Menlo Park transportation decisions

Jun10Wed

Complete Streets CommissionMenlo Park

Accept minutes for May 13, 2026

The Commission will consider accepting the meeting minutes from May 13, 2026.

Routine approvalComment period has passedJun 10Transportation

What's happening

The Commission will consider accepting the meeting minutes from May 13, 2026.

Why it matters

Accepting the minutes officially records the Commission’s discussions and decisions from that meeting.

Who is affected

Commission memberslocal residents

How to act

Attend: Attend in person at City Council Chambers, join via Zoom (ID 845 2506 8381), or call (669) 900-6833.

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Public comment is allowed during the meeting; each speaker may speak up to three minutes.

Jun 10, 2026, 6:30 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 19, 2026, 7:39 AM PTUpdated Sep 7, 2026, 11:19 AM PT

Decision update

Passed

The commission approved the minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting. The motion to accept the minutes passed with a 6‑0‑1 vote.

Decided Jun 10, 2026.

Jun10Wed

Complete Streets CommissionMenlo Park

Adopt Complete Streets 2026-2027 work plan

Commission will consider adopting its 2026‑2027 work plan.

Vote scheduled Jun 10Comment period has passedJun 10Transportation

What's happening

Commission will consider adopting its 2026‑2027 work plan.
The plan outlines street safety projects and priorities for the next two years.

Why it matters

The work plan sets priorities for safer streets, bike lanes, and pedestrian improvements across Menlo Park.

Who is affected

pedestrianscyclistsdriverslocal businesses

How to act

Attend: In person at City Council Chambers or online via Zoom (Meeting ID 845 2506 8381).

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Public comment is allowed during the meeting; each speaker may speak up to three minutes.

Jun 10, 2026, 6:30 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 3, 2026, 10:54 PM PTUpdated Sep 7, 2026, 11:19 AM PT

Decision update

Passed

The Complete Streets Commission voted to adopt the 2026‑2027 work plan as revised, and the motion passed.

Decided Jun 10, 2026.

Jun10Wed

Complete Streets CommissionMenlo Park

El Camino Real bike lane subcommittee findings

Subcommittee will present its findings on the El Camino Real bike lane.

Info onlyComment period has passedJun 10Transportation

What's happening

Subcommittee will present its findings on the El Camino Real bike lane.
Findings include design recommendations and implementation steps.

Why it matters

The recommendations will affect cyclist safety and mobility on a key city corridor.

Who is affected

cyclistspedestriansnearby residentslocal businesses

How to act

Attend: In person at City Council Chambers or online via Zoom (Meeting ID 845 2506 8381).

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Public comment is allowed during the meeting; each speaker may speak up to three minutes.

Jun 10, 2026, 6:30 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 3, 2026, 10:54 PM PTUpdated Sep 7, 2026, 11:19 AM PT

Decision update

Passed

The commission voted to adopt the revised work plan, which incorporates the El Camino Real bike lane subcommittee findings. The motion passed with a 6‑0‑1 vote.

Decided Jun 10, 2026.

Jun8Mon

Planning CommissionMenlo Park

Parking surfaces and tree protection requirements

Public hearing on parking surfaces covering 3.83% of the site and tree protection fencing requirements.

Info onlyJun 8TransportationNo comment option listed

Jun8Mon

Planning CommissionMenlo Park

Covered parking surfaces and tree fencing

The item addresses covered parking surfaces covering 3.83% of the site.

Info onlyJun 8TransportationNo comment option listed

Jun3Wed

Housing CommissionMenlo Park

Staff updates: Affordable Housing Month and parking lot open house

Staff reported on May’s Affordable Housing Month.

Info onlyComment period has passedJun 3Housing

Jun2Tue

City CouncilMenlo Park

Downtown development proposals for Parking Plazas 1-3

City staff will present proposals for Parking Plazas 1, 2, and 3 in downtown.

Under discussionComment period has passedJun 2Transportation

What's happening

City staff will present proposals for Parking Plazas 1, 2, and 3 in downtown.
Public comment will be accepted and a Q&A session will follow.

Why it matters

The proposals could affect parking availability, traffic flow, and local businesses in downtown Menlo Park.

Who is affected

Downtown residentslocal businessesdriverscyclists

How to act

Attend: Attend in person at City Council Chambers or join via Zoom (Meeting ID 832 1285 7140).

Email: Send written comments to city.council@menlopark.gov.

Submit comment: Submit written comment online up to one hour before the meeting start time.

Jun 2, 2026, 6:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 17, 2026, 7:56 AM PTUpdated Sep 14, 2026, 11:41 AM PT

Decision update

Direction provided

The City Council directed staff to explore a financial analysis of the three downtown parking plaza development proposals, to provide implementation and progress updates on the Housing Element, and to supply additional information on funding options for future downtown parking.

Decided Jun 2, 2026.

