Transportation

What's happening

• The Council will vote to approve a construction contract with Radius Earthwork, Inc. for the Bay and Pierce Road Improvement project. This is a consent calendar item.

Why it matters

The project will repair and upgrade a key local road, improving traffic flow and safety for drivers and nearby residents.

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• Staff presented a recommendation that the commission endorse ending the pilot with the current back‑in angled parking configuration. The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final approval.

Why it matters

If adopted, the permanent parking layout will keep the safer back‑in angled design, improve driver visibility, and maintain parking capacity for park users.

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• Council will receive a presentation and discuss the Slow Streets Program and its implementation process.

Why it matters

The program aims to reduce vehicle speeds, improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists, and enhance neighborhood livability.

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• Council will adopt a resolution to install a no‑stopping zone on the south side of Pierce Road between Carlton Avenue and Del Norte Avenue. The measure follows the Transportation Master Plan and Vision Zero goals.

Why it matters

Restricting stopping improves traffic flow and safety for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians along this residential street.

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• Commission will set a work assignment for an ad hoc subcommittee to study El Camino Real street improvements. The charge defines the scope and tasks for the subcommittee.

Why it matters

The subcommittee’s work will guide future projects that affect traffic safety, pedestrian access, and local business operations.

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• The commission will vote to designate a timed loading‑zone parking restriction on El Camino Real and create no‑parking zones at the garage entrances on El Camino Real and Garwood Way. The changes aim to improve safety for delivery trucks and driver visibility.

Why it matters

The changes reduce double‑parking, improve traffic flow, and enhance safety for drivers, businesses, and nearby residents.

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• Staff will present an overview of the Reimagine Dumbarton project, including feasibility, community engagement plans, and potential bus rapid transit benefits. The presentation covers project purpose, schedule, and outreach activities.

Why it matters

The study could lead to a new busway that improves transit options, biking and walking connections, and regional mobility.

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• Staff presented three options for the Middle Avenue undercrossing of the Caltrain tracks and asked the council to provide direction. Options include finalizing a shovel‑ready design, phasing the project, or discontinuing it.

Why it matters

A safe undercrossing will give pedestrians and cyclists a protected way to cross the tracks, improving mobility and reducing accidents.

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• The commission receives a presentation on the latest updates to the San Mateo County Bike Plan, covering progress on bike infrastructure and regional coordination.

Why it matters

The update informs Menlo Park residents about upcoming bike projects and how county‑wide plans may affect local streets and safety.

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• The commission will recommend to City Council the creation of a no‑stopping zone on the south side of Pierce Road between Carlton Avenue and Del Norte Avenue. Staff report notes the street serves schools and community centers and that removing parking on the south side would free space for bike facilities.

Why it matters

A no‑stop zone would improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists, support a future bike lane, and reduce conflicts on a high‑collision corridor identified in the Vision Zero Action Plan.

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• The commission will recommend replacing the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program with a new Slow Streets Program. The program removes the petition requirement, uses data‑driven criteria, and aims to streamline traffic‑calming projects.

Why it matters

The new program will make it easier for residents to request safety improvements, ensure equitable access, and speed up implementation of traffic‑calming measures.

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• The Council will appoint liaisons to represent the city on the San Mateo County Transit District and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority boards.

Why it matters

These positions help ensure the city’s transportation needs are considered in regional planning.

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• The City Council will receive the annual report summarizing fees collected for transportation, storm drainage, construction, water capacity, recreation, and housing in‑lie fees as of June 30, 2025. The report shows revenue amounts and how fees are used for public improvements.

Why it matters

Shows how fee revenues fund infrastructure and affordable housing, affecting taxpayers and developers.

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• Staff will give an update on the city’s shuttle service, including any changes or performance information.

Why it matters

Shuttle service affects daily commuters and residents who rely on public transit.

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