South Palo Alto Bikeways Demonstration Project: Design, Planning & Engagement

The City of Palo Alto is seeking qualified firms to provide comprehensive transportation planning, design, and engineering services for the South Palo Alto Bikeways Demonstration Project. The selected consultant will be responsible for managing the project scope, which includes environmental impact reviews under NEPA, developing a striping concept plan for the corridor, and presenting findings to the City commission. The project emphasizes community engagement, data analysis, and bicycle and pedestrian planning, requiring skills in project management, stakeholder communication, and environmental review. Additional optional tasks, contingent upon grant funding, may involve creating detailed construction plans, analyzing user data and safety metrics, organizing educational bike rides, updating the City’s Safety Action Plan, and reporting to various City bodies. The contract, valued between $500,000 and $1.5 million, is part of a solicitation posted on March 18, 2025, with a response deadline of April 9, 2025. The project is managed by Palo Alto Transportation under the California organization, with primary contact Albert Lujan available via email and phone. The scope of work aims to enhance bicycle infrastructure and safety through strategic planning, community involvement, and data-driven decision-making, supporting the City’s broader transportation and safety initiatives. More details and the solicitation link are accessible through the City’s procurement portal.