Quarry Road Improvements and Transit Center Capital Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026010405
Public Agency
City of Palo Alto
Document Title
Quarry Road Improvements and Transit Center Capital Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/15/2026
Document Description
Approval of a Cost-Sharing Agreement for Design and Engineering Services for construction of a roadway for transit vehicles connecting the Palo Alto Transit Center and El Camino Real, enhancement of the existing crossing of El Camino Real and Quarry Road for non-motorized modes of transportation, and realignment of an existing multiuse path, and associated improvements. The Project's purpose is to improve transit reliability and travel time, enhance accessibility and safety for bicyclists and pedestrians, and fulfill regional and Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan policies on transit improvements. The Project will benefit transit passengers, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
Contact Information
Name
Sylvia Star-Lack
Agency Name
City of Palo Alto, Office of Transportation
Job Title
Transportation Planning Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Cities
Palo Alto
Counties
Santa Clara
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Quarry Road and El Camino Real
Zip
94301
Total Acres
210 Linear feet
Parcel #
Public Right-of-Way
State Highways
SR 82
Railways
Caltrain
Airports
Palo Alto Airport
Schools
Stanford University
Waterways
San Francisquito Creek
Other Location Info
The Project will extend the existing transit center facility by approximately 210 feet, through the intersection of Quarry Road and El Camino Real, to facilitate the transfer of passengers to Caltrain
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
21080(b)(12)
Reasons for Exemption
The Project constitutes a facility extension not in excess of four miles in length that is required for the transfer of passengers from or to an exclusive public mass transit guideway service. Due to its fixed location, Caltrain qualifies as an “exclusive public mass transit guideway” service. The Project will extend the existing transit center facility by approximately 210 feet, through the intersection of Quarry Road and El Camino Real, to facilitate the transfer of passengers to Caltrain, among other public transit services.
County Clerk
Santa Clara
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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