How often do you visit University Avenue? Daily
What typically brings you to University Avenue? Restaurants, Coffee shops/cafe, Retail, Arts/Entertainment, Other - Walking
How do you get to University Avenue? Walk
What concerns you most about University Avenue today and in the future? Business vacancies, Decrease in retail options, Not enough social gathering areas, Other - Bike/Pedestrian Safety: bikes not safe on street --> bikes on sidewalk --> not safe for pedx
What features do you feel would improve the current and long-term visitor experience along University Avenue? Planters and plants, Expanded sidewalks and enhanced pedestrian pathways, Social gathering areas and seating nodes, Outdoor dining, Bike connectivity and amenities, Other - (1) consider curb extensions at intersections: https://nacto.org/publication/urban-street-design-guide/street-design-elements/curb-extensions/; (2) Mixed-use buildings on and adjacent to University Avenue (e.g., housing above retail)
What characteristics are most important to you for University Avenue? Accessibility, Flexible uses, Thriving business & retail, Bike-friendly
Which examples of successful streetscape design do you think would best fit University Avenue? Select your top two(2) choices. Redwood City, Ca, Ausin, Tx
What do you like about the two designs you chose? I chose the Redwood City and Austin images because neither appear to prioritize vehicular use over pedestrian and commercial activities in the right-of-way. Currently, four lanes of roadway are dedicated to cars on University Ave; bikes have no safe dedicated lanes, and sidewalks fit 2-3 walkers across at best.  The Redwood City image suggests flexibility of uses: restaurant seating beyond the sidewalk activates the street and business; a parade/art fair/etc. can occur in the center of the roadway (whether permanently or temporarily closed to vehicular traffic). The Austin image is appealing because the restaurant businesses liven the pedestrian experience but do not interfere with passerby. The double allee of trees is also attractive and functional in providing shading. Areas are provided for bike parking (best when safe bike connections consider bikers, cars and pedestrians).
Which theme would you most like to see represented along University Avenue? Select one (1). Other - A cohesive design that meets goals for functionality, accessibility, and maintenance should guide the theme. Plants are great for reducing urban heat island. Colors can be effective for wayfinding. Materials should be chosen to withstand weather and abuse
Why did you choose that theme? Each of the proposed themes has design ideas that are not exclusive to the others. Each has elements that are fun, and elements that may not stand up to time. The University Ave corridor is an urban zone of Palo Alto. I think it should be primarily hardscape for the purpose of flexibility and maintenance. Ideally, it connects to numerous dispersed areas of increased vegetation (e.g., vegetated parklets for common seating, adjacent parks).
Which features do you think would be best suited for the STREET ZONE (beige)? Select ONE (1). Street E: Temporary Street Closure for Events
Based on the image above, which features do you think would be best suited for the BULB OUT ZONE (green)? Select ONE (1). Bulb Out C: Extended Curb with Planting
Based on the image above, which features do you think would be best suited for the SIDEWALK ZONE (purple)? Select ONE (1). Other - I think the classic promenade is appropriate for much of University Ave, but I don't think that style has to exclude features like seating, plants or bike parking.
Based on the image above, which improvements or features do you think would be best suited for the STREET PARKING ZONE (light blue)? Select ONE (1). Other - I would prefer to see a mix of A, B, C and D. In my opinion, Option E (decorative paving) does not stand the test of time.
Based on the image above, which improvements or features do you think would be best suited for the PASEO ZONE (orange)? Select ONE (1). Other - Depending on full design, I would add seating to paseo if it's wide enough and seating is not included elsewhere. I love the current murals around town; it would be great to add more. Decorative lighting is a great small space activator.
What is your age group? 35-44
Where do you live? Downtown Palo Alto, Other - Crescent Park
Is there anything else you’d like to us to know regarding the University Avenue Streetscape project? I have not had the opportunity to attend meetings and may have missed an explanation, but I hope the streetscape project is being considered in the context of downtown zoning and traffic planning. When new buildings are built on/adjacent to University Ave, I think they should be mixed-use. More residents on this corridor would likely support businesses here 7 days/week. Separately, I daydream about converting the Emerson Parking Lot into a vegetated park that connects to Lytton Plaza (Rose & Crown and businesses fronting Ramona St could face the new park... ). It's not cheap, but parking could be relocated to nearby surface lots converted to stacked parking.
Thank you for participating in the community survey about the University Avenue Streetscape project! If you would like to receive updates as the project progresses, please enter your email address below. lizatrafton@gmail.com

