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.

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!

How Reporting a Google Maps Error Reduced Cut-Through Traffic in East Palo Alto

Some East Palo Alto streets face heavy cut-through traffic as navigation apps route drivers through illegal turns. By submitting corrections to Google and Apple Maps, I helped redirect traffic to main roads, aligning with city planning efforts to reduce congestion in residential areas.