miles
Figure 4: Daily Traffic Count
XXXX
6,961
2,151
6,208
2,870
16,705
4,360
5,361
1,989
1,118
932
946
1,428
7,345
7,176
1,018
1,811
1,577
3,997
13,311
3,132
2,914
3,054
11,388
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2.4 Traffic Collision Data
Collisions reported at study segments were obtained from the Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) database for a period of five years from January 2019 to December 2021. Collision rates are a significant factor in determining the appropriate speed limits.
Table 7 summarizes the type and the total number of collisions for all study segments. Table 8 and Figure 5 summarize the collision rate s for the study segments in comparison with the statewide averages.
Additional collision data is available in Appendix B of this report.
Definitions for Collision Types: The types of collisions and their definitions are defined by CHP and are listed below:
Head-On: Two motor vehicles, approaching from oppos ite directions, make direct contact. For example, the front of one vehicle collides with the front of another, or prior to impact, one vehicle skids sideways, causing the side of the skidding vehicle to collide with the front of the other.
Sideswipe: One motor vehicle strikes the side of another with a glancing blow. For example, two vehicles are proceeding in the same direction or from opposite directions, and the side of one vehicle strikes the side of the other.
Rear End: Two motor vehicles, traveling in the same direction, make direct contact. For example, the front of one vehicle strikes the rear of another vehicle, or Vehicle #1 approaches Vehicle #2 from the rear and skids sideways during a braking action, causing the side of Vehicle #1 to strike the rear of Vehicle #2.
Broadside: One motor vehicle strikes another vehicle at an angle greater than that of a sideswipe.
Hit Object: A motor vehicle strikes a fixed object or other object.
Overturned: A motor vehicle overturns and no prior collision or hitting an object caused the overturning.
This would include a motorcyclist losing control, causing the vehicle to lie down on its side.
Auto/Ped: A vehicle strikes a pedestrian.
Other: A collision not covered in the preceding elements. This entry shall be explained in the narrative, such as a vehicle involved with - a bicycle, train, or animal; an automobile fire; passengers falling or jumping from a vehicle; a vehicle backing; a bicycle involved with a pedestrian or another bicycle, etc.
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Table 7: Collision History Summary (Jan. 2019 – Dec. 2021) No. Street Survey Limits
Total No.
of
Collisions
Collision Type Collision Severity
Head-
On Sideswipe Rear
End Broadside Hit
Object Overturned Auto/Ped Other Fatal Severe
Injury
Other
Visible
Injury
Injury:
Complaint
of Pain
Property
Damage
Only
1 Alma St.
El Camino
Real to
University
Ave.
18 1 0 7 8 2 0 0 0 0 1 6 11 0
2 Charleston
Rd.
Fabian Way
to Southern
City Limits
6 1 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0
3 Embarcadero
Rd.
El Camino
Real to Alma
St.
Overcrossing
16 2 1 7 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 7 9 0
4 Fabian Way
Charleston
Rd. to W.
Bayshore Rd.
10 0 0 3 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 4 0
5 Hanover St.
Page Mill Rd.
to Hillview
Ave.
6 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 3 0
6 Hillview Ave.
Hanover St.
to Foothill
Exp.
8 1 1 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 3 0
7 Middlefield
Rd.
University
Ave. to
Embarcadero
Rd.
80 6 1 12 55 0 0 4 2 0 0 31 49 0
8 San Antonio
Rd.
Alma St. to
Middlefield
Rd.
12 0 0 3 4 2 1 1 1 0 0 6 6 0
9 San Antonio
Rd.
Middlefield
Rd. to 36 1 4 10 13 3 1 1 3 0 0 16 20 0
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No. Street Survey Limits
Total No.
of
Collisions
Collision Type Collision Severity
Head-
On Sideswipe Rear
End Broadside Hit
Object Overturned Auto/Ped Other Fatal Severe
Injury
Other
Visible
Injury
Injury:
Complaint
of Pain
Property
Damage
Only
Charleston
Rd.
10 W. Bayshore
Rd.
Loma Verde
Ave. to
Fabian Way
1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
11 Charleston
Rd.
El Camino
Real to Alma
St.
5 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 3 0
12 Charleston
Rd.
Alma St. to
Middlefield
Rd.
7 1 1 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 3 4 0
13 Charleston
Rd.
Middlefield
Rd. to Fabian
Way
9 1 1 2 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 6 0
14 Deer Creek
Rd.
Page Mill Rd.
to
Arastradero
Rd.
8 0 0 4 2 1 0 1 0 0 1 3 4 0
15 El Camino
Way
Los Robles
Ave. to
Maybell Ave.
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
16 Hansen Way
El Camino
Real to Page
Mill Exp.
15 0 1 11 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 10 0
17 Louis Rd.
Oregon Exp.
to Loma
Verde Rd.
17 2 3 6 4 0 0 1 1 0 1 9 7 0
18 Louis Rd.
Loma Verde
Ave. to
Charleston
Rd.
11 0 1 7 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 4 7 0
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No. Street Survey Limits
Total No.
of
Collisions
Collision Type Collision Severity
Head-
On Sideswipe Rear
End Broadside Hit
Object Overturned Auto/Ped Other Fatal Severe
Injury
Other
Visible
Injury
Injury:
Complaint
of Pain
Property
Damage
Only
19 N. California
Ave.
Embarcadero
Rd. to
Middlefield
Rd.
8 2 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 4 0
20 Park Blvd.
California
Ave. to
Lambert Ave.
3 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 0 0
21 Quarry Rd.
El Camino
Real to
Campus Dr.
35 0 1 13 10 2 1 8 0 0 3 11 21 0
22 Middlefield
Rd.
University
Ave. to
Northern
City Limits
11 1 0 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 7 0
23 Porter Dr.
Page Mill Rd.
to Hillview
Ave.
2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0
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Table 8: Collision History Comparison with Statewide Averages No. Street Survey Limits
No. of Collisions
(Jan 1, 2019 - Dec
31, 2021)
Collision
Rate
State Avg.
Collision
Rate (2021)
Less than
State
Average?
1 Alma St. El Camino Real to
University Ave. 18 2.82 1.18 No
2 Charleston Rd.
Fabian Way to
Southern City
Limits
6 1.06 1.46 Yes
3 Embarcadero Rd.
El Camino Real to
Alma St.
Overcrossing
16 2.52 1.46 No
4 Fabian Way Charleston Rd. to
W. Bayshore Rd. 10 2.70 1.46 No
5 Hanover St. Page Mill Rd. to
Hillview Ave. 6 1.12 1.18 Yes
6 Hillview Ave. Hanover St. to
Foothill Exp. 8 3.66 1.18 No
7 Middlefield Rd. University Ave. to
Embarcadero Rd. 80 11.44 1.18 No
8 San Antonio Rd. Alma St. to
Middlefield Rd. 12 0.57 1.10 Yes
9 San Antonio Rd. Middlefield Rd. to
Charleston Rd. 36 3.25 1.10 No
10 W. Bayshore Rd. Loma Verde Ave.
to Fabian Way 1 0.35 1.18 Yes
11 Charleston Rd. El Camino Real to
Alma St. 5 0.88 1.46 Yes
12 Charleston Rd. Alma St. to
Middlefield Rd. 7 1.12 1.18 Yes
13 Charleston Rd. Middlefield Rd. to
Fabian Way 9 1.93 1.18 No
14 Deer Creek Rd. Page Mill Rd. to
Arastradero Rd. 8 2.42 1.18 No
15 El Camino Way Los Robles Ave. to
Maybell Ave. 0 0.00 1.18 Yes
16 Hansen Way El Camino Real to
Page Mill Exp. 15 7.35 1.18 No
17 Louis Rd. Oregon Exp. to
Loma Verde Rd. 17 8.22 1.18 No
18 Louis Rd. Loma Verde Ave.
to Charleston Rd. 11 4.58 1.18 No
19 N. California Ave. Embarcadero Rd.
to Middlefield Rd. 8 4.41 1.18 No
20 Park Blvd. California Ave. to
Lambert Ave. 3 1.38 1.18 No
21 Quarry Rd. El Camino Real to
Campus Dr. 35 2.74 1.10 No
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No. Street Survey Limits
No. of Collisions
(Jan 1, 2019 - Dec
31, 2021)
Collision
Rate
State Avg.
Collision
Rate (2021)
Less than
State
Average?
22 Middlefield Rd.
University Ave. to
Northern City
Limits
11 1.83 1.18 No
23 Porter Dr. Page Mill Rd. to
Hillview Ave. 2 2.23 1.18 No
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3 4
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7 8
9 10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD
EL CAMINO REAL
LOUIS ROAD
HY 101 SOUTH
ALMA STREET
WAVERLEY STREET
HY 101 NORTH
PAGE MILL ROAD
LINCOLN AVENUE
OREGON EXPRESSWAY
UNIVERSITY AVENUE
PARK BOULEVARD
MIRANDA AVENUE
LOMA VERDE AVENUE
GREER ROAD
RAMONA STREET
LOS ROBLES AVENUE
HILLVIEW AVENUE
CALIFORNIA AVENUE
BARRON AVENUE
MAYBELL AVENUE
NORTH CALIFORNIA AVENUE
QUARRY ROAD
FERNE AVENUE
LANE 66
GENG ROAD
MIRANDA AVENUE
ALMA STREET
EMBARCADERO ROADEMBARCADERO ROAD
STANFORD
LOS ALTOS
LA HONDA
MENLO PARK
MOUNTAIN VIEW
EAST PALO ALTO
Survey Segments
Collision Rate Below
Statewide Average
Collision Rate Above
Statewide Average
Roads
Segment ID
City of Palo Alto
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0 0.5 10.25
Miles
Figure 5: Collision Analysis
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3.0 SPEED LIMIT RECOMMENDATIONS
The setting of speed limits requires a rational and defensible procedure to maintain the confidence of the public and legal systems. Speed limit determinations rely on the premise that a reasonable speed limit is one that conforms to the actual behavior of the majority of drivers; o ne will be able to select a speed limit that is both reasonable and effective by measuring drivers' speeds.
The speed zoning section of the CA MUTCD was changed in 2004 to require rounding the 85th percentile to the nearest 5 mph increment rather than to the lower 5 mph increment in order to better conform to the standards established in the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA’s) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
This specific guideline revision resulted in raising certain street speed limits and had become a challenge to state and local jurisdictions.
In 2007, the California Traffic Control Devices Committee (CTCDC) ruled to approve a language change in the CA MUTCD to clarify how local speed limits should be set. Caltrans ultimately is sued a Traffic Operations Policy Directive (No. 09 -04), effective July 1, 2009, which clearly defined these changes and incorporated new requirements into the CA MUTCD. The changes are summarized below:
• Posted speed limits will be set "rounded to the nearest" 5 mph increment of the 85th percentile speed. • Jurisdictions can lower this speed by an additional 5 mph based on and justified by conditions and factors cited in the California Vehicle Code.
Studies of the effects of establishing, raising, and lowering speed limits include federal studies such as FHWA-RD- 92-084 and FHWA -RD-98-154. These studies demonstrate that the most effective attribute in establishing the speed limit is to determine the 85th percentile speed and to set the posted speed close to that value. The empirical data in these studies demonstrates that setting the speed limit too high or too low can increase collisions. Speed limits that are set near the 85th percentile speed of free flowing traffic are safer and produce less variance in vehicle speeds. Because of this, the 85th percentile is used to establish the upper limit of operating speeds that are considered reasonable and prudent. In addition, setting the speed limit arbitrarily low often makes violators of a disproportionate number of drivers, does not facilitate the orderly movement of traffic, and requires constant enforcement to maintain compliance.
The 2014 Edition of the CA MUTCD requires as a standard that a speed limit shall be established at the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85 th percentile speed, except that the posted speed may be reduced by 5 mph from the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th percentile speed in compliance with CVC Sections 627 and CVC 22358.5.
According to CVC 21400, for cases in which the nearest 5 mph increm ent of the 85th percentile speed would require rounding up, the speed limit may be rounded down to the nearest 5 mph increment below the 85th percentile speed if no further reduction is used. The following examples are provided to explain the application of these speed limit criteria:
• If the 85th percentile speed in a speed survey for a location was 37 mph, then the speed limit would be established at 35 mph since it is the closest 5 mph increment to the 37 mph speed. The 35 mph established Item 12
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speed limit can be reduced by additional 5 mph to 30 mph if the conditions and justification for using this lower speed limit are documented in the E&TS and approved by a registered Civil or Traffic Engineer; and • If the 85th percentile speed in a speed survey for a locat ion was 33 mph, then the speed limit would be established at 35 mph since it is the closest 5 mph increment to the 33 mph speed. The 35 mph established speed limit can be reduced by 5 mph to 30 mph if the conditions and justification for using this lower speed limit are documented in the E&TS and are approved by a registered Civil or Traffic Engineer.
Section 2B.13 of the 2014 CA MUTCD further states that justification for reducing speed limits can be based on residential density, pedestrian/bicyclist safet y and other factors not readily apparent to drivers but essential to meet the traffic safety needs of the community. The following factors may be considered to adjust and determine the final speed limits:
• Road characteristics, shoulder condition, grade, alignment, and sight distance • 10 mph pace speed (a 10 mile range in which the highest number of data is recorded) • Roadside development and environment
• Parking practices and bicycle/pedestrian activity
• Reported crash experience for at least a 12-month period On October 8, 2021, the procedure for establishing local speed limits was changed once again with Assembly Bill No. 43 (AB 43) being signed into law (and later clarified by Assembly Bill 1938 in 2022) . Whereas the previous procedure required no further act ion be taken after rounding down to the nearest 5 mph increment below the 85 th percentile speed, AB 43 allows a local authority to use an additional 5 mph reduction if a portion of highway has been designated as a “safety corridor” as is defined by Caltrans in the CA MUTCD or if a portion of highway is adjacent to any land or facility that generates high concentrations of bicyclists or pedestrians, particularly those from vulnerable groups such as children, seniors, persons with disabilities, and the unhous ed. The procedure is shown in Figure 6.
The existing speed limit may also be retained if it was established in a previous E&TS and if a registered traffic engineer has determined that no additional general purpose lanes have been added to the portion of highway since completion of the previous E&TS.
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Figure 6: Illustration of Procedure of Rounding and Speed Limit Reductions on Local Agency Roadways
Source: 2014 CA MUTCD, Revision 7, Table 2B-104(CA)
The guidelines from the California Manual for Setting Speed Limits published by Caltrans (Rev. January 2024) were followed in this study. The speed limit recommendations are proposed for 17 street segments in the study based on the above discussed guidelines and speed data analysis. The speed limit for each study segment was recommended after determining the average speed, the 85th percentile speed, the pace speed, and considering other significant factors such as existing land use, roadway design characteristics and collision rates. Appendix A presents the recommended speed limit certifications of the traffic survey analyses, which include prevailing speed data, collision history, traffic factors, and roadway conditions. The recomm ended speed limit for each street segment is also shown with a comment on the rationale for the recommendation. Table 9 tabulates the recommended speed limits. Figure 7 illustrates the segments where speed limit changes are recommended.
Figure 8 illustrates the recommended speed limits at the respective study segments. 30 35
40 45
50 55
85th-Percentile
"Critical Speed"
(mph)
Rounding to nearest
5 mph increment
(CVC 22358.6(a))
If rounding to
nearest is up, may
round down (CVC
22358.6(c))
If rounding to
nearest is down,
may additionally
lower by 5 mph
(CVC 22358.6(b))
If safety corridor or
adjacent to high
concentration of
bicyclists &
pedestrians, may
additionally lower
by 5 mph (CVC
22358.7)
Speed Limit
Condition of Rounding
47.5-50.0 mph 45.1-47.4 mph
Round down
initially
Round up
in
itially
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Table 9: Recommended Speed Limits Summary
No. Street Survey Limits
Existing
Speed
(mph)
85th
Percentile
Speed
(mph)
Recommended
Speed
(mph)
Changes to Existing
Speed Limit
(mph)
1 Alma St. El Camino Real to
University Ave.
25 32 25 0
2 Charleston Rd. Fabian Way to
Southern City
Limits
35 39 35 0
3 Embarcadero
Rd.
El Camino Real to
Alma St.
Overcrossing
25 35 25 0
4 Fabian Way Charleston Rd. to
W. Bayshore Rd.
30 42 30 0
5 Hanover St. Page Mill Rd. to
Hillview Ave.
30 33 30 0
6 Hillview Ave. Hanover St. to
Foothill Exp.
30 32 30 0
7 Middlefield Rd. University Ave. to
Embarcadero Rd.
25 33 25 0
8 San Antonio Rd. Alma St. to
Middlefield Rd.
35 44 35 0
9 San Antonio Rd. Middlefield Rd.
to Charleston Rd.
35 39 35 0
10 W. Bayshore Rd. Loma Verde Ave.
to Fabian Way
35 45 35 0
11 Charleston Rd. El Camino Real to
Alma St.
25 36 25 0
12 Charleston Rd. Alma St. to
Middlefield Rd.
25 35 25 0
13 Charleston Rd. Middlefield Rd.
to Fabian Way
25 37 25 0
14 Deer Creek Rd. Page Mill Rd. to
Arastradero Rd.
40 38 35 -5
15 El Camino Way Los Robles Ave.
to Maybell Ave.
25 28 25 0
16 Hansen Way El Camino Real to
Page Mill Exp.
30 35 30 0
17 Louis Rd. Oregon Exp. to
Loma Verde Rd.
25 30 25 0
18 Louis Rd. Loma Verde Ave.
to Charleston Rd.
25 25 25 0
19 N. California
Ave.
Embarcadero Rd.
to Middlefield
Rd.
25 29 25 0
20 Park Blvd. California Ave. to
Lambert Ave.
25 29 25 0
21 Quarry Rd. El Camino Real to
Campus Dr.
25 33 25 0
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No. Street Survey Limits
Existing
Speed
(mph)
85th
Percentile
Speed
(mph)
Recommended
Speed
(mph)
Changes to Existing
Speed Limit
(mph)
22 Middlefield Rd. University Ave. to
Northern City
Limits
25 32 25 0
23 Porter Dr. Page Mill Rd. to
Hillview Ave.
25 31 25 0
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14 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD
EL CAMINO REAL
LOUIS ROAD
HY 101 SOUTH
ALMA STREET
WAVERLEY STREET
HY 101 NORTH
PAGE MILL ROAD
LINCOLN AVENUE
OREGON EXPRESSWAY
UNIVERSITY AVENUE
PARK BOULEVARD
MIRANDA AVENUE
LOMA VERDE AVENUE
GREER ROAD
RAMONA STREET
LOS ROBLES AVENUE
HILLVIEW AVENUE
CALIFORNIA AVENUE
BARRON AVENUE
MAYBELL AVENUE
NORTH CALIFORNIA AVENUE
QUARRY ROAD
FERNE AVENUE
LANE 66
GENG ROAD
MIRANDA AVENUE
ALMA STREET
EMBARCADERO ROADEMBARCADERO ROADEMBARCADERO ROAD
STANFORD
LOS ALTOS
LA HONDA
MENLO PARK
MOUNTAIN VIEW
EAST PALO ALTO
Survey Segments
Reduced by 5 mph
Increased by 5mph
Not Applicable
Roads
Segment ID
City of Palo Alto
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Figure 7: Segment Speed Limit Changes
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19 20
21 22
23 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD
EL CAMINO REAL
LOUIS ROAD
HY 101 SOUTH
ALMA STREET
WAVERLEY STREET
HY 101 NORTH
PAGE MILL ROAD
LINCOLN AVENUE
OREGON EXPRESSWAY
UNIVERSITY AVENUE
PARK BOULEVARD
MIRANDA AVENUE
LOMA VERDE AVENUE
GREER ROAD
RAMONA STREET
LOS ROBLES AVENUE
HILLVIEW AVENUE
CALIFORNIA AVENUE
BARRON AVENUE
MAYBELL AVENUE
NORTH CALIFORNIA AVENUE
QUARRY ROAD
FERNE AVENUE
LANE 66
GENG ROAD
MIRANDA AVENUE
ALMA STREET
EMBARCADERO ROADEMBARCADERO ROADEMBARCADERO ROAD
STANFORD
LOS ALTOS
LA HONDA
MENLO PARK
MOUNTAIN VIEW
EAST PALO ALTO
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Miles
Figure 8: Recommended Speed Limits
LEGEND
Roads
Segment IDXX
Recommended Speed Limits
25 mph
30 mph
35 mph
City of Palo Alto
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Appendix A: Recommended Speed Limit
Certifications and Supporting Data (Speed
Survey Collection Forms and Average Daily
Traffic Volumes)
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Segment #1
Street: Alma St.
Limits: El Camino Real to University Ave.
Direction: NB/SB
Date /Location of Survey 9/20/2023
Posted Speed Limit (mph) 25
# Speed Data Collected 207
85th Percentile (mph) 32
10 mph Pace 24-33
Percent in Pace 86%
Average Daily Traffic (ADT) 12,283
Length of Segment (mi.) 0.48
Street Classification Arterial
Date Range Covered Jan 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2021
Total Accidents 18
Accident Rate (Acc/MVM) 2.82
Statewide Average Accident Rate 1.18
Adjacent Land Use
Roadway Geometrics
Comments
Approved and Authorized for release by the City of Palo Alto:
Signed:
Date:
Title:
Date:
Nayan Amin, TE
Existing Speed Limit: 25
Signed:
Title:
Commercial and residential along northern edge. Railroad ROW and station along southern edge.
An undivided 2-lane arterial. Double yellow line serves as median. Concrete sidewalks along most of northern edge. Some of southern edge has concrete sidewalks. Class III sharrows west of Palo Alto Ave. Class II bike lanes east of Palo Alto Ave. Signals at Lyfton Ave. and El Camino Real. Stop control at rest of intersections. Left-turn storage bays and right-turn storage bays present at some intersections. Marked crosswalks present at most intersections. On-street parking present on northern edge from Lyfton Ave. to Palo Alto Ave. No school zone present. Horizontal curve at Palo Alto Ave. Slight vertical curve at Palo Alto Ave. Driveway density high on northern edge and low on southern edge.
§22358.6(a) - Round the speed limit to the nearest 5-mph increment from the 85th percentile speed: 32 --> 30 §22358.6(b) - Lower the speed limit an additional 5 mph from the rounded speed limit if the speed limit was initially rounded down from the 85th percentile speed: 30 --> 25
No
Recommended Speed Limit: 25
D. Roadway Conditions
Speed Limit Change?
C. Collision History
President, TJKM Transportation Consultants
Factors
A. Prevailing Speed Data
B. Traffic Factors
This survey conforms to Section 627 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code and Section 2B.13 of the California MUTCD and recommends a speed limit appropriate to facilitate the safe and orderly movement of traffic.
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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18 1
19 20
21 1
22 4
23 4
24 8
25 13
26 22
27 26
28 23
29 27
30 20
31 14
32 15
33 11
34 5
35 5
36 3
37 3
38 1
39 1
40 41
42 43
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 207 18 - 39 29 mph 32 mph 24 - 33 179 86% 4% / 10 9% / 18
SPEED PARAMETERS
#1 - Alma St Bet. Everett Ave & Hawthorne Ave
City of Palo Alto
Eastbound & Westbound Spot Speeds
09:00-09:45
9/20/2023
Project #: 23-080265-001
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18 1
19 20
21 1
22 3
23 2
24 4
25 5
26 10
27 11
28 11
29 12
30 9
31 7
32 9
33 7
34 3
35 2
36 1
37 2
38 39
40 41
42 43
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 100 18 - 37 29 mph 32 mph 24 - 33 85 85% 7% / 7 8% / 8
SPEED PARAMETERS
#1 - Alma St Bet. Everett Ave & Hawthorne Ave
City of Palo Alto
Eastbound Spot Speeds
09:00-09:45
9/20/2023
Project #: 23-080265-001
02468 1 0 1 2 1 4
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22 1
23 2
24 4
25 8
26 12
27 15
28 12
29 15
30 11
31 7
32 6
33 4
34 2
35 3
36 2
37 1
38 1
39 1
40 41
42 43
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 107 22 - 39 28 mph 32 mph 24 - 33 94 88% 2% / 3 10% / 10
SPEED PARAMETERS
#1 - Alma St Bet. Everett Ave & Hawthorne Ave
City of Palo Alto
Westbound Spot Speeds
09:00-09:45
9/20/2023
Project #: 23-080265-001
02468 1 0 1 2 1 4 1 6
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Day: Tuesday City: Palo Alto
Date: 9/12/2023 Project #: CA23_080264_001
NB SB EB WB Total
0 0 5,322 6,961 12,283
TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L NB SB EB WB TOTA L 00:00 91 0 19 12:00 69 120 189 00:00 01:00 17 25 42
00:15 24 6 12:15 93 116 209 01:00 02:00 11 11 22
00:30 14 5 12:30 75 124 199 02:00 03:00 10 15 25
00:45 57 12 12:45 109 120 229 03:00 04:00 71 5 22
01:00 34 7 13:00 77 128 205 04:00 05:00 12 24 36
01:15 33 6 13:15 88 120 208 05:00 06:00 41 36 77
01:30 13 4 13:30 89 131 220 06:00 07:00 84 106 190
01:45 41 5 13:45 91 132 223 07:00 08:00 246 398 644
02:00 23 5 14:00 85 137 222 08:00 09:00 371 549 920
02:15 35 8 14:15 107 141 248 09:00 10:00 348 411 759
02:30 24 6 14:30 109 135 244 10:00 11:00 294 413 707
02:45 33 6 14:45 112 131 243 11:00 12:00 322 468 790
03:00 32 5 15:00 116 129 245 12:00 13:00 346 480 826
03:15 26 8 15:15 121 133 254 13:00 14:00 345 511 856
03:30 13 4 15:30 126 131 257 14:00 15:00 413 544 957
03:45 14 5 15:45 130 134 264 15:00 16:00 493 527 1020
04:00 15 6 16:00 111 134 245 16:00 17:00 449 507 956
04:15 54 9 16:15 118 126 244 17:00 18:00 432 510 942
04:30 38 11 16:30 106 118 224 18:00 19:00 353 464 817
04:45 37 10 16:45 114 129 243 19:00 20:00 293 326 619
05:00 96 15 17:00 112 131 243 20:00 21:00 188 307 495
05:15 47 11 17:15 109 126 235 21:00 22:00 137 177 314
05:30 13 8 21 17:30 106 125 231 22:00 23:00 78 92 170
05:45 15 15 30 17:45 105 128 233 23:0 0 00:00 32 45 77
06:00 17 13 30 18:00 87 129 216
06:15 10 15 25 18:15 98 125 223 NB SB EB WB TOTA L
06:30 22 37 59 18:30 85 110 195 00:00 to 12:00
06:45 35 41 76 18:45 83 100 183 1763 2471 4234
07:00 38 69 107 19:00 87 103 190 8:15 7:45 7:45
07:15 60 80 140 19:15 81 92 173 380 559 933
07:30 61 114 175 19:30 54 75 129 0.856 0.884 0.952
07:45 87 135 222 19:45 71 56 127
08:00 87 158 245 20:00 51 89 140 12:00 to 00:00
08:15 89 139 228 20:15 49 81 130 3559 4490 8049
08:30 111 127 238 20:30 58 72 130 15:00 13:45 15:00
08:45 84 125 209 20:45 30 65 95 493 545 1020
09:00 96 104 200 21:00 40 53 93 0.948 0.966 0.966
09:15 89 112 201 21:15 31 43 74
09:30 88 101 189 21:30 32 40 72 07:00 to 09:00
09:45 75 94 169 21:45 34 41 75 617 947 1564
10:00 76 101 177 22:00 17 34 51 7:45 7:45 7:45
10:15 67 86 153 22:15 27 23 50 374 559 933
10:30 67 115 182 22:30 21 18 39 0.842 0.884 0.952
10:45 84 111 195 22:45 13 17 30
11:00 74 108 182 23:00 10 18 28 16:00 to 18:00
11:15 85 119 204 23:15 71 2 19 881 1017 1898
11:30 72 119 191 23:30 76 13 16:15 16:45 16:00
11:45 91 122 213 23:45 89 17 450 511 956
TOTALS 0 0 1763 2471 4234 TOTALS 0 0 3559 4490 8049 0.953 0.975 0.976 SPLIT % 0% 0% 42% 58% 34% SPLIT % 0% 0% 44% 56% 66%
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VOLUME
#1 ‐ Alma St Bet. Everett Ave & Hawthorne Ave
DAILY TOTALS DAILY TOTALS
15‐Minutes Interval Hourly Intervals
TIME
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Pg.
49 Packet Pg. 233 of 690
Segment #2
Street: Charleston Rd.
Limits: Fabian Way to Southern City Limits
Direction: EB/WB
Date /Location of Survey 9/21/2023
Posted Speed Limit (mph) 35
# Speed Data Collected 166
85th Percentile (mph) 39
10 mph Pace 30-39
Percent in Pace 79%
Average Daily Traffic (ADT) 15,510
Length of Segment (mi.) 0.33
Street Classification Arterial
Date Range Covered Jan 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2021
Total Accidents 6
Accident Rate (Acc/MVM) 1.06
Statewide Average Accident Rate 1.46
Adjacent Land Use
Roadway Geometrics
Comments
Approved and Authorized for release by the City of Palo Alto:
Signed:
Date:
Title:Title: President, TJKM Transportation Consultants Signed: Nayan Amin, TE
Date:
C. Collision History
D. Roadway Conditions
Commercial on both sides.
An undivided 4-lane arterial. Double yellow line serves as median. Concrete sidewalks present on both sides. Class II bike lanes on both sides from San Antonio Rd. to eastern City limit. Signals at Fabian Wy. and San Antonio Rd. Stop control at rest of intersections. Left-turn storage bays and right-turn storage bays present at some intersections. Marked crosswalks present at most intersections. No on-street parking permitted on either side. No school zone present. No horizontal or vertical curves present. High on southern edge and moderate on northern edge.
§22358.6(a) - Round the speed limit to the nearest 5-mph increment from the 85th percentile speed: 39 --> 40 §22358.6(c) - Lower the speed limit an additional 5 mph from the rounded speed limit if the speed limit was initially rounded up from the 85th percentile speed: 40 --> 35
Speed Limit Change? No
Existing Speed Limit: 35 Recommended Speed Limit: 35
Factors
A. Prevailing Speed Data
B. Traffic Factors
This survey conforms to Section 627 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code and Section 2B.13 of the California MUTCD and recommends a speed limit appropriate to facilitate the safe and orderly movement of traffic.
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Pg.
50 Packet Pg. 234 of 690
Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 35 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 1
24 25
26 1
27 3
28 6
29 7
30 11
31 10
32 18
33 13
34 15
35 14
36 13
37 14
38 14
39 9
40 10
41 4
42 2
43 1
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 166 23 - 43 34 mph 39 mph 30 - 39 131 79% 10% / 18 11% / 17
SPEED PARAMETERS
#2 - Charleston Rd Bet. Industrial Ave & Commercial St
City of Palo Alto
Eastbound & Westbound Spot Speeds
10:10-11:10
9/21/2023
Project #: 23-080265-002
0 5 10 15 20
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Pg.
51 Packet Pg. 235 of 690
Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 35 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 24
25 26
27 1
28 2
29 1
30 3
31 3
32 7
33 6
34 7
35 9
36 10
37 11
38 10
39 7
40 7
41 3
42 1
43 1
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 89 27 - 43 36 mph 39 mph 31 - 40 77 87% 7% / 7 6% / 5
SPEED PARAMETERS
#2 - Charleston Rd Bet. Industrial Ave & Commercial St
City of Palo Alto
Eastbound Spot Speeds
10:10-11:10
9/21/2023
Project #: 23-080265-002
02468 1 0 1 2
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Pg.
52 Packet Pg. 236 of 690
Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 35 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 1
24 25
26 1
27 2
28 4
29 6
30 8
31 7
32 11
33 7
34 8
35 5
36 3
37 3
38 4
39 2
40 3
41 1
42 1
43 44
45 46
47 48
49 50
51 52
53 54
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 77 23 - 42 32 mph 37 mph 28 - 37 62 81% 5% / 4 15% / 11
SPEED PARAMETERS
#2 - Charleston Rd Bet. Industrial Ave & Commercial St
City of Palo Alto
Westbound Spot Speeds
10:10-11:10
9/21/2023
Project #: 23-080265-002
02468 1 0 1 2
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Pg.
53 Packet Pg. 237 of 690
Day: Tuesday City: Palo Alto
Date: 9/12/2023 Project #: CA23_080264_002
NB SB EB WB Total
0 0 11,513 3,997 15,510
TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L NB SB EB WB TOTA L 00:00 27 6 33 12:00 184 88 272 00:00 01:00 56 27 83
00:15 13 8 21 12:15 192 96 288 01:00 02:00 36 13 49
00:30 12 7 19 12:30 209 76 285 02:00 03:00 16 10 26
00:45 46 10 12:45 158 86 244 03:00 04:00 21 10 31
01:00 11 4 15 13:00 165 75 240 04:00 05:00 35 17 52
01:15 13 4 17 13:15 167 74 241 05:00 06:00 94 48 142
01:30 81 9 13:30 175 86 261 06:00 07:00 183 74 257
01:45 44 8 13:45 184 73 257 07:00 08:00 434 177 611
02:00 42 6 14:00 202 60 262 08:00 09:00 910 208 1118
02:15 51 6 14:15 194 68 262 09:00 10:00 868 202 1070
02:30 43 7 14:30 217 80 297 10:00 11:00 631 197 828
02:45 34 7 14:45 216 70 286 11:00 12:00 720 287 1007
03:00 14 5 15:00 225 71 296 12:00 13:00 743 346 1089
03:15 61 7 15:15 234 83 317 13:00 14:00 691 308 999
03:30 43 7 15:30 249 72 321 14:00 15:00 829 278 1107
03:45 10 2 12 15:45 230 76 306 15:00 16:00 938 302 1240 04:00 44 8 16:00 253 77 330 16:00 17:00 980 316 1296
04:15 81 9 16:15 238 68 306 17:00 18:00 1033 381 1414
04:30 11 4 15 16:30 242 84 326 18:00 19:00 845 256 1101 04:45 12 8 20 16:45 247 87 334 19:00 20:00 597 225 822
05:00 15 9 24 17:00 292 93 385 20:00 21:00 379 168 547
05:15 23 7 30 17:15 250 101 351 21:00 22:00 196 84 280
05:30 27 11 38 17:30 247 110 357 22:00 23:00 156 35 191 05:45 29 21 50 17:45 244 77 321 23:0 0 00:00 122 28 150 06:00 35 17 52 18:00 241 72 313
06:15 42 10 52 18:15 205 53 258 NB SB EB WB TOTA L
06:30 36 23 59 18:30 201 57 258 00:00 to 12:00
06:45 70 24 94 18:45 198 74 272 4004 1270 5274
07:00 72 31 103 19:00 191 42 233 8:15 11:00 8:15
07:15 96 33 129 19:15 157 44 201 952 287 1151
07:30 145 47 192 19:30 129 67 196 0.926 0.844 0.919
07:45 121 66 187 19:45 120 72 192
08:00 215 56 271 20:00 103 61 164 12:00 to 00:00
08:15 244 69 313 20:15 104 42 146 7509 2727 10236
08:30 247 43 290 20:30 87 28 115 16:45 16:45 16:45
08:45 204 40 244 20:45 85 37 122 1036 391 1427
09:00 257 47 304 21:00 59 30 89 0.887 0.889 0.927
09:15 220 55 275 21:15 64 19 83
09:30 214 54 268 21:30 42 19 61 07:00 to 09:00
09:45 177 46 223 21:45 31 16 47 1344 385 1729
10:00 169 45 214 22:00 51 13 64 8:00 7:30 8:00
10:15 154 46 200 22:15 46 7 53 910 238 1118
10:30 152 56 208 22:30 35 7 42 0.921 0.862 0.893
10:45 156 50 206 22:45 24 8 32
11:00 170 72 242 23:00 43 13 56 16:00 to 18:00
11:15 189 61 250 23:15 34 7 41 2013 697 2710
11:30 178 69 247 23:30 28 3 31 16:45 16:45 16:45
11:45 183 85 268 23:45 17 5 22 1036 391 1427
TOTALS 0 0 4004 1270 5274 TOTALS 0 0 7509 2727 10236 0.887 0.889 0.927 SPLIT % 0% 0% 76% 24% 34% SPLIT % 0% 0% 73% 27% 66%
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VOLUME
#2 ‐ Charleston Rd Bet. Industrial Ave & Commercial St
DAILY TOTALS DAILY TOTALS
15‐Minutes Interval Hourly Intervals
TIME
STATISTICS
Peak Period
Volume
Peak Hour
0 200
400
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00:00
01:00
02:00
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Pg.
