Infrastructure
Thank You San Francisquito Creek Levee
The San Francisquito Creek Reach 1 Levee has kept a large portion of East Palo Alto safe during the last 2 weeks of heavy rains.
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
Can Carshares in East Palo Alto Ease Parking Congestion on our Streets?
I'd like to talk to about one potential incremental solution that could help remove around 1 - 3% of the cars parked on the road.
Transportation
Here Are Some Reasons Why East Palo Alto Has a Parking Congestion Problem
East Palo Alto has a parking congestion problem. I wanted to share some reasons I have gathered from talking with City staff, neighbors, and personal experience.
Transportation
I Sold My Car and And Now I Live the Car-Less Life in East Palo Alto
Two months ago in July 2022, I sold my car to rely on biking, public transit, and ridesharing. These are the reason why I made this decision.
Transportation
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.
Construction
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.
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.
Transportation
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.
Transportation
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!
![[Part 2] How I Filed a SamTrans Report For Route 296 Skipping Pulgas Ave](/content/images/size/w600/2022/07/samtrans-route-296-incorrect.PNG)
Transportation
[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.
Transportation
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.
Construction
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.