Transportation Division

Caltrain and E-Bike The Transportation Division promotes the safe movement of people and goods throughout Menlo Park by maintaining and enhancing a functional and efficient transportation network.

The Transportation Division promotes the use of public transit, ride sharing, bicycles, and walking and manages the City's 40 traffic signals, 2200 streetlights and overall roadway network.

The Division also coordinates the Menlo Park free shuttles, traffic safety education, and neighborhood traffic calming programs. The Division supports the Complete Streets Commission.

Local and Regional Transportation Options

Information about how to get around Menlo Park and surrounding communities, including bicycling and transit providers.

Development guidelines

Find information and standards for new development projects including impact fees, driveway and parking requirements and analysis requirements.

Safe Routes to School program

Menlo Park's Safe Routes to Schools program aims to enhance safety for students accessing all schools that serve Menlo Park residents.

Shuttle services

See maps and schedules for free shuttle services in Menlo Park.

Transportation Data

View available data related to transportation in Menlo Park.

Transportation policies and plans

Transportation policies and plans guide planning and development of the City's street network.

Transportation projects

Peruse a list of projects underway by the Transportation Division.

Truck route permits

Learn how to obtain a truck route permit.

Slow Streets Program

The slow streets program was identified by the Vision Zero Action Plan to replace the prior neighborhood traffic management program (NTMP). This program identifies streets through data analysis and resident requests to install traffic calming.

Contact us

Working hours:
Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Every other Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

City Hall counter hours: 
Monday - Thursday: 1 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Every other Friday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

For urgent requests call us: 650-330-6780

  • Localized flooding
  • Downed trees blocking roads or sidewalks
  • Traffic signal outages  

Report non-emergency issues through ACT

ACT is the City’s online issue platform. Some examples of issues to report via ACT include:

  • Park maintenance
  • Damaged street signs
  • Streetlight outages
  • Sidewalks/tripping hazards
  • Missed street sweeping

After hours and weekends, call the police non-emergency line: 650-330-6300

Email anytime for non-emergency requests: Public Works

Make an appointment

Make an appointment for questions regarding:

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