54 Packet Pg. 238 of 690
Segment #3
Street: Embarcadero Rd.
Limits: El Camino Real to Alma St. Overcrossing
Direction: EB/WB
Date /Location of Survey 10/17/2023
Posted Speed Limit (mph) 25
# Speed Data Collected 201
85th Percentile (mph) 35
10 mph Pace 27-36
Percent in Pace 79%
Average Daily Traffic (ADT) 23,972
Length of Segment (mi.) 0.24
Street Classification Arterial
Date Range Covered Jan 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2021
Total Accidents 16
Accident Rate (Acc/MVM) 2.52
Statewide Average Accident Rate 1.46
Adjacent Land Use
Roadway Geometrics
Comments
Approved and Authorized for release by the City of Palo Alto:
Signed:
Date:
Title:Title: President, TJKM Transportation Consultants Signed: Nayan Amin, TE
Date:
C. Collision History
D. Roadway Conditions
Commercial mall on the northern side. Palo Alto High School on the southern side.
An undivided 4-lane arterial. Double yellow line serves as median. Concrete sidewalks present on both sides. No bike facilities present. All intersections signalized. Left-turn storage bays and right-turn storage bays present at intersections on survey segment and side streets. Marked crosswalks present at all intersections. Midblock crosswalk present near Palo Alto High School. No on- street parking permitted on either side. School zone is present. Slight horizontal curves and gentle vertical curves present. Negative grade when approaching railroad ROW overpass. One driveway to the commercial mall on the northern side and one driveway to Palo Alto High School on the southern side. Roadway narrows to 3 lanes (two WB, one EB) due to limited clearance under Alma St. and railroad ROW overpass.
§22358.6(a) - Round the speed limit to the nearest 5-mph increment from the 85th percentile speed: 35 --> 35 §22358.6(c) - Lower the speed limit an additional 5 mph from the rounded speed limit if the speed limit was initially rounded up from the 85th percentile speed: 35 --> 30
§22358.7 - Reduce the speed limit by an additional 5 mph as the portion of highway is located near facilities that generate high concentrations of pedestrians and bicyclists, including a high school, concrete sidewalks, bikeways, and marked crosswalks: 30 --> 25 Speed Limit Change? No
Existing Speed Limit: 25 Recommended Speed Limit: 25
Factors
A. Prevailing Speed Data
B. Traffic Factors
This survey conforms to Section 627 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code and Section 2B.13 of the California MUTCD and recommends a speed limit appropriate to facilitate the safe and orderly movement of traffic.
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Pg.
55 Packet Pg. 239 of 690
Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: None Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 2
22 3
23 4
24 4
25 6
26 7
27 10
28 14
29 17
30 18
31 17
32 24
33 17
34 19
35 14
36 8
37 8
38 6
39 1
40 1
41 1
42 43
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 201 21 - 41 31 mph 35 mph 27 - 36 158 79% 12% / 26 9% / 17
SPEED PARAMETERS
#3 - Embarcadero Rd S/O Alma St
City of Palo Alto
Northbound & Southbound Spot Speeds
11:00-11:45
10/17/2023
Project #: 23-080265-003
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Pg.
56 Packet Pg. 240 of 690
Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: None Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 1
24 2
25 3
26 2
27 4
28 7
29 8
30 7
31 8
32 13
33 10
34 13
35 9
36 6
37 5
38 3
39 40
41 42
43 44
45 46
47 48
49 50
51 52
53 54
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 101 23 - 38 32 mph 35 mph 28 - 37 86 85% 11% / 12 3% / 3
SPEED PARAMETERS
#3 - Embarcadero Rd S/O Alma St
City of Palo Alto
Northbound Spot Speeds
11:00-11:45
10/17/2023
Project #: 23-080265-003
02468 1 0 1 2 1 4
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Pg.
57 Packet Pg. 241 of 690
Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: None Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 2
22 3
23 3
24 2
25 3
26 5
27 6
28 7
29 9
30 11
31 9
32 11
33 7
34 6
35 5
36 2
37 3
38 3
39 1
40 1
41 1
42 43
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 100 21 - 41 30 mph 35 mph 26 - 35 76 76% 13% / 13 11% / 11
SPEED PARAMETERS
#3 - Embarcadero Rd S/O Alma St
City of Palo Alto
Southbound Spot Speeds
11:00-11:45
10/17/2023
Project #: 23-080265-003
02468 1 0 1 2
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Pg.
58 Packet Pg. 242 of 690
Day: Wednesday City: Palo Alto
Date: 10/4/2023 Project #: CA23_080264_003
NB SB EB WB Total
12,584 11,388 0 0 23,972
TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L NB SB EB WB TOTA L 00:00 14 11 25 12:00 192 196 388 00:00 01:00 71 43 114
00:15 25 17 42 12:15 183 188 371 01:00 02:00 68 20 88
00:30 20 7 27 12:30 178 221 399 02:00 03:00 51 21 72
00:45 12 8 20 12:45 196 254 450 03:00 04:00 30 47 77
01:00 18 4 22 13:00 190 204 394 04:00 05:00 39 117 156
01:15 13 4 17 13:15 192 163 355 05:00 06:00 40 291 331
01:30 24 8 32 13:30 229 176 405 06:00 07:00 155 715 870 01:45 13 4 17 13:45 198 203 401 07:00 08:00 506 839 1345 02:00 12 6 18 14:00 239 172 411 08:00 09:00 599 868 1467 02:15 10 7 17 14:15 232 212 444 09:00 10:00 563 777 1340 02:30 19 1 20 14:30 270 166 436 10:00 11:00 577 740 1317 02:45 10 7 17 14:45 258 200 458 11:00 12:00 662 753 1415 03:00 57 12 15:00 265 180 445 12:00 13:00 749 859 1608
03:15 77 14 15:15 268 223 491 13:00 14:00 809 746 1555
03:30 11 18 29 15:30 272 155 427 14:00 15:00 999 750 1749 03:45 71 5 22 15:45 286 191 477 15:00 16:00 1091 749 1840 04:00 92 2 31 16:00 288 165 453 16:00 17:00 1047 612 1659 04:15 83 6 44 16:15 243 136 379 17:00 18:00 1073 629 1702 04:30 17 33 50 16:30 245 145 390 18:00 19:00 867 710 1577 04:45 52 6 31 16:45 271 166 437 19:00 20:00 906 419 1325 05:00 72 8 35 17:00 271 173 444 20:00 21:00 621 250 871 05:15 10 87 97 17:15 290 149 439 21:00 22:00 548 190 738 05:30 11 147 158 17:30 281 154 435 22:00 23:00 277 165 442 05:45 12 29 41 17:45 231 153 384 23:0 0 00:00 236 78 314 06:00 15 70 85 18:00 225 166 391
06:15 28 196 224 18:15 239 212 451 NB SB EB WB TOTA L
06:30 42 215 257 18:30 204 191 395 00:00 to 12:00
06:45 70 234 304 18:45 199 141 340 3361 5231 8592
07:00 80 160 240 19:00 227 111 338 11:00 8:15 8:15
07:15 87 197 284 19:15 221 113 334 662 923 1528
07:30 176 195 371 19:30 215 109 324 0.974 0.901 0.858
07:45 163 287 450 19:45 243 86 329
08:00 145 170 315 20:00 144 55 199 12:00 to 00:00
08:15 125 194 319 20:15 164 70 234 9223 6157 15380
08:30 132 256 388 20:30 161 61 222 15:15 12:15 15:15
08:45 197 248 445 20:45 152 64 216 1114 867 1848
09:00 151 225 376 21:00 159 58 217 0.967 0.853 0.941
09:15 125 177 302 21:15 144 51 195
09:30 152 183 335 21:30 152 43 195 07:00 to 09:00
09:45 135 192 327 21:45 93 38 131 1105 1707 2812
10:00 132 208 340 22:00 78 31 109 7:30 7:45 7:45
10:15 150 186 336 22:15 72 47 119 609 907 1472
10:30 138 172 310 22:30 68 37 105 0.865 0.790 0.818
10:45 157 174 331 22:45 59 50 109
11:00 162 176 338 23:00 55 30 85 16:00 to 18:00
11:15 170 191 361 23:15 60 23 83 2120 1241 3361
11:30 164 185 349 23:30 86 15 101 16:45 16:45 16:45
11:45 166 201 367 23:45 35 10 45 1113 642 1755
TOTALS 3361 5231 0 0 8592 TOTALS 9223 6157 0 0 15380 0.959 0.928 0.988 SPLIT % 39% 61% 0% 0% 36% SPLIT % 60% 40% 0% 0% 64%
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VOLUME
#3 ‐ Embarcadero Rd S/O Alma St
DAILY TOTALS DAILY TOTALS
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Pg.
59 Packet Pg. 243 of 690
Segment #4
Street: Fabian Way
Limits: Charleston Rd. to W. Bayshore Rd.
Direction: NB/SB
Date /Location of Survey 9/21/2023
Posted Speed Limit (mph) 30
# Speed Data Collected 210
85th Percentile (mph) 42
10 mph Pace 31-40
Percent in Pace 70%
Average Daily Traffic (ADT) 5,907
Length of Segment (mi.) 0.57
Street Classification Local/Collector
Date Range Covered Jan 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2021
Total Accidents 10
Accident Rate (Acc/MVM) 2.70
Statewide Average Accident Rate 1.46
Adjacent Land Use
Roadway Geometrics
Comments
Approved and Authorized for release by the City of Palo Alto:
Signed:
Date:
Title:Title: President, TJKM Transportation Consultants Signed: Nayan Amin, TE
Date:
C. Collision History
D. Roadway Conditions
Commercial, office, and institutional uses on both sides.
An undivided 4-lane local/collector. Double yellow dotted line serves as median. Concrete sidewalks present on both sides. Class II bike lanes on both sides. Signal at E. Charleston Rd. Side street stop control at remaining intersections. Left-turn storage bays and right-turn storage bays present at intersections with E. Charleston Rd. and Federation Wy. Marked crosswalks present at all intersections. Several midblock crosswalks present. On-street parking present on eastern side from south of E. Meadow Dr. to 180 feet south of Federation Way. School zone is present. Gentle horizontal curves on north and south ends of segment. Virtually no vertical curves. Driveway density high on both sides.
§22358.6(a) - Round the speed limit to the nearest 5-mph increment from the 85th percentile speed: 42 --> 40 §22358.6(b) - Lower the speed limit an additional 5 mph from the rounded speed limit if the speed limit was initially rounded down from the 85th percentile speed: 40 --> 35
§22358.7 - Reduce the speed limit by an additional 5 mph as the portion of highway is located near facilities that generate high concentrations of pedestrians and bicyclists, including a high school, concrete sidewalks, Class II bike lanes, and marked crosswalks:
35 --> 30
Speed Limit Change? No
Existing Speed Limit: 30 Recommended Speed Limit: 30
Factors
A. Prevailing Speed Data
B. Traffic Factors
This survey conforms to Section 627 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code and Section 2B.13 of the California MUTCD and recommends a speed limit appropriate to facilitate the safe and orderly movement of traffic.
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Item 12: Staff Report
Pg.
60 Packet Pg. 244 of 690
Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 35 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 24 2
25 26 1
27 2
28 4
29 3
30 4
31 11
32 14
33 14
34 18
35 16
36 18
37 15
38 14
39 16
40 11
41 10
42 11
43 9
44 7
45 5
46 1
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49 50
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53 54
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
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Percentile
85th
Percentile
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Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 210 24 - 48 36 mph 42 mph 31 - 40 147 70% 7% / 16 23% / 47
SPEED PARAMETERS
#4 - Fabian Way Bet. E Meadow Dr & E Charleston Rd
City of Palo Alto
Northbound & Southbound Spot Speeds
13:00-13:55
9/21/2023
Project #: 23-080265-004
0 5 10 15 20
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Pg.
61 Packet Pg. 245 of 690
Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 35 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 24 1
25 26
27 1
28 2
29 3
30 2
31 6
32 5
33 6
34 8
35 6
36 8
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38 7
39 9
40 4
41 6
42 5
43 5
44 6
45 2
46 1
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57 58
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67 68
69 >=70
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Percentile
85th
Percentile
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Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 102 24 - 48 37 mph 43 mph 31 - 40 66 65% 8% / 9 27% / 27
SPEED PARAMETERS
#4 - Fabian Way Bet. E Meadow Dr & E Charleston Rd
City of Palo Alto
Northbound Spot Speeds
13:00-13:55
9/21/2023
Project #: 23-080265-004
02468 1 0
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Pg.
62 Packet Pg. 246 of 690
Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 35 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 24 1
25 26 1
27 1
28 2
29 30 2
31 5
32 9
33 8
34 10
35 10
36 10
37 8
38 7
39 7
40 7
41 4
42 6
43 4
44 1
45 3
46 47
48 2
49 50
51 52
53 54
55 56
57 58
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61 62
63 64
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67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 108 24 - 48 36 mph 41 mph 31 - 40 81 75% 6% / 7 19% / 20
SPEED PARAMETERS
#4 - Fabian Way Bet. E Meadow Dr & E Charleston Rd
City of Palo Alto
Southbound Spot Speeds
13:00-13:55
9/21/2023
Project #: 23-080265-004
02468 1 0 1 2
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Pg.
63 Packet Pg. 247 of 690
Day: Tuesday City: Palo Alto
Date: 9/12/2023 Project #: CA23_080264_004
NB SB EB WB Total
3,037 2,870 0 0 5,907
TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L NB SB EB WB TOTA L 00:00 12 3 12:00 38 47 85 00:00 01:00 12 10 22
00:15 65 11 12:15 56 43 99 01:00 02:00 79 16
00:30 32 5 12:30 40 32 72 02:00 03:00 55 10
00:45 21 3 12:45 46 32 78 03:00 04:00 92 11
01:00 33 6 13:00 53 45 98 04:00 05:00 11 6 17
01:15 24 6 13:15 36 30 66 05:00 06:00 109 17 126
01:30 00 0 13:30 44 38 82 06:00 07:00 115 27 142
01:45 22 4 13:45 36 40 76 07:00 08:00 156 137 293
02:00 00 0 14:00 35 30 65 08:00 09:00 276 318 594
02:15 01 1 14:15 40 38 78 09:00 10:00 219 199 418
02:30 22 4 14:30 44 62 106 10:00 11:00 141 142 283
02:45 32 5 14:45 43 63 106 11:00 12:00 145 152 297
03:00 30 3 15:00 57 58 115 12:00 13:00 180 154 334
03:15 21 3 15:15 80 70 150 13:00 14:00 169 153 322
03:30 11 2 15:30 40 76 116 14:00 15:00 162 193 355
03:45 30 3 15:45 40 66 106 15:00 16:00 217 270 487
04:00 14 5 16:00 54 55 109 16:00 17:00 245 257 502
04:15 21 3 16:15 64 69 133 17:00 18:00 324 370 694
04:30 41 5 16:30 58 74 132 18:00 19:00 191 186 377
04:45 40 4 16:45 69 59 128 19:00 20:00 138 118 256
05:00 13 4 17 17:00 78 78 156 20:00 21:00 81 72 153
05:15 22 3 25 17:15 64 90 154 21:00 22:00 60 36 96
05:30 31 2 33 17:30 84 101 185 22:00 23:00 36 16 52
05:45 43 8 51 17:45 98 101 199 23:0 0 00:00 29 21 50
06:00 25 6 31 18:00 56 56 112
06:15 23 7 30 18:15 46 44 90 NB SB EB WB TOTA L
06:30 37 7 44 18:30 44 47 91 00:00 to 12:00
06:45 30 7 37 18:45 45 39 84 1205 1024 2229
07:00 24 15 39 19:00 40 48 88 7:45 8:00 8:00
07:15 26 23 49 19:15 39 31 70 281 318 594
07:30 44 37 81 19:30 28 17 45 0.739 0.811 0.858
07:45 62 62 124 19:45 31 22 53
08:00 95 78 173 20:00 17 16 33 12:00 to 00:00
08:15 63 98 161 20:15 21 18 39 1832 1846 3678
08:30 61 72 133 20:30 17 24 41 17:00 17:00 17:00
08:45 57 70 127 20:45 26 14 40 324 370 694
09:00 67 65 132 21:00 24 13 37 0.827 0.916 0.872
09:15 61 51 112 21:15 21 6 27
09:30 39 53 92 21:30 89 17 07:00 to 09:00
09:45 52 30 82 21:45 78 15 432 455 887
10:00 39 34 73 22:00 19 3 22 7:45 8:00 8:00
10:15 30 37 67 22:15 54 9 281 318 594
10:30 32 38 70 22:30 66 12 0.739 0.811 0.858
10:45 40 33 73 22:45 63 9
11:00 26 41 67 23:00 85 13 16:00 to 18:00
11:15 36 36 72 23:15 12 11 23 569 627 1196
11:30 38 35 73 23:30 43 7 17:00 17:00 17:00
11:45 45 40 85 23:45 52 7 324 370 694
TOTALS 1205 1024 0 0 2229 TOTALS 1832 1846 0 0 3678 0.827 0.916 0.872 SPLIT % 54% 46% 0% 0% 38% SPLIT % 50% 50% 0% 0% 62%
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VOLUME
#4 ‐ Fabian Way Bet. E Meadow Dr & E Charleston Rd
DAILY TOTALS DAILY TOTALS
15‐Minutes Interval Hourly Intervals
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STATISTICS
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Pg.
64 Packet Pg. 248 of 690
Segment #5
Street: Hanover St.
Limits: Page Mill Rd. to Hillview Ave.
Direction: NB/SB/EB/WB
Date /Location of Survey 9/28/2023
Posted Speed Limit (mph) 30
# Speed Data Collected 203
85th Percentile (mph) 33
10 mph Pace 23-32
Percent in Pace 79%
Average Daily Traffic (ADT) 6,524
Length of Segment (mi.) 0.75
Street Classification Local/Collector
Date Range Covered Jan 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2021
Total Accidents 6
Accident Rate (Acc/MVM) 1.12
Statewide Average Accident Rate 1.18
Adjacent Land Use
Roadway Geometrics
Comments
Approved and Authorized for release by the City of Palo Alto:
Signed:
Date:
Title:Title: President, TJKM Transportation Consultants Signed: Nayan Amin, TE
Date:
C. Collision History
D. Roadway Conditions
Corporate campuses on both sides.
An undivided 2-lane local/collector. Two-way left-turn lane serves as median. Concrete sidewalks present on both sides except on southbound side from approximately 1,355 feet north of Hillview Ave. to Hillview Ave. Class II bike lanes on both sides. Signals at Page Mill Rd. and Hillview Ave. Side street stop control at remaining intersections. Left-turn storage bays and right-turn storage bays present at intersections with Page Mill Rd. and Hillview Ave. Some side streets have turn lanes. Marked crosswalks at signalized intersections and some driveways. Midblock crosswalks also present. No on-street parking permitted on either side. No school zone present. Broad horizontal curve approximately 1,200 feet east of Page Mill Rd. Broad vertical curves present on southern half of segment. Moderate driveway density on both sides. §22358.6(a) - Round the speed limit to the nearest 5-mph increment from the 85th percentile speed: 33 --> 35 §22358.6(c) - Lower the speed limit an additional 5 mph from the rounded speed limit if the speed limit was initially rounded up from the 85th percentile speed: 35 --> 30
Speed Limit Change? No
Existing Speed Limit: 30 Recommended Speed Limit: 30
Factors
A. Prevailing Speed Data
B. Traffic Factors
This survey conforms to Section 627 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code and Section 2B.13 of the California MUTCD and recommends a speed limit appropriate to facilitate the safe and orderly movement of traffic.
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Pg.
65 Packet Pg. 249 of 690
Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 30 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20 2
21 4
22 5
23 11
24 14
25 15
26 21
27 21
28 21
29 17
30 19
31 13
32 9
33 8
34 9
35 3
36 3
37 3
38 1
39 3
40 1
41 42
43 44
45 46
47 48
49 50
51 52
53 54
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
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Percentile
85th
Percentile
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Pace # in Pace
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Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 203 20 - 40 28 mph 33 mph 23 - 32 161 79% 5% / 11 16% / 31
SPEED PARAMETERS
#5 - Hanover St N/O JPMC Silicon Valley Technology Center Dwy City of Palo Alto
Northbound & Southbound Spot Speeds
10:45-11:45
9/28/2023
Project #: 23-080265-005
0 5 10 15 20 25
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Pg.
66 Packet Pg. 250 of 690
Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 30 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 1
22 3
23 7
24 7
25 7
26 12
27 13
28 11
29 9
30 10
31 6
32 5
33 5
34 2
35 1
36 2
37 1
38 39
40 1
41 42
43 44
45 46
47 48
49 50
51 52
53 54
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
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Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 103 21 - 40 28 mph 32 mph 23 - 32 87 84% 3% / 4 12% / 12
SPEED PARAMETERS
#5 - Hanover St N/O JPMC Silicon Valley Technology Center Dwy City of Palo Alto
Northbound Spot Speeds
10:45-11:45
9/28/2023
Project #: 23-080265-005
02468 1 0 1 2 1 4
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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67 Packet Pg. 251 of 690
Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 30 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20 2
21 3
22 2
23 4
24 7
25 8
26 9
27 8
28 10
29 8
30 9
31 7
32 4
33 3
34 7
35 2
36 1
37 2
38 1
39 3
40 41
42 43
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 100 20 - 39 28 mph 34 mph 23 - 32 74 74% 7% / 7 19% / 19
SPEED PARAMETERS
#5 - Hanover St N/O JPMC Silicon Valley Technology Center Dwy City of Palo Alto
Southbound Spot Speeds
10:45-11:45
9/28/2023
Project #: 23-080265-005
02468 1 0 1 2
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Pg.
68 Packet Pg. 252 of 690
Day: Tuesday City: Palo Alto
Date: 9/12/2023 Project #: CA23_080264_005
NB SB EB WB Total
3,610 2,914 0 0 6,524
TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L NB SB EB WB TOTA L 00:00 93 12 12:00 58 42 100 00:00 01:00 19 4 23
00:15 41 5 12:15 61 41 102 01:00 02:00 19 2 21
00:30 40 4 12:30 61 46 107 02:00 03:00 86 14
00:45 20 2 12:45 52 47 99 03:00 04:00 78 15
01:00 71 8 13:00 68 50 118 04:00 05:00 54 3 48
01:15 30 3 13:15 48 42 90 05:00 06:00 18 92 110
01:30 61 7 13:30 64 40 104 06:00 07:00 60 177 237
01:45 30 3 13:45 44 43 87 07:00 08:00 112 262 374
02:00 31 4 14:00 76 33 109 08:00 09:00 273 337 610
02:15 00 0 14:15 59 46 105 09:00 10:00 261 322 583
02:30 23 5 14:30 75 55 130 10:00 11:00 168 253 421
02:45 32 5 14:45 64 51 115 11:00 12:00 202 200 402
03:00 10 1 15:00 82 40 122 12:00 13:00 232 176 408
03:15 11 2 15:15 90 41 131 13:00 14:00 224 175 399
03:30 52 7 15:30 81 46 127 14:00 15:00 274 185 459
03:45 05 5 15:45 94 43 137 15:00 16:00 347 170 517
04:00 02 2 16:00 112 53 165 16:00 17:00 438 158 596
04:15 15 6 16:15 121 35 156 17:00 18:00 312 115 427
04:30 31 3 16 16:30 122 39 161 18:00 19:00 243 101 344
04:45 12 3 24 16:45 83 31 114 19:00 20:00 159 43 202
05:00 21 0 12 17:00 77 29 106 20:00 21:00 98 33 131
05:15 32 2 25 17:15 83 31 114 21:00 22:00 42 20 62
05:30 62 3 29 17:30 75 33 108 22:00 23:00 42 15 57
05:45 73 7 44 17:45 77 22 99 23:0 0 00:00 47 17 64
06:00 83 9 47 18:00 60 24 84
06:15 12 33 45 18:15 69 33 102 NB SB EB WB TOTA L
06:30 13 38 51 18:30 55 21 76 00:00 to 12:00
06:45 27 67 94 18:45 59 23 82 1152 1706 2858
07:00 16 72 88 19:00 50 12 62 8:15 8:45 8:30
07:15 23 67 90 19:15 41 11 52 291 360 646
07:30 34 51 85 19:30 29 5 34 0.957 0.841 0.887
07:45 39 72 111 19:45 39 15 54
08:00 58 91 149 20:00 32 11 43 12:00 to 00:00
08:15 73 64 137 20:15 35 8 43 2458 1208 3666
08:30 67 75 142 20:30 17 6 23 15:45 14:15 15:45
08:45 75 107 182 20:45 14 8 22 449 192 619
09:00 76 97 173 21:00 12 6 18 0.920 0.873 0.938
09:15 73 76 149 21:15 11 6 17
09:30 53 80 133 21:30 11 6 17 07:00 to 09:00
09:45 59 69 128 21:45 82 10 385 599 984
10:00 47 74 121 22:00 74 11 8:00 8:00 8:00
10:15 41 69 110 22:15 13 3 16 273 337 610
10:30 40 57 97 22:30 83 11 0.910 0.787 0.838
10:45 40 53 93 22:45 14 5 19
11:00 57 72 129 23:00 16 1 17 16:00 to 18:00
11:15 54 45 99 23:15 12 8 20 750 273 1023
11:30 47 51 98 23:30 10 5 15 16:00 16:00 16:00
11:45 44 32 76 23:45 93 12 438 158 596
TOTALS 1152 1706 0 0 2858 TOTALS 2458 1208 0 0 3666 0.898 0.745 0.903 SPLIT % 40% 60% 0% 0% 44% SPLIT % 67% 33% 0% 0% 56%
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Peak Hour Factor
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VOLUME
#5 ‐ Hanover St N/O JPMC Silicon Valley Technology Center Dwy DAILY TOTALS DAILY TOTALS
15‐Minutes Interval Hourly Intervals
TIME
STATISTICS
Peak Period
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Peak Hour
0 50
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69 Packet Pg. 253 of 690
Segment #6
Street: Hillview Ave.
Limits: Hanover St. to Foothill Exp.
Direction: NB/SB/EB/WB
Date /Location of Survey 9/28/2023
Posted Speed Limit (mph) 30
# Speed Data Collected 129
85th Percentile (mph) 32
10 mph Pace 23-32
Percent in Pace 84%
Average Daily Traffic (ADT) 5,362
Length of Segment (mi.) 0.37
Street Classification Local/Collector
Date Range Covered Jan 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2021
Total Accidents 8
Accident Rate (Acc/MVM) 3.66
Statewide Average Accident Rate 1.18
Adjacent Land Use
Roadway Geometrics
Comments
Approved and Authorized for release by the City of Palo Alto:
Signed:
Date:
Title:Title: President, TJKM Transportation Consultants Signed: Nayan Amin, TE
Date:
C. Collision History
D. Roadway Conditions
Corporate campuses on both sides.
An undivided 2-lane local/collector. Two-way left-turn lane serves as median. Concrete sidewalks on both sides except from approximately 305 feet south of Porter Dr. to approximately 845 feet south of Porter Dr. and from approximately 300 feet north of Miranda Ave. to Miranda Ave. on the southbound side. Class II bike lanes on both sides. Signals at Porter Dr. and Miranda Ave. Side street stop control at some driveways. Left-turn storage bays present at intersections with Porter Dr. and Miranda Ave. Right-turn storage bay present at Porter Dr. Marked crosswalks at signalized intersections and midblock crosswalks present. No on-street parking permitted on either side. No school zone present. Broad horizontal curve approximately 400 feet east of Hanover St. Slight horizontal bend approximately 245 feet north of Miranda Ave. Gentle vertical curves present throughout segment. Moderate driveway density on both sides.
§22358.6(a) - Round the speed limit to the nearest 5-mph increment from the 85th percentile speed: 32 --> 30 Speed Limit Change? No
Existing Speed Limit: 30 Recommended Speed Limit: 30
Factors
A. Prevailing Speed Data
B. Traffic Factors
This survey conforms to Section 627 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code and Section 2B.13 of the California MUTCD and recommends a speed limit appropriate to facilitate the safe and orderly movement of traffic.
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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 30 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20 1
21 3
22 3
23 5
24 9
25 12
26 11
27 19
28 18
29 11
30 11
31 6
32 6
33 3
34 3
35 1
36 3
37 2
38 39
40 1
41 1
42 43
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
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Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 129 20 - 41 28 mph 32 mph 23 - 32 108 84% 5% / 7 11% / 14
SPEED PARAMETERS
#6 - Hillview Ave E/O Hanover St/Porter Dr
City of Palo Alto
Eastbound & Westbound Spot Speeds
12:05-13:20
9/28/2023
Project #: 23-080265-006
0 5 10 15 20
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 30 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 1
22 1
23 2
24 3
25 3
26 5
27 8
28 9
29 6
30 5
31 2
32 1
33 1
34 1
35 36 1
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38 39
40 41
42 43
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46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
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Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 50 21 - 37 28 mph 30 mph 22 - 31 44 88% 2% / 1 10% / 5
SPEED PARAMETERS
#6 - Hillview Ave E/O Hanover St/Porter Dr
City of Palo Alto
Eastbound Spot Speeds
12:05-13:20
9/28/2023
Project #: 23-080265-006
02468 1 0
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 30 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20 1
21 2
22 2
23 3
24 6
25 9
26 6
27 11
28 9
29 5
30 6
31 4
32 5
33 2
34 2
35 1
36 2
37 1
38 39
40 1
41 1
42 43
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 79 20 - 41 27 mph 32 mph 23 - 32 64 81% 6% / 5 13% / 10
SPEED PARAMETERS
#6 - Hillview Ave E/O Hanover St/Porter Dr
City of Palo Alto
Westbound Spot Speeds
12:05-13:20
9/28/2023
Project #: 23-080265-006
02468 1 0 1 2
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Day: Tuesday City: Palo Alto
Date: 9/12/2023 Project #: CA23_080264_006
NB SB EB WB Total
0 0 2,308 3,054 5,362
TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L NB SB EB WB TOTA L 00:00 37 10 12:00 18 51 69 00:00 01:00 51 3 18
00:15 12 3 12:15 31 43 74 01:00 02:00 51 2 17
00:30 14 5 12:30 33 42 75 02:00 03:00 35 8
00:45 00 0 12:45 40 34 74 03:00 04:00 65 11
01:00 14 5 13:00 41 43 84 04:00 05:00 21 6 27
01:15 23 5 13:15 29 31 60 05:00 06:00 45 20 65
01:30 13 4 13:30 40 42 82 06:00 07:00 105 48 153
01:45 12 3 13:45 36 40 76 07:00 08:00 192 130 322
02:00 02 2 14:00 31 45 76 08:00 09:00 171 383 554
02:15 00 0 14:15 37 39 76 09:00 10:00 137 421 558
02:30 21 3 14:30 41 54 95 10:00 11:00 146 225 371
02:45 12 3 14:45 47 45 92 11:00 12:00 117 198 315
03:00 00 0 15:00 50 51 101 12:00 13:00 122 170 292
03:15 01 1 15:15 29 60 89 13:00 14:00 146 156 302
03:30 34 7 15:30 46 60 106 14:00 15:00 156 183 339
03:45 30 3 15:45 29 66 95 15:00 16:00 154 237 391
04:00 20 2 16:00 59 71 130 16:00 17:00 226 281 507
04:15 21 3 16:15 46 78 124 17:00 18:00 224 202 426
04:30 33 6 16:30 70 73 143 18:00 19:00 155 133 288
04:45 14 2 16 16:45 51 59 110 19:00 20:00 69 93 162
05:00 22 4 17:00 55 47 102 20:00 21:00 45 43 88
05:15 10 4 14 17:15 58 57 115 21:00 22:00 29 27 56
05:30 13 7 20 17:30 64 49 113 22:00 23:00 17 30 47
05:45 20 7 27 17:45 47 49 96 23:0 0 00:00 12 33 45
06:00 18 5 23 18:00 49 41 90
06:15 21 8 29 18:15 39 38 77 NB SB EB WB TOTA L
06:30 20 13 33 18:30 34 28 62 00:00 to 12:00
06:45 46 22 68 18:45 33 26 59 953 1466 2419
07:00 48 23 71 19:00 25 26 51 7:15 8:45 8:45
07:15 54 30 84 19:15 15 22 37 194 460 627
07:30 29 31 60 19:30 13 15 28 0.795 0.865 0.891
07:45 61 46 107 19:45 16 30 46
08:00 50 79 129 20:00 13 18 31 12:00 to 00:00
08:15 35 96 131 20:15 10 10 20 1355 1588 2943
08:30 32 93 125 20:30 12 7 19 16:30 15:45 16:00
08:45 54 115 169 20:45 10 8 18 234 288 507
09:00 43 133 176 21:00 97 16 0.836 0.923 0.886
09:15 35 115 150 21:15 47 11
09:30 35 97 132 21:30 10 9 19 07:00 to 09:00
09:45 24 76 100 21:45 64 10 363 513 876
10:00 39 69 108 22:00 56 11 7:15 8:00 8:00
10:15 42 54 96 22:15 31 0 13 194 383 554
10:30 34 54 88 22:30 47 11 0.795 0.833 0.820
10:45 31 48 79 22:45 57 12
11:00 29 51 80 23:00 11 2 13 16:00 to 18:00
11:15 34 54 88 23:15 69 15 450 483 933
11:30 30 39 69 23:30 46 10 16:30 16:00 16:00
11:45 24 54 78 23:45 16 7 234 281 507
TOTALS 0 0 953 1466 2419 TOTALS 0 0 1355 1588 2943 0.836 0.901 0.886 SPLIT % 0% 0% 39% 61% 45% SPLIT % 0% 0% 46% 54% 55%
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Peak Hour Factor
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Volume
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VOLUME
#6 ‐ Hillview Ave E/O Hanover St/Porter Dr
DAILY TOTALS DAILY TOTALS
15‐Minutes Interval Hourly Intervals
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Segment #7
Street: Middlefield Rd.
