PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION DIVISION

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PLANNING ^& TRANSPORTATION

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STAFF REPORT

PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

Chitra Moitra

Planner

March 31. 2010

DEPARTMENT: Planning &

Community Environment

Comprehensive Plan Update: Discussion on Goals. Policies and

Programs of Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan,

RECOMMENDATION

This meeting is intended to provide information and discussion, No recommendation for action

by the City Council may be made by the Commission at this meeting,

BACKGROUND

After discussing the overall themes, vision and goals of the existing Comprehensive Plan at a

study session on October 21, 2009, the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) began

its initial review of the different elements of the Comprehensive Plan, The PTC completed the

first phase review of the Land Use and Community Design, Housing, Business and Economics,

Community Services and Facilities and Natural Environment Elements of the Comprehensive

Plan from December 2009 through February 2010,

DISCUSSION

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss with PTC the applicability of the cutTent goals, policies

and programs within the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan concentrating on the

viability of the existing document. The Transportation Element addresses various aspects of

circulation. including roadways, public transit, walking. bicycling, parking, special transpOltation

needs and aviation. It is one of the state mandated elements of the Comprehensive Plan. The

attached list of individual goals, policies and implementing programs of this element should be

reviewed for relevance and clarity to accomplish the Plan's overall vision.

The attached matlix summarizes the status of each of the policies and supporting programs

cun-ently in the Transportation Chapter. As we did with all other elements of the Comprehensive

Plan, staff has attempted to distinguish with the matrix the policies and programs that remain

relevant from programs and policies that will need substantive refinement in Phase II.

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Policies and programs refelTed to the Phase II process are highlighted in blue and checked "x".

For the meeting on March 31", staff is requesting that the PTC review only the unchecked (not

highlighted) policies and programs and identify any additional ones that should be l'Cfened to

Phase II. Individual Commissioner comments suggesting minor text changes to the policies and

programs that will not be refened to the Phase II process should be submitted in writing to staff

by Aptil7, 2010. Subsequently, staff and a PTC subcommittee will develop draft text changes

that incorporate the PTC comments and that language will return to the full Commission for

review and recommendation in the early summer.

After completion of this first round of review of all the elements, the Phase II round of review

will be undeltaken in late spring of 2010 or early summer to evaluate the addition of new

policies and programs as well as modification of the existing policies and programs of individual

chapters that require significant change. Those changes will focus on addressing the elements of

the updated work program which are: limiting the conversion of non-residential land to

residential uses, limiting the loss of retail serving uses, strengthening provision of services where

applicable and addressing sustainable development.

To assist the PTC with its review, staff has provided summarized statements made by the

Commissioners atlhe October 21,2009 PTC meeting when it reviewed the existing

Comprehensive Plan vision statements. Commissioners had the following suggestions for

changes to the vision of the Transportation element.

• Incorporate the word "safe" in the vision statement.

• Emphasize "altel11ative modes of transport" but also respect individuals' automobile

rights.

• Include and address in the vision statement, goals and policies the effect of High Speed

Rail and Caltrain growth.

• Acknowledge anticipated regional growth and ils effeet on the city.

• Reference "safe routes to school" in the vision statement.

• Incorporate in the vision statement concepts of Green House Gas (GHS) emissions,

Vehicle Miles Travel (VMT), and Travel Demand Management.

• Emphasize altcl11ute transportation use for commercial uses e.g. carpool, vanpool etc.

The PTC and City Council held ajoint study session on March 3, 2010 to discuss the relevance

and applicability of the overall vision of the existing Comprehensive Plan as well as other

individual aspects of the Comprehensive Plan. City Council members and the Planning and

Transportation Commissioners supported su-eamlining the vision statements of all the elements

of the Comprehensive Plan and improving the overall clarity and format of the Comprehensive

Plan. Another joint study session is anticipated to be held in late April 2010 to further discuss the

direction to be taken on different aspects of the Comprehensive Plan.