How often do you visit University Avenue? Daily
What typically brings you to University Avenue? Restaurants, Coffee shops/cafe, Retail
How do you get to University Avenue? Walk, Bike
What concerns you most about University Avenue today and in the future? Business vacancies
What features do you feel would improve the current and long-term visitor experience along University Avenue? Outdoor dining, Bike connectivity and amenities
What characteristics are most important to you for University Avenue? Thriving business & retail, Sustainability, Natural beauty, Bike-friendly
Which examples of successful streetscape design do you think would best fit University Avenue? Select your top two(2) choices. Davis, Ca, Ausin, Tx
What do you like about the two designs you chose? Wide sidewalks, separations of vehicles, pedestrians, and dining
Which theme would you most like to see represented along University Avenue? Select one (1). Sustainable Minimal
Why did you choose that theme? Relatively low maintenance, restful, peaceful
Which features do you think would be best suited for the STREET ZONE (beige)? Select ONE (1). Street D: Painting
Based on the image above, which features do you think would be best suited for the BULB OUT ZONE (green)? Select ONE (1). Bulb Out B: Midblock Curb Extensions with Seating
Based on the image above, which features do you think would be best suited for the SIDEWALK ZONE (purple)? Select ONE (1). Sidewalk E: Plant Features
Based on the image above, which improvements or features do you think would be best suited for the STREET PARKING ZONE (light blue)? Select ONE (1). Street Parking C: Parklet
Based on the image above, which improvements or features do you think would be best suited for the PASEO ZONE (orange)? Select ONE (1). Paseo A: Iconic Features
What is your age group? 75+
Where do you live? Another Palo Alto neighborhood (please specify below), Other - Crescent Park
Is there anything else you’d like to us to know regarding the University Avenue Streetscape project? Fun survey. Be wary of on-going maintenance requirements. Deferred maintenance due to budget constraints could defeat good intentions.
Thank you for participating in the community survey about the University Avenue Streetscape project! If you would like to receive updates as the project progresses, please enter your email address below. jcrccr2120@yahoo.com

How often do you visit University Avenue? Weekly
What typically brings you to University Avenue? Restaurants, Coffee shops/cafe, Retail
How do you get to University Avenue? Walk, Bike, Car
What concerns you most about University Avenue today and in the future? Business vacancies, Decrease in retail options, The street and storefronts/buildings aren't attractive, Not enough to do, Underutilized
What features do you feel would improve the current and long-term visitor experience along University Avenue? Social gathering areas and seating nodes, Outdoor dining, Public art, Bike connectivity and amenities
What characteristics are most important to you for University Avenue? Safety, Thriving business & retail, Natural beauty, Bike-friendly
Which examples of successful streetscape design do you think would best fit University Avenue? Select your top two(2) choices. Davis, Ca, Ausin, Tx
What do you like about the two designs you chose? Trees, walking areas, feels clean and leafy
Which theme would you most like to see represented along University Avenue? Select one (1). Garden Lush
Why did you choose that theme? feels inviting and warm
Based on the image above, which features do you think would be best suited for the BULB OUT ZONE (green)? Select ONE (1). Bulb Out C: Extended Curb with Planting
Based on the image above, which features do you think would be best suited for the SIDEWALK ZONE (purple)? Select ONE (1). Sidewalk E: Plant Features
Based on the image above, which improvements or features do you think would be best suited for the PASEO ZONE (orange)? Select ONE (1). Paseo D: Decorative Lighting
What is your age group? 55-64
Where do you live? Another Palo Alto neighborhood (please specify below)
Is there anything else you’d like to us to know regarding the University Avenue Streetscape project? please consider getting rid of the amplified music on the weekends. It's really loud and off putting to walk around Downtown Palo Alto on a summer night and be blasted by a guy on a guitar playing Jimmy Hendricks.