Limits: University Ave. to Embarcadero Rd.
Direction: NB/SB
Date /Location of Survey 9/20/2023
Posted Speed Limit (mph) 25
# Speed Data Collected 180
85th Percentile (mph) 33
10 mph Pace 25-34
Percent in Pace 87%
Average Daily Traffic (ADT) 6,660
Length of Segment (mi.) 0.96
Street Classification Residential Arterial
Date Range Covered Jan 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2021
Total Accidents 80
Accident Rate (Acc/MVM) 11.44
Statewide Average Accident Rate 1.18
Adjacent Land Use
Roadway Geometrics
Comments
Approved and Authorized for release by the City of Palo Alto:
Signed:
Date:
Title:Title: President, TJKM Transportation Consultants Signed: Nayan Amin, TE
Date:
C. Collision History
D. Roadway Conditions
Residential and institutional land uses on both sides.
An undivided 2- to 4-lane residential arterial. Striped yellow line and double yellow line serve as median. Concrete sidewalks present on both sides. Class II bike lanes on both sides from south of Homer Ave. to approximately 180 feet north of Embarcadero Rd. on the western side and to approximately 385 feet north of Embarcadero Rd. on the eastern side. Signals at University Ave., Hamilton Ave., Homer Ave., Channing Ave., Addison Ave., Melville Ave., and Embarcadero Rd. Stop control at remaining intersections. Left-turn storage bays and right-turn storage bays present at some intersections on some approaches of segment and side streets. Marked crosswalks present at signalized intersections and at some stop controlled intersections. On-street parking present on both sides south of Homer Ave. School zone is present. No horizontal curves present. Some vertical curves present.
Roadway has negative grade in the southerly direction. Driveway density high on both sides. Bulb-outs present at intersection with Kellogg Ave.
§22358.6(a) - Round the speed limit to the nearest 5-mph increment from the 85th percentile speed: 33 --> 35 §22358.6(c) - Lower the speed limit an additional 5 mph from the rounded speed limit if the speed limit was initially rounded up from the 85th percentile speed: 35 --> 30
§22358.7 - Reduce the speed limit by an additional 5 mph as the portion of highway is located near facilities that generate high concentrations of pedestrians, including an elementary school, concrete sidewalks, and marked crosswalks: 30 --> 25 Speed Limit Change? No
Existing Speed Limit: 25 Recommended Speed Limit: 25
Factors
A. Prevailing Speed Data
B. Traffic Factors
This survey conforms to Section 627 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code and Section 2B.13 of the California MUTCD and recommends a speed limit appropriate to facilitate the safe and orderly movement of traffic.
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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18 1
19 20
21 22
23 4
24 6
25 13
26 10
27 20
28 13
29 27
30 24
31 19
32 15
33 9
34 7
35 3
36 4
37 1
38 39 1
40 1
41 1
42 43 1
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 180 18 - 43 29 mph 33 mph 25 - 34 157 87% 6% / 11 7% / 12
SPEED PARAMETERS
#7 - Middlefield Rd Bet. Lincoln Ave & Kingsley Ave
City of Palo Alto
Eastbound & Westbound Spot Speeds
11:00-12:00
9/20/2023
Project #: 23-080265-007
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18 1
19 20
21 22
23 1
24 3
25 6
26 6
27 12
28 9
29 14
30 12
31 9
32 9
33 6
34 3
35 36 2
37 1
38 39
40 41 1
42 43 1
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 96 18 - 43 29 mph 32 mph 24 - 33 86 90% 2% / 2 9% / 8
SPEED PARAMETERS
#7 - Middlefield Rd Bet. Lincoln Ave & Kingsley Ave
City of Palo Alto
Eastbound Spot Speeds
11:00-12:00
9/20/2023
Project #: 23-080265-007
02468 1 0 1 2 1 4 1 6
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 3
24 3
25 7
26 4
27 8
28 4
29 13
30 12
31 10
32 6
33 3
34 4
35 3
36 2
37 38
39 1
40 1
41 42
43 44
45 46
47 48
49 50
51 52
53 54
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 84 23 - 40 29 mph 33 mph 25 - 34 71 85% 7% / 6 9% / 7
SPEED PARAMETERS
#7 - Middlefield Rd Bet. Lincoln Ave & Kingsley Ave
City of Palo Alto
Westbound Spot Speeds
11:00-12:00
9/20/2023
Project #: 23-080265-007
02468 1 0 1 2 1 4
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Day: Tuesday City: Palo Alto
Date: 9/12/2023 Project #: CA23_080264_007
NB SB EB WB Total
0 0 3,528 3,132 6,660
TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L NB SB EB WB TOTA L 00:00 24 6 12:00 53 53 106 00:00 01:00 10 12 22
00:15 51 6 12:15 53 52 105 01:00 02:00 27 9
00:30 25 7 12:30 52 44 96 02:00 03:00 24 6
00:45 12 3 12:45 58 65 123 03:00 04:00 41 5
01:00 13 4 13:00 49 53 102 04:00 05:00 11 7 18
01:15 01 1 13:15 59 48 107 05:00 06:00 81 4 22
01:30 00 0 13:30 54 58 112 06:00 07:00 53 53 106
01:45 13 4 13:45 70 45 115 07:00 08:00 137 167 304
02:00 01 1 14:00 89 44 133 08:00 09:00 291 296 587
02:15 02 2 14:15 58 60 118 09:00 10:00 265 214 479
02:30 20 2 14:30 62 60 122 10:00 11:00 233 207 440
02:45 01 1 14:45 71 52 123 11:00 12:00 222 214 436
03:00 20 2 15:00 51 65 116 12:00 13:00 216 214 430
03:15 10 1 15:15 78 59 137 13:00 14:00 232 204 436
03:30 11 2 15:30 92 52 144 14:00 15:00 280 216 496
03:45 00 0 15:45 92 48 140 15:00 16:00 313 224 537
04:00 11 2 16:00 84 67 151 16:00 17:00 328 269 597
04:15 42 6 16:15 69 63 132 17:00 18:00 351 284 635
04:30 33 6 16:30 73 63 136 18:00 19:00 224 204 428
04:45 31 4 16:45 102 76 178 19:00 20:00 132 139 271
05:00 10 1 17:00 99 76 175 20:00 21:00 98 83 181
05:15 13 4 17:15 103 66 169 21:00 22:00 58 60 118
05:30 25 7 17:30 82 61 143 22:00 23:00 38 31 69
05:45 46 10 17:45 67 81 148 23:0 0 00:00 20 8 28
06:00 61 2 18 18:00 60 64 124
06:15 89 17 18:15 61 52 113 NB SB EB WB TOTA L
06:30 21 14 35 18:30 48 39 87 00:00 to 12:00
06:45 18 18 36 18:45 55 49 104 1238 1196 2434
07:00 28 22 50 19:00 40 47 87 8:30 8:15 8:15
07:15 22 25 47 19:15 37 37 74 294 301 590
07:30 35 51 86 19:30 30 16 46 0.855 0.907 0.934
07:45 52 69 121 19:45 25 39 64
08:00 71 67 138 20:00 17 22 39 12:00 to 00:00
08:15 81 77 158 20:15 26 22 48 2290 1936 4226
08:30 72 83 155 20:30 29 27 56 16:45 17:00 16:45
08:45 67 69 136 20:45 26 12 38 386 284 665
09:00 69 72 141 21:00 19 19 38 0.937 0.877 0.934
09:15 86 56 142 21:15 17 21 38
09:30 59 29 88 21:30 10 11 21 07:00 to 09:00
09:45 51 57 108 21:45 12 9 21 428 463 891
10:00 66 70 136 22:00 12 10 22 8:00 7:45 8:00
10:15 53 46 99 22:15 10 5 15 291 296 587
10:30 57 38 95 22:30 71 0 17 0.898 0.892 0.929
10:45 57 53 110 22:45 96 15
11:00 62 52 114 23:00 83 11 16:00 to 18:00
11:15 55 58 113 23:15 62 8 679 553 1232
11:30 46 52 98 23:30 60 6 16:45 17:00 16:45
11:45 59 52 111 23:45 03 3 386 284 665
TOTALS 0 0 1238 1196 2434 TOTALS 0 0 2290 1936 4226 0.937 0.877 0.934 SPLIT % 0% 0% 51% 49% 37% SPLIT % 0% 0% 54% 46% 63%
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VOLUME
#7 ‐ Middlefield Rd Bet. Lincoln Ave & Kingsley Ave
DAILY TOTALS DAILY TOTALS
15‐Minutes Interval Hourly Intervals
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Segment #8
Street: San Antonio Rd.
Limits: Alma St. to Middlefield Rd.
Direction: EB/WB
Date /Location of Survey 9/27/2023
Posted Speed Limit (mph) 35
# Speed Data Collected 200
85th Percentile (mph) 44
10 mph Pace 34-43
Percent in Pace 76%
Average Daily Traffic (ADT) 31,433
Length of Segment (mi.) 0.61
Street Classification Arterial
Date Range Covered Jan 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2021
Total Accidents 12
Accident Rate (Acc/MVM) 0.57
Statewide Average Accident Rate 1.10
Adjacent Land Use
Roadway Geometrics
Comments
Approved and Authorized for release by the City of Palo Alto:
Signed:
Date:
Title:Title: President, TJKM Transportation Consultants Signed: Nayan Amin, TE
Date:
C. Collision History
D. Roadway Conditions
Residential and institutional land uses on both sides. Commercial land uses on eastern side near Alma St.
A divided 4-lane arterial. Raised median serves as median. Concrete sidewalks present on eastern side north of Nita Ave. No bike facilities present. Signals at Middlefield Rd. and Nita Ave. Side street stop control at remaining intersections. Left-turn storage bays present at Middlefield Rd. and right-turn storage bays present at Nita Ave. and Byron St. Marked crosswalks present at signalized intersections and at Byron St. No on-street parking permitted on either side. School zone is present. Broad horiztonal curves present throughout segment. Vertical curves present near Alma St. Roadway has negative slope in northerly direction. Moderate driveway density on eastern side.
§22358.6(a) - Round the speed limit to the nearest 5-mph increment from the 85th percentile speed: 44 --> 45 §22358.6(c) - Lower the speed limit an additional 5 mph from the rounded speed limit if the speed limit was initially rounded up from the 85th percentile speed: 45 --> 40
§22358.7 - Reduce the speed limit by an additional 5 mph as the portion of highway is located near facilities that generate high concentrations of pedestrians and bicyclists, including a TK-8 school, concrete sidewalks, Class II bike lanes, and marked crosswalks:
40 --> 35
Speed Limit Change? No
Existing Speed Limit: 35 Recommended Speed Limit: 35
Factors
A. Prevailing Speed Data
B. Traffic Factors
This survey conforms to Section 627 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code and Section 2B.13 of the California MUTCD and recommends a speed limit appropriate to facilitate the safe and orderly movement of traffic.
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Pg.
80 Packet Pg. 264 of 690
Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 35 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 24
25 26
27 28
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33 8
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37 17
38 19
39 20
40 18
41 15
42 12
43 10
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45 7
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47 4
48 3
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54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
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Percentile
85th
Percentile
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Pace # in Pace
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Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 200 30 - 51 39 mph 44 mph 34 - 43 151 76% 8% / 16 17% / 33
SPEED PARAMETERS
#8 - San Antonio Rd S/O W Middlefleld Rd
City of Palo Alto
Northbound & Southbound Spot Speeds
10:50-11:40
9/27/2023
Project #: 23-080265-008
0 5 10 15 20 25
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Pg.
81 Packet Pg. 265 of 690
Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 35 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 24
25 26
27 28
29 30
31 1
32 2
33 2
34 4
35 7
36 9
37 9
38 10
39 11
40 8
41 7
42 6
43 7
44 6
45 4
46 1
47 2
48 1
49 1
50 2
51 52
53 54
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 100 31 - 50 39 mph 44 mph 35 - 44 80 80% 9% / 9 11% / 11
SPEED PARAMETERS
#8 - San Antonio Rd S/O W Middlefleld Rd
City of Palo Alto
Northbound Spot Speeds
10:50-11:40
9/27/2023
Project #: 23-080265-008
02468 1 0 1 2
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Pg.
82 Packet Pg. 266 of 690
Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 35 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 24
25 26
27 28
29 30 1
31 1
32 3
33 6
34 6
35 8
36 6
37 8
38 9
39 9
40 10
41 8
42 6
43 3
44 2
45 3
46 4
47 2
48 2
49 50 2
51 1
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 100 30 - 51 39 mph 44 mph 33 - 42 76 76% 5% / 5 19% / 19
SPEED PARAMETERS
#8 - San Antonio Rd S/O W Middlefleld Rd
City of Palo Alto
Southbound Spot Speeds
10:50-11:40
9/27/2023
Project #: 23-080265-008
02468 1 0 1 2
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Day: Tuesday City: Palo Alto
Date: 9/12/2023 Project #: CA23_080264_008
NB SB EB WB Total
14,728 16,705 0 0 31,433
TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L NB SB EB WB TOTA L 00:00 24 29 53 12:00 236 262 498 00:00 01:00 76 93 169
00:15 19 19 38 12:15 230 267 497 01:00 02:00 47 45 92
00:30 15 29 44 12:30 242 263 505 02:00 03:00 42 46 88
00:45 18 16 34 12:45 226 261 487 03:00 04:00 36 35 71
01:00 14 11 25 13:00 245 229 474 04:00 05:00 67 73 140
01:15 13 12 25 13:15 226 230 456 05:00 06:00 167 217 384 01:30 10 13 23 13:30 226 217 443 06:00 07:00 326 365 691 01:45 10 9 19 13:45 232 258 490 07:00 08:00 881 720 1601 02:00 91 7 26 14:00 203 254 457 08:00 09:00 1089 1099 2188 02:15 14 9 23 14:15 229 273 502 09:00 10:00 1059 852 1911 02:30 13 9 22 14:30 239 279 518 10:00 11:00 855 875 1730 02:45 61 1 17 14:45 226 306 532 11:00 12:00 879 971 1850 03:00 71 1 18 15:00 251 296 547 12:00 13:00 934 1053 1987 03:15 10 7 17 15:15 265 325 590 13:00 14:00 929 934 1863 03:30 86 14 15:30 260 352 612 14:00 15:00 897 1112 2009 03:45 11 11 22 15:45 292 330 622 15:00 16:00 1068 1303 2371 04:00 11 15 26 16:00 245 323 568 16:00 17:00 993 1380 2373 04:15 10 16 26 16:15 231 364 595 17:00 18:00 972 1589 2561 04:30 28 15 43 16:30 278 333 611 18:00 19:00 926 1346 2272 04:45 18 27 45 16:45 239 360 599 19:00 20:00 783 933 1716 05:00 32 36 68 17:00 232 400 632 20:00 21:00 740 720 1460 05:15 34 54 88 17:15 225 405 630 21:00 22:00 478 469 947 05:30 42 53 95 17:30 274 396 670 22:00 23:00 303 297 600 05:45 59 74 133 17:45 241 388 629 23:0 0 00:00 181 178 359 06:00 58 74 132 18:00 250 358 608
06:15 84 87 171 18:15 217 334 551 NB SB EB WB TOTA L
06:30 88 89 177 18:30 203 309 512 00:00 to 12:00
06:45 96 115 211 18:45 256 345 601 5524 5391 10915
07:00 147 128 275 19:00 231 263 494 7:30 7:45 7:45
07:15 187 172 359 19:15 199 237 436 1152 1107 2255
07:30 242 188 430 19:30 163 205 368 0.862 0.884 0.871
07:45 305 232 537 19:45 190 228 418
08:00 334 313 647 20:00 197 213 410 12:00 to 00:00
08:15 271 264 535 20:15 198 191 389 9204 11314 20518
08:30 238 298 536 20:30 172 157 329 15:00 17:00 17:00
08:45 246 224 470 20:45 173 159 332 1068 1589 2561
09:00 245 204 449 21:00 136 139 275 0.914 0.981 0.956
09:15 288 217 505 21:15 117 126 243
09:30 240 205 445 21:30 120 101 221 07:00 to 09:00
09:45 286 226 512 21:45 105 103 208 1970 1819 3789
10:00 214 193 407 22:00 99 88 187 7:30 7:45 7:45
10:15 221 229 450 22:15 83 69 152 1152 1107 2255
10:30 215 201 416 22:30 72 68 140 0.862 0.884 0.871
10:45 205 252 457 22:45 49 72 121
11:00 233 216 449 23:00 79 53 132 16:00 to 18:00
11:15 215 231 446 23:15 41 48 89 1965 2969 4934
11:30 211 244 455 23:30 31 41 72 16:00 17:00 17:00
11:45 220 280 500 23:45 30 36 66 993 1589 2561
TOTALS 5524 5391 0 0 10915 TOTALS 9204 11314 0 0 20518 0.893 0.981 0.956 SPLIT % 51% 49% 0% 0% 35% SPLIT % 45% 55% 0% 0% 65%
Peak Hour Factor
Peak Hour Factor
Peak Period
Volume
Peak Hour
Peak Volume
Peak Volume
Peak Hour Factor
Peak Period
Volume
Peak Hour
Peak Volume
Peak Hour Factor
Peak Period
Volume
Peak Hour
Peak Volume
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VOLUME
#8 ‐ San Antonio Rd S/O W Middlefleld Rd
DAILY TOTALS DAILY TOTALS
15‐Minutes Interval Hourly Intervals
TIME
STATISTICS
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NB SB EB WB
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Pg.
84 Packet Pg. 268 of 690
Segment #9
Street: San Antonio Rd.
Limits: Middlefield Rd. to Charleston Rd.
Direction: EB/WB
Date /Location of Survey 9/21/2023
Posted Speed Limit (mph) 35
# Speed Data Collected 201
85th Percentile (mph) 39
10 mph Pace 29-38
Percent in Pace 72%
Average Daily Traffic (ADT) 25,149
Length of Segment (mi.) 0.40
Street Classification Arterial
Date Range Covered Jan 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2021
Total Accidents 36
Accident Rate (Acc/MVM) 3.25
Statewide Average Accident Rate 1.10
Adjacent Land Use
Roadway Geometrics
Comments
Approved and Authorized for release by the City of Palo Alto:
Signed:
Date:
Title:Title: President, TJKM Transportation Consultants Signed: Nayan Amin, TE
Date:
C. Collision History
D. Roadway Conditions
Commercial and residential land uses on western side. Commercial land uses on eastern side.
A divided 4-lane arterial. Raised median serves as median. Concrete sidewalks present on both sides. Class III sharrows on both sides. Signals at all intersections. Stop control on SB approach of frontage lane to mainline lanes. Lef-turn storage bays and right- turn storage bays present at signalized intersections. Marked crosswalks present at signalized intersections. On-street parking present on both sides from approximately 345 feet north of Middlefield Rd. to approximately 490 feet south of Charleston Rd. No school zone present. Slight horizontal curve near Leghorn St. No vertical curves. Segment sloped negatively northwardly. Driveway density high on both sides. Additional southbound lane from Charleston Rd. to approximately 490 feet south of Charleston Rd. separated from mainline by raised median and angled parking. §22358.6(a) - Round the speed limit to the nearest 5-mph increment from the 85th percentile speed: 39 --> 40 §22358.6(c) - Lower the speed limit an additional 5 mph from the rounded speed limit if the speed limit was initially rounded up from the 85th percentile speed: 40 --> 35
Speed Limit Change? No
Existing Speed Limit: 35 Recommended Speed Limit: 35
Factors
A. Prevailing Speed Data
B. Traffic Factors
This survey conforms to Section 627 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code and Section 2B.13 of the California MUTCD and recommends a speed limit appropriate to facilitate the safe and orderly movement of traffic.
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Pg.
85 Packet Pg. 269 of 690
Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 35 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 24
25 4
26 3
27 5
28 9
29 8
30 11
31 14
32 14
33 15
34 17
35 18
36 19
37 14
38 14
39 8
40 7
41 3
42 4
43 6
44 2
45 46 2
47 48 1
49 2
50 51
52 1
53 54
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 201 25 - 52 35 mph 39 mph 29 - 38 144 72% 10% / 21 18% / 36
SPEED PARAMETERS
#9 - San Antonio Rd S/O Leghorn St
City of Palo Alto
Northbound & Southbound Spot Speeds
09:00-09:50
9/21/2023
Project #: 23-080265-009
0 5 10 15 20
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Pg.
86 Packet Pg. 270 of 690
Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 35 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 24
25 2
26 2
27 3
28 6
29 6
30 5
31 7
32 7
33 8
34 10
35 10
36 8
37 5
38 5
39 3
40 2
41 1
42 2
43 3
44 1
45 46 1
47 48 1
49 1
50 51
52 1
53 54
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 100 25 - 52 34 mph 39 mph 28 - 37 72 72% 7% / 7 21% / 21
SPEED PARAMETERS
#9 - San Antonio Rd S/O Leghorn St
City of Palo Alto
Northbound Spot Speeds
09:00-09:50
9/21/2023
Project #: 23-080265-009
02468 1 0 1 2
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Pg.
87 Packet Pg. 271 of 690
Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 35 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 24
25 2
26 1
27 2
28 3
29 2
30 6
31 7
32 7
33 7
34 7
35 8
36 11
37 9
38 9
39 5
40 5
41 2
42 2
43 3
44 1
45 46 1
47 48
49 1
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 101 25 - 49 35 mph 39 mph 30 - 39 76 75% 9% / 10 15% / 15
SPEED PARAMETERS
#9 - San Antonio Rd S/O Leghorn St
City of Palo Alto
Southbound Spot Speeds
09:00-09:50
9/21/2023
Project #: 23-080265-009
02468 1 0 1 2
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Pg.
88 Packet Pg. 272 of 690
Day: Tuesday City: Palo Alto
Date: 9/12/2023 Project #: CA23_080264_009
NB SB EB WB Total
11,838 13,311 0 0 25,149
TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L NB SB EB WB TOTA L 00:00 20 28 48 12:00 191 182 373 00:00 01:00 67 81 148
00:15 19 15 34 12:15 205 218 423 01:00 02:00 37 38 75
00:30 13 26 39 12:30 163 203 366 02:00 03:00 27 37 64
00:45 15 12 27 12:45 191 189 380 03:00 04:00 27 30 57
01:00 14 10 24 13:00 193 177 370 04:00 05:00 51 62 113
01:15 89 17 13:15 170 175 345 05:00 06:00 127 140 267
01:30 61 0 16 13:30 166 193 359 06:00 07:00 255 271 526 01:45 99 18 13:45 174 220 394 07:00 08:00 715 577 1292
02:00 71 1 18 14:00 161 228 389 08:00 09:00 974 816 1790 02:15 66 12 14:15 193 233 426 09:00 10:00 903 722 1625
02:30 99 18 14:30 181 221 402 10:00 11:00 708 708 1416
02:45 51 1 16 14:45 176 263 439 11:00 12:00 689 773 1462 03:00 41 0 14 15:00 186 258 444 12:00 13:00 750 792 1542 03:15 75 12 15:15 185 278 463 13:00 14:00 703 765 1468
03:30 86 14 15:30 210 249 459 14:00 15:00 711 945 1656
03:45 89 17 15:45 205 278 483 15:00 16:00 786 1063 1849 04:00 11 9 20 16:00 216 292 508 16:00 17:00 863 1186 2049 04:15 91 7 26 16:15 214 283 497 17:00 18:00 871 1215 2086 04:30 16 12 28 16:30 229 304 533 18:00 19:00 700 1053 1753 04:45 15 24 39 16:45 204 307 511 19:00 20:00 568 799 1367 05:00 25 20 45 17:00 246 315 561 20:00 21:00 528 552 1080 05:15 28 33 61 17:15 211 332 543 21:00 22:00 355 335 690 05:30 35 46 81 17:30 204 294 498 22:00 23:00 281 219 500 05:45 39 41 80 17:45 210 274 484 23:0 0 00:00 142 132 274 06:00 50 51 101 18:00 198 277 475
06:15 60 57 117 18:15 196 253 449 NB SB EB WB TOTA L
06:30 69 66 135 18:30 155 269 424 00:00 to 12:00
06:45 76 97 173 18:45 151 254 405 4580 4255 8835
07:00 123 114 237 19:00 159 215 374 8:30 8:00 8:00
07:15 164 136 300 19:15 152 227 379 999 816 1790
07:30 200 157 357 19:30 129 187 316 0.932 0.940 0.917
07:45 228 170 398 19:45 128 170 298
08:00 271 217 488 20:00 134 156 290 12:00 to 00:00
08:15 218 209 427 20:15 157 145 302 7258 9056 16314
08:30 232 211 443 20:30 114 138 252 16:15 16:30 16:30
08:45 253 179 432 20:45 123 113 236 893 1258 2148
09:00 268 165 433 21:00 100 97 197 0.908 0.947 0.957
09:15 246 191 437 21:15 84 89 173
09:30 179 188 367 21:30 79 76 155 07:00 to 09:00
09:45 210 178 388 21:45 92 73 165 1689 1393 3082
10:00 169 163 332 22:00 89 65 154 8:00 8:00 8:00
10:15 170 186 356 22:15 84 48 132 974 816 1790
10:30 177 161 338 22:30 67 55 122 0.899 0.940 0.917
10:45 192 198 390 22:45 41 51 92
11:00 169 182 351 23:00 57 39 96 16:00 to 18:00
11:15 160 187 347 23:15 33 33 66 1734 2401 4135
11:30 191 200 391 23:30 25 33 58 16:15 16:30 16:30
11:45 169 204 373 23:45 27 27 54 893 1258 2148
TOTALS 4580 4255 0 0 8835 TOTALS 7258 9056 0 0 16314 0.908 0.947 0.957 SPLIT % 52% 48% 0% 0% 35% SPLIT % 44% 56% 0% 0% 65%
Peak Volume
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VOLUME
#9 ‐ San Antonio Rd S/O Leghorn St
DAILY TOTALS DAILY TOTALS
15‐Minutes Interval Hourly Intervals
TIME
STATISTICS
Peak Period
Volume
Peak Hour
Peak Volume
Peak Hour Factor
Peak Period
Volume
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Pg.
89 Packet Pg. 273 of 690
Segment #10
Street: W. Bayshore Rd.
Limits: Loma Verde Ave. to Fabian Way
Direction: NB/SB
Date /Location of Survey 9/21/2023
Posted Speed Limit (mph) 35
# Speed Data Collected 167
85th Percentile (mph) 45
10 mph Pace 34-43
Percent in Pace 68%
Average Daily Traffic (ADT) 4,474
Length of Segment (mi.) 0.58
Street Classification Local/Collector
Date Range Covered Jan 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2021
Total Accidents 1
Accident Rate (Acc/MVM) 0.35
Statewide Average Accident Rate 1.18
Adjacent Land Use
Roadway Geometrics
Comments
Approved and Authorized for release by the City of Palo Alto:
Signed:
Date:
Title:Title: President, TJKM Transportation Consultants Signed: Nayan Amin, TE
Date:
C. Collision History
D. Roadway Conditions
Commercial land uses on western side.
An undivided 2-lane local/collector. Double yellow line serves as median. Concrete sidewalks present on western side. Class II bike lanes on both sides. Stop control on side street (Loma Verde Ave.). No storage bays present. Marked crosswalk present on side street approach (Loma Verde Ave.). Marked bicycle crossing additionally present. No on-street parking permitted on either side. No school zone present. Gentle horizontal curve and vertical curves present on southern end of segment. Driveway density moderate on western side. Segment serves as frontage road to US 101. Pedestrian bridge allows crossing access over segment and US 101. §22358.6(a) - Round the speed limit to the nearest 5-mph increment from the 85th percentile speed: 45 --> 45 §22358.6(c) - Lower the speed limit an additional 5 mph from the rounded speed limit if the speed limit was initially rounded up from the 85th percentile speed: 45 --> 40
§22358.7 - Reduce the speed limit by an additional 5 mph as the portion of highway is located near facilities that generate high concentrations of pedestrians and bicyclists, including a K-12 school, concrete sidewalks, bikeways, and marked crosswalks: 40 --> 35 Speed Limit Change? No
Existing Speed Limit: 35 Recommended Speed Limit: 35
Factors
A. Prevailing Speed Data
B. Traffic Factors
This survey conforms to Section 627 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code and Section 2B.13 of the California MUTCD and recommends a speed limit appropriate to facilitate the safe and orderly movement of traffic.
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Pg.
90 Packet Pg. 274 of 690
Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 35 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 24
25 26 1
27 28 1
29 1
30 1
31 1
32 4
33 8
34 9
35 14
36 11
37 10
38 15
39 13
40 12
41 9
42 10
43 11
44 8
45 9
46 4
47 6
48 2
49 2
50 2
51 52 2
53 54 1
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 167 26 - 54 39 mph 45 mph 34 - 43 114 68% 10% / 17 22% / 36
SPEED PARAMETERS
#10 - W Bayshore Rd Bet. E Meadow Dr & Loma Verde Ave
City of Palo Alto
Northbound & Southbound Spot Speeds
10:15-11:15
9/21/2023
Project #: 23-080265-010
0 5 10 15 20
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Pg.
91 Packet Pg. 275 of 690
Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 35 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 24
25 26 1
27 28 1
29 1
30 31
32 1
33 5
34 3
35 6
36 4
37 5
38 8
39 3
40 6
41 6
42 5
43 9
44 6
45 6
46 3
47 5
48 2
49 1
50 2
51 52 2
53 54
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 91 26 - 52 41 mph 46 mph 35 - 44 58 64% 13% / 12 24% / 21
SPEED PARAMETERS
#10 - W Bayshore Rd Bet. E Meadow Dr & Loma Verde Ave
City of Palo Alto
Northbound Spot Speeds
10:15-11:15
9/21/2023
Project #: 23-080265-010
02468 1 0
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Pg.
92 Packet Pg. 276 of 690
Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 35 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 24
25 26
27 28
29 30 1
31 1
32 3
33 3
34 6
35 8
36 7
37 5
38 7
39 10
40 6
41 3
42 5
43 2
44 2
45 3
46 1
47 1
48 49 1
50 51
52 53
54 1
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 76 30 - 54 38 mph 42 mph 33 - 42 60 79% 6% / 5 15% / 11
SPEED PARAMETERS
#10 - W Bayshore Rd Bet. E Meadow Dr & Loma Verde Ave
City of Palo Alto
Southbound Spot Speeds
10:15-11:15
9/21/2023
Project #: 23-080265-010
02468 1 0 1 2
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
Item 12
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Item 12: Staff Report
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Day: Tuesday City: Palo Alto
Date: 9/12/2023 Project #: CA23_080264_010
NB SB EB WB Total
2,323 2,151 0 0 4,474
TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L NB SB EB WB TOTA L 00:00 10 1 12:00 28 32 60 00:00 01:00 72 9
00:15 52 7 12:15 35 18 53 01:00 02:00 52 7
00:30 10 1 12:30 25 16 41 02:00 03:00 44 8
00:45 00 0 12:45 29 23 52 03:00 04:00 21 3
01:00 11 2 13:00 39 17 56 04:00 05:00 35 8
01:15 20 2 13:15 19 20 39 05:00 06:00 31 8 21
01:30 10 1 13:30 31 21 52 06:00 07:00 38 29 67
01:45 11 2 13:45 32 24 56 07:00 08:00 87 128 215
02:00 00 0 14:00 39 17 56 08:00 09:00 217 279 496
02:15 01 1 14:15 36 23 59 09:00 10:00 128 184 312
02:30 32 5 14:30 54 28 82 10:00 11:00 87 112 199
02:45 11 2 14:45 34 31 65 11:00 12:00 104 94 198
03:00 00 0 15:00 43 47 90 12:00 13:00 117 89 206
03:15 11 2 15:15 70 50 120 13:00 14:00 121 82 203
03:30 00 0 15:30 71 44 115 14:00 15:00 163 99 262
03:45 10 1 15:45 43 48 91 15:00 16:00 227 189 416
04:00 00 0 16:00 54 44 98 16:00 17:00 231 204 435
04:15 12 3 16:15 61 56 117 17:00 18:00 319 289 608
04:30 20 2 16:30 58 45 103 18:00 19:00 175 143 318
04:45 03 3 16:45 58 59 117 19:00 20:00 110 96 206
05:00 01 1 17:00 104 60 164 20:00 21:00 90 56 146
05:15 02 2 17:15 69 65 134 21:00 22:00 45 24 69
05:30 17 8 17:30 66 84 150 22:00 23:00 22 11 33
05:45 28 10 17:45 80 80 160 23:0 0 00:00 18 11 29
06:00 10 3 13 18:00 51 47 98
06:15 55 10 18:15 44 39 83 NB SB EB WB TOTA L
06:30 10 10 20 18:30 38 30 68 00:00 to 12:00
06:45 13 11 24 18:45 42 27 69 685 858 1543
07:00 91 6 25 19:00 35 38 73 7:45 7:45 7:45
07:15 12 21 33 19:15 32 23 55 219 281 500
07:30 20 24 44 19:30 18 14 32 0.805 0.789 0.796
07:45 46 67 113 19:45 25 21 46
08:00 68 89 157 20:00 17 17 34 12:00 to 00:00
08:15 61 73 134 20:15 19 10 29 1638 1293 2931
08:30 44 52 96 20:30 23 15 38 17:00 17:00 17:00
08:45 44 65 109 20:45 31 14 45 319 289 608
09:00 39 59 98 21:00 17 5 22 0.767 0.860 0.927
09:15 36 52 88 21:15 15 4 19
09:30 24 46 70 21:30 89 17 07:00 to 09:00
09:45 29 27 56 21:45 56 11 304 407 711
10:00 24 33 57 22:00 91 10 7:45 7:45 7:45
10:15 20 30 50 22:15 63 9 219 281 500
10:30 16 23 39 22:30 54 9 0.805 0.789 0.796
10:45 27 26 53 22:45 23 5
11:00 14 25 39 23:00 53 8 16:00 to 18:00
11:15 30 23 53 23:15 46 10 550 493 1043
11:30 24 17 41 23:30 71 8 17:00 17:00 17:00
11:45 36 29 65 23:45 21 3 319 289 608
TOTALS 685 858 0 0 1543 TOTALS 1638 1293 0 0 2931 0.767 0.860 0.927 SPLIT % 44% 56% 0% 0% 34% SPLIT % 56% 44% 0% 0% 66%
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Peak Hour
Peak Volume
Peak Volume
Peak Hour Factor
Peak Period
Volume
Peak Hour
Peak Volume
Peak Hour Factor
Peak Period
Volume
Peak Hour
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VOLUME
#10 ‐ W Bayshore Rd Bet. E Meadow Dr & Loma Verde Ave
DAILY TOTALS DAILY TOTALS
15‐Minutes Interval Hourly Intervals
TIME
STATISTICS
Peak Period
Volume
Peak Hour
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11:00
12:00
13:00
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NB SB EB WB
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Segment #11
Street: Charleston Rd.
Limits: El Camino Real to Alma St.
