Fighting Illegal Dumping in East Palo Alto: A Data-Driven Approach

In 2024 there were 422 recorded illegal trash dumpings in East Palo Alto. I investigate systemic problems with scheduling large item pick ups, and I propose better enforcement strategies using video cameras.

March 06, 2025 - 8 min read

The Parking Problem in East Palo Alto: How to Report Violations and Free Up Space

If all East Palo Alto residents do nothing, then abandoned vehicles and oversized vehicles will literally not be enforced by the police department, which reduces available on-street parking for residents.

February 24, 2025 - 7 min read

Can Carshares in East Palo Alto Ease Parking Congestion on Our Streets? (Part 2)

If we can build a carshare network in East Palo Alto within 0.5 miles of any resident, the residents who do not use their cars do not have to own their car and this would reduce on street parking demand.

January 07, 2025 - 8 min read

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.

April 09, 2024 - 2 min read

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?

February 14, 2024 - 3 min read

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.

January 23, 2024 - 5 min read

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.

January 14, 2024 - 5 min read

Photos from University Avenue Pedestrian Overcrossing Construction

Photos from January 12, 2024, of the new University Avenue Pedestrian / Bicycle Overcrossing construction.

January 13, 2024 - 3 min read

We Added 4 Bike Racks at the Cooley Landing Education Center

Good news! We added 4 new bike racks at the Cooley Landing Education Center.

October 22, 2023 - 2 min read