East Palo Alto Sun

Why Free Parking is Killing East Palo Alto’s Downtown Vision

I argue that both on-street and off-street parking in the RBD should be priced appropriately to foster the vibrant, walkable downtown with shops and restaurants that East Palo Alto residents have long desired.

March 13, 2025 - 5 min read

Meeting Up with Churrobots - EPA's Local Robotics Team

I met with East Palo Alto's very own robotics team, the Churrobots, last night. I remembered reading about their national competition appearance in Houston last year. It's fantastic to see the Churrobots thriving! They're a true source of pride for East Palo Alto, a

March 12, 2025 - 3 min read

East Palo Alto’s Proposed Residential Parking Permit Program: What You Need to Know

Next week on March 18, 2025, East Palo Alto's City Council will take the first reading of a draft Residential Parking Permit Program ordinance. While I support the parking permit program, there are some important changes I would like to see to make this successful.

March 12, 2025 - 6 min read

Fighting Illegal Dumping in East Palo Alto: A Data-Driven Approach

In 2024 there were 422 recorded illegal trash dumpings in East Palo Alto. I investigate systemic problems with scheduling large item pick ups, and I propose better enforcement strategies using video cameras.

March 06, 2025 - 8 min read

The Parking Problem in East Palo Alto: How to Report Violations and Free Up Space

If all East Palo Alto residents do nothing, then abandoned vehicles and oversized vehicles will literally not be enforced by the police department, which reduces available on-street parking for residents.

February 24, 2025 - 7 min read

Let There Be Light!

During my East Palo Alto City Council campaign, I pledged to address our city's finances and put our $140 million reserve to better use. Our residents deserve to see their tax dollars invested in projects that improve our community, not just accumulating interest in bank accounts. Webster Lincoln

February 11, 2025 - 2 min read

How Reporting a Google Maps Error Reduced Cut-Through Traffic in East Palo Alto

Some East Palo Alto streets face heavy cut-through traffic as navigation apps route drivers through illegal turns. By submitting corrections to Google and Apple Maps, I helped redirect traffic to main roads, aligning with city planning efforts to reduce congestion in residential areas.

February 10, 2025 - 10 min read

Cycling Made Safer: Google Maps Now Includes All East Palo Alto Bike Lanes

Google Maps now prioritizes East Palo Alto’s newly added bike lanes for safer and more efficient cycling, benefiting both residents and cyclists from nearby cities.

February 05, 2025 - 4 min read

Unraveling the East Bayshore Bottleneck: How Inefficiencies at Laura Ln Impact East Palo Alto's PM Commute

I analyze drone video footage of bottlenecking at East Bayshore Rd & Laura Ln in Palo Alto, which negatively impacts East Palo Alto residents driving home during PM rush hour.

January 28, 2025 - 6 min read