Direction: EB/WB
Date /Location of Survey 9/27/2023
Posted Speed Limit (mph) 25
# Speed Data Collected 211
85th Percentile (mph) 36
10 mph Pace 28-37
Percent in Pace 80%
Average Daily Traffic (ADT) 12,832
Length of Segment (mi.) 0.40
Street Classification Residential Arterial
Date Range Covered Jan 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2021
Total Accidents 5
Accident Rate (Acc/MVM) 0.88
Statewide Average Accident Rate 1.46
Adjacent Land Use
Roadway Geometrics
Comments
Approved and Authorized for release by the City of Palo Alto:
Signed:
Date:
Title:Title: President, TJKM Transportation Consultants Signed: Nayan Amin, TE
Date:
C. Collision History
D. Roadway Conditions
Residential land uses on both sides.
An undivided 4-lane residential arterial. Double yellow line serves as median. Concrete sidewalks present on both sides. Class II bike lanes on both sides. Signals present at intersections with Alma St., Wilkie Wy., and El Camino Real. Side street stop control at remaining intersections. Left-turn storage bays on segment and side streets present at intersections with Wilkie Wy. and El Camino Real. Marked crosswalks present at all intersections. No on-street parking permitted on either side. No school zone present, though a preschool is present on the southern side near El Camino Real. No horizontal curves present. Minimal vertical curves. Segment has easterly negative grade. Driveway density high on both sides from Park Blvd. to Wilkie Wy., and on northern side south of Wilkie Wy. One driveway to preschool on southern side south of Wilkie Wy. At-grade railroad crossing present adjacent to intersection with Alma St.
§22358.6(a) - Round the speed limit to the nearest 5-mph increment from the 85th percentile speed: 36 --> 35 §22358.6(b) - Lower the speed limit an additional 5 mph from the rounded speed limit if the speed limit was initially rounded down from the 85th percentile speed: 35 --> 30
§22358.7 - Reduce the speed limit by an additional 5 mph as the portion of highway is located near facilities that generate high concentrations of pedestrians and bicyclists, including a preschool, concrete sidewalks, Class II bike lanes, and marked crosswalks:
30 --> 25
Speed Limit Change? No
Existing Speed Limit: 25 Recommended Speed Limit: 25
Factors
A. Prevailing Speed Data
B. Traffic Factors
This survey conforms to Section 627 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code and Section 2B.13 of the California MUTCD and recommends a speed limit appropriate to facilitate the safe and orderly movement of traffic.
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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22 2
23 1
24 4
25 5
26 4
27 7
28 9
29 17
30 20
31 20
32 24
33 24
34 19
35 14
36 12
37 10
38 6
39 3
40 2
41 1
42 1
43 44 2
45 2
46 1
47 1
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 211 22 - 47 32 mph 36 mph 28 - 37 169 80% 10% / 23 10% / 19
SPEED PARAMETERS
#11 - W Charleston Rd Bet. Ruthelma Ave & Wilkie Way
City of Palo Alto
Northbound & Southbound Spot Speeds
12:00-12:50
9/27/2023
Project #: 23-080265-011
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
Item 12
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Item 12: Staff Report
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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22 1
23 1
24 3
25 3
26 2
27 4
28 6
29 9
30 11
31 12
32 13
33 12
34 8
35 6
36 3
37 4
38 3
39 40
41 42 1
43 44 1
45 46
47 1
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 104 22 - 47 31 mph 35 mph 27 - 36 84 81% 9% / 10 10% / 10
SPEED PARAMETERS
#11 - W Charleston Rd Bet. Ruthelma Ave & Wilkie Way
City of Palo Alto
Northbound Spot Speeds
12:00-12:50
9/27/2023
Project #: 23-080265-011
02468 1 0 1 2 1 4
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
Item 12
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Item 12: Staff Report
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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22 1
23 24 1
25 2
26 2
27 3
28 3
29 8
30 9
31 8
32 11
33 12
34 11
35 8
36 9
37 6
38 3
39 3
40 2
41 1
42 43
44 1
45 2
46 1
47 48
49 50
51 52
53 54
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 107 22 - 46 33 mph 37 mph 28 - 37 85 79% 8% / 9 13% / 13
SPEED PARAMETERS
#11 - W Charleston Rd Bet. Ruthelma Ave & Wilkie Way
City of Palo Alto
Southbound Spot Speeds
12:00-12:50
9/27/2023
Project #: 23-080265-011
02468 1 0 1 2 1 4
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
Item 12
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Item 12: Staff Report
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Day: Tuesday City: Palo Alto
Date: 9/12/2023 Project #: CA23_080264_011
NB SB EB WB Total
6,624 6,208 0 0 12,832
TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L NB SB EB WB TOTA L 00:00 21 6 27 12:00 101 71 172 00:00 01:00 39 21 60
00:15 86 14 12:15 110 92 202 01:00 02:00 15 14 29
00:30 87 15 12:30 108 105 213 02:00 03:00 14 6 20
00:45 22 4 12:45 125 88 213 03:00 04:00 68 14
01:00 42 6 13:00 88 77 165 04:00 05:00 10 32 42
01:15 23 5 13:15 102 86 188 05:00 06:00 40 83 123
01:30 32 5 13:30 110 95 205 06:00 07:00 89 201 290
01:45 67 13 13:45 116 87 203 07:00 08:00 340 429 769
02:00 31 4 14:00 112 92 204 08:00 09:00 570 653 1223
02:15 51 6 14:15 100 99 199 09:00 10:00 501 386 887
02:30 33 6 14:30 141 92 233 10:00 11:00 331 325 656
02:45 31 4 14:45 143 93 236 11:00 12:00 405 348 753
03:00 01 1 15:00 123 92 215 12:00 13:00 444 356 800
03:15 34 7 15:15 130 137 267 13:00 14:00 416 345 761
03:30 32 5 15:30 156 113 269 14:00 15:00 496 376 872
03:45 01 1 15:45 135 142 277 15:00 16:00 544 484 1028
04:00 25 7 16:00 153 116 269 16:00 17:00 563 440 1003
04:15 14 5 16:15 141 103 244 17:00 18:00 532 517 1049
04:30 39 12 16:30 147 101 248 18:00 19:00 424 380 804
04:45 41 4 18 16:45 122 120 242 19:00 20:00 311 333 644 05:00 61 6 22 17:00 145 126 271 20:00 21:00 234 232 466 05:15 77 14 17:15 123 134 257 21:00 22:00 151 112 263
05:30 92 0 29 17:30 138 131 269 22:00 23:00 86 69 155
05:45 18 40 58 17:45 126 126 252 23:0 0 00:00 63 58 121 06:00 11 42 53 18:00 114 119 233
06:15 23 47 70 18:15 101 81 182 NB SB EB WB TOTA L
06:30 24 44 68 18:30 112 92 204 00:00 to 12:00
06:45 31 68 99 18:45 97 88 185 2360 2506 4866
07:00 54 92 146 19:00 90 87 177 8:15 8:00 8:00
07:15 53 80 133 19:15 83 80 163 598 653 1223
07:30 107 118 225 19:30 72 81 153 0.971 0.841 0.881
07:45 126 139 265 19:45 66 85 151
08:00 126 164 290 20:00 55 59 114 12:00 to 00:00
08:15 147 150 297 20:15 68 61 129 4264 3702 7966
08:30 153 194 347 20:30 53 44 97 15:30 17:00 15:15
08:45 144 145 289 20:45 58 68 126 585 517 1082
09:00 154 91 245 21:00 52 51 103 0.938 0.965 0.977
09:15 118 115 233 21:15 36 27 63
09:30 119 86 205 21:30 41 10 51 07:00 to 09:00
09:45 110 94 204 21:45 22 24 46 910 1082 1992
10:00 87 71 158 22:00 23 22 45 8:00 8:00 8:00
10:15 102 87 189 22:15 25 16 41 570 653 1223
10:30 65 68 133 22:30 22 17 39 0.931 0.841 0.881
10:45 77 99 176 22:45 16 14 30
11:00 88 82 170 23:00 23 13 36 16:00 to 18:00
11:15 111 90 201 23:15 15 17 32 1095 957 2052
11:30 110 94 204 23:30 10 17 27 16:00 17:00 17:00
11:45 96 82 178 23:45 15 11 26 563 517 1049
TOTALS 2360 2506 0 0 4866 TOTALS 4264 3702 0 0 7966 0.920 0.965 0.968 SPLIT % 48% 52% 0% 0% 38% SPLIT % 54% 46% 0% 0% 62%
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Volume
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Peak Hour
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VOLUME
#11 ‐ W Charleston Rd Bet. Ruthelma Ave & Wilkie Way
DAILY TOTALS DAILY TOTALS
15‐Minutes Interval Hourly Intervals
TIME
STATISTICS
Peak Period
Volume
Peak Hour
0 100
200
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700
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NB SB EB WB
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Item 12: Staff Report
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Segment #12
Street: Charleston Rd.
Limits: Alma St. to Middlefield Rd.
Direction: EB/WB
Date /Location of Survey 9/27/2023
Posted Speed Limit (mph) 25
# Speed Data Collected 175
85th Percentile (mph) 35
10 mph Pace 25-34
Percent in Pace 77%
Average Daily Traffic (ADT) 9,752
Length of Segment (mi.) 0.58
Street Classification Residential Arterial
Date Range Covered Jan 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2021
Total Accidents 7
Accident Rate (Acc/MVM) 1.12
Statewide Average Accident Rate 1.18
Adjacent Land Use
Roadway Geometrics
Comments
Approved and Authorized for release by the City of Palo Alto:
Signed:
Date:
Title:Title: President, TJKM Transportation Consultants Signed: Nayan Amin, TE
Date:
C. Collision History
D. Roadway Conditions
Residential land uses on southern side. Residential and institutional (schools and church) land uses on northern side.
A divided 2- to 4-lane residential arterial. Raised median serves as median. Concrete sidewalks present on both sides. Class II bike lanes on both sides. Signals present at intersections with Alma St., Carlson Ct., Nelson Dr., and Middlefield Rd. Left-turn storage bays present on segment and some side streets. U-turn storage bay present for eastbound direction. Marked crosswalks present at most intersections. No on-street parking permitted on northern side. On-stree parking present on portions of southern side. School zone is present. Horizontal curve present at Mumford Pl. Vertical curve present at Adobe Creek. Segment slopes positively easterly.
Driveway density high on southern side and moderate on northern side. Raised median designed to accommodate turning storage bays for vehicles ingressing/egressing school driveways. §22358.6(a) - Round the speed limit to the nearest 5-mph increment from the 85th percentile speed: 35 --> 35 §22358.6(c) - Lower the speed limit an additional 5 mph from the rounded speed limit if the speed limit was initially rounded up from the 85th percentile speed: 35 --> 30
§22358.7 - Reduce the speed limit by an additional 5 mph as the portion of highway is located near facilities that generate high concentrations of pedestrians and bicyclists, including an elementary school, religious facilities, concrete sidewalks, bikeways, marked crosswalks, and transit stops: 30 --> 25
Speed Limit Change? No
Existing Speed Limit: 25 Recommended Speed Limit: 25
Factors
A. Prevailing Speed Data
B. Traffic Factors
This survey conforms to Section 627 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code and Section 2B.13 of the California MUTCD and recommends a speed limit appropriate to facilitate the safe and orderly movement of traffic.
Item 12
Attachment A - 2024 Engineering
and Traffic Survey
Item 12: Staff Report
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Packet Pg. 284 of 690
Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 1
20 21 2
22 2
23 1
24 6
25 11
26 7
27 12
28 16
29 18
30 17
31 15
32 16
33 13
34 10
35 8
36 5
37 3
38 4
39 2
40 4
41 2
42 43
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 175 19 - 41 30 mph 35 mph 25 - 34 135 77% 6% / 12 16% / 28
SPEED PARAMETERS
#12 - E Charleston Rd Bet. Carlson Ct & Mumford Pl
City of Palo Alto
Northbound & Southbound Spot Speeds
09:30-10:30
9/27/2023
Project #: 23-080265-012
0 5 10 15 20
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Packet Pg. 285 of 690
Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 1
20 21 1
22 23
24 3
25 4
26 3
27 6
28 6
29 9
30 6
31 7
32 10
33 7
34 7
35 4
36 3
37 2
38 3
39 1
40 3
41 2
42 43
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 88 19 - 41 31 mph 36 mph 25 - 34 65 74% 5% / 5 21% / 18
SPEED PARAMETERS
#12 - E Charleston Rd Bet. Carlson Ct & Mumford Pl
City of Palo Alto
Northbound Spot Speeds
09:30-10:30
9/27/2023
Project #: 23-080265-012
02468 1 0 1 2
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Packet Pg. 286 of 690
Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 1
22 2
23 1
24 3
25 7
26 4
27 6
28 10
29 9
30 11
31 8
32 6
33 6
34 3
35 4
36 2
37 1
38 1
39 1
40 1
41 42
43 44
45 46
47 48
49 50
51 52
53 54
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 87 21 - 40 30 mph 33 mph 24 - 33 70 80% 4% / 4 15% / 13
SPEED PARAMETERS
#12 - E Charleston Rd Bet. Carlson Ct & Mumford Pl
City of Palo Alto
Southbound Spot Speeds
09:30-10:30
9/27/2023
Project #: 23-080265-012
02468 1 0 1 2
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Day: Tuesday City: Palo Alto
Date: 9/12/2023 Project #: CA23_080264_012
NB SB EB WB Total
0 0 5,392 4,360 9,752
TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L NB SB EB WB TOTA L 00:00 20 5 25 12:00 86 71 157 00:00 01:00 34 17 51
00:15 64 10 12:15 72 63 135 01:00 02:00 11 10 21
00:30 57 12 12:30 83 87 170 02:00 03:00 10 3 13
00:45 31 4 12:45 95 69 164 03:00 04:00 57 12
01:00 31 4 13:00 82 81 163 04:00 05:00 12 26 38
01:15 23 5 13:15 67 78 145 05:00 06:00 40 49 89
01:30 40 4 13:30 82 72 154 06:00 07:00 93 106 199
01:45 26 8 13:45 101 60 161 07:00 08:00 300 206 506
02:00 21 3 14:00 101 81 182 08:00 09:00 468 325 793
02:15 50 5 14:15 77 84 161 09:00 10:00 445 235 680
02:30 21 3 14:30 95 72 167 10:00 11:00 319 196 515
02:45 11 2 14:45 101 59 160 11:00 12:00 355 284 639
03:00 00 0 15:00 95 72 167 12:00 13:00 336 290 626
03:15 32 5 15:15 86 95 181 13:00 14:00 332 291 623
03:30 23 5 15:30 99 81 180 14:00 15:00 374 296 670
03:45 02 2 15:45 108 75 183 15:00 16:00 388 323 711
04:00 23 5 16:00 118 82 200 16:00 17:00 463 267 730
04:15 13 4 16:15 120 56 176 17:00 18:00 402 405 807
04:30 37 10 16:30 137 63 200 18:00 19:00 346 299 645
04:45 61 3 19 16:45 88 66 154 19:00 20:00 262 328 590
05:00 71 3 20 17:00 100 86 186 20:00 21:00 159 185 344
05:15 66 12 17:15 104 104 208 21:00 22:00 114 100 214
05:30 61 1 17 17:30 98 106 204 22:00 23:00 72 58 130
05:45 21 19 40 17:45 100 109 209 23:0 0 00:00 52 54 106 06:00 13 27 40 18:00 96 93 189
06:15 18 23 41 18:15 91 74 165 NB SB EB WB TOTA L
06:30 23 23 46 18:30 72 72 144 00:00 to 12:00
06:45 39 33 72 18:45 87 60 147 2092 1464 3556
07:00 46 54 100 19:00 78 83 161 8:15 8:00 8:15
07:15 51 31 82 19:15 62 83 145 507 325 832
07:30 82 60 142 19:30 70 89 159 0.845 0.804 0.954
07:45 121 61 182 19:45 52 73 125
08:00 111 68 179 20:00 35 47 82 12:00 to 00:00
08:15 114 101 215 20:15 40 48 88 3300 2896 6196
08:30 125 92 217 20:30 32 36 68 15:45 17:15 17:15
08:45 118 64 182 20:45 52 54 106 483 412 810
09:00 150 68 218 21:00 39 41 80 0.881 0.945 0.969
09:15 111 68 179 21:15 26 21 47
09:30 92 56 148 21:30 26 17 43 07:00 to 09:00
09:45 92 43 135 21:45 23 21 44 768 531 1299
10:00 67 40 107 22:00 20 16 36 7:45 8:00 7:45
10:15 95 56 151 22:15 21 16 37 471 325 793
10:30 72 45 117 22:30 22 12 34 0.942 0.804 0.914
10:45 85 55 140 22:45 91 4 23
11:00 81 65 146 23:00 17 11 28 16:00 to 18:00
11:15 107 64 171 23:15 18 16 34 865 672 1537
11:30 89 84 173 23:30 61 9 25 16:00 17:00 17:00
11:45 78 71 149 23:45 11 8 19 463 405 807
TOTALS 0 0 2092 1464 3556 TOTALS 0 0 3300 2896 6196 0.845 0.929 0.965 SPLIT % 0% 0% 59% 41% 36% SPLIT % 0% 0% 53% 47% 64%
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#12 ‐ E Charleston Rd Bet. Carlson Ct & Mumford Pl
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Segment #13
Street: Charleston Rd.
Limits: Middlefield Rd. to Fabian Way
Direction: EB/WB
Date /Location of Survey 9/21/2023
Posted Speed Limit (mph) 25
# Speed Data Collected 204
85th Percentile (mph) 37
10 mph Pace 26-35
Percent in Pace 70%
Average Daily Traffic (ADT) 11,840
Length of Segment (mi.) 0.36
Street Classification Residential Arterial
Date Range Covered Jan 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2021
Total Accidents 9
Accident Rate (Acc/MVM) 1.93
Statewide Average Accident Rate 1.18
Adjacent Land Use
Roadway Geometrics
Comments
Approved and Authorized for release by the City of Palo Alto:
Signed:
Date:
Title:Title: President, TJKM Transportation Consultants Signed: Nayan Amin, TE
Date:
C. Collision History
D. Roadway Conditions
Residential land uses on both sides, with exception of commercial automobile dealership at intersection with Fabian Wy.
A divided 2-lane residential arterial. Raised median serves as median. Two-way left-turn lane serves as median at intersections with Sutherland Dr. and Grove Ave. Concrete sidewalks present on both sides. Class II bike lanes on both sides. Signals present at intersections with Middlefield Rd., Louis Rd./Montrose Ave., and Fabian Wy. Left-turn storage bays and right-turn storage bays present on segment and side streets at some intersections. Marked crosswalks present at all intersections. On-street parking present on some sections of both sides. No school zone present. Horizontal curve present between intersections with Louis Rd./Montrose Ave. and Fabian Wy. No major vertical curves present. Segment slopes negatively easterly. Driveway density high on both sides.
§22358.6(a) - Round the speed limit to the nearest 5-mph increment from the 85th percentile speed: 37 --> 35 §22358.6(b) - Lower the speed limit an additional 5 mph from the rounded speed limit if the speed limit was initially rounded down from the 85th percentile speed: 35 --> 30
§22358.7 - Reduce the speed limit by an additional 5 mph as the portion of highway is located near facilities that generate high concentrations of pedestrians and bicyclists, including concrete sidewalks, Class II bike lanes, and marked crosswalks: 30 --> 25 Speed Limit Change? No
Existing Speed Limit: 25 Recommended Speed Limit: 25
Factors
A. Prevailing Speed Data
B. Traffic Factors
This survey conforms to Section 627 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code and Section 2B.13 of the California MUTCD and recommends a speed limit appropriate to facilitate the safe and orderly movement of traffic.
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Spot Speed Study
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Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 1
22 2
23 4
24 7
25 8
26 9
27 13
28 13
29 17
30 17
31 14
32 14
33 17
34 16
35 13
36 7
37 10
38 5
39 4
40 4
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43 1
44 1
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ALL 204 21 - 46 31 mph 37 mph 26 - 35 143 70% 10% / 22 20% / 39
SPEED PARAMETERS
#13 - E Charleston Rd Bet. Grove Ave & Louis Rd
City of Palo Alto
Eastbound & Westbound Spot Speeds
11:15-12:05
9/21/2023
Project #: 23-080265-013
0 5 10 15 20
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
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Spot Speed Study
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Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
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19 20
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25 5
26 4
27 5
28 7
29 6
30 8
31 7
32 5
33 10
34 8
35 7
36 5
37 6
38 3
39 2
40 3
41 1
42 2
43 1
44 1
45 1
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
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68 69
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ALL 104 22 - 45 32 mph 37 mph 28 - 37 69 66% 20% / 21 14% / 14
SPEED PARAMETERS
#13 - E Charleston Rd Bet. Grove Ave & Louis Rd
City of Palo Alto
Eastbound Spot Speeds
11:15-12:05
9/21/2023
Project #: 23-080265-013
02468 1 0 1 2
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
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Number of Vehicles
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Spot Speed Study
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Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 1
22 1
23 2
24 3
25 3
26 5
27 8
28 6
29 11
30 9
31 7
32 9
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38 2
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ALL 100 21 - 46 31 mph 35 mph 26 - 35 76 76% 10% / 10 14% / 14
SPEED PARAMETERS
#13 - E Charleston Rd Bet. Grove Ave & Louis Rd
City of Palo Alto
Westbound Spot Speeds
11:15-12:05
9/21/2023
Project #: 23-080265-013
02468 1 0 1 2
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
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Number of Vehicles
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Date: 9/12/2023 Project #: CA23_080264_013
NB SB EB WB Total
0 0 6,479 5,361 11,840
TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L NB SB EB WB TOTA L 00:00 18 7 25 12:00 109 90 199 00:00 01:00 33 26 59
00:15 81 0 18 12:15 101 85 186 01:00 02:00 11 9 20
00:30 66 12 12:30 110 79 189 02:00 03:00 11 5 16
00:45 13 4 12:45 106 82 188 03:00 04:00 55 10
01:00 41 5 13:00 99 80 179 04:00 05:00 15 23 38
01:15 12 3 13:15 76 105 181 05:00 06:00 52 52 104
01:30 31 4 13:30 78 80 158 06:00 07:00 106 110 216
01:45 35 8 13:45 100 94 194 07:00 08:00 291 335 626
02:00 31 4 14:00 111 98 209 08:00 09:00 693 408 1101
02:15 42 6 14:15 81 89 170 09:00 10:00 519 280 799
02:30 31 4 14:30 115 69 184 10:00 11:00 332 230 562
02:45 11 2 14:45 105 98 203 11:00 12:00 430 310 740
03:00 10 1 15:00 115 97 212 12:00 13:00 426 336 762
03:15 21 3 15:15 130 104 234 13:00 14:00 353 359 712
03:30 23 5 15:30 120 92 212 14:00 15:00 412 354 766
03:45 01 1 15:45 107 104 211 15:00 16:00 472 397 869
04:00 15 6 16:00 116 87 203 16:00 17:00 478 360 838
04:15 34 7 16:15 125 72 197 17:00 18:00 546 558 1104
04:30 54 9 16:30 129 91 220 18:00 19:00 407 392 799
04:45 61 0 16 16:45 108 110 218 19:00 20:00 368 337 705 05:00 10 12 22 17:00 116 118 234 20:00 21:00 201 240 441 05:15 17 13 30 17:15 142 135 277 21:00 22:00 142 107 249 05:30 10 12 22 17:30 133 144 277 22:00 23:00 120 64 184 05:45 15 15 30 17:45 155 161 316 23:0 0 00:00 56 64 120 06:00 23 29 52 18:00 127 113 240
06:15 16 18 34 18:15 98 102 200 NB SB EB WB TOTA L
06:30 27 30 57 18:30 93 86 179 00:00 to 12:00
06:45 40 33 73 18:45 89 91 180 2498 1793 4291
07:00 56 69 125 19:00 116 80 196 8:00 7:45 8:00
07:15 51 44 95 19:15 98 81 179 693 460 1101
07:30 94 92 186 19:30 79 80 159 0.952 0.885 0.943
07:45 90 130 220 19:45 75 96 171
08:00 174 118 292 20:00 42 77 119 12:00 to 00:00
08:15 182 98 280 20:15 58 56 114 3981 3568 7549
08:30 175 114 289 20:30 52 34 86 17:15 17:00 17:15
08:45 162 78 240 20:45 49 73 122 557 558 1110
09:00 154 85 239 21:00 46 27 73 0.898 0.866 0.878
09:15 149 80 229 21:15 40 33 73
09:30 105 69 174 21:30 29 24 53 07:00 to 09:00
09:45 111 46 157 21:45 27 23 50 984 743 1727
10:00 69 58 127 22:00 45 17 62 8:00 7:45 8:00
10:15 87 55 142 22:15 31 16 47 693 460 1101
10:30 92 50 142 22:30 27 13 40 0.952 0.885 0.943
10:45 84 67 151 22:45 17 18 35
11:00 85 98 183 23:00 18 14 32 16:00 to 18:00
11:15 126 65 191 23:15 17 20 37 1024 918 1942
11:30 116 79 195 23:30 10 19 29 17:00 17:00 17:00
11:45 103 68 171 23:45 11 11 22 546 558 1104
TOTALS 0 0 2498 1793 4291 TOTALS 0 0 3981 3568 7549 0.881 0.866 0.873 SPLIT % 0% 0% 58% 42% 36% SPLIT % 0% 0% 53% 47% 64%
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#13 ‐ E Charleston Rd Bet. Grove Ave & Louis Rd
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Segment #14
Street: Deer Creek Rd.
Limits: Page Mill Rd. to Arastradero Rd.
Direction: NB/SB
Date /Location of Survey 9/28/2023
Posted Speed Limit (mph) 40
# Speed Data Collected 178
85th Percentile (mph) 38
10 mph Pace 30-39
Percent in Pace 62%
Average Daily Traffic (ADT) 4,308
Length of Segment (mi.) 0.70
Street Classification Local/Collector
Date Range Covered Jan 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2021
Total Accidents 8
Accident Rate (Acc/MVM) 2.42
Statewide Average Accident Rate 1.18
Adjacent Land Use
Roadway Geometrics
Comments
Approved and Authorized for release by the City of Palo Alto:
Signed:
Date:
Title:Title: President, TJKM Transportation Consultants Signed: Nayan Amin, TE
Date:
C. Collision History
D. Roadway Conditions
Commercial (office and equestrian) land uses on both sides.
An undivided 2-lane local/collector. Two-way left-turn lane serves as median. Concrete sidewalks present on southern side east of Tesla HQ central driveway. Class II bike lanes on both sides. Signal present at intersection with Page Mill Rd. Left-turn storage bays and right-turn storage bays present on segment at intersections with Page Mill Rd. and Arastradero Rd. Marked crosswalks present at intersections with Page Mill Rd. and Arastradero Rd. Midblock crossing present near Maple Leaf Equestrian driveway. No on- street parking permitted on either side. No school zone present. Gentle horizontal and vertical curves present throughout segment.
Low driveway density on both sides.
§22358.6(a) - Round the speed limit to the nearest 5-mph increment from the 85th percentile speed: 38 --> 40 §22358.6(c) - Lower the speed limit an additional 5 mph from the rounded speed limit if the speed limit was initially rounded up from the 85th percentile speed: 40 --> 35
Speed Limit Change? Yes
Existing Speed Limit: 40 Recommended Speed Limit: 35
Factors
A. Prevailing Speed Data
B. Traffic Factors
This survey conforms to Section 627 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code and Section 2B.13 of the California MUTCD and recommends a speed limit appropriate to facilitate the safe and orderly movement of traffic.
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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 40 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20 1
21 22 2
23 2
24 3
25 11
26 10
27 8
28 7
29 8
30 12
31 12
32 9
33 13
34 9
35 15
36 13
37 8
38 11
39 9
40 6
41 1
42 2
43 1
44 1
45 3
46 47
48 49
50 51 1
52 53
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56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
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Percentile
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Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 178 20 - 51 33 mph 38 mph 30 - 39 111 62% 29% / 52 9% / 15
SPEED PARAMETERS
#14 - Deer Creek Rd E/O CR G3/Page Mill Rd
City of Palo Alto
Eastbound & Westbound Spot Speeds
09:00-10:00
9/28/2023
Project #: 23-080265-014
0 5 10 15 20
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
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Number of Vehicles
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Spot Speed Study
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Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 40 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20 1
21 22 1
23 2
24 3
25 6
26 5
27 4
28 3
29 3
30 6
31 5
32 4
33 7
34 6
35 8
36 9
37 5
38 5
39 3
40 3
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43 44
45 2
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50 51 1
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56 57
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60 61
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66 67
68 69
>=70
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ALL 94 20 - 51 33 mph 38 mph 29 - 38 58 62% 26% / 25 12% / 11
SPEED PARAMETERS
#14 - Deer Creek Rd E/O CR G3/Page Mill Rd
City of Palo Alto
Eastbound Spot Speeds
09:00-10:00
9/28/2023
Project #: 23-080265-014
02468 1 0
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
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Number of Vehicles
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Spot Speed Study
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Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 40 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22 1
23 24
25 5
26 5
27 4
28 4
29 5
30 6
31 7
32 5
33 6
34 3
35 7
36 4
37 3
38 6
39 6
40 3
41 1
42 43 1
44 1
45 1
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
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56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
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Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 84 22 - 45 32 mph 39 mph 30 - 39 53 63% 28% / 24 9% / 7
SPEED PARAMETERS
#14 - Deer Creek Rd E/O CR G3/Page Mill Rd
City of Palo Alto
Westbound Spot Speeds
09:00-10:00
9/28/2023
Project #: 23-080265-014
02468
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
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Number of Vehicles
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Date: 9/12/2023 Project #: CA23_080264_014
NB SB EB WB Total
0 0 2,319 1,989 4,308
TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L NB SB EB WB TOTA L 00:00 05 5 12:00 27 32 59 00:00 01:00 26 8
00:15 01 1 12:15 27 26 53 01:00 02:00 01 1
00:30 00 0 12:30 24 29 53 02:00 03:00 24 6
00:45 20 2 12:45 29 25 54 03:00 04:00 13 17 30
01:00 01 1 13:00 18 19 37 04:00 05:00 15 4 19
01:15 00 0 13:15 13 26 39 05:00 06:00 39 12 51
01:30 00 0 13:30 22 27 49 06:00 07:00 86 34 120
01:45 00 0 13:45 24 17 41 07:00 08:00 247 64 311
02:00 11 2 14:00 20 35 55 08:00 09:00 417 85 502
02:15 02 2 14:15 19 30 49 09:00 10:00 470 82 552
02:30 01 1 14:30 15 40 55 10:00 11:00 222 85 307
02:45 10 1 14:45 34 32 66 11:00 12:00 111 92 203
03:00 12 3 15:00 21 53 74 12:00 13:00 107 112 219
03:15 31 3 16 15:15 35 48 83 13:00 14:00 77 89 166
03:30 31 4 15:30 25 53 78 14:00 15:00 88 137 225
03:45 61 7 15:45 22 40 62 15:00 16:00 103 194 297
04:00 61 7 16:00 17 47 64 16:00 17:00 78 219 297
04:15 10 1 16:15 26 59 85 17:00 18:00 84 277 361
04:30 42 6 16:30 18 66 84 18:00 19:00 68 214 282
04:45 41 5 16:45 17 47 64 19:00 20:00 31 140 171
05:00 94 13 17:00 23 80 103 20:00 21:00 24 63 87
05:15 43 7 17:15 20 76 96 21:00 22:00 15 28 43
05:30 84 12 17:30 18 60 78 22:00 23:00 81 9 27
05:45 18 1 19 17:45 23 61 84 23:0 0 00:00 12 11 23
06:00 10 5 15 18:00 13 54 67
06:15 22 8 30 18:15 16 57 73 NB SB EB WB TOTA L
06:30 19 12 31 18:30 18 60 78 00:00 to 12:00
06:45 35 9 44 18:45 21 43 64 1624 486 2110
07:00 36 12 48 19:00 10 44 54 8:45 10:45 8:45
07:15 44 9 53 19:15 12 35 47 483 100 561
07:30 69 18 87 19:30 53 1 36 0.951 0.781 0.954
07:45 98 25 123 19:45 43 0 34
08:00 126 26 152 20:00 42 2 26 12:00 to 00:00
08:15 88 24 112 20:15 32 0 23 695 1503 2198
08:30 85 18 103 20:30 71 1 18 14:45 17:00 17:00
08:45 118 17 135 20:45 10 10 20 115 277 361
09:00 118 19 137 21:00 41 3 17 0.821 0.866 0.876
09:15 127 20 147 21:15 17 8
09:30 120 22 142 21:30 54 9 07:00 to 09:00
09:45 105 21 126 21:45 54 9 664 149 813
10:00 68 20 88 22:00 38 11 8:00 7:30 8:00
10:15 65 20 85 22:15 34 7 417 93 502
10:30 39 13 52 22:30 15 6 0.827 0.894 0.826
10:45 50 32 82 22:45 12 3
11:00 24 21 45 23:00 31 4 16:00 to 18:00
11:15 36 23 59 23:15 24 6 162 496 658
11:30 26 24 50 23:30 33 6 16:15 17:00 17:00
11:45 25 24 49 23:45 43 7 84 277 361
TOTALS 0 0 1624 486 2110 TOTALS 0 0 695 1503 2198 0.808 0.866 0.876 SPLIT % 0% 0% 77% 23% 49% SPLIT % 0% 0% 32% 68% 51%
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VOLUME
#14 ‐ Deer Creek Rd E/O CR G3/Page Mill Rd
DAILY TOTALS DAILY TOTALS
15‐Minutes Interval Hourly Intervals
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Segment #15
Street: El Camino Way
Limits: Los Robles Ave. to Maybell Ave.
Direction: NB/SB
Date /Location of Survey 9/28/2023
Posted Speed Limit (mph) 25
# Speed Data Collected 121
85th Percentile (mph) 28
10 mph Pace 20-29
Percent in Pace 87%
Average Daily Traffic (ADT) 3,465
Length of Segment (mi.) 0.35
Street Classification Local/Collector
Date Range Covered Jan 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2021
Total Accidents 0
Accident Rate (Acc/MVM) 0.00
Statewide Average Accident Rate 1.18
Adjacent Land Use
Roadway Geometrics
Comments
Approved and Authorized for release by the City of Palo Alto:
Signed:
Date:
Title:Title: President, TJKM Transportation Consultants Signed: Nayan Amin, TE
Date:
C. Collision History
D. Roadway Conditions
Commercial land uses on western side. Commercial and multifamily residential on eastern side.
An undivided 2-lane local/collector. Double yellow line serves as median. Concrete sidewalks present on both sides. Class II bike lanes on both sides north of Meadow Dr. Class II bike lane and Class III sharrow present south of Meadow Dr. Signals present at intersections with El Camino Rl./Los Robles Ave. and El Camino Rl./Maybell Ave. Stop control at Meadow Dr. Side street stop control at remaining intersections. Left-turn storage bays present on segment at signalized intersections. Right-turn storage bay also present on segment at El Camino Rl./Los Robles Ave. Marked crosswalks present at almost all intersections. Midblock crosswalk present approximately 330 feet north of intersection with Meadow Dr. On-street parking present on both sides. No school zone present. Horizontal curves present near signalized intersections and near intersection with Meadow Dr. Roadway is northerly sloped positively. Driveway density high on both sides. §22358.6(a) - Round the speed limit to the nearest 5-mph increment from the 85th percentile speed: 28 --> 30 §22358.6(c) - Lower the speed limit an additional 5 mph from the rounded speed limit if the speed limit was initially rounded up from the 85th percentile speed: 30 --> 25
Speed Limit Change? No
Existing Speed Limit: 25 Recommended Speed Limit: 25
Factors
A. Prevailing Speed Data
B. Traffic Factors
This survey conforms to Section 627 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code and Section 2B.13 of the California MUTCD and recommends a speed limit appropriate to facilitate the safe and orderly movement of traffic.
