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Weekly summary for Palo Alto
May 4, 2026 to May 10, 2026 • Updated May 7, 2026
This week in Palo Alto, the city announced plans to pilot protected bike lanes on East Meadow Drive and San Antonio Road. This experiment aims to improve bicycle safety in a heavily congested area of south Palo Alto by providing dedicated, protected space for cyclists.
Key points:
- The pilot project will test protected bike lanes on two major streets in south Palo Alto.
- The initiative responds to concerns about cyclist safety and traffic congestion in the area.
- No new city council or planning commission meetings on bike/pedestrian issues were reported this week.
What to watch: Future updates on the pilot’s design details, implementation timeline, and community feedback will be important to track as the project moves forward.
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Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
2026-03-09
5: the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Roads Commission Work Plan and FY 2025-2026 Accomplishments
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