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250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Telephone:
Phone: 650-329-2441
Fax: 650-329-2154
Hours:
Planning Department Hours (Civic Center)
Mon-Thu 7:30-5:30pm
Fri 8-5pm (Closed Alt Fri)

NOTE: For permits, visit the City's Development Center web page for location and hours of operation of the City's permit center.

Palo Alto Green Building Program
Phone: 650-329-2189
Fax: 650-329-2240 
Commuting

Free Shuttle Schedule
Palo Alto's Shuttle is free, open to everyone and wheelchair accessible. 
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Educating Student Bicyclists and Pedestrians
Palo Alto has a history as a bicycle friendly town. In addition to having flat terrain and many bicycle facilities, some form of bicycle education has been offered in the Palo Alto Unified School District since the 1960s.
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Public Transit
Choosing an alternative mode of travel to driving alone even once a week can save money, wear and tear on your vehicle, and helps keep the air clean.
( visit the commuting home page )
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Bicycle Advisory Committee (PABAC)
The Palo Alto Bicycle Advisory Committee is a citizen advisory committee which reports to the Chief Transportation Official.
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Bicycle Commuting/Lockers
Palo Alto has been a leader in the development of innovative bicycle projects and programs for over three decades.
( visit the commuting programs home page )
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Bicycle Transportation Plan
The Palo Alto Bicycle Transportation Plan was adopted by the City Council in November 2003.
( view the bicycle transportation plan )
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Bicycling - Current Projects
Bicycling in Palo Alto - Projects
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Bicycle Licenses
The Palo Alto Municipal Code (Section 10.64.010) requires residents to license their bikes before riding on City streets and public property.

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Way2Go Program
The City is encouraging the use of alternative transportation modes including walking, biking and the use of shuttles, buses and trains.
( visit the commuting programs home page )
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School Commute Corridors Network
On October 27, 2003 the Palo Alto City Council adopted the School Commute Corridors Network. Council adoption of the School Commute Corridors Network is a statement of policy for the City of Palo Alto that principal school commute routes be given priority for public investment purposes and be accorded enhanced review as regards proposals for new commercial driveways and other street changes.
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Bicycling Improvement Form
Submit comments and suggestions for improving bicycling safety in Palo Alto.
( submit a bicycling improvement request )
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City of Palo Alto City Hall - 250 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 | Main Telephone Number 650-329-2100 8am-5pm M-Th, Alt Fridays