May 4, 2026 www.PaloAlto.gov
CITY MANAGER
COMMENTS
www.PaloAlto.gov/QuarryRoad
QUARRY ROAD TRANSIT CONNECTION WORKSHOP
• Join the City and Stanford University to share feedback on ways to improve transit, bicycling, and walking
access to the Palo Alto Caltrain Station and Transit
Center.
• An initial Quarry Road Transit Center workshop is
scheduled for Thursday, May 7 at 7 p.m. and will follow the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee
meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. held at City Hall in the
Community Meeting Room.
• Next steps include Council approving a grant funding
agreement for the transit connection and staff refining concept designs.
www.PaloAlto.gov/Milestones
UPCOMING COMMUNITY MILESTONES
Big milestones are taking shape across Palo Alto, from new community spaces to key infrastructure and environmental projects.
Homekey Palo Alto Community Celebration & Open House Set Thursday, May 14, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Join the City and LifeMoves to celebrate Homekey Palo Alto, a new interim supportive housing community.
Newell Road Bridge Replacement Construction Start
Celebration:
Join Palo Alto and East Palo Alto City Officials, Caltrans, Valley Water, and other regional partners to recognize the start of construction of the Newell Road Bridge Replacement Project Thursday, May 21, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Bryant Street Community Center Grand Opening: A ribbon cutting, brief remarks (City officials, La Comida, and teens involved in designing the teen space), and self-guided tours. Attendees can view a mural created by the Teen Art Commission and more.Wednesday, June 3, 4 – 5 p.m.
www.PaloAlto.gov/BikeMonth
MAY IS BIKE MONTH
• May is Bike Month, and whether you’re riding to
school, commuting to work, or heading out for a
weekend adventure, consider riding your bike.
• Join neighbors for Bike to Wherever Days May
14 – 16, pledge to ride and stop at Palo Alto
energizer stations:
• Heritage Park
• Cal Ave. Plaza
• Wilkie Way Bridge
• Stanford Shopping Center
• Arboretum & Palm
• Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
• Palo Alto Hospital Campus
www.PaloAlto.gov/CouncilAgendas
NOTABLE TENTATIVE UPCOMING COUNCIL ITEMS
MAY 11 (EARLY START)
• Study Session: FY 2027 Proposed Budget
• 3781 El Camino Real Builders Remedy
• Potential TemporaryChurchill Rail Crossing Closure
MAY 18
• Cubberley Concept Master Plan & CEQA Review
• Retail Revitalization Policies
JUNE 1
• Study Session: Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR)
• CDBG Annual Action Plan
• Crescent Park Traffic Calming
JUNE 8
• Cal Ave. Outdoor Activation
• San Antonio Area Plan Next Steps
JUNE 15
• Bicycle and Pedestrian
Transportation Plan Adoption
• FY 2026-2027 Budget and Utility
Rate Adoption
No Council meeting on May 25 in
observance of Memorial Day.
SHARE INPUT & STAY INFORMED
City Manager Comments Survey:
PaloAlto.gov/citymanagerupdates
Gain Emergency Alerts & Other Updates:
PaloAlto.gov/connect
Sign Up for City Updates at:
PaloAlto.gov/NewsletterSignUp
City Calendar of Events and Meetings:
PaloAlto.gov/Calendar
www.PaloAlto.gov/connect