May13Wed

Complete Streets CommissionMenlo Park

Update on 101 Corridor Connect Program

Staff presented an overview of the 101 Corridor Connect program, a regional effort to identify and prioritize multimodal transportation projects along US 101. The update included information on program goals, working groups, and upcoming mini‑grant opportunities.

Info onlyMay 13TransportationNo comment option listed

May13Wed

Complete Streets CommissionMenlo Park

Update on Olive Street & Middle Avenue intersection project

Staff gave an update on the status of the Olive Street and Middle Avenue intersection improvements and the relocation of planters in the Nealon Park parking lot.

Info onlyMay 13TransportationNo comment option listed

May13Wed

Complete Streets CommissionMenlo Park

Provide feedback on 2026-27 work plan

Commission members will review and comment on the draft work plan for 2026‑27, which outlines priorities for transportation projects and policies.

Info onlyMay 13TransportationNo comment option listed

What's happening

Commission members will review and comment on the draft work plan for 2026‑27, which outlines priorities for transportation projects and policies.

Why it matters

The work plan guides city investments in bike lanes, pedestrian safety, and other complete streets initiatives that affect daily travel.

Who is affected

CyclistsPedestriansDriversResidents

How to act

Attend: Not listed in the source document.

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.

May 13, 2026, 6:30 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: high

Posted Jul 3, 2026, 10:54 PM PTUpdated Aug 29, 2026, 1:24 PM PT

Decision update

Direction provided

The Commission directed staff to revise the 2026‑27 work plan by keeping the introductory paragraph, shortening the document, adding language on public involvement and onboarding, maintaining a separate project list for records only, and drafting a general statement on core work.

Decided May 13, 2026.

May7Thu

City CouncilMenlo Park

Open house on Downtown Parking Plaza proposals

The city is hosting an open house to present proposals for Downtown Parking Plazas 1, 2, and 3.

Info onlyMay 7TransportationNo comment option listed

May7Thu

Planning CommissionMenlo Park

Downtown Development Open House for Parking Plazas 1-3

The city is holding an open house where representatives from three development teams will present their proposals for the downtown parking plazas 1, 2, and 3. The event is scheduled for May 7, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center Sequoia Patio.

Info onlyMay 7TransportationNo comment option listed

May7Thu

Parks and Recreation CommissionMenlo Park

Downtown Development Open House

Join our open house to meet representatives from the three development teams and learn about their proposals in response to the City's Request for Proposals for Downtown Parking Plazas 1, 2 and 3.

Info onlyMay 7Parks & EnvironmentNo comment option listed

May7Thu

Library CommissionMenlo Park

Downtown Parking Plaza Development Open House

Join the open house to meet representatives from three development teams and learn about their proposals for Downtown Parking Plazas 1, 2, and 3. The event is scheduled for May 7, 2026, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center Sequoia Patio, 700 Alma St., Menlo Park.

Info onlyMay 7TransportationNo comment option listed

May7Thu

Housing CommissionMenlo Park

Downtown Development Open House

Join the open house to meet representatives from the three development teams and learn about their proposals in response to the City's Request for Proposals for Downtown Parking Plazas 1, 2 and 3.

Info onlyMay 7TransportationNo comment option listed

May7Thu

Finance and Audit CommissionMenlo Park

Open house on Downtown Parking Plaza proposals

The city is hosting an open house where representatives from three development teams will present their plans for Downtown Parking Plazas 1, 2, and 3. Attendees can learn about each proposal and ask questions.

Info onlyMay 7TransportationNo comment option listed

May7Thu

Environmental Quality CommissionMenlo Park

Downtown Development Open House

Join the open house to meet representatives from three development teams and learn about their proposals for Downtown Parking Plazas 1, 2, and 3. The event is scheduled for 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Arrillaga Family Recreation Center Sequoia Patio.

Info onlyMay 7TransportationNo comment option listed

May7Thu

Complete Streets CommissionMenlo Park

Downtown Development Open House

The city is holding an open house where representatives from three development teams will present their proposals for the downtown parking plazas 1, 2, and 3. Residents can learn about the proposals and ask questions.

Info onlyMay 7TransportationNo comment option listed

May7Thu

City CouncilMenlo Park

Downtown Development Open House

The city is hosting an open house for residents to meet the three development teams working on proposals for Downtown Parking Plazas 1, 2, and 3. Attendees can learn about each team's plans and ask questions. No official decisions will be made at this event.

Info onlyMay 7Business & DevelopmentNo comment option listed

Apr28Tue

City CouncilMenlo Park

Establish Slow Streets Program to calm neighborhood traffic

The council will establish the Slow Streets Program, superseding the Neighborhood Traffic Management program and allowing new traffic control devices.