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ATTACHMENTS

Attachment A: Transpol1ation Element Vision, Goals, Policies and Programs

PREPARED BY: Chitra Moitra, Planner

DEPARTMENTIDIVISION HEAD APPROVAL:

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TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT

VISION STATEMENT

Palo Alto wiJ/ provide accessible~ attractive, economically viable and environmentally sound transportation options that meet the needs of residents,

employers, employees and visitors for safe, convenient and efficient travel by a variety of methods. Streets will be safe and attractive, and designed to enhance the quality and aesthetics of Palo Alto neighborhoods. Emphasis will be placed on alternatives to the automobile, including walking, bicycling, public transit, and car and van pooling. The adverse impacts of automobile traffic on the environment in general, and residential streets in particular. wi/I be reduced. Solutions that reduce the growth in the number of automobiles on City streets, calm or slow traffic, and save energy will be supported. It is hoped that individuals will reduce their automobile trips by 10 percent by 2010, as alternative transportation methods are implemented. The City will seek out innovative funding sources and approaches to construct and maintain needed transportation systems. Palo Alto recognizes the regional nature of our transportation system, and will be a leader ;n seeking regional transportation solutions through long-term planning.

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GOAl. T.t: Less Reliance on Singl...occu!!;!nt Vehicles

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Make land use decisions that

PolicylProgram T01 Policy encourage walking, bicycling, peE

and public transit use. still applicable

Encourage intil/,

Restrict

redevelopment, and re-use of conversion of non-

vacant or underuUlized parcels

Policy/Program residential land & T01 Program employing minimum density

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still applicable Incorporate

requirements that are sustainabi/ity

appropriate to support transit, _concepts

bicycling, and walking.

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PolicylProgram # _{II Change}

Promote mixed use development to provide housing T02Program and commercial services near

PGE PolicylProgram employment centers, thereby still applicable

reducing the necessity of dn"ving.

Locate higher density T03 Program development along transit

PGE PolicylProgram corridors and near interrnodal still applicable

transit stations. Consider economic, T02 Policy environmental, and social

PCE Policy/Program cost issues in local still applicable transportation decisions.

Partially impIemenlBd Consider tfie

use

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PoIicyIPIOfl"UTI ^with Citywide T ^raffle T04Progtam ^{parking fees and /ax} """"'"",,S

PCE parliaIIy ^{Impact fee &} X

to fund altema/ille implemented Charleston -

transporlation projects. A18stadero Traffic

Impact fee Support the development and

expansion of comprehensive,

Policy/Program T03 Policy effective programs to reduce PCE

still applicable auto use at both local and

regional levels.

Work with pn"vate interests such as the Chamber of Commerce

Policy/Program T05 Program and major institutions to EGO

develop and coordinate trip still applicable reduction strategies.

T06Program Expand Palo Alto's car pooling

PGE Policy/Program

incentive programs. still applicable

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Encourage the Palo Alto Unmed School District to use parking

Policy/Program T07 Program fees, regulations, and education PCE

to discourage students from still applicable driving to school.

Create a long-term education program to change the travel habits of residents, visitors and

workers by informing them about transportation T08Program altematives, incentives and

PCE Policy/Program impacts. Work with the Palo still applicable Alto Unified School Distdct and

with pdvate interests, such as the Chamber of Commerce, to develop and implement this

program.

Suppott the dewIJopment of regional on-line /!anspottaUon services

to

provide current

infotmafion on /!ansi/, parIdng, PoIicylPtogram

TOO F'rograJi> and roadway conditions, 85 well _PCE partially X

as

ccmputerized trip {JIanning. impIemenied PrrNide information ldosks

at

/ocaIiOns S«h as UtJiven;i/y

and caHfomia Avenues.

