Drone footage shows Highway 101 southbound traffic slowing near Rengstorff Ave, where ramp meters remain off. Free-flowing on-ramp traffic merges at a 1:1 ratio, creating waves of congestion. Caltrans should investigate why the meters aren’t working.

The San Mateo County Transportation Authority just funded $25M in projects that boost mobility for East Palo Alto—Dumbarton West Connector design, EPX service expansion, and Ride Plus to Palo Alto Transit Center. Here’s why this matters.

The University & Purdue Ave intersection in East Palo Alto has seen 13 vehicle crashes since 2020, with a rising trend in 2025. This unsignalized 35mph crossing endangers drivers and clogs regional traffic. A signalized solution is overdue.

East Palo Alto’s streets are over-parked, with many neighborhoods exceeding 100% occupancy. Our drone study shows the crisis is structural, not anecdotal—and urgent action is needed.