East Palo Alto Sun

Converting Two East Palo Alto Temporary Traffic Circles to Mini Roundabouts

I am on the San Mateo County Office of Education School Travel Fellowship team, looking to make it safer for students to get to school by converting two temporary traffic circles on Pulgas Ave to mini roundabouts.

March 26, 2023 - 5 min read

Mistimed Caltrans Traffic Light at University Ave and Highway 101 Southbound On-Ramp Aggravates Traffic

A mistimed Caltrans light exacerbates traffic in East Palo Alto because it can turn red when all other East Palo Alto lights along University Ave are synchronized at green.

February 20, 2023 - 4 min read

East Palo Alto Needs More EV Charging Stations

With decreasing electric vehicle costs and 50% of residents renting, East Palo Alto needs more EV charging stations.

February 15, 2023 - 3 min read

Shaky, Shaky, Shaky! Are We Ready For an Earthquake in EPA?

Labor Day 2028 - A 7.2 Earthquake hits the Hayward Fault, and East Palo Alto - located in a liquefaction zone - is devastated. Multiple aging apartment buildings collapse, and hundreds of people suddenly lose their homes. Many residents have been injured in the earthquake and are desperately looking

January 26, 2023 - 6 min read

Dumbarton Corridor Rail Project Can Help Connect Commuters From Sacramento, Stockton, and More

The Dumbarton Corridor rail project can create a lot of value for East Palo Alto citizens and raise more taxes for the city.

January 16, 2023 - 2 min read

I Have a Car Again in East Palo Alto

I wanted to share some learnings from my 5 months of going car-less in East Palo Alto.

January 10, 2023 - 3 min read

Thank You San Francisquito Creek Levee

The San Francisquito Creek Reach 1 Levee has kept a large portion of East Palo Alto safe during the last 2 weeks of heavy rains.

January 10, 2023 - 3 min read

Can Carshares in East Palo Alto Ease Parking Congestion on our Streets?

I'd like to talk to about one potential incremental solution that could help remove around 1 - 3% of the cars parked on the road.

October 02, 2022 - 7 min read

Here Are Some Reasons Why East Palo Alto Has a Parking Congestion Problem

East Palo Alto has a parking congestion problem. I wanted to share some reasons I have gathered from talking with City staff, neighbors, and personal experience.

October 02, 2022 - 3 min read