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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 1
18 1
19 3
20 4
21 7
22 10
23 13
24 17
25 18
26 13
27 9
28 10
29 4
30 4
31 1
32 3
33 1
34 35
36 37 1
38 1
39 40
41 42
43 44
45 46
47 48
49 50
51 52
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55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
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67 68
69 >=70
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Percentile
85th
Percentile
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Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 121 17 - 38 25 mph 28 mph 20 - 29 105 87% 4% / 5 10% / 11
SPEED PARAMETERS
#15 - El Camino Way N/O James Rd
City of Palo Alto
Northbound & Southbound Spot Speeds
10:15-11:15
9/28/2023
Project #: 23-080265-015
0 5 10 15 20
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Spot Speed Study
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Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18 1
19 2
20 1
21 3
22 4
23 7
24 9
25 11
26 8
27 5
28 5
29 2
30 2
31 1
32 2
33 1
34 35
36 37 1
38 1
39 40
41 42
43 44
45 46
47 48
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51 52
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57 58
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67 68
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Percentile
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Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 66 18 - 38 25 mph 29 mph 21 - 30 56 85% 6% / 4 10% / 6
SPEED PARAMETERS
#15 - El Camino Way N/O James Rd
City of Palo Alto
Northbound Spot Speeds
10:15-11:15
9/28/2023
Project #: 23-080265-015
02468 1 0 1 2
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 1
18 19 1
20 3
21 4
22 6
23 6
24 8
25 7
26 5
27 4
28 5
29 2
30 2
31 32 1
33 34
35 36
37 38
39 40
41 42
43 44
45 46
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49 50
51 52
53 54
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
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67 68
69 >=70
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85th
Percentile
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Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 55 17 - 32 24 mph 28 mph 20 - 29 50 91% 3% / 2 6% / 3
SPEED PARAMETERS
#15 - El Camino Way N/O James Rd
City of Palo Alto
Southbound Spot Speeds
10:15-11:15
9/28/2023
Project #: 23-080265-015
02468 1 0
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
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Number of Vehicles
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Day: Tuesday City: Palo Alto
Date: 9/12/2023 Project #: CA23_080264_015
NB SB EB WB Total
1,654 1,811 0 0 3,465
TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L NB SB EB WB TOTA L 00:00 00 0 12:00 16 26 42 00:00 01:00 12 3
00:15 10 1 12:15 27 25 52 01:00 02:00 20 2
00:30 01 1 12:30 20 25 45 02:00 03:00 10 1
00:45 01 1 12:45 24 25 49 03:00 04:00 11 2
01:00 00 0 13:00 24 25 49 04:00 05:00 51 6
01:15 00 0 13:15 24 26 50 05:00 06:00 67 13
01:30 10 1 13:30 17 22 39 06:00 07:00 28 18 46
01:45 10 1 13:45 19 27 46 07:00 08:00 63 57 120
02:00 00 0 14:00 23 24 47 08:00 09:00 179 191 370
02:15 00 0 14:15 27 41 68 09:00 10:00 115 90 205
02:30 10 1 14:30 40 27 67 10:00 11:00 109 109 218
02:45 00 0 14:45 33 30 63 11:00 12:00 107 123 230
03:00 00 0 15:00 32 31 63 12:00 13:00 87 101 188
03:15 10 1 15:15 43 47 90 13:00 14:00 84 100 184
03:30 01 1 15:30 35 47 82 14:00 15:00 123 122 245
03:45 00 0 15:45 40 46 86 15:00 16:00 150 171 321
04:00 00 0 16:00 48 30 78 16:00 17:00 162 139 301
04:15 20 2 16:15 46 37 83 17:00 18:00 141 182 323
04:30 30 3 16:30 28 37 65 18:00 19:00 119 151 270
04:45 01 1 16:45 40 35 75 19:00 20:00 65 99 164
05:00 21 3 17:00 36 49 85 20:00 21:00 53 74 127
05:15 10 1 17:15 39 45 84 21:00 22:00 35 43 78
05:30 11 2 17:30 33 42 75 22:00 23:00 14 21 35
05:45 25 7 17:45 33 46 79 23:0 0 00:00 49 13
06:00 34 7 18:00 40 45 85
06:15 52 7 18:15 25 43 68 NB SB EB WB TOTA L
06:30 77 14 18:30 29 28 57 00:00 to 12:00
06:45 13 5 18 18:45 25 35 60 617 599 1216
07:00 11 6 17 19:00 25 28 53 8:00 8:15 8:15
07:15 10 8 18 19:15 19 27 46 179 205 382
07:30 19 17 36 19:30 14 23 37 0.734 0.674 0.803
07:45 23 26 49 19:45 72 1 28
08:00 36 18 54 20:00 22 18 40 12:00 to 00:00
08:15 39 42 81 20:15 12 15 27 1037 1212 2249
08:30 43 76 119 20:30 92 4 33 15:30 17:00 15:15
08:45 61 55 116 20:45 10 17 27 169 182 336
09:00 34 32 66 21:00 13 18 31 0.880 0.929 0.933
09:15 26 20 46 21:15 97 16
09:30 29 17 46 21:30 39 12 07:00 to 09:00
09:45 26 21 47 21:45 10 9 19 242 248 490
10:00 20 26 46 22:00 51 2 17 8:00 8:00 8:00
10:15 28 26 54 22:15 23 5 179 191 370
10:30 26 33 59 22:30 34 7 0.734 0.628 0.777
10:45 35 24 59 22:45 42 6
11:00 18 25 43 23:00 13 4 16:00 to 18:00
11:15 21 31 52 23:15 02 2 303 321 624
11:30 31 30 61 23:30 01 1 16:00 17:00 17:00
11:45 37 37 74 23:45 33 6 162 182 323
TOTALS 617 599 0 0 1216 TOTALS 1037 1212 0 0 2249 0.844 0.929 0.950 SPLIT % 51% 49% 0% 0% 35% SPLIT % 46% 54% 0% 0% 65%
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VOLUME
#15 ‐ El Camino Way N/O James Rd
DAILY TOTALS DAILY TOTALS
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Segment #16
Street: Hansen Way
Limits: El Camino Real to Page Mill Exp.
Direction: NB/SB/EB/WB
Date /Location of Survey 9/28/2023
Posted Speed Limit (mph) 30
# Speed Data Collected 161
85th Percentile (mph) 35
10 mph Pace 27-36
Percent in Pace 81%
Average Daily Traffic (ADT) 3,264
Length of Segment (mi.) 0.57
Street Classification Local/Collector
Date Range Covered Jan 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2021
Total Accidents 15
Accident Rate (Acc/MVM) 7.35
Statewide Average Accident Rate 1.18
Adjacent Land Use
Roadway Geometrics
Comments
Approved and Authorized for release by the City of Palo Alto:
Signed:
Date:
Title:Title: President, TJKM Transportation Consultants Signed: Nayan Amin, TE
Date:
C. Collision History
D. Roadway Conditions
Commercial offices on both sides and commecial restaurant on northern side.
An undivided 2-lane local/collector. Double yellow line serves as median. Concrete sidewalks present on both sides. Class II bike lanes on both sides. Signals present at intersections at Page Mill Rd. and El Camino Rl. Side street stop control at remaining intersections. Left-turn storage bay present on segment at intersection with Page Mill Rd. Marked crosswalks present at signalized intersections. Midblock crosswalks present near middle of segment. On-street parking present on both sides. No school zone present. Vertical curves and two horizontal curves and present near middle of segment. Segment slopes negatively easterly/northerly. Driveway density moderate on both sides. §22358.6(a) - Round the speed limit to the nearest 5-mph increment from the 85th percentile speed: 35 --> 35 §22358.6(c) - Lower the speed limit an additional 5 mph from the rounded speed limit if the speed limit was initially rounded up from the 85th percentile speed: 35 --> 30
Speed Limit Change? No
Existing Speed Limit: 30 Recommended Speed Limit: 30
Factors
A. Prevailing Speed Data
B. Traffic Factors
This survey conforms to Section 627 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code and Section 2B.13 of the California MUTCD and recommends a speed limit appropriate to facilitate the safe and orderly movement of traffic.
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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 30 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 24 2
25 5
26 6
27 9
28 12
29 18
30 18
31 19
32 17
33 11
34 10
35 10
36 7
37 5
38 39 3
40 1
41 3
42 1
43 1
44 45 1
46 1
47 48 1
49 50
51 52
53 54
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 161 24 - 48 31 mph 35 mph 27 - 36 131 81% 8% / 13 11% / 17
SPEED PARAMETERS
#16 - Hansen Way S/O SR 82/EI Camino Real
City of Palo Alto
Northbound & Southbound Spot Speeds
09:20-10:20
9/28/2023
Project #: 23-080265-016
0 5 10 15 20
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 30 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 24
25 2
26 3
27 3
28 8
29 12
30 10
31 8
32 8
33 5
34 5
35 3
36 2
37 1
38 39 1
40 1
41 2
42 1
43 44
45 1
46 1
47 48 1
49 50
51 52
53 54
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 78 25 - 48 31 mph 35 mph 26 - 35 65 83% 2% / 2 15% / 11
SPEED PARAMETERS
#16 - Hansen Way S/O SR 82/EI Camino Real
City of Palo Alto
Northbound Spot Speeds
09:20-10:20
9/28/2023
Project #: 23-080265-016
02468 1 0 1 2 1 4
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 30 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22
23 24 2
25 3
26 3
27 6
28 4
29 6
30 8
31 11
32 9
33 6
34 5
35 7
36 5
37 4
38 39 2
40 41 1
42 43 1
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 83 24 - 43 31 mph 36 mph 27 - 36 67 81% 9% / 8 10% / 8
SPEED PARAMETERS
#16 - Hansen Way S/O SR 82/EI Camino Real
City of Palo Alto
Southbound Spot Speeds
09:20-10:20
9/28/2023
Project #: 23-080265-016
02468 1 0 1 2
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
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Date: 9/12/2023 Project #: CA23_080264_016
NB SB EB WB Total
1,687 1,577 0 0 3,264
TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L NB SB EB WB TOTA L 0:00 02 2 12:00 31 21 52 00:00 01:00 95 14
0:15 72 9 12:15 22 36 58 01:00 02:00 25 7
0:30 10 1 12:30 29 23 52 02:00 03:00 48 12
0:45 11 2 12:45 27 37 64 03:00 04:00 01 0 10
1:00 11 2 13:00 20 38 58 04:00 05:00 63 9 45
1:15 12 3 13:15 21 15 36 05:00 06:00 89 6 104
1:30 01 1 13:30 21 29 50 06:00 07:00 18 105 123
1:45 01 1 13:45 20 32 52 07:00 08:00 66 87 153
2:00 22 4 14:00 25 22 47 08:00 09:00 102 145 247
2:15 02 2 14:15 30 17 47 09:00 10:00 107 169 276
2:30 22 4 14:30 50 20 70 10:00 11:00 110 108 218
2:45 02 2 14:45 29 16 45 11:00 12:00 126 97 223
3:00 00 0 15:00 30 15 45 12:00 13:00 109 117 226
3:15 02 2 15:15 45 16 61 13:00 14:00 82 114 196
3:30 01 1 15:30 33 14 47 14:00 15:00 134 75 209
3:45 07 7 15:45 25 15 40 15:00 16:00 133 60 193
4:00 17 8 16:00 52 14 66 16:00 17:00 209 65 274
4:15 14 5 16:15 45 15 60 17:00 18:00 157 72 229
4:30 18 9 16:30 56 18 74 18:00 19:00 140 96 236
4:45 32 0 23 16:45 56 18 74 19:00 20:00 72 54 126
5:00 19 10 17:00 42 24 66 20:00 21:00 36 18 54
5:15 22 5 27 17:15 41 16 57 21:00 22:00 26 23 49
5:30 32 4 27 17:30 40 15 55 22:00 23:00 17 6 23
5:45 23 8 40 17:45 34 17 51 23:0 0 00:00 14 3 17
6:00 42 9 33 18:00 41 26 67
6:15 31 9 22 18:15 31 22 53 NB SB EB WB TOTA L
6:30 53 4 39 18:30 36 26 62 00:00 to 12:00
6:45 62 3 29 18:45 32 22 54 558 874 1432
7:00 72 2 29 19:00 30 19 49 11:00 8:45 8:45
7:15 11 19 30 19:15 14 12 26 126 187 292
7:30 21 19 40 19:30 15 17 32 0.875 0.882 0.924
7:45 27 27 54 19:45 13 6 19
8:00 26 35 61 20:00 11 3 14 12:00 to 00:00
8:15 29 27 56 20:15 11 8 19 1129 703 1832
8:30 27 33 60 20:30 84 12 16:00 12:15 16:00
8:45 20 50 70 20:45 63 9 209 134 274
9:00 33 39 72 21:00 71 3 20 0.933 0.882 0.926
9:15 26 53 79 21:15 12 2 14
9:30 26 45 71 21:30 64 10 07:00 to 09:00
9:45 22 32 54 21:45 14 5 168 232 400
10:00 24 30 54 22:00 43 7 7:45 8:00 8:00
10:15 28 14 42 22:15 41 5 109 145 247
10:30 33 44 77 22:30 52 7 0.940 0.725 0.882
10:45 25 20 45 22:45 40 4
11:00 31 20 51 23:00 70 7 16:00 to 18:00
11:15 30 23 53 23:15 32 5 366 137 503
11:30 36 28 64 23:30 20 2 16:00 16:30 16:00
11:45 29 26 55 23:45 21 3 209 76 274
TOTALS 558 874 0 0 1432 TOTALS 1129 703 0 0 1832 0.933 0.792 0.926 SPLIT % 39% 61% 0% 0% 44% SPLIT % 62% 38% 0% 0% 56%
Peak Volume
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#16 ‐ Hansen Way S/O SR 82/EI Camino Real
DAILY TOTALS DAILY TOTALS
15‐Minutes Interval Hourly Intervals
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Segment #17
Street: Louis Rd.
Limits: Oregon Exp. to Loma Verde Rd.
Direction: NB/SB
Date /Location of Survey 9/21/2023
Posted Speed Limit (mph) 25
# Speed Data Collected 123
85th Percentile (mph) 30
10 mph Pace 22-31
Percent in Pace 83%
Average Daily Traffic (ADT) 2,312
Length of Segment (mi.) 0.82
Street Classification Local/Collector
Date Range Covered Jan 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2021
Total Accidents 17
Accident Rate (Acc/MVM) 8.22
Statewide Average Accident Rate 1.18
Adjacent Land Use
Roadway Geometrics
Comments
Approved and Authorized for release by the City of Palo Alto:
Signed:
Date:
Title:Title: President, TJKM Transportation Consultants Signed: Nayan Amin, TE
Date:
C. Collision History
D. Roadway Conditions
Residential land uses on both sides.
An undivided 2-lane local/collector. Striped yellow line serves as median. Concrete sidewalks present on both sides. Class II bike lanes on both sides. Signal at intersection with Oregon Expy. Stop control at remaining intersections. Left-turn storage bay present on segment at intersection with Oregon Expy. Marked crosswalks present at intersections with Oregon Expy., Fielding Dr., Amarillo Ave., Colorado Ave., Elbridge Wy., and Loma Verde Ave. On-street parking present on southern side. No school zone present. No horizontal curves present. Vertical curves present in eastern half of segment. Driveway density high on both sides. Colored pavement used at intersections with Moreno Ave., Fielding Dr., and Amarillo Ave. to indicate high pedestrian presence. §22358.6(a) - Round the speed limit to the nearest 5-mph increment from the 85th percentile speed: 30 --> 30 §22358.6(c) - Lower the speed limit an additional 5 mph from the rounded speed limit if the speed limit was initially rounded up from the 85th percentile speed: 30 --> 25
Speed Limit Change? No
Existing Speed Limit: 25 Recommended Speed Limit: 25
Factors
A. Prevailing Speed Data
B. Traffic Factors
This survey conforms to Section 627 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code and Section 2B.13 of the California MUTCD and recommends a speed limit appropriate to facilitate the safe and orderly movement of traffic.
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Spot Speed Study
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Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 2
18 2
19 3
20 3
21 2
22 8
23 4
24 9
25 16
26 12
27 16
28 14
29 11
30 6
31 6
32 3
33 3
34 1
35 1
36 1
37 38
39 40
41 42
43 44
45 46
47 48
49 50
51 52
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59 60
61 62
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69 >=70
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ALL 123 17 - 36 27 mph 30 mph 22 - 31 102 83% 9% / 12 8% / 9
SPEED PARAMETERS
#17 - Louis Rd Bet. Colorado Ave & Clara Dr
City of Palo Alto
Eastbound & Westbound Spot Speeds
09:00-10:00
9/21/2023
Project #: 23-080265-017
0 5 10 15 20
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 2
18 1
19 1
20 1
21 1
22 2
23 1
24 5
25 8
26 8
27 7
28 8
29 6
30 3
31 4
32 2
33 1
34 1
35 36 1
37 38
39 40
41 42
43 44
45 46
47 48
49 50
51 52
53 54
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 63 17 - 36 27 mph 30 mph 22 - 31 52 83% 9% / 6 8% / 5
SPEED PARAMETERS
#17 - Louis Rd Bet. Colorado Ave & Clara Dr
City of Palo Alto
Eastbound Spot Speeds
09:00-10:00
9/21/2023
Project #: 23-080265-017
02468 1 0
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18 1
19 2
20 2
21 1
22 6
23 3
24 4
25 8
26 4
27 9
28 6
29 5
30 3
31 2
32 1
33 2
34 35 1
36 37
38 39
40 41
42 43
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 60 18 - 35 26 mph 29 mph 22 - 31 50 83% 10% / 6 7% / 4
SPEED PARAMETERS
#17 - Louis Rd Bet. Colorado Ave & Clara Dr
City of Palo Alto
Westbound Spot Speeds
09:00-10:00
9/21/2023
Project #: 23-080265-017
02468 1 0
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Day: Tuesday City: Palo Alto
Date: 9/12/2023 Project #: CA23_080264_017
NB SB EB WB Total
0 0 1,194 1,118 2,312
TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L NB SB EB WB TOTA L 00:00 21 3 12:00 32 25 57 00:00 01:00 44 8
00:15 01 1 12:15 13 20 33 01:00 02:00 22 4
00:30 11 2 12:30 19 13 32 02:00 03:00 11 2
00:45 11 2 12:45 19 14 33 03:00 04:00 00 0
01:00 00 0 13:00 20 17 37 04:00 05:00 21 3
01:15 11 2 13:15 10 19 29 05:00 06:00 71 8
01:30 10 1 13:30 17 23 40 06:00 07:00 25 14 39
01:45 01 1 13:45 19 15 34 07:00 08:00 50 62 112
02:00 00 0 14:00 26 20 46 08:00 09:00 118 121 239
02:15 11 2 14:15 32 27 59 09:00 10:00 82 66 148
02:30 00 0 14:30 33 22 55 10:00 11:00 58 54 112
02:45 00 0 14:45 35 30 65 11:00 12:00 63 71 134
03:00 00 0 15:00 18 28 46 12:00 13:00 83 72 155
03:15 00 0 15:15 24 21 45 13:00 14:00 66 74 140
03:30 00 0 15:30 16 22 38 14:00 15:00 126 99 225
03:45 00 0 15:45 28 28 56 15:00 16:00 86 99 185
04:00 11 2 16:00 23 28 51 16:00 17:00 102 100 202
04:15 00 0 16:15 29 24 53 17:00 18:00 108 84 192
04:30 00 0 16:30 26 25 51 18:00 19:00 79 60 139
04:45 10 1 16:45 24 23 47 19:00 20:00 57 46 103
05:00 00 0 17:00 19 20 39 20:00 21:00 31 46 77
05:15 10 1 17:15 34 24 58 21:00 22:00 18 24 42
05:30 11 2 17:30 29 20 49 22:00 23:00 17 11 28
05:45 50 5 17:45 26 20 46 23:0 0 00:00 96 15
06:00 62 8 18:00 32 14 46
06:15 31 4 18:15 22 19 41 NB SB EB WB TOTA L
06:30 43 7 18:30 14 13 27 00:00 to 12:00
06:45 12 8 20 18:45 11 14 25 412 397 809
07:00 68 14 19:00 23 12 35 7:45 7:45 7:45
07:15 96 15 19:15 14 13 27 126 131 257
07:30 81 8 26 19:30 12 10 22 0.768 0.780 0.793
07:45 27 30 57 19:45 81 1 19
08:00 41 35 76 20:00 91 7 26 12:00 to 00:00
08:15 39 42 81 20:15 91 0 19 782 721 1503
08:30 19 24 43 20:30 76 13 14:00 14:15 14:00
08:45 19 20 39 20:45 61 3 19 126 107 225
09:00 23 19 42 21:00 56 11 0.900 0.892 0.865
09:15 25 18 43 21:15 65 11
09:30 16 15 31 21:30 67 13 07:00 to 09:00
09:45 18 14 32 21:45 16 7 168 183 351
10:00 13 21 34 22:00 84 12 7:45 7:45 7:45
10:15 15 13 28 22:15 52 7 126 131 257
10:30 18 10 28 22:30 23 5 0.768 0.780 0.793
10:45 12 10 22 22:45 22 4
11:00 11 15 26 23:00 42 6 16:00 to 18:00
11:15 13 17 30 23:15 02 2 210 184 394
11:30 19 14 33 23:30 40 4 17:00 16:00 16:00
11:45 20 25 45 23:45 12 3 108 100 202
TOTALS 0 0 412 397 809 TOTALS 0 0 782 721 1503 0.794 0.893 0.953 SPLIT % 0% 0% 51% 49% 35% SPLIT % 0% 0% 52% 48% 65%
Peak Hour Factor
Peak Hour Factor
Peak Period
Volume
Peak Hour
Peak Volume
Peak Volume
Peak Hour Factor
Peak Period
Volume
Peak Hour
Peak Volume
Peak Hour Factor
Peak Period
Volume
Peak Hour
Peak Volume
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VOLUME
#17 ‐ Louis Rd Bet. Colorado Ave & Clara Dr
DAILY TOTALS DAILY TOTALS
15‐Minutes Interval Hourly Intervals
TIME
STATISTICS
Peak Period
Volume
Peak Hour
0 20
40 60
80 100
120
140
00:00
01:00
02:00
03:00
04:00
05:00
06:00
07:00
08:00
09:00
10:00
11:00
12:00
13:00
14:00
15:00
16:00
17:00
18:00
19:00
20:00
21:00
22:00
23:00
NB SB EB WB
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Segment #18
Street: Louis Rd.
Limits: Loma Verde Ave. to Charleston Rd.
Direction: NB/SB
Date /Location of Survey 9/21/2023
Posted Speed Limit (mph) 25
# Speed Data Collected 122
85th Percentile (mph) 25
10 mph Pace 17-26
Percent in Pace 92%
Average Daily Traffic (ADT) 2,077
Length of Segment (mi.) 1.06
Street Classification Local/Collector
Date Range Covered Jan 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2021
Total Accidents 11
Accident Rate (Acc/MVM) 4.58
Statewide Average Accident Rate 1.18
Adjacent Land Use
Roadway Geometrics
Comments
Approved and Authorized for release by the City of Palo Alto:
Signed:
Date:
Title:Title: President, TJKM Transportation Consultants Signed: Nayan Amin, TE
Date:
C. Collision History
D. Roadway Conditions
Residential land uses on both sides. Institutional (school) on southern side.
An undivided 2-lane local/collector. Striped yellow line serves as median. Concrete sidewalks present on both sides. Class II bike lanes on both sides. Signals at intersections with Oregon Expy. And Charleston Rd. Stop control at remaining intersections. No storage bays present. Marked crosswalks present at most intersections. On-street parking present on southern/western side. School zone is present. Horizontal curves present between intersections with Meadow Dr. and Charleston Rd. Vertical curves present throughout segment. Driveway density high on both sides. §22358.6(a) - Round the speed limit to the nearest 5-mph increment from the 85th percentile speed: 25 --> 25 Speed Limit Change? No
Existing Speed Limit: 25 Recommended Speed Limit: 25
Factors
A. Prevailing Speed Data
B. Traffic Factors
This survey conforms to Section 627 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code and Section 2B.13 of the California MUTCD and recommends a speed limit appropriate to facilitate the safe and orderly movement of traffic.
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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 2
16 2
17 6
18 7
19 6
20 13
21 16
22 17
23 16
24 14
25 10
26 7
27 3
28 1
29 1
30 1
31 32
33 34
35 36
37 38
39 40
41 42
43 44
45 46
47 48
49 50
51 52
53 54
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 122 15 - 30 22 mph 25 mph 17 - 26 112 92% 3% / 4 5% / 6
SPEED PARAMETERS
#18 - Louis Rd Bet. E Meadow Dr & Corina Way
City of Palo Alto
Eastbound & Westbound Spot Speeds
11:35-12:35
9/21/2023
Project #: 23-080265-018
0 5 10 15 20
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 1
16 1
17 3
18 5
19 3
20 7
21 6
22 8
23 10
24 7
25 5
26 4
27 2
28 1
29 1
30 1
31 32
33 34
35 36
37 38
39 40
41 42
43 44
45 46
47 48
49 50
51 52
53 54
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 65 15 - 30 22 mph 25 mph 17 - 26 58 89% 3% / 2 8% / 5
SPEED PARAMETERS
#18 - Louis Rd Bet. E Meadow Dr & Corina Way
City of Palo Alto
Eastbound Spot Speeds
11:35-12:35
9/21/2023
Project #: 23-080265-018
02468 1 0 1 2
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 1
16 1
17 3
18 2
19 3
20 6
21 10
22 9
23 6
24 7
25 5
26 3
27 1
28 29
30 31
32 33
34 35
36 37
38 39
40 41
42 43
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 57 15 - 27 22 mph 25 mph 17 - 26 54 95% 3% / 2 2% / 1
SPEED PARAMETERS
#18 - Louis Rd Bet. E Meadow Dr & Corina Way
City of Palo Alto
Westbound Spot Speeds
11:35-12:35
9/21/2023
Project #: 23-080265-018
02468 1 0 1 2
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Day: Tuesday City: Palo Alto
Date: 9/12/2023 Project #: CA23_080264_018
NB SB EB WB Total
0 0 1,145 932 2,077
TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L NB SB EB WB TOTA L 00:00 10 1 12:00 24 13 37 00:00 01:00 11 2
00:15 00 0 12:15 22 17 39 01:00 02:00 21 3
00:30 01 1 12:30 24 14 38 02:00 03:00 01 1
00:45 00 0 12:45 19 16 35 03:00 04:00 11 2
01:00 00 0 13:00 12 18 30 04:00 05:00 11 2
01:15 21 3 13:15 19 19 38 05:00 06:00 46 10
01:30 00 0 13:30 14 10 24 06:00 07:00 12 15 27
01:45 00 0 13:45 14 21 35 07:00 08:00 56 59 115
02:00 00 0 14:00 11 18 29 08:00 09:00 123 69 192
02:15 00 0 14:15 23 19 42 09:00 10:00 103 51 154
02:30 00 0 14:30 19 21 40 10:00 11:00 66 42 108
02:45 01 1 14:45 30 13 43 11:00 12:00 61 48 109
03:00 00 0 15:00 22 18 40 12:00 13:00 89 60 149
03:15 10 1 15:15 30 21 51 13:00 14:00 59 68 127
03:30 00 0 15:30 26 14 40 14:00 15:00 83 71 154
03:45 01 1 15:45 28 20 48 15:00 16:00 106 73 179
04:00 01 1 16:00 24 20 44 16:00 17:00 87 90 177
04:15 00 0 16:15 21 26 47 17:00 18:00 112 83 195
04:30 00 0 16:30 20 26 46 18:00 19:00 74 84 158
04:45 10 1 16:45 22 18 40 19:00 20:00 48 45 93
05:00 00 0 17:00 28 18 46 20:00 21:00 41 35 76
05:15 20 2 17:15 26 18 44 21:00 22:00 91 6 25
05:30 01 1 17:30 31 20 51 22:00 23:00 41 0 14
05:45 25 7 17:45 27 27 54 23:0 0 00:00 32 5
06:00 24 6 18:00 19 24 43
06:15 44 8 18:15 15 20 35 NB SB EB WB TOTA L
06:30 41 5 18:30 20 20 40 00:00 to 12:00
06:45 26 8 18:45 20 20 40 430 295 725
07:00 74 11 19:00 10 16 26 7:45 7:15 7:45
07:15 61 5 21 19:15 18 15 33 131 81 206
07:30 16 20 36 19:30 10 6 16 0.682 0.779 0.831
07:45 27 20 47 19:45 10 8 18
08:00 30 26 56 20:00 13 11 24 12:00 to 00:00
08:15 48 14 62 20:15 79 16 715 637 1352
08:30 26 15 41 20:30 98 17 17:00 15:45 17:00
08:45 19 14 33 20:45 12 7 19 112 92 195
09:00 25 14 39 21:00 33 6 0.903 0.885 0.903
09:15 29 11 40 21:15 28 10
09:30 25 15 40 21:30 21 3 07:00 to 09:00
09:45 24 11 35 21:45 24 6 179 128 307
10:00 20 14 34 22:00 13 4 7:45 7:15 7:45
10:15 11 11 22 22:15 24 6 131 81 206
10:30 18 9 27 22:30 01 1 0.682 0.779 0.831
10:45 17 8 25 22:45 12 3
11:00 17 10 27 23:00 00 0 16:00 to 18:00
11:15 15 15 30 23:15 20 2 199 173 372
11:30 11 12 23 23:30 11 2 17:00 16:00 17:00
11:45 18 11 29 23:45 01 1 112 90 195
TOTALS 0 0 430 295 725 TOTALS 0 0 715 637 1352 0.903 0.865 0.903 SPLIT % 0% 0% 59% 41% 35% SPLIT % 0% 0% 53% 47% 65%
Peak Hour Factor
Peak Hour Factor
Peak Period
Volume
Peak Hour
Peak Volume
Peak Volume
Peak Hour Factor
Peak Period
Volume
Peak Hour
Peak Volume
Peak Hour Factor
Peak Period
Volume
Peak Hour
Peak Volume
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VOLUME
#18 ‐ Louis Rd Bet. E Meadow Dr & Corina Way
DAILY TOTALS DAILY TOTALS
15‐Minutes Interval Hourly Intervals
TIME
STATISTICS
Peak Period
Volume
Peak Hour
0 20
40 60
80 100
120
140
00:00
01:00
02:00
03:00
04:00
05:00
06:00
07:00
08:00
09:00
10:00
11:00
12:00
13:00
14:00
15:00
16:00
17:00
18:00
19:00
20:00
21:00
22:00
23:00
NB SB EB WB
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Segment #19
Street: N. California Ave.
Limits: Embarcadero Rd. to Middlefield Rd.
Direction: EB/WB
Date /Location of Survey 9/27/2023
Posted Speed Limit (mph) 25
# Speed Data Collected 100
85th Percentile (mph) 29
10 mph Pace 22-31
Percent in Pace 88%
Average Daily Traffic (ADT) 2,135
Length of Segment (mi.) 0.78
Street Classification Local/Collector
Date Range Covered Jan 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2021
Total Accidents 8
Accident Rate (Acc/MVM) 4.41
Statewide Average Accident Rate 1.18
Adjacent Land Use
Roadway Geometrics
Comments
Approved and Authorized for release by the City of Palo Alto:
Signed:
Date:
Title:Title: President, TJKM Transportation Consultants Signed: Nayan Amin, TE
Date:
C. Collision History
D. Roadway Conditions
Residential land uses on both sides. Institutional (school) on southern side.
An undivided 2-lane local/collector. Striped yellow line serves as median. Concrete sidewalks present on both sides. Class II bike lanes on both sides from Middlefield Rd. to Newell Rd. Class II bike lane on northern side and Class III sharrow on southern side from Newell Rd. to Louis Rd. Stop control at intersections throughout segment. No storage bays present. Marked crosswalks present at most intersections. On-street parking present on southern side from Newell Rd. to Louis Rd. On-street parking present on both sides from Louis Rd. to Embarcadero Rd. School zone is present. No horizontal curves present. Vertical curves present in northern half of segment. Segment slopes negatively northerly. Driveway density high on both sides. §22358.6(a) - Round the speed limit to the nearest 5-mph increment from the 85th percentile speed: 29 --> 30 §22358.6(c) - Lower the speed limit an additional 5 mph from the rounded speed limit if the speed limit was initially rounded up from the 85th percentile speed: 30 --> 25
Speed Limit Change? No
Existing Speed Limit: 25 Recommended Speed Limit: 25
Factors
A. Prevailing Speed Data
B. Traffic Factors
This survey conforms to Section 627 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code and Section 2B.13 of the California MUTCD and recommends a speed limit appropriate to facilitate the safe and orderly movement of traffic.
