Christopher Kao

Christopher Kao

My name is Chris and I am a resident of East Palo Alto. I serve on the East Palo Alto Planning Commission and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority Community Advisory Committee.

Closing the Gaps to the University Avenue Overcrossing

The new University Ave Bicycle & Pedestrian Overcrossing has unlocked safer travel across Hwy 101, but nearby streets remain dangerous. Urgent fixes to University, Donohoe, and Woodland Ave are needed to prevent more collisions.

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.

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.