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Policy/Program # _{II Change}

Aside from the information provided on the City's new web

Expand the range of City sfte, /he City has Strengthen TtO Program services that can be received

ASD& /T Policy/Program implemented the provision of via computers or through the still applicable Community Alert and community

mal1. Notification System services

(CANS) for e-mail, pager and telephone

notification.

Promote private delivery Po/icy/Program Not an active Ttl Program services to reduce the HRD a/ready ^program. Eliminate this

necessity of driving. implemented program, not

controlled by the City Thlsisan~ {JIOgram in the City, Managers are aW81'8 telecommutIng IS an Enoourage telecommuting,

Po5cyIProgram option for-City

Tt2Program satelfde office concepts, and PCE&HRD employees if optimal X

worl<.at.nome opIjons. sIiII appIicabIa

City ",,!Vices and

customer service

can be maintained. Can

we

encourage this in TDM {JIOgrams?

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GOAL T-2: A Convenient. Efficient, Public Transit System that P!Ovides a Voable Alternative to Driving

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Alto. still applicable

In

two

^f)haSI3s. establish a jitney Palo Alto ShutJJe Strengthen

provision 01 T13Program bus system similar to StanlotrJ PCE Program implemented

rommunity ^X

University's Matpuerite ShutiJe. in 1999.

services

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PolicyJProgram # _{II Change}

Support continued

The Cal-Train Baby development and

improvement of the Bullet program has

University Avenue and ^increased

importance of T05 Policy California Avenue Multi-

PCE Policy/Program

Universit Av.Cal- modal Transit Stations, and still applicable

Train station over the San Antonio Road

Cal Av. or San Station as important

Antonio which serve transportation nodes for the

fewer trains. City.

In two phases, pursue

development of the University Project currently on

T14 Program Avenue Multi-modal Transit

PCE hold pending decision

Station conceptual plan based of the Ca/nomi. High

on the 1993-94 design study. Speed Rail Program

(Also see L-25) Improve the environment at the University Avenue MuJtj-modal T15 Program Transit Station, including

PCE&PWD Policy/Program connecting tunnels, through still applicable short-term improvements and

regular maintenance.

Improve public transit access T06 Policy ^to regional destinations,

PCE PolicylProgram including those within Palo still applicable

Alto.

Support plans tor a quiet, fast rail system that enCircles· the Bay, and for inlra-county and

PoUcylProgram T07 Polley transbay transit systems that PCE

still applicable ^X

.nk Palo Alto to the rest of Santa Clara County and

adjoining counties.

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PolicylProgram # _II Change

EvaJuiJI8 /he extension of

a

light T16Program ^{rail line along}

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Camino RIJaI

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from Mountain V-..

w

^/htOUgh Palo Alto

_to

Menlo Parle. SUppcrt CaTrrain eIectrifica60n

Po/icylProgtam

T17Progtam and its extensiOn 10 downtown

PCE

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Francisco.

sliD app/ii;8bIB Encourage employers to

develop shuttle services T08 Policy connecting employment

PCE Policy/Program areas with the multi·modal still applicable transit stations and business

districts.

Both Palo Alto Work towards integrating Policy/Prog ram Shuttle Program and

VTA lines 88 & 35 TOg Policy public school commuting into PCE already

are integrated with the local transit system. implemented

school commute pattem.

Encourage amenities such as

Policy/Program The bus shelters T10 POlicy seating, lighting, and signage

PWD already have been replaced at bus stops to increase rider

implemented ^{and this} program is

comfort and safety. completed.

Support efforts to integrate train, bus, and shuttle

PolicylProgram T11 Policy schedules at multi· modal PeE

still applicable transit stations to make public

transit more time efficient.

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Support efforts to decrease wait times for intercity transit to a maximum of 20 minutes

Policy/Program This is a long term T12 Policy between 6:00 AM and 10:00

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PM. Design for a maximum still applicable policy wait time of 12 minutes for

intra-city transit, if feasible.