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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16 1
17 18 2
19 2
20 1
21 2
22 5
23 5
24 8
25 11
26 14
27 12
28 12
29 11
30 7
31 3
32 1
33 1
34 35 1
36 37
38 39 1
40 41
42 43
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 100 16 - 39 26 mph 29 mph 22 - 31 88 88% 8% / 8 4% / 4
SPEED PARAMETERS
#19 - N California Ave S/O Barbara Dr
City of Palo Alto
Northbound & Southbound Spot Speeds
13:10-14:25
9/27/2023
Project #: 23-080265-019
0 5 10 15
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Spot Speed Study
Prepared by: National Data & Surveying Services
Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18 1
19 1
20 1
21 1
22 2
23 2
24 3
25 7
26 5
27 8
28 6
29 6
30 4
31 2
32 1
33 34
35 36
37 38
39 40
41 42
43 44
45 46
47 48
49 50
51 52
53 54
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 50 18 - 32 27 mph 29 mph 22 - 31 45 90% 8% / 4 2% / 1
SPEED PARAMETERS
#19 - N California Ave S/O Barbara Dr
City of Palo Alto
Northbound Spot Speeds
13:10-14:25
9/27/2023
Project #: 23-080265-019
02468 1 0
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Spot Speed Study
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Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16 1
17 18 1
19 1
20 21 1
22 3
23 3
24 5
25 4
26 9
27 4
28 6
29 5
30 3
31 1
32 33 1
34 35 1
36 37
38 39 1
40 41
42 43
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 50 16 - 39 26 mph 29 mph 21 - 30 43 86% 6% / 3 8% / 4
SPEED PARAMETERS
#19 - N California Ave S/O Barbara Dr
City of Palo Alto
Southbound Spot Speeds
13:10-14:25
9/27/2023
Project #: 23-080265-019
02468 1 0
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Day: Tuesday City: Palo Alto
Date: 9/12/2023 Project #: CA23_080264_019
NB SB EB WB Total
1,189 946 0 0 2,135
TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L NB SB EB WB TOTA L 00:00 00 0 12:00 61 6 22 00:00 01:00 10 1
00:15 00 0 12:15 11 7 18 01:00 02:00 00 0
00:30 00 0 12:30 12 14 26 02:00 03:00 02 2
00:45 10 1 12:45 12 8 20 03:00 04:00 00 0
01:00 00 0 13:00 48 12 04:00 05:00 01 1
01:15 00 0 13:15 61 2 18 05:00 06:00 31 4
01:30 00 0 13:30 10 7 17 06:00 07:00 99 18
01:45 00 0 13:45 86 14 07:00 08:00 78 77 155
02:00 01 1 14:00 12 7 19 08:00 09:00 260 256 516
02:15 01 1 14:15 14 10 24 09:00 10:00 78 42 120
02:30 00 0 14:30 27 14 41 10:00 11:00 26 28 54
02:45 00 0 14:45 16 14 30 11:00 12:00 39 54 93
03:00 00 0 15:00 51 38 89 12:00 13:00 41 45 86
03:15 00 0 15:15 56 37 93 13:00 14:00 28 33 61
03:30 00 0 15:30 32 17 49 14:00 15:00 69 45 114
03:45 00 0 15:45 24 16 40 15:00 16:00 163 108 271
04:00 00 0 16:00 34 12 46 16:00 17:00 116 57 173
04:15 00 0 16:15 30 9 39 17:00 18:00 154 104 258
04:30 01 1 16:30 23 18 41 18:00 19:00 55 36 91
04:45 00 0 16:45 29 18 47 19:00 20:00 33 19 52
05:00 01 1 17:00 44 29 73 20:00 21:00 26 16 42
05:15 10 1 17:15 36 24 60 21:00 22:00 58 13
05:30 00 0 17:30 40 24 64 22:00 23:00 43 7
05:45 20 2 17:45 34 27 61 23:0 0 00:00 12 3
06:00 12 3 18:00 13 7 20
06:15 12 3 18:15 11 10 21 NB SB EB WB TOTA L
06:30 64 10 18:30 21 9 30 00:00 to 12:00
06:45 11 2 18:45 10 10 20 494 470 964
07:00 25 7 19:00 13 5 18 7:45 7:45 7:45
07:15 68 14 19:15 77 14 285 278 563
07:30 15 14 29 19:30 95 14 0.685 0.764 0.722
07:45 55 50 105 19:45 42 6
08:00 84 71 155 20:00 11 5 16 12:00 to 00:00
08:15 104 91 195 20:15 45 9 695 476 1171
08:30 42 66 108 20:30 73 10 15:00 15:00 15:00
08:45 30 28 58 20:45 43 7 163 108 271
09:00 24 12 36 21:00 23 5 0.728 0.711 0.728
09:15 20 9 29 21:15 12 3
09:30 20 5 25 21:30 03 3 07:00 to 09:00
09:45 14 16 30 21:45 20 2 338 333 671
10:00 66 12 22:00 20 2 7:45 7:45 7:45
10:15 68 14 22:15 22 4 285 278 563
10:30 79 16 22:30 00 0 0.685 0.764 0.722
10:45 75 12 22:45 01 1
11:00 13 6 19 23:00 12 3 16:00 to 18:00
11:15 61 3 19 23:15 00 0 270 161 431
11:30 92 2 31 23:30 00 0 17:00 17:00 17:00
11:45 11 13 24 23:45 00 0 154 104 258
TOTALS 494 470 0 0 964 TOTALS 695 476 0 0 1171 0.875 0.897 0.884 SPLIT % 51% 49% 0% 0% 45% SPLIT % 59% 41% 0% 0% 55%
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#19 ‐ N California Ave S/O Barbara Dr
DAILY TOTALS DAILY TOTALS
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12:00
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Segment #20
Street: Park Blvd.
Limits: California Ave. to Lambert Ave.
Direction: NB/SB
Date /Location of Survey 9/21/2023
Posted Speed Limit (mph) 25
# Speed Data Collected 115
85th Percentile (mph) 29
10 mph Pace 19-28
Percent in Pace 72%
Average Daily Traffic (ADT) 3,437
Length of Segment (mi.) 0.58
Street Classification Local/Collector
Date Range Covered Jan 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2021
Total Accidents 3
Accident Rate (Acc/MVM) 1.38
Statewide Average Accident Rate 1.18
Adjacent Land Use
Roadway Geometrics
Comments
Approved and Authorized for release by the City of Palo Alto:
Signed:
Date:
Title:Title: President, TJKM Transportation Consultants Signed: Nayan Amin, TE
Date:
C. Collision History
D. Roadway Conditions
Land uses on both sides include residential, commercial, and utilities (substation).
An undivided 2-lane local/collector. Striped yellow line serves as median. Concrete sidewalks present on both sides. Class II bike lanes on both sides. Signal at intersection with Page Mill Rd. Stop control at remaining intersections. Right-turn storage bay present on segment at intersection with Page Mill Rd. Marked crosswalks present at most intersections. On-street parking present on both sides at particular sections of segment. No school zone present. No horizontal curves present. Major vertical curves present at Oregon Expy. overcrossing. Broad vertical curves on eastern half of segment. Segment slopes positively easterly. Driveway density moderate on both sides.
§22358.6(a) - Round the speed limit to the nearest 5-mph increment from the 85th percentile speed: 29 --> 30 §22358.6(c) - Lower the speed limit an additional 5 mph from the rounded speed limit if the speed limit was initially rounded up from the 85th percentile speed: 30 --> 25
Speed Limit Change? No
Existing Speed Limit: 25 Recommended Speed Limit: 25
Factors
A. Prevailing Speed Data
B. Traffic Factors
This survey conforms to Section 627 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code and Section 2B.13 of the California MUTCD and recommends a speed limit appropriate to facilitate the safe and orderly movement of traffic.
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Spot Speed Study
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Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 2
16 17 4
18 6
19 3
20 4
21 5
22 11
23 10
24 12
25 7
26 12
27 9
28 10
29 3
30 4
31 4
32 4
33 2
34 35 2
36 37 1
38 39
40 41
42 43
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 115 15 - 37 25 mph 29 mph 19 - 28 83 72% 10% / 12 18% / 20
SPEED PARAMETERS
#20 - Park Blvd Bet. Olive Ave & Page Mill Rd
City of Palo Alto
Eastbound & Westbound Spot Speeds
14:15-15:40
9/21/2023
Project #: 23-080265-020
0 5 10 15
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Spot Speed Study
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Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 1
16 17 2
18 3
19 2
20 3
21 3
22 9
23 5
24 6
25 3
26 7
27 6
28 5
29 1
30 1
31 3
32 2
33 34
35 1
36 37 1
38 39
40 41
42 43
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 64 15 - 37 24 mph 28 mph 19 - 28 49 77% 9% / 6 15% / 9
SPEED PARAMETERS
#20 - Park Blvd Bet. Olive Ave & Page Mill Rd
City of Palo Alto
Eastbound Spot Speeds
14:15-15:40
9/21/2023
Project #: 23-080265-020
02468 1 0
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Spot Speed Study
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Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 1
16 17 2
18 3
19 1
20 1
21 2
22 2
23 5
24 6
25 4
26 5
27 3
28 5
29 2
30 3
31 1
32 2
33 2
34 35 1
36 37
38 39
40 41
42 43
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 51 15 - 35 25 mph 30 mph 21 - 30 37 73% 15% / 8 12% / 6
SPEED PARAMETERS
#20 - Park Blvd Bet. Olive Ave & Page Mill Rd
City of Palo Alto
Westbound Spot Speeds
14:15-15:40
9/21/2023
Project #: 23-080265-020
02468
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Day: Tuesday City: Palo Alto
Date: 9/12/2023 Project #: CA23_080264_020
NB SB EB WB Total
0 0 2,009 1,428 3,437
TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L NB SB EB WB TOTA L 00:00 12 3 12:00 39 26 65 00:00 01:00 47 11
00:15 13 4 12:15 37 22 59 01:00 02:00 44 8
00:30 11 2 12:30 39 17 56 02:00 03:00 03 3
00:45 11 2 12:45 29 30 59 03:00 04:00 21 3
01:00 41 5 13:00 34 28 62 04:00 05:00 74 11
01:15 03 3 13:15 27 28 55 05:00 06:00 19 10 29
01:30 00 0 13:30 32 32 64 06:00 07:00 39 24 63
01:45 00 0 13:45 41 21 62 07:00 08:00 120 59 179
02:00 00 0 14:00 34 18 52 08:00 09:00 225 106 331
02:15 02 2 14:15 27 17 44 09:00 10:00 266 78 344
02:30 01 1 14:30 35 32 67 10:00 11:00 167 68 235
02:45 00 0 14:45 34 45 79 11:00 12:00 134 72 206
03:00 10 1 15:00 20 30 50 12:00 13:00 144 95 239
03:15 00 0 15:15 33 42 75 13:00 14:00 134 109 243
03:30 00 0 15:30 26 17 43 14:00 15:00 130 112 242
03:45 11 2 15:45 21 32 53 15:00 16:00 100 121 221
04:00 02 2 16:00 39 38 77 16:00 17:00 134 140 274
04:15 01 1 16:15 26 30 56 17:00 18:00 137 158 295
04:30 10 1 16:30 27 34 61 18:00 19:00 88 130 218
04:45 61 7 16:45 42 38 80 19:00 20:00 61 62 123
05:00 12 3 17:00 35 43 78 20:00 21:00 47 32 79
05:15 30 3 17:15 37 45 82 21:00 22:00 26 16 42
05:30 33 6 17:30 33 35 68 22:00 23:00 17 10 27
05:45 12 5 17 17:45 32 35 67 23:0 0 00:00 47 11
06:00 94 13 18:00 24 43 67
06:15 66 12 18:15 25 26 51 NB SB EB WB TOTA L
06:30 64 10 18:30 16 36 52 00:00 to 12:00
06:45 18 10 28 18:45 23 25 48 987 436 1423
07:00 23 15 38 19:00 13 27 40 8:45 8:00 8:45
07:15 32 8 40 19:15 16 12 28 267 106 351
07:30 21 18 39 19:30 11 13 24 0.902 0.946 0.924
07:45 44 18 62 19:45 21 10 31
08:00 50 28 78 20:00 10 11 21 12:00 to 00:00
08:15 61 26 87 20:15 11 6 17 1022 992 2014
08:30 53 26 79 20:30 14 8 22 16:45 16:45 16:45
08:45 61 26 87 20:45 12 7 19 147 161 308
09:00 71 24 95 21:00 11 6 17 0.875 0.894 0.939
09:15 61 19 80 21:15 33 6
09:30 74 15 89 21:30 94 13 07:00 to 09:00
09:45 60 20 80 21:45 33 6 345 165 510
10:00 46 19 65 22:00 35 8 8:00 8:00 8:00
10:15 35 17 52 22:15 70 7 225 106 331
10:30 44 16 60 22:30 41 5 0.922 0.946 0.951
10:45 42 16 58 22:45 34 7
11:00 29 16 45 23:00 31 4 16:00 to 18:00
11:15 29 18 47 23:15 01 1 271 298 569
11:30 36 21 57 23:30 13 4 16:45 16:45 16:45
11:45 40 17 57 23:45 02 2 147 161 308
TOTALS 0 0 987 436 1423 TOTALS 0 0 1022 992 2014 0.875 0.894 0.939 SPLIT % 0% 0% 69% 31% 41% SPLIT % 0% 0% 51% 49% 59%
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#20 ‐ Park Blvd Bet. Olive Ave & Page Mill Rd
DAILY TOTALS DAILY TOTALS
15‐Minutes Interval Hourly Intervals
TIME
STATISTICS
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Peak Hour
0 50
100
150
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04:00
05:00
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07:00
08:00
09:00
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11:00
12:00
13:00
14:00
15:00
16:00
17:00
18:00
19:00
20:00
21:00
22:00
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Segment #21
Street: Quarry Rd.
Limits: El Camino Real to Campus Dr.
Direction: EB/WB
Date /Location of Survey 10/5/2023
Posted Speed Limit (mph) 25
# Speed Data Collected 164
85th Percentile (mph) 33
10 mph Pace 24-33
Percent in Pace 83%
Average Daily Traffic (ADT) 15,711
Length of Segment (mi.) 0.74
Street Classification Local/Collector
Date Range Covered Jan 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2021
Total Accidents 35
Accident Rate (Acc/MVM) 2.74
Statewide Average Accident Rate 1.10
Adjacent Land Use
Roadway Geometrics
Comments
Approved and Authorized for release by the City of Palo Alto:
Signed:
Date:
Title:Title: President, TJKM Transportation Consultants Signed: Nayan Amin, TE
Date:
C. Collision History
D. Roadway Conditions
Commercial and institutional (school, medical) land uses on both sides.
A divided 4-lane arterial. Raised median serves as median. Concrete sidewalks present on both sides. Class II bike lanes on both sides. Signals at most intersections except at Stanford Medical Center driveway and at Campus Drive. Storage bays present at most intersections. Marked crosswalks present at all intersections. Midblock crosswalk present north of driveway to Stanford Medical Center. No on-street parking permitted on either side. No school zone present. Horizontal curves near Stanford Medical Center driveway and at intersection with Sweet Olive Wy. Driveway density moderate on western side and low on eastern side. §22358.6(a) - Round the speed limit to the nearest 5-mph increment from the 85th percentile speed: 33 --> 35 §22358.6(c) - Lower the speed limit an additional 5 mph from the rounded speed limit if the speed limit was initially rounded up from the 85th percentile speed: 35 --> 30
§22358.7 - Reduce the speed limit by an additional 5 mph as the portion of highway is located near facilities that generate high concentrations of pedestrians and bicyclists, including a university, concrete sidewalks, Class II bike lanes, and marked crosswalks:
30 --> 25
Speed Limit Change? No
Existing Speed Limit: 25 Recommended Speed Limit: 25
Factors
A. Prevailing Speed Data
B. Traffic Factors
This survey conforms to Section 627 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code and Section 2B.13 of the California MUTCD and recommends a speed limit appropriate to facilitate the safe and orderly movement of traffic.
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Spot Speed Study
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Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 1
20 21 2
22 3
23 6
24 9
25 11
26 14
27 17
28 15
29 22
30 15
31 13
32 10
33 10
34 6
35 3
36 2
37 3
38 1
39 1
40 41
42 43
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 164 19 - 39 29 mph 33 mph 24 - 33 136 83% 7% / 12 10% / 16
SPEED PARAMETERS
#21 - Quarry Rd Bet. Arboretum Rd & Vineyard Ln
City of Palo Alto
Northbound & Southbound Spot Speeds
12:00-13:00
10/5/2023
Project #: 23-080265-021
0 5 10 15 20 25
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Spot Speed Study
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Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 1
22 2
23 4
24 6
25 5
26 8
27 10
28 8
29 11
30 7
31 7
32 3
33 4
34 2
35 1
36 37
38 39
40 41
42 43
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 79 21 - 35 28 mph 31 mph 23 - 32 69 87% 3% / 3 9% / 7
SPEED PARAMETERS
#21 - Quarry Rd Bet. Arboretum Rd & Vineyard Ln
City of Palo Alto
Northbound Spot Speeds
12:00-13:00
10/5/2023
Project #: 23-080265-021
02468 1 0 1 2
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Spot Speed Study
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Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 1
20 21 1
22 1
23 2
24 3
25 6
26 6
27 7
28 7
29 11
30 8
31 6
32 7
33 6
34 4
35 2
36 2
37 3
38 1
39 1
40 41
42 43
44 45
46 47
48 49
50 51
52 53
54 55
56 57
58 59
60 61
62 63
64 65
66 67
68 69
>=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 85 19 - 39 29 mph 34 mph 25 - 34 68 80% 9% / 8 11% / 9
SPEED PARAMETERS
#21 - Quarry Rd Bet. Arboretum Rd & Vineyard Ln
City of Palo Alto
Southbound Spot Speeds
12:00-13:00
10/5/2023
Project #: 23-080265-021
02468 1 0 1 2
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
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Day: Wednesday City: Palo Alto
Date: 10/4/2023 Project #: CA23_080264_021
NB SB EB WB Total
8,366 7,345 0 0 15,711
TIME NB SB EB WB TOTAL TIME NB SB EB WB TOTAL NB SB EB WB TOTAL 00:00 22 9 31 12:0 0 157 113 270 00:0 0 01:00 81 37 118 00:15 20 10 30 12:15 145 132 277 01:0 0 02:00 53 24 77
00:30 24 12 36 12:3 0 115 129 244 02:0 0 03:00 42 16 58 00:45 15 6 21 12:45 104 118 222 03:0 0 04:00 43 45 88
01:00 14 6 20 13:0 0 113 141 254 04:0 0 05:00 50 124 174 01:15 18 6 24 13:15 129 100 229 05:0 0 06:00 103 294 397 01:30 14 9 23 13:3 0 131 125 256 06:0 0 07:00 244 636 880 01:45 73 10 13:45 134 115 249 07:0 0 08:00 567 498 1065 02:00 83 11 14:0 0 139 113 252 08:0 0 09:00 419 498 917 02:15 66 12 14:15 135 151 286 09:0 0 10:00 379 473 852
02:30 14 2 16 14:3 0 179 117 296 10:0 0 11:00 377 410 787 02:45 14 5 19 14:45 132 134 266 11:0 0 12:00 470 405 875 03:00 76 13 15:0 0 134 96 230 12:0 0 13:00 521 492 1013 03:15 78 15 15:15 152 107 259 13:0 0 14:00 507 481 988
03:30 22 11 33 15:3 0 193 105 298 14:0 0 15:00 585 515 1100 03:45 72 0 27 15:45 170 96 266 15:0 0 16:00 649 404 1053 04:00 61 4 20 16:0 0 132 94 226 16:0 0 17:00 607 389 996 04:15 10 20 30 16:15 159 113 272 17:0 0 18:00 628 340 968 04:30 16 35 51 16:3 0 160 98 258 18:0 0 19:00 553 450 1003 04:45 18 55 73 16:45 156 84 240 19:0 0 20:00 492 256 748 05:00 17 45 62 17:0 0 165 93 258 20:0 0 21:00 292 180 472 05:15 18 55 73 17:15 157 90 247 21:0 0 22:00 242 164 406 05:30 30 74 104 17:3 0 173 81 254 22:0 0 23:00 177 149 326 05:45 38 120 158 17:45 133 76 209 23:0 0 00:00 285 65 350 06:00 33 125 158 18:00 168 85 253
06:15 55 169 224 18:15 143 122 265 NB SB EB WB TOTAL
06:30 76 176 252 18:3 0 134 137 271 00:00 to 12:00
06:45 80 166 246 18:45 108 106 214 2828 3460 6288
07:00 69 106 175 19:0 0 120 76 196 7:30 6:00 7:15
07:15 89 150 239 19:15 105 61 166 623 636 1113
07:30 233 129 362 19:3 0 154 54 208 0.668 0.903 0.769
07:45 176 113 289 19:45 113 65 178
08:00 115 108 223 20:0 0 88 51 139 12:00 to 00:00
08:15 99 131 230 20:15 84 43 127 5538 3885 9423
08:30 93 133 226 20:3 0 68 43 111 15:30 12:15 14:00
08:45 112 126 238 20:45 52 43 95 654 520 1100
09:00 102 131 233 21:0 0 58 41 99 0.847 0.922 0.929
09:15 97 123 220 21:15 63 38 101
09:30 80 114 194 21:3 0 77 49 126 07:00 to 09:00
09:45 100 105 205 21:45 44 36 80 986 996 1982
10:00 92 107 199 22:0 0 53 38 91 7:30 7:15 7:15
10:15 112 91 203 22:15 32 29 61 623 500 1113
10:30 77 95 172 22:3 0 59 42 101 0.668 0.833 0.769
10:45 96 117 213 22:45 33 40 73
11:00 108 73 181 23:0 0 56 31 87 16:00 to 18:00
11:15 129 100 229 23:15 86 13 99 1235 729 1964
11:30 109 123 232 23:3 0 101 13 114 16:45 16:00 16:15
11:45 124 109 233 23:45 42 8 50 651 389 1028
TOTALS 2828 3460 0 0 6288 TOTALS 5538 3885 0 0 9423 0.941 0.861 0.945 SPLIT % 45% 55% 0% 0% 40% SPLIT % 59% 41% 0% 0% 60%
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#21 ‐ Quarry Rd Bet. Arboretum Rd & Vineyard Ln
DAILY TOTALS DAILY TOTALS
15‐Minutes Interval Hourly Intervals
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12:00
13:00
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18:00
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Segment #22
Street: Middlefield Rd.
Limits: University Ave. to Northern City Limits
Direction: NB/SB
Date /Location of Survey 9/20/2023
Posted Speed Limit (mph) 25
# Speed Data Collected 176
85th Percentile (mph) 32
10 mph Pace 25-34
Percent in Pace 89%
Average Daily Traffic (ADT) 14,376
Length of Segment (mi.) 0.38
Street Classification Residential Arterial
Date Range Covered Jan 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2021
Total Accidents 11
Accident Rate (Acc/MVM) 1.83
Statewide Average Accident Rate 1.18
Adjacent Land Use
Roadway Geometrics
Comments
Approved and Authorized for release by the City of Palo Alto:
Signed:
Date:
Title:Title: President, TJKM Transportation Consultants Signed: Nayan Amin, TE
Date:
C. Collision History
D. Roadway Conditions
Residential land uses on both sides.
An undivided 2-lane residential arterial. Two-way left-turn lane and double yellow line serves as median. Concrete sidewalks present on both sides. Class II bike lanes on both sides. Signals at intersections with Lyfton Ave. and University Ave. Side street stop control at remaining intersections. Westbound left-turn storage bays along segment at most intersections. Marked crosswalks present at all intersections. No on-street parking permitted on either side. No school zone present. Horizontal curve at intersection with Palo Alto Ave. Broad vertical curves throughout segment. Segment slopes negatively easterly. Driveway density high on both sides.
§22358.6(a) - Round the speed limit to the nearest 5-mph increment from the 85th percentile speed: 32 --> 30 §22358.6(b) - Lower the speed limit an additional 5 mph from the rounded speed limit if the speed limit was initially rounded down from the 85th percentile speed: 30 --> 25
Speed Limit Change? No
Existing Speed Limit: 25 Recommended Speed Limit: 25
Factors
A. Prevailing Speed Data
B. Traffic Factors
This survey conforms to Section 627 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code and Section 2B.13 of the California MUTCD and recommends a speed limit appropriate to facilitate the safe and orderly movement of traffic.
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Spot Speed Study
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Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 1
20 21 1
22 3
23 4
24 5
25 10
26 15
27 19
28 27
29 26
30 19
31 18
32 10
33 6
34 6
35 3
36 1
37 1
38 1
39 40
41 42
43 44
45 46
47 48
49 50
51 52
53 54
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 176 19 - 38 29 mph 32 mph 25 - 34 156 89% 7% / 14 4% / 6
SPEED PARAMETERS
#22 - Middlefield Rd Bet. Hawthorne Ave & Everett Ave
City of Palo Alto
Eastbound & Westbound Spot Speeds
09:50-10:50
9/20/2023
Project #: 23-080265-022
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Spot Speed Study
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Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 1
20 21 1
22 2
23 3
24 3
25 6
26 10
27 11
28 15
29 13
30 9
31 9
32 4
33 1
34 3
35 1
36 37 1
38 1
39 40
41 42
43 44
45 46
47 48
49 50
51 52
53 54
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 94 19 - 38 28 mph 31 mph 23 - 32 83 88% 4% / 4 8% / 7
SPEED PARAMETERS
#22 - Middlefield Rd Bet. Hawthorne Ave & Everett Ave
City of Palo Alto
Eastbound Spot Speeds
09:50-10:50
9/20/2023
Project #: 23-080265-022
02468 1 0 1 2 1 4 1 6
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Spot Speed Study
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Eastbound & Westbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 25 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20
21 22 1
23 1
24 2
25 4
26 5
27 8
28 12
29 13
30 10
31 9
32 6
33 5
34 3
35 2
36 1
37 38
39 40
41 42
43 44
45 46
47 48
49 50
51 52
53 54
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 82 22 - 36 29 mph 32 mph 25 - 34 75 91% 4% / 4 4% / 3
SPEED PARAMETERS
#22 - Middlefield Rd Bet. Hawthorne Ave & Everett Ave
City of Palo Alto
Westbound Spot Speeds
09:50-10:50
9/20/2023
Project #: 23-080265-022
02468 1 0 1 2 1 4
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Date: 9/12/2023 Project #: CA23_080264_022
NB SB EB WB Total
0 0 7,200 7,176 14,376
TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L NB SB EB WB TOTA L 00:00 28 10 12:00 109 109 218 00:00 01:00 16 27 43
00:15 44 8 12:15 117 95 212 01:00 02:00 82 7 35
00:30 58 13 12:30 116 108 224 02:00 03:00 61 2 18
00:45 57 12 12:45 103 111 214 03:00 04:00 19 9 28
01:00 29 11 13:00 121 130 251 04:00 05:00 46 17 63
01:15 49 13 13:15 109 107 216 05:00 06:00 182 44 226
01:30 14 5 13:30 82 137 219 06:00 07:00 381 82 463
01:45 15 6 13:45 106 107 213 07:00 08:00 511 324 835
02:00 13 4 14:00 109 134 243 08:00 09:00 664 410 1074
02:15 21 3 14:15 102 138 240 09:00 10:00 638 310 948
02:30 26 8 14:30 97 147 244 10:00 11:00 525 340 865
02:45 12 3 14:45 108 152 260 11:00 12:00 499 380 879
03:00 42 6 15:00 92 141 233 12:00 13:00 445 423 868
03:15 62 8 15:15 97 167 264 13:00 14:00 418 481 899
03:30 52 7 15:30 104 156 260 14:00 15:00 416 571 987
03:45 43 7 15:45 114 132 246 15:00 16:00 407 596 1003
04:00 42 6 16:00 117 160 277 16:00 17:00 437 625 1062
04:15 84 12 16:15 110 147 257 17:00 18:00 530 688 1218
04:30 19 2 21 16:30 92 166 258 18:00 19:00 450 532 982
04:45 15 9 24 16:45 118 152 270 19:00 20:00 241 457 698 05:00 33 8 41 17:00 125 194 319 20:00 21:00 169 340 509 05:15 45 11 56 17:15 123 163 286 21:00 22:00 93 231 324 05:30 47 8 55 17:30 133 167 300 22:00 23:00 70 156 226
05:45 57 17 74 17:45 149 164 313 23:0 0 00:00 29 94 123 06:00 71 10 81 18:00 120 152 272
06:15 80 18 98 18:15 115 133 248 NB SB EB WB TOTA L
06:30 122 16 138 18:30 100 125 225 00:00 to 12:00
06:45 108 38 146 18:45 115 122 237 3495 1982 5477
07:00 124 38 162 19:00 74 125 199 8:30 7:45 7:45
07:15 100 54 154 19:15 74 122 196 685 457 1085
07:30 151 82 233 19:30 53 103 156 0.906 0.762 0.916
07:45 136 150 286 19:45 40 107 147
08:00 158 89 247 20:00 32 96 128 12:00 to 00:00
08:15 145 111 256 20:15 54 97 151 3705 5194 8899
08:30 189 107 296 20:30 40 87 127 17:00 17:00 17:00
08:45 172 103 275 20:45 43 60 103 530 688 1218
09:00 171 86 257 21:00 22 65 87 0.889 0.887 0.955
09:15 153 74 227 21:15 22 78 100
09:30 141 73 214 21:30 26 45 71 07:00 to 09:00
09:45 173 77 250 21:45 23 43 66 1175 734 1909
10:00 139 104 243 22:00 20 44 64 8:00 7:45 7:45
10:15 106 72 178 22:15 16 45 61 664 457 1085
10:30 111 81 192 22:30 21 37 58 0.878 0.762 0.916
10:45 169 83 252 22:45 13 30 43
11:00 135 83 218 23:00 12 29 41 16:00 to 18:00
11:15 116 79 195 23:15 92 8 37 967 1313 2280
11:30 117 103 220 23:30 32 5 28 17:00 17:00 17:00
11:45 131 115 246 23:45 51 2 17 530 688 1218
TOTALS 0 0 3495 1982 5477 TOTALS 0 0 3705 5194 8899 0.889 0.887 0.955 SPLIT % 0% 0% 64% 36% 38% SPLIT % 0% 0% 42% 58% 62%
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VOLUME
#22 ‐ Middlefield Rd Bet. Hawthorne Ave & Everett Ave
DAILY TOTALS DAILY TOTALS
15‐Minutes Interval Hourly Intervals
TIME
STATISTICS
Peak Period
Volume
Peak Hour
Peak Volume
Peak Hour Factor
Peak Period
Volume
Peak Hour
Peak Volume
Peak Hour Factor
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11:00
12:00
13:00
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15:00
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Segment #23
Street: Porter Dr.
Limits: Page Mill Rd. to Hillview Ave.
Direction: NB/SB/EB/WB
Date /Location of Survey 9/28/2023
Posted Speed Limit (mph) 25
# Speed Data Collected 106
85th Percentile (mph) 31
10 mph Pace 20-29
Percent in Pace 76%
Average Daily Traffic (ADT) 2,009
Length of Segment (mi.) 0.41
Street Classification Local/Collector
Date Range Covered Jan 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2021
Total Accidents 2
Accident Rate (Acc/MVM) 2.23
Statewide Average Accident Rate 1.18
Adjacent Land Use
Roadway Geometrics
Comments
Approved and Authorized for release by the City of Palo Alto:
Signed:
Date:
Title:Title: President, TJKM Transportation Consultants Signed: Nayan Amin, TE
Date:
C. Collision History
D. Roadway Conditions
Commercial (offices) and institutional (schools) land uses on both sides.
An undivided 2-lane local/collector. Two-way left-turn lane serves as median. Concrete sidewalks present on both sides. Class II bike lanes on both sides. Signals at intersections with Page Mill Rd. and Hillview Ave. Left-turn storage bays along segment at intersections with Page Mill Rd. and Hillview Ave. Marked crosswalks present at signalized intersections. Midblock crosswalk present near middle of segment. No on-street parking permitted on either side. No school zone present. Broad horizontal curve on eastern half of segment. Vertical curves present throughout segment. Segment slopes negatively easterly/northerly. Driveway density high on both sides.
§22358.6(a) - Round the speed limit to the nearest 5-mph increment from the 85th percentile speed: 31 --> 30 §22358.6(b) - Lower the speed limit an additional 5 mph from the rounded speed limit if the speed limit was initially rounded down from the 85th percentile speed: 30 --> 25
Speed Limit Change? No
Existing Speed Limit: 25 Recommended Speed Limit: 25
Factors
A. Prevailing Speed Data
B. Traffic Factors
This survey conforms to Section 627 and 40802 of the California Vehicle Code and Section 2B.13 of the California MUTCD and recommends a speed limit appropriate to facilitate the safe and orderly movement of traffic.
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Spot Speed Study
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Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 30 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 1
20 5
21 7
22 6
23 7
24 12
25 7
26 11
27 10
28 9
29 7
30 5
31 4
32 3
33 3
34 1
35 2
36 2
37 38 1
39 40 2
41 42 1
43 44
45 46
47 48
49 50
51 52
53 54
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 106 19 - 42 26 mph 31 mph 20 - 29 81 76% 0% / 1 23% / 24
SPEED PARAMETERS
#23 - Porter Dr S/O Hillview Ave
City of Palo Alto
Northbound & Southbound Spot Speeds
13:30-14:50
9/28/2023
Project #: 23-080265-023
0 5 10 15
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Spot Speed Study
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Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 30 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 1
20 3
21 1
22 3
23 3
24 5
25 4
26 5
27 6
28 7
29 3
30 3
31 2
32 2
33 1
34 1
35 1
36 1
37 38 1
39 40 2
41 42 1
43 44
45 46
47 48
49 50
51 52
53 54
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 56 19 - 42 27 mph 32 mph 22 - 31 41 73% 8% / 5 18% / 10
SPEED PARAMETERS
#23 - Porter Dr S/O Hillview Ave
City of Palo Alto
Northbound Spot Speeds
13:30-14:50
9/28/2023
Project #: 23-080265-023
02468
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Spot Speed Study
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Northbound & Southbound
DATE: Location:
TIME: Posted Speed: 30 MPH Clear/Dry
Speed
mph ALL Vehicles
<=10
11 12
13 14
15 16
17 18
19 20 2
21 6
22 3
23 4
24 7
25 3
26 6
27 4
28 2
29 4
30 2
31 2
32 1
33 2
34 35 1
36 1
37 38
39 40
41 42
43 44
45 46
47 48
49 50
51 52
53 54
55 56
57 58
59 60
61 62
63 64
65 66
67 68
69 >=70
Class Count Range
50th
Percentile
85th
Percentile
10 MPH
Pace # in Pace
Percent in
Pace % / # Below Pace % / # Above Pace
ALL 50 20 - 36 25 mph 30 mph 20 - 29 41 82% 0% / 0 18% / 9
SPEED PARAMETERS
#23 - Porter Dr S/O Hillview Ave
City of Palo Alto
Southbound Spot Speeds
13:30-14:50
9/28/2023
Project #: 23-080265-023
02468
70 68
66 64
62 60
58 56
54 52
50 48
46 44
42 40
38 36
34 32
30 28
26 24
22 20
18 16
14 12
10 Speed - MPH
Number of Vehicles
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Date: 9/12/2023 Project #: CA23_080264_023
NB SB EB WB Total
991 1,018 0 0 2,009
TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L TIME NB SB EB WB TOTA L NB SB EB WB TOTA L 00:00 10 1 12:00 14 12 26 00:00 01:00 14 5
00:15 00 0 12:15 14 11 25 01:00 02:00 44 8
00:30 02 2 12:30 14 9 23 02:00 03:00 02 2
00:45 02 2 12:45 13 12 25 03:00 04:00 50 5
01:00 11 2 13:00 11 17 28 04:00 05:00 41 5
01:15 22 4 13:15 13 10 23 05:00 06:00 23 1 24
01:30 01 1 13:30 12 15 27 06:00 07:00 45 12 57
01:45 10 1 13:45 31 1 14 07:00 08:00 102 28 130
02:00 00 0 14:00 13 23 36 08:00 09:00 148 65 213
02:15 01 1 14:15 11 22 33 09:00 10:00 125 63 188
02:30 00 0 14:30 73 0 37 10:00 11:00 121 46 167
02:45 01 1 14:45 92 0 29 11:00 12:00 80 57 137
03:00 00 0 15:00 20 16 36 12:00 13:00 55 44 99
03:15 00 0 15:15 71 7 24 13:00 14:00 39 53 92
03:30 10 1 15:30 11 19 30 14:00 15:00 40 95 135
03:45 40 4 15:45 11 25 36 15:00 16:00 49 77 126
04:00 00 0 16:00 94 0 49 16:00 17:00 45 120 165
04:15 00 0 16:15 11 20 31 17:00 18:00 45 137 182
04:30 01 1 16:30 14 30 44 18:00 19:00 30 112 142
04:45 40 4 16:45 11 30 41 19:00 20:00 13 55 68
05:00 20 2 17:00 12 37 49 20:00 21:00 42 1 25
05:15 41 5 17:15 14 29 43 21:00 22:00 91 2 21
05:30 40 4 17:30 13 49 62 22:00 23:00 31 4
05:45 13 0 13 17:45 62 2 28 23:0 0 00:00 18 9
06:00 10 3 13 18:00 62 9 35
06:15 73 10 18:15 92 9 38 NB SB EB WB TOTA L
06:30 13 5 18 18:30 11 28 39 00:00 to 12:00
06:45 15 1 16 18:45 42 6 30 658 283 941
07:00 26 6 32 19:00 51 8 23 8:00 8:45 8:15
07:15 25 5 30 19:15 49 13 148 77 218
07:30 23 4 27 19:30 31 6 19 0.841 0.837 0.826
07:45 28 13 41 19:45 11 2 13
08:00 34 15 49 20:00 14 5 12:00 to 00:00
08:15 33 14 47 20:15 25 7 333 735 1068
08:30 37 14 51 20:30 16 7 12:00 16:45 16:45
08:45 44 22 66 20:45 06 6 55 145 195
09:00 31 23 54 21:00 14 5 0.982 0.740 0.786
09:15 23 17 40 21:15 04 4
09:30 32 15 47 21:30 43 7 07:00 to 09:00
09:45 39 8 47 21:45 41 5 250 93 343
10:00 46 14 60 22:00 10 1 8:00 8:00 8:00
10:15 30 13 43 22:15 10 1 148 65 213
10:30 27 7 34 22:30 00 0 0.841 0.739 0.807
10:45 18 12 30 22:45 11 2
11:00 18 15 33 23:00 03 3 16:00 to 18:00
11:15 19 11 30 23:15 01 1 90 257 347
11:30 20 15 35 23:30 12 3 16:30 16:45 16:45
11:45 23 16 39 23:45 02 2 51 145 195
TOTALS 658 283 0 0 941 TOTALS 333 735 0 0 1068 0.911 0.740 0.786 SPLIT % 70% 30% 0% 0% 47% SPLIT % 31% 69% 0% 0% 53%
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Peak Hour
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Peak Hour Factor
Peak Period
Volume
Peak Hour
Peak Volume
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#23 ‐ Porter Dr S/O Hillview Ave
DAILY TOTALS DAILY TOTALS
15‐Minutes Interval Hourly Intervals
TIME
STATISTICS
Peak Period
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80 100
120
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Appendix B: Collision Data
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ID Segment All
Collisions Head‐On Side
swipe
Rear‐
End
Broad
side
Hit
Object
Over
turned
Auto/
Ped
All
Other Fatal Injury:
Serious
Injury:
Other
Visible
Injury:
Complaint
of Pain
PDO Other
1 Alma St. from El Camino Real to
University Ave. 18 1 0 7 8 2 0 0 0 0 1 6 11 0 0
2 Charleston Rd. from Fabian Way to
Southern City Limits 6 1 0230 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 0 0
3 Embarcadero Rd. from El Camino Real
to Alma St. Overcrossing 16 2 1 7 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 7 9 0 0 4 Fabian Way from Charleston Rd. to W.
