What is BID

A Business Improvement District (BID) is a member-funded organization of business people authorized by state law (California Streets and Highway Code Section 36500). Its purpose is to promote and improve a specific geographic area for the benefit of businesses in the BID district. Currently, there are more than 200 successful BIDs in California, including BIDs in Mountain View, Willow Glen (San Jose), Burlingame, and downtown San Jose.

Useful phone numbers :

Fire/Police

650-329-2413(non emergency)

911 (emergency)

PaloAlto Public Works

Storm Drains

650-496-6974 (weekdays 7am-5pm)

650-329-2413 (After hours)

Palo Alto Public Works

Fallen Trees

650-496-5953 (weekdays 7am-5pm)

650-329-2413 (after hours)

Gas leaks/Sewer Spills

Palo Alto Communications

650-329-2579

Power Outages & Electrical Problems

Palo Alto Electric Operations

650-496-6914

Road Conditions

650-329-2420 (flood emergency only)

Caltrans - 800.427.7623