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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 transit, the Quarry Road project near the downtown transit center received a $1 million funding boost from a regional agency. This joint effort between the city and Stanford University aims to improve transit connectivity and infrastructure in the area. Local debate continues around the Churchill Avenue rail crossing, with community members discussing safety concerns and the crossing’s future impact on neighborhood connectivity. Key points: - $1M regional funding awarded to Quarry Road transit center project - Ongoing community discussions on Churchill Avenue rail crossing safety and closure proposal - Recent Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors meeting included transit-related easement and parcel map considerations affecting Palo Alto What to watch: Continued updates on the Churchill Avenue rail crossing issue and progress on the Quarry Road project funding and implementation.

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Meeting-level relevance. Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors is meeting Tue, Aug 4 at 11:00 AM.
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Meeting-level relevance. SCC BOS recently discussed this issue.
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2026-08-04 • 11:00 AM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
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2026-08-06 • 05:30 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
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2026-08-11 • 11:00 AM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
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2026-08-12 • 06:30 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
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2026-08-12 • 04:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
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2026-08-12 • 04:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
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2026-08-12 • 01:30 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
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2026-08-12 • 04:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
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2026-08-13 • 03:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
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2026-08-13 • 12:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
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2026-08-14 • 09:30 AM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySCC BOS
6/18/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Hearing
Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Hearing's 2026-06-18 meeting centered on Receive report from Administration relating to requests for information during the Budget Hearing and any new and/or... and county budget…
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySCC BOS
6/16/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Hearing
Board of Supervisors - Continued Budget Hearing's 2026-06-16 agenda is scheduled to cover FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP, Consider items of concern and refer to Administration for review and report, and Adjust expend…
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MeetingPublic meeting summarySCC BOS
6/15/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors - Budget Hearing
Board of Supervisors - Budget Hearing's 2026-06-15 meeting centered on county budget and state-federal funding update and Adopt Resolution approving the Recommended Budget of the County of Santa Clara and Special Distri…
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East Palo Alto City Council
2026-05-19
9.4: Design-to-Construction Phase Transition Report The Sherwood Team will prepare one (1) Design-to-Construction Phase Transition Report
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-08-04
1: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
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East Palo Alto City Council
2026-05-05
5: Knowledge of Complete Street Policies CSG is knowledgeable in “complete street” design
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