T13 Policy Encourage a responsive

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Policy/Program private sector taxi selVice. still applicable

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Improve pedestlian and bicycle access to and between local destinations,

T14 Policy including public facilities.

_peE

Policy/Program schools. parks, open space, still applicable

employment distlicts, shopping centers, and multi-

modal transit stations.

Delliilop and peOOdica/Iy update PofIC}'/Program ^Bicycle Plan adofJ/.e<1

T18Program PCE in 2iI03 and updak X

a cornpr9hensive bicycle

Plan.

stiU applicab/8

planned

In 2010.

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Develop, periodically update, and implement slmet, bicycle,

and peck;slrian facYmes T19Program programs that Identify and

PCe PoIlcy/Program pIioriti.re critical peck;strian and still applicable

bicycle links to parks, schools, retail centers, and Civic

facilities,

Periodically produce a local Policy/Program T20 Program area bicycle route map, jointly PCe a/ready

with adjacent jurisdictions, implemented

Homer Undercrossing completed in 2004,

Study projects to depress Other projects

bikeways and pedestrian planned butnot

T21 Program walkways under Alma Street PCe Policy/Program implemented till date, and the GaITrain Imcks and still applicable including

implement if feasible, Quarry/Everett

undercrossing and a new undercrossing in

south Palo Ano Implement a network of blcyc/<I

Twob1cyc1e boulevards, including extension

of the southem ena af the PoIicy/Program boulevards complet.eCf T22Program

Blyant street bicycle boulevlilfd ^PCe still applicable ^{(Homer & Blyant),} Park Blvd, bike BlVd, Into Mauntain V/ew, (Also ""e T

under design 19)

Develop public sidewalks and As SRP sites are

T23Program bicycle facilities In stanford

PWD& PCe PolicylProgram redeveloped, side Research Park and other still applicable waJks are being

employment areas, installed.

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Provide adequate outside through-lane widths for shi>red

PoiicylProgram T24Program use by motorists and bicyclists PWD

when

construwng

or modifying ^still applicable roadways, wh&re feasible.

Encourage the acquisition of T15 Policy easements for bicycle and

PCE Policy/Program pedestrian pathS throug h still applicable new private developments.

Create connecling paths for pedestrians and bicycles T16 Policy where dead-end streets

PCE Policy/Program prevent through circulation in still applicable

new developments and in existing neighborhoods.

Increase cooperation with surrounding communities and

other agencies to establish

Policy/Program T17 Policy and maintain off-road bicycle

_PeE

and pedestrian paths and still applicable trails utilizing creek. utility.

and railroad rights-of-way.

T25Program Evaluate the design of

a

Bay-t<>-

PCE: PolicylProgram

Foothills path. still applicable

Complete development of the

PoIicylProgram T26Program Bay Trail and Ridge Trail in

CSD

still applicable Bay Trail complete. Pa/OAlto.

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Support the development of the Santa Clara County

Policy/Program T18 Policy Countywide Bicycle System, PCE

still applicable and other regional bicycle

plans.

Improve and add attractive, secure bicycle parking at

both public and private facilities, including multi-

Policy/Program T19 Policy modal transit stations, on PCE& PWD

transit vehicles, in City parks, still applicable in private developments, and

at other community destinations. Worn with CaITrain, Amtrak,

and public bus operators to

PolicylProgram T27Program expand bicycle storage on

peE

still applicable public transit vehicles during

both peak and off-peak hours. Improve maintenance of

POlicy/Program T20 Policy bicycle and pedestrian PCE

still applicable infrastructure.

Adjust the street evaluation criteria of the City's Pavement

Management Program to ensure that areas of the road

PolicylProgram T28Program used by bicyclists are PWD

still applicable maintained at the same

standards as, or at standards higher than, areas used by

motor vehicles.

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Provide regular maintenance of off-toad bicycle and p&<iestrian

PoJicyJProgram Done as pari of PWD T29Program paths. including sweeping, PWD&CSD

weed abatement, and pavement still applicable ongoing maintenance. maintenance.

