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.
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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.
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Four Years of Serving on the Public Works & Transportation Commission in East Palo Alto
My four years on East Palo Alto's Public Works and Transportation Commission have been fulfilling, and I strongly recommend this type of community involvement to all EPA residents. It's a roughly three-hour monthly commitment and has been a positive experience.
As the current Chair (a rotating
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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.
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Our Experience with the Tinsley Program in East Palo Alto
My son, Mateo, graduates from La Entrada Middle School today. We are very proud parents as he wraps up middle school and prepares to enter Menlo-Atherton High School later this summer.
Mateo attended school in the Las Lomitas School District for the last 9 years via the Tinsley Program. The
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Biking to Work from East Palo Alto
The Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition sponsored "Bike to Wherever Day" on Thursday, May 16th, 2024. Bike to Wherever Day is an annual celebration encouraging people to bike to work instead of driving.
I worked the the SVBC Energizer Station at Friendship Bridge with a few friends. We handed
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Fixing East Palo Alto's Parking Problems
Earlier this month, East Palo Alto’s Public Works and Transportation Commission heard from staff on the plan to implement parking restrictions in East Palo Alto. East Palo Alto has a problem with parking. We have too many cars on our streets, and it is nearly impossible in some neighborhoods
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Rethinking Animal Control in East Palo Alto
East Palo Alto spends around $550,000 on Animal Control each year, contracting with San Mateo County. In my opinion, East Palo Alto spends a lot on animal control and gets very little in return. I think we need to rethink how we are spending this money and come up
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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.
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