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.

Reimagine SamTrans Brings Updated Bus Routes to East Palo Alto

This year SamTrans is bringing 4 updated bus routes and a new on-demand system to East Palo Alto as part of the Reimagine SamTrans initiative.

September 16, 2022 - 4 min read

Lots of Street and Sidewalk Improvements in East Palo Alto These Several Weeks

This morning there was no construction on Pulgas Ave. Then I saw construction begin. When I got home, the road looked brand new.

September 15, 2022 - 1 min read

Tailor Shop Alterations at Nordstrom Rack in East Palo Alto

I wanted to share my favorite place to get my clothes tailored in East Palo Alto. I love getting it done here so I can support our local tax base.

August 20, 2022 - 1 min read

East Palo Alto Adding 8 Miles of New Bike Lanes in Q3 2022

In Q3 2022, East Palo Alto is planning to add 8 miles of new bike lanes as part of the Annual Street Resurfacing Project 21/22.

July 24, 2022 - 3 min read

Get Up to $100 For Biking to Work

I've biked to work over 40 times this year and I received $100 in Amazon gift cards from the Commute.org Bicycle Rewards Program. East Palo Alto residents who bike to work can also get these rewards!

July 21, 2022 - 3 min read

[Part 2] How I Filed a SamTrans Report For Route 296 Skipping Pulgas Ave

After my repeated experiences of SamTrans Route 296 skipping Pulgas Ave, I filed a report with SamTrans and wanted to provide this update.

July 06, 2022 - 2 min read

SamTrans Bus Route 296 Is Skipping Pulgas Ave in East Palo Alto

SamTrans buses need to be made more reliable. I have personally had 3 incidents where the bus did not go on Pulgas Ave: twice inbound to EPA, and once outbound to Menlo Park.

June 26, 2022 - 3 min read

Drone Videos I Shot During the Bay Road Improvement Project Construction

Yesterday I shot the 4th and final drone video of the Bay Road Improvement Project construction update series.

May 22, 2022 - 2 min read

Taking the SamTrans Route 296 to Menlo Park Caltrain

Today I took the SamTrans Route 296 bus from Pulgas Ave & Bay Rd to Menlo Park Caltrain (Merill St & Santa Cruz Ave).

May 20, 2022 - 4 min read