Develop cooperative programs with the City and businesses

to

T30Program keep sidewalks clean in the

PWD PoUcyJProgram

University Avenue and still applicable

califomia Avenue business districts, and other centers,

Support the use of Downtown

Policy/Program T21 Policy alleyways for pedestrian- and PCE

bicycle-only use. still applicable

Test the Urban Design Guide emphasis on the use of a/leyways for pedestrian- and

PolicyJProgram T31 Program bicyc/e-<Jnly usa. Allow PeE

controlled vehicle access for still applicable loading and unloading whare no

altematives exist. Improve amenities such as

seating. lighting. bicycle parking, street trees. and interpretive stations along

Policy/Program

Strengthen

T22 Policy bicycle and pedestrian paths CSD &PWD provision of

and in City parks to still applicable community

encourage walking and ^services

cycling and enhance the feeling of safety.

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Encourage pedestrian- friendly design features such

Strengthen as sidewalks, street trees, on

T23 Policy street parking, public spaces, PCE&PWD Policy/Program provision of

gardens, outdoor furniture, still applicable community

art, and interesting ^services

architectural details.

Improve pedestdan crossings with bulb outs, smaIJ curb radii,

PolicylProgram T32 Program street trees near comers,

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still applicable boIlards, and landscaping to

create protected areas.

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Maintain a hierarchy of streets that includes

Policy/Program T24 Policy freeways, expressways, PCE

arterials, residential arterials, still applicable collectors, and local streets.

When constructing or modifying roadways, plan for T25 Policy usage of the roadway space

PCE Policy/Program by all users, including motor still applicable

vehicles, transit vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians.

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Develop comprehensive This is completed.

roadway design standards and The D</parlment of

criteria for all types

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roads. PoIicylProgram Public Works T33Program

Emphasize bicycle and ^{PWD already Standard}

pedastrian safety and usaoilily implemented Specifications and

in these standards, ^{Drawings were}

updated in 2007.

Establish procedures for

734 Program oonsidering the effects of street FIRE & PolicylProgram modifications on emergency POLICE stili applicable

vehicle response time.

Participate in the design and

implemenlation of Stanford Hospitals

T26 Policy comprehensive solutions to

PCE Policy/Program Expansion Project traffic problems near still applicable EIR will address

Stanford Shopping Center this,

and StanfOrd Medical Center,

Consider increased public

transit,

a

shuttle, and other Stanford Hospitals

735 Program traffic and parking solutions to

PCE PolicylProgram Expansion Project ensure safe, convenient access still applicable EIR is in consistency

to the Stanford Shopping wah this program,

Center/Medical Center area.

E><rend Sand Hill Road to fil Camino RIMI and construct

related improvements PolicylProgram

731i Program consistent wfth nelghOOfhood pefi already and communfty interests. Do implemented

not

extend Sand Hill Road to

Alma Street, I _,

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Provide safe. conll9lllent pedestnan. bicycle, and Shuttle

cOnnectIOiis benoeen the SIanfotrJShopping Center and

Medical Center _ $ and Po/iGy/PrtJgram Panial/y oompfe/t!<J

ITTProgram MUte housifrg alOng the Sand

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partia/Jy witfi Sand frill

Road

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Hill Road oorriilor, the iinpIemenfed pto{ect.

U~ A""nue MuIti-inodal Tnmsit _ . Downtown Paio

Alto, and oilier prfmary destJna6ons.

Avoid major increases in street capacity unless necessary to remedy severe

traffic congestion or critical

Policy/Program T27 Policy neighborhood traffic PCE

still applicable problems. Where capacity is

increased. balance the needs of motor vehicles with those of pedestrians and bicyclists.

Make effective use of the traffic-carrying ability of Palo

Alto's major street network

Policy/Program T28 Policy without compromising the PCE

stili applicable needs of pedestrians and

bicyclists also using this network.

