Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan (BPTP) Update: Provide Feedback and Recommend the Draft Plan to the City Council for Adoption. CEQA Status: Exempt Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.20.

Thinking

• This item is a recommendation from the Planning & Transportation Commission (PTC) to the City Council regarding the adoption of the Draft 2026 Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan (BPTP) Update.
• The plan establishes a new 10-year strategy for bicycle and pedestrian network investments, policies, and programs in Palo Alto, updating the 2012 plan.
• Key components include a revised citywide bicycle network (Complete Vision and Low-Stress), Pedestrian Districts, and a list of Near-Term Projects (16 projects totaling 12 miles, estimated at $12.8 million).
• Extensive community engagement has been conducted since late 2023.
• The public comment period for the Draft Plan extends through November 14, 2025. City Council will review on December 1, 2025, with final plan publication anticipated in early 2026.
• Funding for the update itself is a $334,852 grant; project implementation funding is subject to Council appropriation.
• CEQA Status: Exempt.

Summary

The Planning & Transportation Commission recommends the City Council adopt the Draft 2026 Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan (BPTP) Update, a 10-year strategy for improving walking and biking infrastructure in Palo Alto. The plan includes a revised bicycle network, new Pedestrian Districts, and 16 near-term projects estimated to cost $12.8 million. The City Council will review the plan on December 1, 2025, with final adoption expected in early 2026.

Citizen Impact

This plan will lead to new and improved bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure across the city, potentially enhancing safety, connectivity, and recreational opportunities for residents, but also involving significant public investment.

Confidence

high