Under discussionComment period has passedApr 28Transportation

Apr28Tue

City CouncilMenlo Park

Amend Caltrain MOU for Middle Avenue crossing design

The council will authorize the city manager to execute an amended memorandum of understanding with Caltrain to advance design and environmental clearance for the Middle Avenue Caltrain crossing project.

Vote scheduled Apr 28Comment period has passedApr 28Transportation

What's happening

The council will authorize the city manager to execute an amended memorandum of understanding with Caltrain to advance design and environmental clearance for the Middle Avenue Caltrain crossing project.

Why it matters

Advancing the project will improve rail crossing safety and reduce traffic delays for commuters.

Who is affected

Caltrain ridersdriverslocal residents

How to act

Attend: Attend in person at City Council Chambers or via Zoom (ID# 832 1285 7140).

Email: city.council@menlopark.gov

Submit comment: Submit written comment online up to one hour before meeting start time.

Apr 28, 2026, 6:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: medium

Posted Jul 3, 2026, 10:44 PM PTUpdated Aug 29, 2026, 1:24 PM PT

Decision update

Approved with amendments

The item “Amend Caltrain MOU for Middle Avenue crossing design” was approved with amendments (3–1–1).

Decided Apr 28, 2026.

Apr28Tue

City CouncilMenlo Park

Establish Slow Streets Program and traffic devices

The council will adopt a resolution creating the Slow Streets Program, replacing the Neighborhood Traffic Management program, and authorizing traffic control devices per the California Vehicle Code.

Vote scheduled Apr 28Comment period has passedApr 28Transportation

What's happening

The council will adopt a resolution creating the Slow Streets Program, replacing the Neighborhood Traffic Management program, and authorizing traffic control devices per the California Vehicle Code.

Why it matters

The program aims to calm traffic, improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists, and enhance neighborhood livability.

Who is affected

driverspedestrianscyclistslocal businesses

How to act

Attend: Attend in person at City Council Chambers or via Zoom (ID# 832 1285 7140).

Email: city.council@menlopark.gov

Submit comment: Submit written comment online up to one hour before meeting start time.

Apr 28, 2026, 6:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: medium

Posted Jul 3, 2026, 10:44 PM PTUpdated Aug 29, 2026, 1:24 PM PT

Decision update

Passed

The item “Establish Slow Streets Program and traffic devices” passed (3–1–1).

Decided Apr 28, 2026.

Apr28Tue

City CouncilMenlo Park

Amend AECOM agreement for Downtown Parking Study

The council will approve an amendment to the agreement with AECOM Technical Services for supplemental work on the Downtown Parking Management Study. Funding will come from the Transportation Fund.

Awaiting official resultComment period has passedApr 28Transportation

Apr27Mon

Planning CommissionMenlo Park

Public hearing: Exempt downtown sites from SB 79

The commission held a public hearing on proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance and map to temporarily exclude certain downtown parcels within 0.25 mile of the Caltrain station from SB 79 requirements. The commission will recommend the changes to the City Council.

Under discussionApr 27HousingNo comment option listed

What's happening

The commission held a public hearing on proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance and map to temporarily exclude certain downtown parcels within 0.25 mile of the Caltrain station from SB 79 requirements. The commission will recommend the changes to the City Council.

Why it matters

Exempting these sites could limit the density and height of new housing near transit, affecting neighborhood character and housing supply.

Who is affected

nearby residentsdevelopersrentershomeowners

How to act

Attend: Attend the hearing in person or via Zoom.

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.

Apr 27, 2026, 7:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: medium

Posted Jul 8, 2026, 8:41 AM PTUpdated Aug 29, 2026, 1:24 PM PT

Decision update

Outcome recorded

The item “Public hearing: Exempt downtown sites from SB 79” was outcome recorded (5–1).

Decided Apr 27, 2026.

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Transportation

Accept minutes for May 13, 2026

Passed

Adopt Complete Streets 2026-2027 work plan

Passed

El Camino Real bike lane subcommittee findings

Passed

Parking surfaces and tree protection requirements

Covered parking surfaces and tree fencing

Staff updates: Affordable Housing Month and parking lot open house

Downtown development proposals for Parking Plazas 1-3

Direction provided

Update on 101 Corridor Connect Program

Update on Olive Street & Middle Avenue intersection project

Provide feedback on 2026-27 work plan

Direction provided

Open house on Downtown Parking Plaza proposals

Downtown Development Open House for Parking Plazas 1-3

Downtown Development Open House

Downtown Parking Plaza Development Open House

Downtown Development Open House

Open house on Downtown Parking Plaza proposals

Downtown Development Open House

Downtown Development Open House

Downtown Development Open House

Establish Slow Streets Program to calm neighborhood traffic

Amend Caltrain MOU for Middle Avenue crossing design

Approved with amendments

Establish Slow Streets Program and traffic devices

Passed

Amend AECOM agreement for Downtown Parking Study

Public hearing: Exempt downtown sites from SB 79

Outcome recorded