How often do you visit University Avenue? Weekly
What typically brings you to University Avenue? Restaurants, Retail
How do you get to University Avenue? Walk, Car
What concerns you most about University Avenue today and in the future? Business vacancies, Decrease in retail options
What features do you feel would improve the current and long-term visitor experience along University Avenue? Planters and plants, Expanded sidewalks and enhanced pedestrian pathways, Outdoor dining, Wayfinding and/or gateway signage
What characteristics are most important to you for University Avenue? Flexible uses, Safety, Thriving business & retail, Sustainability
Which examples of successful streetscape design do you think would best fit University Avenue? Select your top two(2) choices. Mountain View, Ca, Santana Row, San Jose, Ca
What do you like about the two designs you chose? Creative use of available space (not beginning from scratch) with vibrant outdoor dining, yet walkable space for pedestrians
Which theme would you most like to see represented along University Avenue? Select one (1). Color Combos
Why did you choose that theme? Fun enough to be an attraction, yet still functional
Which features do you think would be best suited for the STREET ZONE (beige)? Select ONE (1). Street B: Enhanced Crosswalk
Based on the image above, which features do you think would be best suited for the BULB OUT ZONE (green)? Select ONE (1). Bulb Out D: Colorful Painting
Based on the image above, which features do you think would be best suited for the SIDEWALK ZONE (purple)? Select ONE (1). Sidewalk D: Modern Versatile
Based on the image above, which improvements or features do you think would be best suited for the STREET PARKING ZONE (light blue)? Select ONE (1). Street Parking C: Parklet
Based on the image above, which improvements or features do you think would be best suited for the PASEO ZONE (orange)? Select ONE (1). Paseo D: Decorative Lighting
What is your age group? 75+
Where do you live? Another Palo Alto neighborhood (please specify below), Other - Crescent Park—walkable to downtown
Thank you for participating in the community survey about the University Avenue Streetscape project! If you would like to receive updates as the project progresses, please enter your email address below. hal.luft@gmail.com

How often do you visit University Avenue? Once or twice a year
What typically brings you to University Avenue? Restaurants, Coffee shops/cafe, Retail, Arts/Entertainment
How do you get to University Avenue? Car
What concerns you most about University Avenue today and in the future? Business vacancies
What features do you feel would improve the current and long-term visitor experience along University Avenue? Expanded sidewalks and enhanced pedestrian pathways
What characteristics are most important to you for University Avenue? Safety, Thriving business & retail, Sustainability
Which examples of successful streetscape design do you think would best fit University Avenue? Select your top two(2) choices. Davis, Ca, Redwood City, Ca
Which theme would you most like to see represented along University Avenue? Select one (1). Sustainable Minimal
Why did you choose that theme? I like the look
Based on the image above, which features do you think would be best suited for the BULB OUT ZONE (green)? Select ONE (1). Bulb Out E: Paved with Bollards
Based on the image above, which features do you think would be best suited for the SIDEWALK ZONE (purple)? Select ONE (1). Sidewalk E: Plant Features
Based on the image above, which improvements or features do you think would be best suited for the STREET PARKING ZONE (light blue)? Select ONE (1). Street Parking A: Extended Pedestrian Use Space
Based on the image above, which improvements or features do you think would be best suited for the PASEO ZONE (orange)? Select ONE (1). Paseo A: Iconic Features
What is your age group? 65-74
Where do you live? Another Palo Alto neighborhood (please specify below), Other - Midtown

How often do you visit University Avenue? Weekly
What typically brings you to University Avenue? Restaurants, Retail
How do you get to University Avenue? Walk
What concerns you most about University Avenue today and in the future? Decrease in retail options, Not enough parking
What features do you feel would improve the current and long-term visitor experience along University Avenue? Parking options
What characteristics are most important to you for University Avenue? Thriving business & retail
Which examples of successful streetscape design do you think would best fit University Avenue? Select your top two(2) choices. Burlingame, Ca, Other - As it was before street closures
What do you like about the two designs you chose? A downtown with nothing but restaurants caters to only a few of the needs of people. People drive to fulfill other needs. Downtown used to be more balanced. It needs to be balanced.
Which theme would you most like to see represented along University Avenue? Select one (1). Sustainable Minimal
Why did you choose that theme? Downtown does not have as much space as these pictures show. Shame on you for misleading people about what is possible! Keep it minimal. Keep it accessible by car. Don't favor restaurants.
Based on the image above, which features do you think would be best suited for the BULB OUT ZONE (green)? Select ONE (1). Other - Do not reduce parking. Do not impede either traffic or pedestrians.
Based on the image above, which improvements or features do you think would be best suited for the STREET PARKING ZONE (light blue)? Select ONE (1). Other - Downtown does not have space for any of these. Your choices mislead people.
Based on the image above, which improvements or features do you think would be best suited for the PASEO ZONE (orange)? Select ONE (1). Other - Murals on buildings if business agrees. Do not encroach on sidewalk nor steet.
What is your age group? 65-74
Where do you live? Downtown Palo Alto
Is there anything else you’d like to us to know regarding the University Avenue Streetscape project? Is this going to spend millions of dollars with little gain like the California Ave plan? Is the plan really just a way for people with connections to make money?

