Christopher Kao

My name is Chris and I am a resident of East Palo Alto. I work as a software engineer. I am also a Public Works & Transportation Commissioner, advising City Council on infrastructure issues.

Analysis: EPX is the Second SamTrans US-101 Express Bus

EPX is the second SamTrans US-101 express bus. This is a big deal! I dived into the 2018 SamTrans US-101 Express Bus Feasibility Study and wanted to share my learnings here.

March 09, 2024 - 7 min read

My First Ride on SamTrans EPX Bus From East Palo Alto to SFO Airport

I took the new SamTrans EPX bus from East Palo Alto to SFO. It took 1 hour and cost $2.05, a nice alternative to paying for a 25-minute, $45 Uber ride.

February 19, 2024 - 10 min read

Future Linear Park in East Palo Alto

How can East Palo Alto work with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to construct a new linear park on their land?

February 14, 2024 - 3 min read

Clarke Avenue Pedestrian Overcrossing Lights Are Working Again

I just wanted to write a quick update that the Clarke Overcrossing lights are working again. I noticed them working last week, so around 1 week after my article reporting on why they are out. Why are the Clarke Avenue Overcrossing Lights Completely Out?Either there is a trend of

February 04, 2024 - 1 min read

Why are the Clarke Avenue Overcrossing Lights Completely Out?

Either there is a trend of increasing vandalism in East Palo Alto, or I am becoming more observant of our city's infrastructure.

January 23, 2024 - 5 min read

We Need Safer Walkways in Woodland Park to the New University Avenue Pedestrian Overcrossing

Woodland Avenue is currently unwalkable in certain parts going westward towards University Ave.

January 14, 2024 - 5 min read

Photos from University Avenue Pedestrian Overcrossing Construction

Photos from January 12, 2024, of the new University Avenue Pedestrian / Bicycle Overcrossing construction.

January 13, 2024 - 3 min read

University Avenue Pedestrian Overcrossing Construction is Underway

I wanted to share some construction updates and photos of the University Avenue pedestrian/bicycle overcrossing.

December 22, 2023 - 2 min read

We Added 4 Bike Racks at the Cooley Landing Education Center

Good news! We added 4 new bike racks at the Cooley Landing Education Center.

October 22, 2023 - 2 min read