Implement computerized traffic

T3B Program management systems to _peE Policy/Program improve traffic flow when still applicable

feasible,

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Maintain the current program of ^I

not adding traffIC signals on: Alma StJeet norlh of Lytton T39Program Avenue and south of Channing

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PolicylProgram Avenue, on Middlefield Road still applicable

north of Lytton Avenue and south of Channing Avenue to

Embarcadero Road. Regulate truck movements in

a manner that balances the T29 Policy efficient movement of goods

PCE Policy/Program with the residential character still applicable

of Palo Alto's arterial street system.

Evaluate the feasibility of changes to Palo Alto's through truck routes and weight limits to

consider such issues as

T40Program relationship to neighboring

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No activity to date

·urisdictions, lower weight limits, increased number of routes,

and economic and environmental impacts.

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Reduce the impacts of

through-traffic on residential Policy/Program T30 Policy areas by designating certain PCE already

streets as residential implemented

arterials.

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The foJ/owing roadways are designated as residential arterials. Treat these streets with landscaping, medians, and

other visual improvements

to

distinguish them as residential streets, in order to reduce traffic

speeds .

• Middlefie/d Road (between T41Program ^San Francisql.1ito Creek and

PCE PoJicylProgram

San Antonio Road) stil/ applicable

• University Avenue (between San Francisql.1ito Creek and

Middlefield Road)

• Embarcadero Road (between Alma Street and West Bayshore

Road)

• Ci1artestonlArastradero Roads (between Miranda Avenue and

Fabian Way) Use landscaping and other improvements to establish clear

'gateways' at the points where

PolicylProgram T42Program University Avenue and PCE & PWD

still applicable Embarcadero Road transition

from _ways 10 neighbort>oods. Evaluate smoothing and

slowing traffic flow in

commercial areas by Proposed Califoria

T31 Policy reducing through-traffic lanes

PCE Policy/Program Av. Streetscapes and trading the area for still applicable project responds to

improved turning lanes, this.

landscaping, and bicycle lanes.

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Design and maintain the City street network to provide a

PolicylProgram T32 Policy variety of aftemate routes, so

PCE

still applicable

that the traffic loads on any one street are minimized.

Keep all neighbomood streets open unless there is a

demonstrated safety or overwhelming through-traffic T33 Policy problem and there are no

PCE Policy/Program acceptable altematives, or still applicable

unless a closure would increase the use of altemative transpohation

modes.

Implement traffic calming measures to slow !raffic on local and collector residential

streets and prioritize these

Policy/Program T34 Policy measures over congestion PCE

still applicable management. Include traffic

clrcles and other traffic calming devices among

these measures.

Establish 8 Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program to

PolicylProgram T43Program implement appropnate traffIC

peE already

calming measures. Consider

implemented USing develOpment fees as a

funding source for this program,

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Evaluate changing Homer and Channing Avenues to two-way

PolicylProgram

T44 Program streets with or without peE No activity to date redevelopment of the Palo Alto still applicable

Medical Foundation campus.

Reduce neighborhood street T35 Policy and intersection widths and

PCE Policy/Program widen planting strips as still applicable

appropriate. Make new and replacement

Policy/Program T36 Policy curbs vertical where desired PWD

stili applicable by neighborhood residents.

Where sidewalks are diredly adjacent

to

curbs and no

planting

strip exists, eJCplOre

Never had a

137 PoliCy ^{ways to add}

^planting

^pockets

_FwD program

like tfiis

to

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with

street

trees to increase

shade and reduce the ^Oate

apparent width of wide

streets.

Continue the current "guard and go· system of having T38 Policy stop signs approximately

PCE Policy/Program every other block on local stili applicable

residential streets to disccurage through-traffic.