How often do you visit University Avenue? Weekly
What typically brings you to University Avenue? Restaurants, Coffee shops/cafe, Retail
How do you get to University Avenue? Walk, Bike, Car
What features do you feel would improve the current and long-term visitor experience along University Avenue? Planters and plants, Outdoor dining, Live music
What characteristics are most important to you for University Avenue? Thriving business & retail, Sustainability, Natural beauty, Bike-friendly
Which examples of successful streetscape design do you think would best fit University Avenue? Select your top two(2) choices. Mountain View, Ca
What do you like about the two designs you chose? Outdoor seating concealed by greenery
Which theme would you most like to see represented along University Avenue? Select one (1). Other - Using drought tolerant plants, trees and natives
Why did you choose that theme? Lush but sustainable
Which features do you think would be best suited for the STREET ZONE (beige)? Select ONE (1). Street B: Enhanced Crosswalk
Based on the image above, which features do you think would be best suited for the SIDEWALK ZONE (purple)? Select ONE (1). Sidewalk E: Plant Features
What is your age group? 45-54
Where do you live? Another Palo Alto neighborhood (please specify below)
Is there anything else you’d like to us to know regarding the University Avenue Streetscape project? Prefer serene instead of chaotic/colorful

How often do you visit University Avenue? Weekly
What typically brings you to University Avenue? Restaurants, Coffee shops/cafe, Retail
How do you get to University Avenue? Walk, Bike, Car
What concerns you most about University Avenue today and in the future? Business vacancies, Decrease in retail options
What features do you feel would improve the current and long-term visitor experience along University Avenue? Outdoor dining
What characteristics are most important to you for University Avenue? Accessibility, Flexible uses, Safety, Thriving business & retail, Natural beauty, Bike-friendly
Which examples of successful streetscape design do you think would best fit University Avenue? Select your top two(2) choices. Davis, Ca, Mountain View, Ca
What do you like about the two designs you chose? Least disruptive and least expensive
Which theme would you most like to see represented along University Avenue? Select one (1). Sustainable Minimal
Why did you choose that theme? Least trendy and most natural option
Which features do you think would be best suited for the STREET ZONE (beige)? Select ONE (1). Street B: Enhanced Crosswalk
Based on the image above, which features do you think would be best suited for the BULB OUT ZONE (green)? Select ONE (1). Bulb Out B: Midblock Curb Extensions with Seating
Based on the image above, which features do you think would be best suited for the SIDEWALK ZONE (purple)? Select ONE (1). Sidewalk E: Plant Features
Based on the image above, which improvements or features do you think would be best suited for the STREET PARKING ZONE (light blue)? Select ONE (1). Street Parking B: Rain Gardens
Based on the image above, which improvements or features do you think would be best suited for the PASEO ZONE (orange)? Select ONE (1). Paseo D: Decorative Lighting
What is your age group? 55-64
Where do you live? Another Palo Alto neighborhood (please specify below)

