This project will construct a pedestrian and bicycle undercrossing of the Caltrain railroad near Middle Avenue, connecting Alma Street near Burgess Park to El Camino Real at the open space plaza that is part of Stanford's Middle Plaza at 500 El Camino Real project. The crossing will improve connectivity for neighborhoods on both sides of the Caltrain tracks to city amenities, schools, public transit and downtown Menlo Park.
The project is partially funded by a grant from the San Mateo County Transportation Authority's Bicycle and Pedestrian Program.
The City Council approved an updated conceptual design of the undercrossing in August 2023. Project renderings(PDF, 12MB) are available and provide several images that show what the project will look like from several viewpoints. Staff are working with Caltrain on the development of the design for the undercrossing.
A City Council study session on the next steps for the project is scheduled for Jan. 27, 2026.
The project kicked off in May 2017 and was identified as a priority project for the City Council at the April 20, 2021 City Council meeting. Direction on next steps for the project is scheduled for Jan. 27, 2026.
City Council Chambers
City Council meeting, adopting a resolution certifying compliance with State housing laws to be eligible for One Bay Area Grant funding for the Middle Avenue Caltrain crossing project.
City Council meeting, authorizing the city manager to execute a service agreement with Caltrain to advance the Middle Avenue Caltrain crossing project.
City Council meeting, approving Purchase and Sale Agreement for a portion of 700-800 El Camino Real.
City Council meeting, certify environmental document and approve plans
City Council meeting, preferred concept selection
Rail Subcommittee meeting
Complete Streets Commission meeting
City Council Meeting, project status update
Community meeting #2
City Council meeting - project status update (Informational Item)
Community Meeting #1
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