El Camino Real Quick-Build Pilot

At a glance

• What: a possible externally funded quick-build pilot on El Camino Real between Sand Hill Road and Roble Avenue, raised during an informational update on the Grand Boulevard Initiative.
• Where it stands: no action. Three speakers on August 25, 2026 supported a pilot. Council received clarification on how a pilot would be run and how a consultant would be hired.
• Next: none scheduled in the minutes.

Detail

• Staff report 26-146-CC.
• Velagapudi supported a grant-funded pilot. Kershner urged applying to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority Pedestrian and Bicycle Program (Cycle 8) for a scoped quick-build pilot and funding an outside project manager and design team. Levin also spoke in support.

Sources

• City Council special and regular meeting minutes, August 25, 2026: https://menlopark.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/agendas-and-minutes/city-council/2026-meetings/minutes/20260825-city-council-special-and-regular-minutes-approved.pdf

Log

2026-08-25 - City Council

Informational item M2; three speakers for a pilot; no action.