How often do you visit University Avenue? Weekly
What typically brings you to University Avenue? Restaurants, Coffee shops/cafe, Retail, Professional services
How do you get to University Avenue? Walk, Bike, Car
What concerns you most about University Avenue today and in the future? Business vacancies, Decrease in retail options
What features do you feel would improve the current and long-term visitor experience along University Avenue? Outdoor dining, Live music, Public art
What characteristics are most important to you for University Avenue? Thriving business & retail
Which examples of successful streetscape design do you think would best fit University Avenue? Select your top two(2) choices. Davis, Ca, Mountain View, Ca
What do you like about the two designs you chose? flexibility for parking or parklets. Pedestrians feeling safe and separsted from vehicle traffic
Which theme would you most like to see represented along University Avenue? Select one (1). Sustainable Minimal
Which features do you think would be best suited for the STREET ZONE (beige)? Select ONE (1). Street C: Decorative Overhead Elements
Based on the image above, which features do you think would be best suited for the BULB OUT ZONE (green)? Select ONE (1). Bulb Out C: Extended Curb with Planting
Based on the image above, which features do you think would be best suited for the SIDEWALK ZONE (purple)? Select ONE (1). Sidewalk C: Classic Promenade
Based on the image above, which improvements or features do you think would be best suited for the STREET PARKING ZONE (light blue)? Select ONE (1). Street Parking C: Parklet
Based on the image above, which improvements or features do you think would be best suited for the PASEO ZONE (orange)? Select ONE (1). Paseo B: Gateway Sign
What is your age group? 45-54
Where do you live? Another Palo Alto neighborhood (please specify below), Other - Old Palo Alto
Is there anything else you’d like to us to know regarding the University Avenue Streetscape project? keep vehicle traffic. its the lifeline of businesses. parking garages are great
Thank you for participating in the community survey about the University Avenue Streetscape project! If you would like to receive updates as the project progresses, please enter your email address below. tadohw@gmail.com

How often do you visit University Avenue? Daily
What typically brings you to University Avenue? Restaurants, Coffee shops/cafe, Retail, Professional services
How do you get to University Avenue? Walk, Bike, Car
What concerns you most about University Avenue today and in the future? Decrease in retail options, The street and storefronts/buildings aren't attractive, Other - I would like higher quality restaurants like they gave on Pearl street in Boulder CO.
What features do you feel would improve the current and long-term visitor experience along University Avenue? Planters and plants, Expanded sidewalks and enhanced pedestrian pathways, Social gathering areas and seating nodes, Outdoor dining, Live music, Other - Make a cohesive outdoor dining look-more outdoor dining the better, close Univ, and make like Pearl St, Boulder CO, update run down aesthetic look on parts of University
What characteristics are most important to you for University Avenue? Thriving business & retail, Natural beauty, Other - High quality restaurants, close down to traffic for a few blocks and make pedestrian only with live music
Which examples of successful streetscape design do you think would best fit University Avenue? Select your top two(2) choices. Burlingame, Ca, Other - Boulder Colorado Pearl Street
What do you like about the two designs you chose? Burlingame : clean windows, nice fresh paint, clean sidewalks; Pearl Street - closed to cars, benches, trees in middle of pedestrian area, live music, high quality food
Which theme would you most like to see represented along University Avenue? Select one (1). Garden Lush
Why did you choose that theme? Because trees and live greenery always make a location feel high end
Which features do you think would be best suited for the STREET ZONE (beige)? Select ONE (1). Street C: Decorative Overhead Elements
Based on the image above, which features do you think would be best suited for the BULB OUT ZONE (green)? Select ONE (1). Bulb Out C: Extended Curb with Planting
Based on the image above, which features do you think would be best suited for the SIDEWALK ZONE (purple)? Select ONE (1). Sidewalk E: Plant Features
Based on the image above, which improvements or features do you think would be best suited for the STREET PARKING ZONE (light blue)? Select ONE (1). Street Parking E: Decorative Paving
Based on the image above, which improvements or features do you think would be best suited for the PASEO ZONE (orange)? Select ONE (1). Paseo D: Decorative Lighting
What is your age group? 45-54
Where do you live? Another Palo Alto neighborhood (please specify below), Other - Crescent park
Is there anything else you’d like to us to know regarding the University Avenue Streetscape project? First off I hope we can get more rooftop bars and restaurants. The Graduate has one but the hours are very limited so please open more! Allow for more! hope the downtown Palo Alto will see a new vibrancy. I’d like to see the streets closed at least a few blocks of University. I’d like to see store fronts kept clean and neat with fresh paint. The way that the creamery looks on the Hamilton side is really not good. That’s just an example even though it’s not on university. I’d like to see higher and restaurants farm to table that record recognize the organic food movement not chains and a bunch of restaurants that seem temporary. I’d like to see decorative lighting. I’d like to see benches with trees and I’d like to see live music on Fridays and Saturdays. It’s unfortunate that the retail in Downtown Palo Alto has suffered. There is no local flavor anymore. Just chains moving in. At least they look nice from the outside.
Thank you for participating in the community survey about the University Avenue Streetscape project! If you would like to receive updates as the project progresses, please enter your email address below. amykacher1@gmail.com