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GOAL T -$: A High Level of Safety for Motorists. Pedestrians. and Bicyclists on Palo Alto Streets

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To Ihe extent allowed by law. continue to make safety the

first priority of citywide

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transportation planning. PCE Policy/Program o ICy Prioritize pedestrian. bicycle, still applicable

and automobile safety over vehicle level~f~servjce at

intersections.

Provide adult CIOS!ing guarcJ.s PoIicyIProgram PoIicyIProgram

T45 Program

at

sdJooI crossings thai ~t POUCE /anguafJe needs /anguBge needs X adoptiJd criteria. modificaIi6n modificatiOn

Encourage extensive educational programs for the safe use of bicycles, mopeds,

and ",-otorcyc/es, inc/~ding the FIRE & Policy/Program This program will be T 45 Program City-sponsored bicycle POLICE . already eliminated in 08-09

educstJon programs In the Implemented public schools and the bicycle

ttaffic school program for juveniles.

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PoIicylPTogram PoIicyIProgram

T47Program /ooI!_{S 0 ItTIpfrN8} ' traffic.-..." _{_ _ " on} POUCE tanguageneeds _~ ~needs modification X City roadways.

Continue to prioritize the

safety and comfort of school P

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IP T40 Policy children in street modification PCE

~I:CY ~g~m

projects that affect school s lapp lca e travel routes,

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POlicylProgram # _{II Change}

Vigorously and consistently

Policy/Program T41 Policy enforce speed limits and POLICE

other traffic laws. still applicable

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Address the needs of people with disabiltties and comply with the requirements of the T42 Policy Americans with Disabilities

PCE Policy/Program Act (ADA) during the still applicable planning and implementation

of transportation and par1<ing improvement projects.

Provide and/or promote Policy/Program Delete this policy. Paratransit is a

T43 Policy demand-responsive PCE already

resposibilily of VT A

paratransit service. implemented

Outreach program

Monitor Santa Clara County's PolicylProgram

T48 Progrm paratransit program to assess peE already Delete this program.

its adequacy. implemented

Support transit agencies in implementing or continuing

Policy/Program T44 Policy reduced fare or no fare PCE

still applicable voucher systems for selected

populations.

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Policy/Program # _II Change

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GOALT-8: Attractive_l Convenient Public and Private Parking Facilities

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Provide sufficient parking in the University T45 Policy Avenue/Downtown and

peE

Policy/Program Califomla Avenue business still applicable

districts to address long- range needs. Implement" oomprehensive ptOgtatn 01 patking supply and

POLlCE& PoIicyIPtogtarn PoIicyIProgtam

T49 Ptr:Jgram demand~

PeE ^{language needs language needs X}

slnltegies for DowiitDwn Palo motiification modificatIOn AJIn

Ccn6i'tue

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with metchatlts. tile CIIamtJer of Commerce. neighbors. an<l

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POLlCE& PoIicylProgtam PoIicyIPtogtarn

T50

Ptr:Jgram parl<ing COIlSUIIanI to explore

PGE

^{language needs language nee<Is X}

op6oos for COIIstJlJCIing new motiification modification parldiJg facilllJes or using

existing parldng

more

effleJenOy.

Worlcwith _ to PoIicyIPiogram

T51 Program designate _ emp/cIyee _PeE language needs X

parldng_. modifICation

Minimize the need for all-day ^{This needs to be}

reevaluated in view eIqlk>yee par10ng facilities in

ofempIoyee the University PolicylProgram par1<ingintrusion into

T46

Policy Avenue/Downtown and

PCE

language needs

neighborhOods & ^X

Califonlia Avenue business modification

need for resiOential

districts and encourage short pem\it paiking

term

customer parking. _programs

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Policy/Program # Policy/Program Department Elements

II ^Change

Protect residential areas from

Policy/Program T47 Policy the parking impacts of nearby peE

business districts. still applicable

Eva/uate options to ensure maximum use of the City

Policy/Program T52Program parking structures in the PCE

University AvenuelDowntown still applicable and Califomia Avenue areas.

