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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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Agenda item: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors. Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors is meeting Fri, May 15 at 9:00 AM.
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Agenda item: PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS : This portion of the agenda is reserved for persons desiring to address the Committee on any matter not on the agenda.. Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors recently discussed this issue.
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2026-05-15 • 09:00 AM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
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2026-05-20 • 09:30 AM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
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2026-05-20 • 02:00 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
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2026-05-21 • 09:30 AM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
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2026-05-21 • 02:30 PM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
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2026-05-21 • 12:00 PM
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2026-05-22 • 09:30 AM
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
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2026-05-26 • 01:30 PM
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2026-05-27 • 11:00 AM
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2026-06-02 • 11:30 AM
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2026-06-02 • 11:00 AM
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2026-06-04 • 05:30 PM
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April 2026
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4/28/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting's 2026-04-28 meeting centered on Valley Healthcare equipment donation and Consider recommendations relating to the creation of easements and parcel maps and exceptions for competit…
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-28
5.a: VTA Deferred Compensation Plan Expense Account Report – March 2026
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-28
11: Receive VTA 457-Deferred Compensation Plan Assets Monthly Report – March 2026 (Duran)
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-09
16: Transit-Oriented Communities Grant Program Cycle 3
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-09
13: One Bay Area Grant Cycle 4 Program and Project Selection Criteria
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-08
7: 2016 Measure B - Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning Studies Competitive Grant Program: Cycle 3 Program of Projects
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-08
14: Transit-Oriented Communities Grant Program Cycle 3
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Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors
2026-04-08
12: One Bay Area Grant Cycle 4 Program and Project Selection Criteria
Palo Alto City Council - Special Meeting
2025-12-15
12: Partnership Agreement with Metropolitan Transportation Commission, in an Amount Not to Exceed $108,888 to Provide Unlimited Transit Access Available Through the Clipper BayPass Pilot Program for City of Palo Alto Employees Through December 31, 2026

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The Churchill Avenue Rail Crossing — Safety, Community, and Loss • Featured
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One of the most emotionally resonant civic debates in Palo Alto centers on the Churchill Avenue rail crossing — and what its future means for community safety and connectivity. Residents have clashed over a proposal to c
Transportation & Transit Future (VTA) • Featured
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The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is navigating a dual mandate — running a regional transit system while developing affordable housing on underutilized land near stations. Ten VTA projects currently i