Fixing Parking in East Palo Alto

East Palo Alto has a parking problem. We have too many cars. In some neighborhoods, it is very hard to find parking. Many people have told me that they can’t invite their friends over because there is no street parking available. I did a Facebook poll a few months
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Why Does Palo Alto Own 15% of East Palo Alto?

Palo Alto owns 15% of East Palo Alto’s land—despite being in a different county. It’s time for East Palo Alto to reclaim this underused space and transform it into parks, trails, and public assets.
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Ride Plus in East Palo Alto: Data-Driven Opportunities for Improved Mobility

At the April 16, 2025 Public Works & Transportation Commission meeting, I presented SamTrans Ride Plus statistics. The slides can be viewed here: SamTrans Ride Plus Statistics East Palo AltoSamTrans Ride Plus Statistics East Palo Alto Chris Kao April 16, 2025Google Docs The video link is here: https://cityofepa.granicus.
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Say Yes to New Housing

Let's start with an obvious statement: East Palo Alto has a severe housing shortage and we need to build a lot more housing to meet the extreme demand. At a recent City Council meeting, we considered an appeal from a resident seeking to convert their existing backyard garage
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Partnering with EPACENTER

East Palo Alto City Council Prioritizes Arts and Culture Through EPACENTER Partnership In a recent East Palo Alto City Council meeting, a significant step was taken to enrich our community's cultural landscape. The City Council voted to make collaborating with EPACENTER a city priority, a move I strongly
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Ask311: Search Vehicle Accidents and Illegal Dumpings Near You with AI

I built a tool that uses AI and maps to help you search for local vehicle accidents and illegal dumping data. Just enter an address and question—like “how many crashes near University & Purdue?”—and get answers pulled from real public records. Try it out!
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