Discourage parking facilities i

PCE& PoUcy/Program T53 Program that would intrude into adjacent

POLICE language needs residential neighborhoods. modmcation

Encourage parking strategies ^I

in the Stanford Medical Center area that maximize T48 Policy ^the efficient use of parking

peE Policy/Program and, in the long term, still applicable consider the possible use of

remote parking lots with shuttle bus service .

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Lead and partiCipate in

Policy/Program T49 Policy initiatives to manage regional peE

traffic. still applicable

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Policy/Program # _II Change

Collaborate with public interest groups and local,

state, and federal T50 Policy govemments to study and

PCE Policy/Program advocate transportation s~1I applicable regulatory changes, such as

an increase in the gasoline

tax and market pricing efforts. _I

I

Work regionally, and in particular with adjacent

communities, to establish

a

PolicylProgram

T54Program system of parking fees that

peE

Long tenT)

discourages singie--occupant ^still applicable vehicle use and encourages

other transportation modes. Support the efforts of the Metropolitan Transportation

Commission (MTC) to coordinate transportation planning and services for the

Mid-Peninsula and the Bay

PolicylProgram T51 Policy Area that emphaSize PCE

still applicable attemalives 10 the

automobile. Encourage MTC to base its Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) on

compact land use development assumptions.

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Policy/Program Deportment ^{Status Comments} Elements ^{For Phase language PTC INPUT}

Policy/Program # _{II Change}

Where appropriate, support the conversion of exisling trnffic lanes In exclusive bus

Policy/Prog ram T52 Policy and high-occupancy vehicle PCE

(HOV) lanes on freeways and still applicable expressways, including the

Dumbarton Bridge.

Participate in seeking a regional solution to improved

roadWay connections

between Highway 101 and PolicyfProg ram Completed through T53 Policy the Dumbarton Bridge PCE already Peninsula Gateway

without construction of a implemented 101 study southern connection across

environmentally sensitive baylands,

Support efforts by Caltrans and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority

Policy/Program T54 Policy Congestion Management PCE

still applicable Program to reduce

congestion and improve traffc flow on area freeways,

SuppOtt provision of

a

new southbOund entl'l!Jl1ce ramp to Highway 101 from San Antonio T55Program Road, In conjunction with too

PCE PoIicylProgram closure of too southbound still applicable Charleston Road on-ramp at too

Rengstolff Avenue Intetchange in Mountain View.

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PolicylProgram # _{II Change}

Support the application of emerging freeway

Policy/Program T55 Policy information, monitoring, and

PCE already Done by Cal-Trains control systems that provide

driver assistance and reduce implemented congestion.

Support state and federal T56 Policy legislation to reduce motor

PCE Policy/Program

vehicle emissions. noise, and still applicable

fuel consumption.

Implement as appropriate the

"local acUon list" of the Bay Area Air Quality Management

District (BAAQMD) and wor!< with the Santa Clara Valley

Policy/Program T56 Program Transportation Authority's PCE

still applicable Congestion Management

Program (CMP) and other jurisdictions to implement those

actions that require

a

mu/ti- jurisdictional effort.

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Support the continued vitality and effectiveness of the Palo

Alto Airport without significantly increasing its

Policy/Program T57 Policy intenSity or intruding into PCE

still applicable open space areas. The

Airport should remain limited to a single runway and two

fixed base operators.

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Policy/Program Department ^{Status Comments} Elements ^{For Phase Language PTCINPUT}

PolicylProgram # _II Change

Provide a planting stn"p and bicyc/eipedestJian path T57 Program adjacent to Embarcadero Road

PCE&CSD Po/icylProgram that is conSistent with the open still applicable

space character of /he

bay/allds. _..

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Enccurage Santa Clara County to relocate the tetminal building

Policy/Program T58Program away from the Runway 31 clear PCE

still applicable zone, allowing for construction

of

a

new terminal,

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