Bayshore Rd. 10 0 0 3 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 4 0 0
5 Hanover St. from Page Mill Rd. to
Hillview Ave. 6 1 0210 0 0 2 0 0 3 3 0 0
6 Hillview Ave. from Hanover St. to
Foothill Exp. 8 1 1240 0 0 0 0 1 4 3 0 0
7 Middlefield Rd. from University Ave.
to Embarcadero Rd. 80 6 1 12 55 0 0 4 2 0 0 31 49 0 0
8 San Antonio Rd. from Alma St. to
Middlefield Rd. 12 0 0 3 4 2 1 1 1 0 0 6 6 0 0
9 San Antonio Rd. from Middlefield Rd.
to Charleston Rd. 36 1 4 10 13 3 1 1 3 0 0 16 20 0 0
10 W. Bayshore Rd. from Loma Verde
Ave. to Fabian Way 1 0 0010 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
11 Charleston Rd. from El Camino Real to
Alma St. 5 0 0301 0 0 1 0 0 2 3 0 0
12 Charleston Rd. from Alma St. to
Middlefield Rd. 7 1 1301 0 1 0 0 0 3 4 0 0
13 Charleston Rd. from Middlefield Rd. to
Fabian Way 9 1 1230 0 2 0 0 0 3 6 0 0
14 Deer Creek Rd. from Page Mill Rd. to
Arastradero Rd. 8 0 0421 0 1 0 0 1 3 4 0 0
15 El Camino Way from Los Robles Ave.
to Maybell Ave. 0 0 0000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
16 Hansen Way from El Camino Real to
Page Mill Exp. 15 0 1 11 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 10 0 0
17 Louis Rd. from Oregon Exp. to Loma
Verde Rd. 17 2 3 6 4 0 0 1 1 0 1 9 7 0 0
18 Louis Rd. from Loma Verde Ave. to
Charleston Rd. 11 0 1 7 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 4 7 0 0
19 N. California Ave. from Embarcadero
Rd. to Middlefield Rd. 8 2 2211 0 0 0 0 1 3 4 0 0
20 Park Blvd. from California Ave. to
Lambert Ave. 3 0 0010 0 1 1 0 0 3 0 0 0
21 Quarry Rd. from El Camino Real to
Campus Dr. 35 0 1 13 10 2 1 8 0 0 3 11 21 0 0
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Ordinance No. _____
Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Sections of Chapter
10.56 (“Special Speed Zones”) of Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) to Reflect the 2024 Traffic Survey and Reduce the Speed Limit for a Portion of Deer Creek Road.
The Council of the City of Palo Alto ORDAINS as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings and Declarations. The City Council finds and declares as follows:
A. In conjunction with this ordinance, the City Council approved the “2024 Engineering & Traffic Survey” (Traffic Survey) for the City of Palo Alto. The survey was conducted by TJKM under contract by the City.
B. Based on the findings of the Traffic Survey, the City now desires to amend the Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) through this ordinance to indicate the latest survey completion date for 22 road segments and change the speed limit for one road segment – Deer Creek Road – from 40 to 35 mph.
SECTION 2. Chapter 10.56.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows (new text is underlined, deleted text is in strikethrough):
10.56.010 Twenty-five miles per hour prima facie speed limit justified.
It is determined that the state twenty-five miles per hour prima facie speed limit for business or residence districts is justified, as required by state law, with respect to the following streets or portions of streets by engineering and traffic surveys conducted by the city and completed on the dates shown below:
Road Segment Name Survey Completion Date
Alma St from El Camino Real to University Ave September 2023June 2014 Amaranta Ave from Los Robles Ave to Maybell Ave November 2017 Arboretum Rd from Sand Hill Rd to Quarry Rd November 2017 Birch St from California Ave to Page Mill Exp November 2017 California Ave from Park Blvd to El Camino Real November 2017 California Ave from El Camino Real to Hanover St November 2017 Charleston Rd from Fabian Way to South City Limit September 2023June 2014 Charleston Rd from Middlefield Rd to Fabian Way September 2023 Charleston Rd from El Camino Real to Alma St September 2023 Channing Ave from W Bayshore Rd to Newell Rd November 2017 Channing Ave from Newell Rd to Guinda Ave November 2017 Channing Ave from Guinda Ave to Alma St November 2017
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Charleston Rd from Alma St to Middlefield Rd September 2023November 2017
Churchill Ave from Embarcadero Rd to Alma St November 2017 Churchill Ave from Alma St to El Camino Real November 2017 Colorado Ave from W Bayshore Rd to Middlefield Rd November 2017 E Meadow Dr from W Bayshore Rd to Louis Rd November 2017 E Meadow Dr from Louis Rd to Alma St November 2017
El Camino Way from Los Robles Ave to Maybell Ave September 2023November 2017
Embarcadero Rd from El Camino Real to Alma St October 2023June 2014 Guinda Ave from Lytton Ave to Channing Ave November 2017 Hamilton Ave from Middlefield Rd to Alma St November 2017 High St from Lytton Ave to Channing Ave November 2017
Homer Ave from Guinda Ave to Alma St November 2017
Laguna Ave from Matadero Ave to Los Robles Ave November 2017 Lambert Ave from Park Blvd to El Camino Real November 2017 Loma Verde Ave from W Bayshore Rd to Middlefield
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November 2017
Loma Verde Ave from Middlefield Rd to Alma St November 2017 Los Robles Ave from Laguna Ave to El Camino Real November 2017 Louis Rd from Embarcadero Rd to Oregon Exp November 2017 Louis Rd from Oregon Exp to Loma Verde Rd September 2023November 2017
Louis Rd from Loma Verde Rd to Charleston Rd September 2023November 2017
Lytton Ave from Alma St to Middlefield Rd November 2017 Matadero Ave from El Camino Real to Laguna Ave November 2017 Middlefield Rd from University Ave to Embarcadero
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September 2023June 2014
Middlefield Rd from University Av to Northern City
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September 2023
Middlefield Rd from Embarcadero Rd to Oregon Exp November 2017 Newell Rd from East City Limit to Channing Ave November 2017 Newell Rd from Channing Ave to Embarcadero Rd November 2017 N California Ave from Embarcadero Rd to
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Park Blvd from California Ave to Lambert Ave September 2023November 2017
Peter Coutts Rd from Stanford Ave to Page Mill Rd November 2017 Porter Dr from Hillview Ave to Page Mill Rd September 2023November 2017
Quarry Rd from El Camino Real to Campus Dr October 2023November 2017 Stanford Ave from El Camino Real to Peter Coutts Rd November 2017 Stanford Ave from Peter Coutts Rd to Junipero Serra
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University Ave from Middlefield Rd to Alma St November 2017 Waverley St from Lytton Ave to Channing Ave November 2017 Waverley St from Channing Ave to Embarcadero Rd November 2017 W Meadow Dr from Alma St to El Camino Way November 2017
SECTION 3. Chapter 10.56.015 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
10.56.015 Thirty miles per hour prima facie speed limit.
It is determined and justified upon the basis of engineering and traffic surveys that a speed greater than the twenty-five miles per hour prima facie speed limit set forth in Section 22352 of the Vehicle Code of the state, would facilitate the orderly movement of vehicular traffic and would be reasonable and safe under the conditions found to exist upon the streets, or portions thereof, set forth in this section, and it is hereby declared that thirty miles per hour shall be the prima facie speed limit upon these streets, or portions thereof, except for school zones, as shown below:
Road Segment Name Survey Completion Date
Fabian Way from Charleston Rd to W Bayshore Rd September 2023June 2014 Hansen Way from El Camino Real to Page Mill Exp September 2023November 2017 Hanover St from Page Mill Rd to Hillview Ave September 2023June 2014 Hillview Ave from Hanover St to Foothill Exp September 2023June 2014 Sand Hill Rd from El Camino Real to Arboretum November 2017 W Bayshore Rd from Oregon Exp to Colorado Ave November 2017 SECTION 4. Chapter 10.56.020 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
10.56.020 Thirty-five miles per hour prima facie speed limit.
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the Vehicle Code of the state, would facilitate the orderly movement of vehicular traffic and would be reasonable and safe under the conditions found to exist upon the streets, or portions thereof, set forth in this section, and it is hereby declared that thirty-five miles per hour shall be the prima facie speed limit upon these streets, or portions thereof, except for school zones, as shown below:
Road Segment Name Survey Completion Date
Alma St from Lincoln Ave to Oregon Expy November 2017
Alma St from Oregon Exp to E Meadow Dr November 2017
Alma St from E Meadow Dr to South City Limit November 2017 Arastradero Rd from Purissima Rd to Deer Creek Rd November 2017 Arastradero Rd from Deer Creek Rd to Foothill Exp November 2017 Deer Creek Rd from western City limits to Arastradero Rd Hillview Ave from Foothill Exp to Arastradero Rd
September 2023
November 2017
Oregon Exp from Middlefield Rd to Highway 101 June 2014 Oregon Exp from Middlefield Rd to Alma St November 2017 Page Mill Rd from El Camino Real to Hanover St June 2014 Page Mill Rd from Hanover St to Foothill Exp June 2014
Sand Hill Rd from Arboretum to West City limit November 2017 San Antonio Rd from Alma St Overpass to Middlefield Rd September 2023June 2014 San Antonio Rd from Middlefield Rd to Charleston Rd September 2023June 2014 San Antonio Rd from Charleston Rd to East City Limit June 2014 W Bayshore Rd from Oregon Exp to Loma Verde Ave November 2017 W Bayshore Rd from Loma Verde to Fabian Way September 2023June 2014
SECTION 5. Chapter 10.56.025 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
10.56.025 Forty miles per hour prima facie speed limit.
It is determined and justified upon the basis of engineering and traffic surveys that a speed greater than the twenty-five miles per hour prima facie speed limit set forth in Section 22352 of the Vehicle Code of the state, would facilitate the orderly movement of vehicular traffic and would be reasonable and safe under the conditions found to exist upon the streets, or portions thereof, set forth in this section, and it is hereby declared that forty miles per hour shall be the prima facie speed limit upon these streets, or portions thereof, except for school zones, as shown below:
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Road Segment Name Survey Completion
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E Bayshore from Embarcadero Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing to Adobe Creek
November 2017
Deer Creek Rd from western City limits to Arastradero Rd November 2017 SECTION 6. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion or sections of the Ordinance. The Council hereby declares that it should have adopted the Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
SECTION 7. The Council finds that this ordinance is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines as a minor alteration to the existing street system.
SECTION 8. This ordinance shall be effective 31 days after adoption.
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From: City Manager
Report Type: CONSENT CALENDAR
Lead Department: City Attorney’s Office
Meeting Date: September 8, 2025
Report #:2502-4222
TITLE
FIRST READING: Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 16.64 (Development Fee and In- Lieu Payment Administration) of Title 16 (Building Regulations) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Reflect Changes in Law. CEQA Status – Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Council adopt the attached ordinance amending Chapter 16.64 (Development Fee and In-Lieu Payment Administration) of Title 16 (Building Regulations) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to facilitate additional analysis of development impact fees where requested by a project applicant.
BACKGROUND
The proposed ordinance updates the City's impact fee protest process to allow developers to challenge fees on constitutional grounds, ensuring fees are fairly linked to a project's impact, in addition to the existing process for legal challenges under state law.
Under the Mitigation Fee Act, California Gov. Code §§ 66000-66025, cities may charge the proponent of a new development project various development impact fees to offset the development’s relative share of the impacts created by new residents on City resources. To set the formula by which a development impact fee is calculated, a city must first conduct a nexus study to ensure that the fee schedule assigns to each development project its fair share of the costs of necessary improvements. The formula by which each impact fee is set is approved by the City Council, and the amount of the fee assessed on each project is calculated according to the Council-approved formula. The City regularly updates the nexus studies underlying its development impact fees.
Until recently, legislatively adopted development impact fees in California were governed principally by the Mitigation Fee Act, which requires that fees and exactions imposed on development bear a “reasonable relationship” to the impacts created by the development.
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also satisfy a test based in the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment. Under Sheetz, there must be an “essential nexus” between the exaction and purpose of the permit and “rough proportionality” between the amount of the exaction and the projected impact of the proposed development. This test (the “Nollan/Dolan test”) is derived from two U.S. Supreme Court cases, Nollan v. California Coastal Comm’n., 483 U.S. 825 (1987), and Dolan v. City of Tigard, 512 U.S. 374 (1994).
Under the Mitigation Fee Act, an applicant who believes a fee does not satisfy the statute’s “reasonable relationship” standard must pay the fees under protest and challenge the fee through an administrative mechanism provided by the City, with certain procedures dictated by the State statute. The City’s current impact fee protest procedures, found in PAMC Chapter
16.64, incorporate the Mitigation Fee Act’s payment-under-protest structure. They include procedures and standards that apply to challenges under the Mitigation Fee Act but are inapplicable to constitutional challenges.
ANALYSIS
Because the Nollan/Dolan standard did not apply to legislatively adopted development impact fees in California until Sheetz was decided, City’s current impact fee protest procedures do not contemplate constitutional challenges.
Staff now recommends that the City Council amend the Chapter 16.64’s protest provisions to address both protests under the Mitigation Fee Act and constitutional challenges to the City’s impact fees. With these adjustments, Chapter 16.64 will allow applicants who believe that the Council-adopted formula for impact fees does not satisfy the “essential nexus” and “rough proportionality” requirements with respect to their proposed project to request additional analysis of the impact of their proposed project and the appropriate fee. It will also make clear that certain requirements apply only to challenges under the Mitigation Fee Act, not to constitutional challenges. Amending Chapter 16.64 to accommodate requests for additional review on constitutional grounds will allow the City to learn of and potentially resolve a constitutional challenge to its impact fees before litigation is filed.
FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT
There is no anticipated fiscal or resource impact associated with this action. Preparation of additional analysis of a proposed project will be at the applicant’s expense.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Staff from the City Attorney’s Office and Planning and Development Services have coordinated regarding the administration of this amended protest procedure.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Council action on this item is exempt from CEQA review under section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that amending the City’s administrative appeal procedures for development impact fees may have a significant effect on the environment.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Ordinance Amending PAMC 16.64
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Ordinance No.
Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Chapter 16.64 (Development Fee and In-Lieu Payment Administration) of Title 16 (Building Regulations) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Reflect Changes in Law
The Council of the City of Palo Alto ORDAINS as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings and Declarations. The City Council finds and declares as follows:
A. Until recently, legislatively adopted development impact fees in California were governed principally by state statute (the Mitigation Fee Act, California Gov. Code §§ 66000-66025), which requires that fees and exactions imposed on development bear a “reasonable relationship” to the impacts created by the development.
B. In Sheetz v. County of El Dorado, 601 U.S. 267 (2024), the United States Supreme Court rejected the previous rule, holding that in addition to the Mitigation Fee Act, development impact fees must also comply with the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
C. Under Sheetz, development impact fees are appropriate only where there is an “essential nexus” between the fee and purpose of the permit and “rough proportionality” between the amount of the fee and the projected impact of the proposed development (the “Nollan/Dolan test”).
D. In some cases, an applicant may contend that the City’s impact fees do not satisfy the Mitigation Fee Act’s “reasonable relationship” standard or the constitutional “essential nexus” and “rough proportionality” requirements with respect to the impact of the applicant’s proposed development.
E. Currently, the City’s impact fee procedures provide a mechanism for applicants to pay the fees under protest while preserving a challenge to the fees under the Mitigation Fee Act. These procedures incorporate standards and requirements that are specific to the Mitigation Fee Act and do not account for constitutional challenges to the City’s fees.
F. For this reason, the City Council now wishes to amend Chapter 16.64 to enhance the ability of an objector to administratively challenge the calculation of impact fees for their project. This amendment would adjust the City’s protest procedure to facilitate both protests under the Mitigation Fee Act and challenges by applicants who contend that the City’s legislatively adopted impact fees do not meet constitutional standards.
SECTION 2. Section 16.64.060 (Notice of Protest Rights) of Chapter 16.64 (Development Fee and In-Lieu Payment Administration) of Title 16 (Building Regulations) of the Palo Alto Item 13
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Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows (additions underlined; deletions struck-through):
16.64.060 Notice of protest rights.
(a) Each applicant is hereby notified that, in order to protest the imposition of any impact fee required by this chapter, the protest must be filed in accordance with the requirements of this chapter and, if applicable to the protest, the Mitigation Fee Act.
Failure of any person to comply with the protest requirements of this chapter and, if applicable, or the Mitigation Fee Act shall bar that person from any action or proceeding or any defense of invalidity or unreasonableness of the imposition, to the extent allowed by law.
(b) On or before the date on which payment of the fee is due, the applicant shall pay the full amount required by the city and serve a written notice to the director of planning and development services with all of the following information:
(1) for challenges under the Mitigation Fee Act, a statement that the required payment is tendered, or will be tendered when due, under protest; and (2) a statement informing the city of the factual elements of the dispute and the legal theory forming the basis for the protest.
(c) The applicant shall bear the burden of proving, to the satisfaction of the director, entitlement to a fee adjustment.
SECTION 3. Section 16.64.070 (Informal Hearing) of Chapter 16.64 (Development Fee and In-Lieu Payment Administration) of Title 16 (Building Regulations) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows (additions underlined; deletions struck-through):
16.64.070 Informal hearing and preparation of additional analysis. (a) The director shall schedule an informal hearing regarding the protest, to be held no later than sixty days after the imposition of the impact fees upon the development project service of the applicant’s written notice of protest, and with at least ten days' prior notice to the applicant (unless either alternative dates are otherwise agreed by the director and the applicant).
(b) Either at the applicant’s request or upon the director’s initiative, the director may seek preparation, at the applicant’s expense, of additional analysis of the impacts created by the application. The time in which an informal hearing must be scheduled shall be tolled while these studies are prepared.
(c) During the informal hearing, the director shall consider the applicant's protest, relevant evidence assembled as a result of the protest, and any additional relevant evidence provided during the informal hearing by the applicant and the city. The director shall provide an opportunity for the applicant to present additional evidence at the hearing in support of the protest.
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(c d) The director shall issue a written determination regarding the protest directing that the fee shall remain unchanged or shall be increased or decreased based on the evidence presented at the hearing. The director's determination shall support the fee imposed upon the development project unless the applicant establishes, to the satisfaction of the director, entitlement to an adjustment to the fee.
(d e) The director may elect to appoint an independent hearing officer or other designee to hear and decide a protest under this section.
SECTION 4. Section 16.64.080 (Appeal of Director's Determination) of Chapter 16.64 (Development Fee and In-Lieu Payment Administration) of Title 16 (Building Regulations) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows (additions underlined; deletions struck-through):
16.64.080 Appeal of director's determination. Reserved. (a) Any applicant who desires to appeal a determination issued by the director shall submit a written appeal to the director and the city manager. A complete written appeal shall include a complete description of the factual elements of the dispute and the legal theory forming the basis for the appeal of the director's determination. An appeal received by the city manager more than ten calendar days after the director's determination may be rejected as late. Upon receipt of a complete and timely appeal, the city manager shall appoint an independent hearing officer to consider and rule on the appeal.
(b) The independent hearing officer shall, in coordination with the applicant and the director, set the time and place for the appeal hearing, and provide written notice thereof. The independent hearing officer shall consider relevant evidence, provide an opportunity for the applicant and the city to present additional noncumulative evidence at the hearing, and preserve the complete administrative record of the proceeding. (c) Within thirty days after the independent hearing officer closes the hearing and receives post-hearing briefs (if any), the independent hearing officer shall issue a written decision on the appeal hearing which shall include a statement of findings of fact in support of the decision. The independent hearing officer's discretion shall be limited to a determination that either supports the director's determination or orders the city to refund all or a portion of the impact fees to the applicant. The applicant shall bear the burden of proving entitlement to a fee adjustment. The decision of the hearing officer is final and conclusive, and is subject to judicial review.
SECTION 5. Section 16.64.090 (Cost of Protest) of Chapter 16.64 (Development Fee and In- Lieu Payment Administration) of Title 16 (Building Regulations) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows (deletions struck-through):
16.64.090 Cost of protest.
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chapter, in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by the city. At the time of the applicant's protest, and at the time of the applicant's appeal, the applicant shall pay a deposit in an amount established by the city to cover the estimated reasonable cost of processing the protest and appeal. If the deposit is not adequate to cover all city costs, the applicant shall pay the difference within twenty days after receipt of written notice from the director.
SECTION 6. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion or sections of the Ordinance. The Council hereby declares that it would have adopted the Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
SECTION 7. The Council finds that the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that amending the City’s administrative appeal procedures for development impact fees may have a significant effect on the environment.
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SECTION 8. This ordinance shall be effective on the thirty-first day after the date of its adoption.
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Director of Planning and
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Lead Department: City Clerk
Meeting Date: September 8, 2025
Report #:2508-5091
TITLE
SECOND READING: Ordinance Adopting the 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map Issued by the State Fire Marshal (FIRST READING: August 11, 2025 PASSED 6-0-1, Lythcott-Haims Absent)
BACKGROUND
The City Council heard this item on August 11, 2025 for a first reading and approved it on a 6-0- 1 vote. No changes were made to the ordinance, and it is now before the City Council for a second reading.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto adopting the 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map Issued by the State Fire Marshal
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Ordinance No. ____
Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto adopting the 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map Issued by the State Fire Marshal
The Council of the City of Palo Alto does ORDAIN as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings and Declarations. The City Council finds and declares as follows:
A. To better prepare for wildfires, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is required to periodically review its recommended classifications of fire hazard severity zones throughout California. The state legislature has found that the prevention of wildfires is a matter of statewide concern, not a municipal affair.
B. The State released updated 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps, and requires all local jurisdictions , including Palo Alto, with moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zone recommendations to designate those zones by ordinance.
C. State law also requires that the City post the maps indicating CAL FIRE’s FHSZ recommendations publicly for comment within 30 days of receipt , which the City conducted from March 26 - April 30, 2025.
D. After consideration of public comments, the City will rely on the latest recommendations of CAL FIRE in its published FHSZ maps, notwithstanding local discretion to impose more restrictive fire and public safety requirements.
SECTION 2. Adoption of 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map for Palo Alto.
The City hereby designates the Fire Hazard Severity Zones as recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Government Code Section 51178. The map, approved by the Council of the City of Palo Alto, is hereby incorporated by reference, and entitled, “Fire Hazard Severity Zones in Local Responsibility Area - City of Palo Alto”, dated February 24, 2025 (Exhibit A).
The official map is also located electronically on the following website:
https://www.paloalto.gov/wildfire
SECTION 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective on the thirty-first date after the date of its adoption.
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SECTION 4. CEQA. The City Council finds and determines that this Ordinance is not a project within the meaning of section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines because adoption of the state FHSZ map and updating a statutory definition involves no action with potential for resulting in physical change in the environment, either directly or ultimately. In the event that this Ordinance is found to be a project under CEQA, it is subject to the CEQA exemption contained in CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty to have no possibility of a significant effect on the environment in that this Ordinance simply clarifies existing local regulations.
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CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZSRA23_3, FHSZLRA_25_1) Data Sources:
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tection make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy of data or maps. Neither the State nor the Department shall be liable under any circumstances for any direct, special, incidental, or consequential damages with respect to any claim by any user or third party on account of, or arising from, the use of data or maps. and other relevant factors including areas where winds
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statewide criteria and based on the severity of fire hazard that is expect
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Lead Department: City Clerk
Meeting Date: September 8, 2025
Report #:2508-5092
TITLE
SECOND READING: Ordinance Adding Use of Council Chambers Fees to the FY 2026 Municipal Fee Schedule (FIRST READING: August 11, 2025 PASSED 6-0-1, Lythcott-Haims absent)
BACKGROUND
The City Council heard this item on August 11, 2025 for a first reading and approved it on a 6-0- 1 vote. No changes were made to the ordinance, and it is now before the City Council for a second reading.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Ordinance Amending the FY 2026 Muni Fee Schedule to Add New Fee APPROVED BY:
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Ordinance No. _____
Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending the Fiscal Year 2026 Municipal Fee Schedule to Add New Fees for the Use of the Council Chambers The Council of the City of Palo Alto ORDAINS as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings and Declarations. The City Council finds and declares as follows:
A. The City adopted a Council Chamber Use Policy to establish clear guidelines for the use of the Council Chambers, Community Meeting Room, and Flexible Meeting Room (“Council Chambers”). The City will assess a Refundable Cleaning and Damage Deposit of $250.00.
B. In addition, users of the Council Chambers may require staff assistance. If so, a $49 attendant fee and a technology assistance fee of $100 per hour per staff member will be charged.
C. The fees in this ordinance will help offset the reasonable cost of using City staff.
SECTION 2. The Council of the City of Palo Alto amends the Fiscal Year 2026 Municipal Fee Schedule by adopting the new fees for the Use of Council Chambers as set forth in Exhibit “A” and incorporated here by reference.
SECTION 3. The fee in this Ordinance is for a specific government service provided directly to the payor that is not provided to those not charged and which does not exceed the reasonable costs to the local government of providing the service or product. Pursuant to Art. XIII C, Section 1(e)(2) of the California Constitution, this fee is not a tax.
SECTION 4. The Council finds that this ordinance is not a “project” under CEQA because it has no potential for resulting in either a direct or reasonable foreseeable indirect change in the environment.
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SECTION 5. This ordinance shall be effective upon adoption as an amendment to the City’s FY26 budget.
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TITLE
SECOND READING: Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Chapter 2.21 (Architectural Review Board) and Chapter 2.25 (Parks and Recreation Commission) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Amend Procedures for Electing a Chair and Vice Chair (FIRST READING:
August 11, 2025, PASSED 6-0-1, Lythcott-Haims Absent)
BACKGROUND
The City Council heard this item on August 11, 2025, for its first reading and approved it on a 6- 0-1 vote. No changes were made to the ordinance, and it is now before the City Council for a second reading.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Chapter 2.21 (Architectural Review Board) and Chapter 2.25 (Parks and Recreation Commission) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Amend Procedures for Electing a Chair and Vice Chair APPROVED BY:
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Ordinance No. _____
Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Chapter 2.21 (Architectural Review Board) and Chapter 2.25 (Parks and Recreation Commission) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Amend Procedures for Electing a Chair and Vice Chair
The Council of the City of Palo Alto ORDAINS as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings and Declarations. The City Council finds and declares as follows:
A. The City has an Architectural Review Board (ARB) and a Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) as established by ordinance.
B. The City Council now desires to amend the Palo Alto Municipal Code through this ordinance to codify existing practice that the ARB elect a chair and vice chair from its membership.
C. The City Council also desires to amend the procedure for electing a chairperson of the PRC to eliminate the requirement that the commission elect a chairperson at the first regular meeting of the PRC. This is consistent with other boards and commissions of the City.
SECTION 2. New s ection 2.2 1.020 (Officers) is hereby added to Chapter 2.2 1 (Architectural Review Board) of Title 2 (Administrative Code) to read as follows:
2.21.020 Officers.
The Board shall elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson from its membership who shall serve in such capacity for one year each, or until a successor is elected, unless his or her term as a member of the Board sooner expires.
SECTION 3. Section 2.25.040 (Officers) of Chapter 2.25 (Parks and Recreation Commission) of Title 2 (Administrative Code) is hereby amended to read as follows (deleted text in strikethrough, new text in underline):
2.25.040 Officers.
Each year, at the first regular meeting of the parks and recreation commission, the commission shall nominate and elect one of its members as the chairperson. The chairperson shall hold office for one year and until his or her successor is elected, unless his or her term as a member of the commission expires earlier.
The Commission shall elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson from its membership who shall serve in such capacity for one year each, or until a successor is elected, unless his or her term as a member of the Commission sooner expires.
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SECTION 4. Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the Ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. Environmental Review
This ordinance is categorically exempt under CEQA regulation 15320 because it is a change in the organization of a local government agency that does not affect the geographical area in which previously existing powers are exercised.
SECTION 6. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall be effective 31 days after adoption.
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SECOND READING: Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Restating Procedures for Expedited Permitting Processing for Electric Vehicle Charging Systems (FIRST READING: August 11, 2025 PASSED 6-0-1, Lythcott-Haims Absent)
BACKGROUND
The City Council heard this item on August 11, 2025 for a first reading and approved it on a 6-0- 1 vote. No changes were made to the ordinance, and it is now before the City Council for a second reading.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Restating Procedures for Expedited Permitting Processing for Electric Vehicle Charging Systems APPROVED BY:
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Ordinance No. ____
Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Restating Procedures for Expedited Permitting Processing for Electric Vehicle Charging Systems
The City Council of the City of Palo Alto ORDAINS as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings and Declarations.
A. The State of California and the City of Palo Alto have consistently promoted and encouraged the use of fuel-efficient electric vehicles.
B. The State of California recently adopted Assembly Bill 1236, which requires local agencies to adopt an ordinance that creates an expedited and streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging systems.
C. Creation of an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations would facilitate convenient charging of electric vehicles and help reduce the City’s reliance on environmentally damaging fossil fuels.
D. On June 27, 2017, the City Council adopted Ordinance 5415, creating an expedited permitting process for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations as Section 16.14.440 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code.
E. The provisions adopted by Ordinance 5415 were inadvertently omitted from subsequent ordinances amending Chapter 16.14 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code. The City Council now wishes to correct this omission by re-codifying the provisions adopted by Ordinance 5415 in their own chapter of the Palo Alto Municipal Code.
F. Urban tree canopy has a quantifiable impact on public health and safety. Near- surface temperatures in cities generally significantly exceed those in surrounding rural areas (the “urban heat island” effect). See A.J. Arnfield. Two decades of urban climate research: A review of turbulence, exchanges of energy and water, and the urban heat island. International Journal of Climatology, 23 (2003), pp. 1-26.
G. Heat exposure has been associated with adverse health outcomes, including higher rates of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality and emergency hospitalizations, across a range of study designs, and covering geographical regions worldwide. Bobb JF, Peng RD, Bell ML, Dominici F. 2014. Heat-related mortality and adaptation to heat in the United States.
Environ Health Perspect 122:811–816; https://doi.org/10.1289/ehp.1307392. In the United States, extreme heat is by far the most common cause of weather-related fatalities, accounting for 207 fatalities in 2023 alone. National Weather Service Weather Related Fatality and Injury Statistics, Available at: https://www.weather.gov/hazstat/.
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H. Climate change is anticipated to greatly exacerbate the public health impacts of urban heat. One 2014 analysis found that an increase in average temperatures by 5°F (central climate projection) would lead to an additional 1,907 deaths per summer across 105 U.S. cities studied, which would exceed the total number of severe weather fatalities that occurred across the United States in 2012 by more than a factor of three. Bobb et al., 2014.
I. A significant and growing body of research has shown that a change in the level of urban tree canopy can have a quantifiable impact on the urban temperatures. A study of 27 U.S. cities analyzed the effects of a decrease in urban canopy over a ten-year period, and concluded that full reforestation would cause average daily maximum summer air temperatures to decline by an estimated average 1.7 °C (1.4–2.0 °C) across cities. Kroeger, T., McDonald, R. I., Boucher, T., Zhang, P. & Wang, L. Where the people are: Current trends and future potential targeted investments in urban trees for PM10 and temperature mitigation in 27 U.S. cities. Landsc. Urban Plan. 177, 227–240 (2018).
J. Because the cooling effects of trees can be highly localized, a change in canopy cover can affect the temperature of the immediate surroundings at levels that far exceed city- level average change. A meta-analysis of studies on the cooling effects of street trees found that cooling intensity varies from 0.4° C (0.7° F) to 3.0° C (5.4° F) depending on the site and the time of day. McDonald, R.I., et al., Planting Healthy Air: A global analysis of the role of urban trees in addressing particulate matter pollution and extreme heat. 2016, The Nature Conservancy: Arlington, VA., www.nature.org/healthyair.
K. This cooling effect quantifiably reduces heat-related morbidity and mortality.
One study of 97 U.S. cities estimated that urban tree cover saves 245-346 lives annually and helps avoid more than 50,000 doctor’s visits due to heat annually. McDonald, R. I., Kroeger, T., Zhang, P. & Hamel, P. The value of US urban tree cover for reducing heat-related health impacts and electricity consumption. Ecosystems 23, 137–150 (2019).
