Transportation
Temporary Traffic Circle Installed at Fordham & Notre Dame
The City of East Palo Alto's third temporary traffic circle has been installed at Fordham & Notre Dame.
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.
Transportation
Third Temporary Traffic Circle to Be Installed at Fordham & Notre Dame in East Palo Alto
On November 13, 2024, the City of East Palo Alto will be installing its third temporary traffic circle which one day may be a permanent mini roundabout.
Transportation
Petition for a Speed Hump on Your Street
Pretty exciting news! A number of streets in East Palo Alto are now eligible for speed humps even if buses run on them. Residents and businesses along Pulgas Ave, Clarke Ave, and parts of the University Village (to the north) should jump on this opportunity.
Infrastructure
The Ravenswood Business District Specific Plan Update
The City of East Palo Alto has been working on an update to the Ravenswood Business District Specific Plan. Potential options studied include 2.8 million or 3.3 million sq ft of office space.
Nature
How to Identify and Add Trees into Canopy's TreePlotter Web Software
This morning I added around 150 trees in my neighborhood into Canopy's TreePlotter software in only 1.5 hours. Here is how I was able to leverage AI technology to make the process very efficient.
Transportation
Cars Regularly Block Pulgas Ave Southbound While Queueing for Ecumenical Hunger Program
A number of stakeholders have identified that Pulgas Ave southbound between Bay Rd and Weeks St is regularly being blocked by cars queueing to pick up food and items at the Ecumenical Hunger Program. In this post, I write about the current problems.
Transportation
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.
Transportation
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.
Infrastructure
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?
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
Infrastructure
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.
Transportation
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.