L. Analysis of extreme heat events in Toronto, Canada found that the number of heat-related ambulance calls was negatively correlated to canopy cover (Spearman Rank rho = −0.094, p = 0.029) and positively correlated to hard surface cover (Spearman Rank rho = 0.150, p < 0.001). Graham D.A., Vanos J.K., Kenny N.A., Brown R.D. The relationship between neighbourhood tree canopy cover and heat-related ambulance calls during extreme heat events in Toronto, Canada. Urban For. Urban Green. 2016;20:180–186. doi: 10.1016/j.ufug.2016.08.005.
M. One study quantified the average difference in urban tree coverage between majority white and majority person-of-color (POC) neighborhoods, and concluded that greater urban tree canopy in majority white neighborhoods helps avoid 632 ± 100 deaths, while the less robust tree canopy in majority POC neighborhoods helped avoid only 442 ± 97 deaths annually.
McDonald, R.I., Biswas, T., Chakraborty, T.C. et al. Current inequality and future potential of US Item 17
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urban tree cover for reducing heat-related health impacts. npj Urban Sustain 4, 18 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s42949-024-00150-3.
N. In another key study, researchers concluded that increased vegetative cover could help offset projected increases in heat-related mortality for heat wave conditions in 2050 by 40 to 99% across three U.S. metropolitan regions. Stone B., Vargo J., Liu P., Habeeb D., DeLucia A., Trail M., Hu Y., Russell A. Avoided heat-related mortality through climate adaptation strategies in three US cities. PLoS ONE. 2014;9:e100852. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0100852.
O. As extreme heat becomes increasingly common due to climate change, a project that reduces the City’s urban canopy by requiring the removal of a tree would have a specific adverse impact upon the public health or safety by reducing resistance to heat-related morbidity and mortality.
P. Palo Alto requires the negative impact of tree removal to be mitigated through canopy replacement or payment of an in-lieu fee. The City’s mitigation standards reflect best practices in the Urban Forestry field. When installing an electric vehicle charging station would require removal of a tree, compliance with these mitigation measures is necessary to avoid a net reduction in urban tree canopy and the associated specific, adverse impact on the public health or safety.
Q. Like a reduction in tree canopy, tree failure can cause significant adverse impacts on public safety. An analysis of wind-related tree failures in the United States found those failures caused 407 deaths from 1995 to 2007 at an average of 31 deaths per year (1 in 9.7 million). Schmidlin, T.W. 2009. Human fatalities from wind-related tree failures in the United States, 1995–2007. Natural Hazards 50:13–25.
R. Construction activity in a tree’s root zone has a quantifiable impact on the risk of tree failure. Trees adjacent to construction have been found to be nearly twice as likely to die as those not exposed to development and redevelopment activities. Koeser, A., R. Hauer, K.
Norris, and R. Krouse. 2013. Factors influencing long-term street tree survival in Milwaukee, WI, USA. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening 12:562–568.
S. Site inspections of fallen urban trees frequently reveal root damage and evidence of trenching or other construction near the trunk of the tree. In one analysis of fallen urban trees, 58% showed evidence of site or trenching works within four meters of trunk.
Moore, G.M. 2014. Wind-Thrown Trees: Storms or Management? Arboriculture & Urban Forestry. 40:53-69.
T. Research indicates that enforcement of construction and excavation standards within a tree protection zone (TPZ) is an important way to minimize the public safety risk of tree falls. Steenberg, J.W.N., P.J. Robinson, and P.N. Duinker. 2018. A spatio temporal analysis of the relationship between housing renovation, socioeconomic status, and urban forest ecosystems. Environment and Planning B: Urban Analytics and City Science.
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U. Palo Alto has adopted TPZ excavation standards that reflect industry-wide best practices to minimize damage to a tree’s root system. When installing an electric vehicle charging station would require trenching or construction activity in a tree protection zone, compliance with these standards is necessary to avoid a specific, adverse impact on the public health or safety.
SECTION 2. Chapter 16.15 (Expedited Permitting Process for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations) of the Palo Alto Municipal Code is hereby added to read:
16.15.010. Expedited Permitting Process for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
(a) Definitions
(1) “Electric vehicle charging station” or “charging station” means any level of electric vehicle supply equipment station that is designed and built in compliance with Article 625 of the California Electrical Code, as it reads on the effective date of this Chapter, and delivers electricity from a source outside an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle.
(2) “Specific, adverse impact” means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.
(3) “Electronic submittal” means the utilization of one or more of the following:
i. Electronic mail or email.
ii. The internet.
iii. Facsimile.
(b) Expedited Permitting Process. Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Chief Building Official shall implement an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations, and adopt a checklist of all requirements with which electric vehicle charging stations shall comply with in order to be eligible for expedited review. The expedited, streamlined permitting process and checklist may refer to the recommendations contained in the most current version of the “Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permitting Guidebook” published by the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. The City’s adopted checklist shall be published on the City’s website.
(c) Permit Application Processing
(1) Prior to submitting an application for processing, the applicant shall verify that the installation of an electric vehicle charging station will not have specific, adverse impact to public health and safety and building occupants.
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Verification by the applicant includes but is not limited to: electrical system capacity and loads; electrical system wiring, bonding and overcurrent protection; building infrastructure affected by charging station equipment and associated conduits; areas of charging station equipment and vehicle parking.
(2) A permit application that satisfies the information requirements in the City’s adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and be promptly processed.
Upon confirmation by the Chief Building Official or designee that the permit application and supporting documents meets the requirements of the City adopted checklist, and is consistent with all applicable laws and health and safety standards, the Chief Building Official or designee shall, consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, approve the application and issue all necessary permits. Such approval does not authorize an applicant to energize or utilize the electric vehicle charging station until approval is granted by the City. If the Chief Building Official or designee determines that the permit application is incomplete, he or she shall issue a written correction notice to the applicant, detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance.
(3) The Chief Building Official or designee shall not condition the approval for any electric vehicle charging station permit on the approval of such a system by an association, as that term is defined by Civil Code Section 4080.
(4) Permit applications under this section may be submitted electronically, including electronic signatures on all forms, applications, and other documentation.
(d) Technical Review. It is the intent of this section to encourage the installation of electric vehicle charging stations by removing obstacles to permitting for charging stations so long as the action does not supersede the Chief Building Official’s authority to address higher priority life-safety situations. If the Chief Building Official or designee makes a finding based on substantial evidence that the electric vehicle charging station could have a specific adverse impact upon the public health or safety, as defined in this section, the City may require the applicant to apply for a use permit.
SECTION 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or Item 17
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unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the Ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 4. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance falls under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption found in Title 14 California Code of Regulations Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility it will have a significant negative effect on the environment.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective on the thirty-first date after the date of its adoption.
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From: City Manager
Report Type: ACTION ITEMS
Lead Department: Administrative Services
Meeting Date: September 8, 2025
Report #:2506-4818
TITLE
Discuss the FY 2026 budget amendments to reduce General Fund appropriations by approximately $6.2 million as Recommended by the Finance Committee and Approve the FY 2026 Budget Amendments in Various Funds. CEQA Status - Not a Project.
RECOMMENDATION
The Finance Committee and staff recommend the City Council review, discuss and approve amendments to the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Appropriation for various funds and various capital projects, as identified in Attachment A, Exhibit 1 and 2.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City Council directed staff to recommend specific reductions across the General Fund, totaling $6 million, with at least $2 million in ongoing savings and $4 million one- time savings to plan for economic uncertainty and address longer term deficits, as part of the FY 2026 Budget Process. The Council direction allowed budget reductions to be a mix of General Fund operating budget reductions or capital project deferrals or reductions.
Staff’s recommendations are outlined in this report and summarized by department, and achieve $6.2 million in savings in FY 2026, of which $3.4 million are ongoing and $2.8 million are one-time. The total reflects about 2% of the City’s General Fund budget.
The recommendations prioritize core services while balancing impacts to the extent possible largely through reducing vacant positions, with only one currently filled at this time. Capital project savings are achieved by reducing the annual base General Fund transfer to the Capital Improvement Fund and supported by revisions to the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), as proposed for specific projects. The revised Capital Improvement Fund ending balance is projected above the $3 million target annually, except in FY 2026 which is projected at $2.4 million.
This report includes the detail of the proposed $6.2 million savings, along with anticipated impacts, that was presented to the Finance Committee “Committee” on August 19 (Staff Report Item 18
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2506-48171), with the exception of modifying CIP Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Implementation (PL-04010) that is explained further. As actual financial results from staffing changes and/or CIP projects will differ from this plan, the FY 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review will further refine the budget accordingly.
In summary, the recommended reductions reflect impacts across all departments and limit service impacts largely by freezing vacant positions, while prioritizing continuity of services and changes already contained in the adopted budget. These recommendations advance Council Priorities, evolve services approaches such as reducing transportation consultant contracts while augmenting staffing resources and limiting contracts to annual appropriations with expense controls for information technology, planning and transportation consultants.
Additionally, capital project savings are captured while acknowledging ongoing expense and schedule variability associated with construction.
Table 1: Summary of $6.2 Million Savings
Funds
FY 2026
Total
FY 2026
On-going
FY 2026
One-time FY 2027 FY 2028
General Fund $3.0M $2.4M $0.6M $2.4M $2.4M
Capital Improvement Fund $3.2M $1.0M $2.2M $1.0M $1.0M
Total $6.2M $3.4M $2.8M $3.4M $3.4M
On August 19 the Finance Committee unanimously recommended Staff advance these FY 2026 budget amendments inclusive in this memorandum for Council approval with these additional considerations for the Council’s consideration:
- In the budget recommendations, indicate if the defunded position is currently vacant and if so, duration of vacancy (Table 2).
- Summarize historical positions and vacancies by department and asterisk changes such as new classifications, in-house/out-source, inter-departmental shifts (Attachment B). - For CIP Bayland Levee, modify the recommendation to retain $50,000 in FY26 budget for permitting efforts.
- JMZ Program Assistant (1 FTE) – review revenue recovery potential (i.e. range of assumptions) and potentially consider retaining this position. - Police Reserve Officer (0.12 FTE) – review impact to overtime and likelihood of a net zero result, and potentially consider retaining this part-time position. - Consultant savings will be discussed with Council on September 15 and include any available information within this budget report to Council, if possible. - CSD Enjoy Catalogue – review the revenue impact of going from 4 to 2 publications in FY26 and defer decision to transition to postcard only in FY27. 1 Finance Committee, August 19, 2025; Agenda Item #2; Staff report #2506-4817:
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BACKGROUND
On June 16, the City Council adopted the $1.0 billion FY 2026 budget (Staff Report #2503-42503) including the General Fund Budget of $313.0 million and capital budget of $312.9 million across all funds. The five-year 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is $1.1 billion. These adopted budgets included $6.0 million of anticipated savings, comprised of $2.8 million in operating savings and $3.2 million to reduce the transfer from General Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund, with direction to return to the Finance Committee with specific recommendations in August 2025 and City Council in September 2025.
The FY 2026 Adopted Budget resulted in a projected General Fund Budget Stabilization Reserve of $54.3 million or 17.7%, slightly below the Council’s target of 18.5% and within the recommended range of 15-20% of General Fund Expenditures. Furthermore, as part of a multi- year budget balancing strategy, Finance Committee recommended in FY 2027 to combine the Uncertainty Reserve with the BSR and increase the overall reserve. Moving $4.0 million of the Uncertainty Reserve into the BSR in FY 2027 would bring the BSR up to $58.3 million or 18.3% of the estimated FY 2027 expenses. This would leave $2.0 million in the Uncertainty Reserve to partially offset the projected $8.0 million deficit in FY 2027 projected at the time of budget adoption.
ANALYSIS
Staff reviewed general operations and capital projects to determine budget appropriation reductions while minimizing service impacts, capital project delays and exacerbating costs. The $6.2 million in recommended savings in FY 2026 includes $3.4 million ongoing and $2.8 million one-time. Capital project savings are achieved by reducing the General Fund transfer to the Capital Improvement Fund and supported by revisions to the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), as proposed for specific projects. The revised Capital Improvement Fund ending balance is projected above the $3.0 million target annually, except in FY 2026 which is projected at $2.4 million.
Proposed Reductions - General Fund (by Department): Total General Fund reduction of $3.0M of which $2.4M is on-going and $0.6M is one-time. Attachment A summarizes budget amendments for all funds.
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Table 2: Summary of Department Reductions
Department
% of FY
26 General
Fund
Budget
Proposed
Reduction On-Going
One-
time Description
Defund
Positions -
Vacant/Filled
(Vacancy date)
Administrative
Services
1.4% $161,663 $161,663 Division Manager (1 FTE) (60%
General Fund sourced)
Vacant
(5/3/25)
City Attorney 0.5% $25,000 $25,000 General Expenses N/A City Auditor 2.5% $25,000 $25,000 General Expenses N/A
City Clerk 1.6% $25,000 $25,000 General Expenses N/A
City Manager 3.3% $176,081 $176,081 1 Senior Management Analyst Filled Community
Services
0.8% $332,328 $332,328 JMZ Program Asst I (1 FTE) & JMZ Access Coordinator (0.48 FTE),
Eliminate printing contracts, reduce
general expenses
Vacant (new)
Vacant
(4/22/25)
Fire 0.5% $324,609 $324,609 Fire Fighter Trainees (2 FTE) Vacant (new) Human
Resources
2.3% $133,640 $133,640 HR Technician (1 FTE) Vacant
(6/30/25)
General
Benefits Fund
$182,801 $182,801 Shifts HR positions (2 FTE) to
Employee Benefit Fund (ISF)
N/A
Information
Technology
1.2% $151,402 $151,402 IT Manager (1 FTE) (50% General Fund sourced)
Vacant
(5/3/25)
Library 1.4% $175,587 $175,587 Library Associate (operations) (1 FTE), reduce general expenses
Vacant
(4/22/23)
OES 1.4% $25,000 $25,000 General Expenses N/A
Office of
Transportation
1.7% $66,754 $66,754 Use Measure B funding for Planner (1 FTE) for SRTS program (40% General
Fund sourced)
N/A
Planning &
Development
Services
1.3% $325,428 $16736 $158,542 Planners (2 FTE) (1 ongoing, 1 one- time)
Vacant
(6/2/25)
(10/19/24)
Police 0.4% $254,654 $254,654 Reserve Officer (0.12 FTE), eliminate hire ahead, and reduce general
expenses
Vacant
(3/2/22)
Public Works 0.5% $138,110 $138,110 CIP Staff (1 FTE, 100% CIP Fund 471), and Tree Trimmer (1 FTE)
Vacant
(8/24/24)
(CIP 9/5/25)
Public Works
Vehicle Fund
$460,000 $460,000 FY 2026 fire engine diesel instead of hybrid
N/A
TOTAL $2,983,056 $2,364,514 $618,542
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Brief Service Impact:
Administrative Services Department (ASD) – Division Manager (1 FTE): This action will freeze an ASD division manager position in the Revenue Collections Division, which impacts division oversight and management.
The Revenue Manager position is vacant and in FY 2026, division management and oversight will be supported through acting role assignment(s). ASD is reviewing organizational structure and service delivery models during this time, in order to maximize efficiencies while managing operational risks.
City Attorney - General Expense Reductions: This action will reduce general support expenses which could be absorbed with the current complement of staffing.
City Auditor – General Expense Reductions: This action will reduce the contract value by a manageable amount and may impact task-order assignments and/or scope of audits.
City Clerk – General Expense Reduction: This action will reduce general expense by a manageable amount and may impact existing contracts and/or general support expenses.
City Manager – Senior Management Analyst (1 FTE): This action affects a filled position and freezes a dedicated citywide resource for Wellness and Belonging. With the Wellness and Belonging Action Plan still being implemented, the remaining work will be integrated between the City Manager’s Office and Human Services, advancing actions that align with existing programs, services, and other priorities as resources allow. This will result in an overall reduction in capacity and centralized focus to advance priorities, including discontinuance of regular reporting on the Action Plan. Community Services Department (CSD) –
o Junior Museum & Zoo (JMZ) Program Assistant (1 FTE): This action will freeze a vacant Program Assistant I position at the JMZ, which was added during the FY 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review. The position was intended to support customer service, oversight of membership, reservation booking, event coordination, and admissions. To address these responsibilities, CSD will utilize a recently hired Program Assistant I from the Lucie Stern Community Center to assist with these tasks for up to 50% of their time. The amount of time that the Lucie Stern Program Assistant can devote to the JMZ is to be determined and may impact program revenues and/or support for visitor services and events at the JMZ, and reflects a reduction in customer service capacity for these functions. The potential range of annual revenue for 0.5 FTE and 1.0 FTE Program Assistant I is $80,000 to $115,000 and $160,000 to $195,000, respectively.
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Access Coordinator (Staff Specialist) position that was added during the FY 2024 Budget Process and funded through a grant for two years with an expected transition to the General Fund. With the grant period concluded, the position will be eliminated. Outreach capacity in underserved communities such as East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Redwood City will be reduced as the role previously supported building relationships with community partners, developing inclusion strategies, and raising awareness of JMZ programs. These efforts may continue at a smaller scale or be shared among existing staff.
o Contracts & General Expenses:
A review of the Pets-in-Need (PIN) contract terms and
corresponding budget determined that the original budget allocation exceeded the contract value. Alignment of this budget will not impact the current service levels.
In FY 2026, the frequency of printed and mailed catalogs will decrease from four times per fiscal year to twice. In FY 2027, the catalog will transition to an online-only format.
Funds remaining after this adjustment will be used to send postcards to residents multiple times throughout the year as reminders about sign-up periods and to direct them to the online catalog. Historically, from FY21 to FY24, over 90% (92% to 94%) of the class registrations occur online.
The plan would be to still print 800 hard copies and have them available in community centers, libraries and city hall, and do the post card mailers. Instead of mailing
40,000 printed copies to homes, we would continue the
full online virtual catalog. The Committee supported FY26 reduction to two printed and mailed catalogs but was
inclined towards deferring FY27 full implementation of
postcards to monitor revenue impacts.
Fire – Trainees (2 FTEs): The Fire Department reductions include freezing two of the three Firefighter Trainee positions. These positions were added in FY 2023 to create a hiring pipeline and allow for vacancies to be filled sooner, thereby reducing overtime costs and mandatory overtime for current firefighters. However, these trainee positions have been vacant except recently when several current staff were temporarily on limited assignment duties. This action will retain one of the three trainee positions for flexibility and enable the Department to maintain current service levels while continuing to hire and train firefighters as needed to fill vacancies in the absence of these positions.
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will delay start of recruitments for vacated positions. Support for the HR Liaison Program may decrease, lowering the quality and consistency of HR support across the organization. Longer-term risks to recruitment operations may include the City’s ability to maintain responsive and strategic workforce planning process. Careful monitoring, adaptive planning, and continued evaluation of staffing needs will be essential to minimize disruption and maintain core recruitment services. Employee Benefit and Worker’s Compensation Funds– This action would shift the funding of two human resources positions (Benefits Manager and Senior HR Administrator) to the Employee Benefit Internal Service Funds (ISFs). This would offset approximately 50% of those costs to the centralized ISF and better align the roles, duties and cost allocations. Information Technology – Information Technology Manager (1 FTE): This action freezes one vacant Information Technology Manager. The recently filled Assistant Director will mitigate some of the impacts of this position which has been vacant since May 2025 due to staff retirement. This IT Manager is responsible for IT Governance and project assignments. Thewill reduce overall capacity to manage and execute identified projects. Library – Library Associate (1 FTE) and General Expenses: Freezing one vacant Library Associate will reduce staffing flexibility at smaller branches (e.g., Downtown, College Terrace, and Children’s), particularly on weekends and during public programs. Core functions like customer service, technology support, and facility oversight will be absorbed by flexing responsibilities among existing staff. This will stretch capacity and limit the Library’s ability to maintain programming or respond quickly to community needs. Library staff will continually assess staffing allocations to minimize visible service impacts. Additionally, the general expenses reduction in collections will result in fewer new materials and longer wait times for patrons to obtain popular print titles. Digital collections — especially on high-use platforms like Kanopy, Hoopla, and OverDrive — will also see delayed expansion. This follows recent funding losses from state and regional library partners, which the Library has already absorbed by cutting lower-use resources.
Office of Emergency Services (OES) - General expense reduction: The Office of Emergency Services is in the midst of moving to the new Public Safety Building (PSB), and it is anticipated that there will be a few expenses that are still needed for the full functionality of the new space. These anticipated expenses in FY 2026 will be difficult to absorb with the limited budget flexibility. To mitigate this, the Department will defer certain expenditures during the budget reduction period, while working around any deficiencies. Office of Transportation – Planner (1 FTE): On June 16, 2025, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) approved the use of Measure B Local Streets and Roads (LSR) funding for a Planner position working the Item 18
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elementary school Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program. Using LSR funding for SRTS has no direct service impact beyond the City having less funding available for street maintenance. The City’s average pavement condition index (PCI) is above 80, which allows LSR funds to be used for other transportation related programs. Planning and Development Services –
o Planner (1 FTE): The Current Planning program has operated with staff vacancies in the last four years and the remaining six planners will continue to focus on application processing and meeting statutory deadlines. Code development and updates – such as the upcoming SB9 ordinance and recently directed telecom work - that was previously supported by this program will transition to the Long- Range Planning function.
o Planner (1 FTE, One -Time): The Long-Range Planning program will delay current and uninitiated Council priorities. The remaining six planners will prioritize Housing Element implementation and state mandated requirements to meet timeframes for compliance. As a result of both staffing and consultant services impacts, workload reassignments will occur noting impacts to the following projects:
Matadero Creek Affordable Housing Options, Innovative Housing Typologies, and ordinance updates for seismic safety and retail. Police –
o Hire Ahead Program: This is a new program in FY 2026; eliminating this program has no anticipated immediate impacts to current service level. Currently, there are seven (7) sworn position vacancies to focus on filling.
o Reserve Officer (0.12 FTE): Retired full-time police officers can serve as part-time reserve officers, benefiting the community with their experience. These positions often handle tasks such as transporting prisoners to and from the jail in San Jose, which allows full-time officers to remain available for service in the city. Additionally, they may work traffic roles during Stanford events. Freezing one vacant reserve position is unlikely to significantly affect service levels or the quality of police services.
However, there may be a modest impact on overtime costs for events like Stanford Athletics, which are subject to a cost-sharing agreement with the university. The Committee was inclined towards removing this recommendation as the overtime may offset the savings.
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significant program is the regular maintenance of a backup analog radio system, which the Department recommends pausing indefinitely. The primary digital system already includes built-in redundancy and is highly reliable. Notably, most cities in the county do not utilize an analog backup system. Other affected programs include a scouting explorer program, citizens academy, and various community service initiatives that were offered pre-pandemic, when the department had more authorized police officers, but have not been offered since. Given that the Department does not expect to be able to restore authorized officer positions to pre-pandemic levels in the coming years, these programs would be expected to remain unavailable. As a result, the community is not expected to experience any immediate changes in service levels. Public Works –
o Tree Trimmer (1 FTE): The Public Services Urban Forestry Division has seven tree trimmer positions and one lead position with two tree trimmer positions currently vacant. Freezing one of the positions while continuing to leverage the City’s tree trimming contract, currently through West Coast Arborist, should have only a modest impact on the annual maintenance of the City’s trees. The contract term is through October 17, 2026. The tree trimming program has a goal of maintaining trees on a 7-year cycle. While the position reduction can be expected to reduce the number of trees maintained annually, Urban Forestry staff will track the tree trimming cycle to ensure there are no significant negative effects. The reduction is also expected to have some impact on Palo Alto 311 tree-related response times, staff availability for after-hours emergency response, and tree planting.
o Capital Program Staffing, Engineer (1 FTE): The position proposed to be frozen in the Engineering Services Division is one of six positions involved in construction of streets, sidewalks, and transportation capital projects. As part of the overall $6 million reduction in FY 2026, $3.2 million of capital projects are recommended to be deferred from FY 2026 to future years of the 5-year CIP, and the proposed FY 2026 capital budget included a one-year reduction in the sidewalks project.
Workload needs should not be impacted in FY 2026; however, impacts to projects in future years of the 5-year CIP may happen due to reduced staff capacity to manage projects. Fiscal impact for this position is 100% in CIP fund 471.
Vehicle Fund
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purchase is planned, although costs and equipment lead times remain under consideration before finalizing the decision. The shift from hybrid to diesel in FY 2026 for the second apparatus would yield one-time cost savings. Staff and Committee discussed current fire engine fleet (frontline and reserves) need while balancing fleet electrification and greater cost impacts. Alternatives include buying a used fire engine and/or deferring the purchase altogether for another year however, with current fleet inventory, Staff maintains this recommendation of a diesel engine in FY26 while also actively working with other public agencies for the potential of acquiring a used fire engine. Deferring the purchase for a year would have a minor overall budgetary impact because the funds that have already been collected over time through vehicle replacement allocated charges would still be needed the following year. While staff is hopeful that the effort to purchase a used engine may be successful, the timing of this potential acquisition is not within staff’s control, and given the current 54 month lead time for a diesel engine, staff recommends proceeding now with the purchase.
Proposed Reductions/Deferrals – Capital Improvement Fund (by Project):
As part of the FY 2026 Adopted Budget and the 2026-2030 CIP, the General Fund base transfer to the Capital Improvement Fund was reduced by $3.2 million in FY 2026, $1.0 million in FY 2027, and $1.0 million in FY 2028, along with placeholders for capital expenditure reductions in the same amounts. Those placeholders are now recommended to be removed and replaced with reductions/deferrals assigned to specific capital projects. The table below summarizes the recommended capital project modifications and revised ending CIP fund 471 balance. These modifications are based on current available information to continue work on other capital projects with higher priority needs. Staff manages risks in capital projects by adding contingency funding to project budgets; however, factors such as higher than anticipated bids, unforeseen site conditions, and weather can cause the need to augment project budgets by more than the original contingency funding and cause time delays. For this reason, staff recommends maintaining a minimum level of funding in the Infrastructure Reserve (IR) ($3.0 million goal) in order to augment capital projects when unforeseen outside factors occur. Increasing contingency amounts on individual projects is also an option, but this would further limit available funds and lower the number of projects that would be scheduled. Staff recommends maintaining the IR close to $3.0 million and keeping contingencies on individual projects at 10%.
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Table 3: Summary of Capital Project Reductions/Deferrals Description FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030
Proposed Modifications:
PF-93009 ADA
Compliance – reduce appropriation
($150,000)
OS-09002 Baylands Levee Repair (defer to FY
2028)
($288,000) $288,000
PG-06001 Athletic Court Resurfacing ($50,000)
PG-06003 Benches, Signage...& Site Amenities ($50,000)
PE-26000 Foothills Nature Preserve Restroom ($300,000) ($900,000) $100,000 $600,000 OS-09001 Off-Road Pathway Repair ($75,000)
PE-21002 Johnson Park ($250,000) ($1,400,000) $1,700,000 PG-22000 Werry Park Playground ($350,000) $350,000
PE-13014 Streetlight Condition Assessment ($220,000) $220,000 PL-04010 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
Implementation(Measure B)
($2,400,000)
TOTAL ($3,833,000) ($1,700,000) $1,658,000 $100,000 $600,000 Revised Ending Capital Improvement
Fund Balance $2,428,380 $4,801,793 $6,742,188 $7,125,119 $11,925,871 Project Brief Discussions:
PF-93009 American Disability Act Compliance – reduce appropriation from $600k budgeted to $450k. While deferred funding would delay progress on accessibility upgrades, funding is reserved for time-critical needs such as code required improvements identified for active construction projects or urgent path-of-travel corrections. OS-09002 Baylands Levee Repair (defer from FY2026 to FY 2028) –While postponing could increase the risk of deterioration, this deferral allows concentration of resources on higher priority projects. In the interim, routine inspections and maintenance protocols will be maintained to mitigate risk until the project resumes in FY 2028. On August 19, 2025, the Finance Committee proposed retaining $50,000 of funding in FY 2026 in order to support work needed to obtain regulatory permits, which is not reflected in Table 3.
PG-06001 Athletic Court Resurfacing – reduce appropriation from $365k to $315k, while continuing repairs in FY 2027 through FY 2030 at about $240k annually. Although the reduction may delay or extend schedules for full court resurfacing enhancements, the phased repair strategy ensures that safety and usability improvements continue on an annual basis through FY 2030. This approach balances short-term fiscal limitations with the ongoing need to maintain athletic facilities. This work safeguards user Item 18
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safety and extends the lifespan while addressing time-sensitive maintenance needs. Maintenance treatments like applying an overcoat at the right time can add five to seven years of useful life to the pavement, delaying the need for full reconstruction and significantly reducing lifecycle costs. PG-06003 Benches, Signage, Walkways, Perimeter Landscaping, & Site Amenities – reduce appropriation from $262k to $212k. While reducing the scope and budget will limit the number of immediate upgrades to park aesthetics and user amenities, it preserves critical funds for essential maintenance and high priority projects across the parks. This ensures that while some enhancements might be scaled back or deferred, the continued investment in core operational and safety improvements is maintained, supporting overall user experience and facility functionality in the short term.
PE-26000 Foothills Nature Preserve Restroom – Defer replacement of three restrooms at Foothills Nature Preserve by one year (from FY 2027 to FY 2028) to focus on more time-sensitive projects. Staff will monitor conditions to ensure restrooms remain safe and functional in the interim. OS-09001 Off-Road Pathway Repair – reduce appropriation from $208k to $133k, while continuing repairs in FY 2027 and FY 2028 at $185k and $208k, respectively. The reduced budget will limit number of the off-roads paved trail segments addressed and will still enable repairs at the most degraded sections with safety concerns. Maintaining on-going funding addresses overall network usability and prevents further deterioration of Palo Alto’s nine miles of off-road paved trail system that are 35 years old. PE-21002 Johnson Park – Defer from FY 2026 and FY 2027 to FY 2028, renovation of existing park elements including asphalt concrete and pathways, furnishing and playground equipment and resurfacing, fencing and irrigation to focus on more time- sensitive projects. Staff will continue to monitor safety and accessibility needs in the interim and as a contingency plan use the ADA Compliance capital project to make any emergency repairs needed as a stop gap.
PG-22000 Werry Park Playground – Defer by two years from FY 2026 to FY 2028, replacement and accessibility improvements of existing playground to focus on more time-sensitive projects. While the deferred funding would postpone the replacement and accessibility improvements of the Werry Park playground by two years, the existing play area remains serviceable and safe for use. The delay allows for advancement of higher-priority playgrounds and infrastructure with more critical needs, while maintaining Werry Park in the capital queue for future improvements.
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PE-13014 Streetlights Condition Assessment – Defer $220k funding for comprehensive assessment from FY 2026 to FY 2028 while retaining funding in the Street Light Improvements project (PO-05054) to replace street light poles, foundations, luminaries and wiring as needed. PL-04010 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Implementation – Funds the design and construction of bicycle boulevards, enhanced bikeways, shared-use paths, bicycle parking, and pedestrian improvements in accordance with the Palo Alto Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan, which was adopted by City Council in 2012. Staff expect that the funding will primarily be allocated to improvements along Embarcadero Road, between Alma Street and Emerson Street. These improvements will take a complete streets approach, addressing bicycle and pedestrian facilities as well as roadway upgrades, including pavement resurfacing within this segment. The City's average pavement condition index (PCI) is above 80, which allows Measure B LSR funds to be used for other transportation related programs. Staff propose to utilize Measure B, which VTA manager informally approved, noting formal application and written approval are required for VTA official determination.
Previously, on August 19, staff recommended and the Committee considered Measure B funding for PL-41000 Churchill Avenue which funds design and construction of enhanced bikeways, shared- use paths, bicycle parking and pedestrian improvements and a construction contract was awarded on December 9, 2024 (Report #2410-3613), with the contractor mobilizing in Summer 2025. Further discussion with VTA manager determined that PL- 04010 Churchill Avenue was less probable for Measure B funding given the construction and funding status. Staff updated the project recommendation to PL-04010 for Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Implementation accordingly.
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FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT
This report summarizes and seeks the Finance Committee’s recommendation to City Council for approval of the FY 2026 budget amendments outlined in this report, summarized by department, achieving $6.2 million in savings in FY 2026, of which $3.4 million are ongoing and $2.8 million are one-time. CIP project savings are achieved by reducing the General Fund transfer to the Capital Improvement Fund and supported by revisions to the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), as proposed for specific projects. The revised Capital Improvement Fund ending balance is projected above the $3 million target, except in FY 2026 which is projected at $2.4 million.
The FY 2026 Adopted Budget resulted in a projected General Fund Budget Stabilization Reserve of $54.3 million or 17.7%, slightly below the Council’s target of 18.5% and within the recommended range of 15-20% of General Fund Expenditures. Furthermore, as part of a multi- year budget balancing strategy, Finance Committee recommended in FY 2027 to combine the Uncertainty Reserve with the BSR and increase the overall reserve. Moving $4.0 million of the Uncertainty Reserve into the BSR in FY 2027 would bring the BSR up to $58.3 million or 18.3% of the estimated FY 2027 expenses. This would leave $2.0 million in the Uncertainty Reserve to partially offset the projected $8.0 million deficit in FY 2027 projected at the time of budget adoption.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Community members have been encouraged to participate in the FY 2026 budget process and provide input for the City Council to consider priorities and service needs as part of the public budget meetings held in May and June. City departments analyzed and discussed proposals related to service level, public safety impacts and City Council priorities.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This activity is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as defined in CEQA Guidelines, section 15378, because discussion and amendment of the budget is a government funding mechanism or fiscal activity which does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4).
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Exhibit 1: FY 2026 Recommended Operating Budget Adjustments Attachment A - Exhibit 2: FY 2026 Recommended Capital Budget Adjustments Attachment B - Historical Summary of Positions & Vacancy APPROVED BY:
Lauren Lai, Administrative Services Director
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ATTACHMENT A, EXHIBIT 1
Revenues Expenses
Department Adjustment Adjustment
GENERAL FUND (102 & 103)
Administrative
Services
Division Manager Freeze
This action will freeze an ASD division manager position in the Revenue Collections Division, which impacts division oversight and management. The Revenue Manager position is vacant
and in FY 2026, division management and oversight will be supported through acting role assignment(s). ASD is reviewing organi
zational structure and service delivery models during this time, in order to maximize efficiencies while managing operational risks. (Annual savings: $166,000)
‐$ (
161,663)$
Attorney's Office General Expense Reduction
This action will reduce general support expenses which could be absorbed with the current complement of staffing. (Annual savings:
$25,000)
‐$ (25, 000)$
Auditor's Office General Expense Reduction
This action will reduce the contract value by a manageable amount and may impact task‐order assignments and/or scope of audits. (Annual savings: $25,000)
‐$ (
25,000)$
Clerk's Office General Expense Reduction
This action will reduce general expense by a manageable amount and may impact existing contracts and/or ge neral support expenses. (Annual savings: $25,000)
‐$ (
25,000)$
City Managers
Office
Senior Management Analyst Staffing
This action affects a filled position and freezes a dedicated citywide resource for Wellness and Belonging. With the Wellness and Belonging Action Plan still being implemented, the remaining work will be integrated between the City Manager’s O ffice and Human Services, advancing actions that align with existing programs, services, and other priorities as resources allow. This will result in an overall reduction in capacity and centralized focus to advance priorities, including discontinuance of regular reporting on the Action Plan. (Annual savings: $181,000)
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176,081)$
CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECOMMENDED AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY MANAGER'S FY 2026 ADOPTED BUDGET