Construction
University Avenue Pedestrian Overcrossing Construction is Underway
I wanted to share some construction updates and photos of the University Avenue pedestrian/bicycle overcrossing.
Transportation
Transportation
My Vision for a New Pulgas-Woodland Pedestrian/Bicycle Overcrossing
There is a big opportunity for a new pedestrian/bicycle overcrossing connecting Pulgas Ave / East Bayshore Rd with Woodland Ave / West Bayshore Rd.
Transportation
Let's Add Bike Racks at Cooley Landing
We need more bike racks at points of interest in East Palo Alto. One place is at Cooley Landing, specifically in front of the Cooley Landing Education Center.
Transportation
My First Ride on SamTrans Ride Plus
Yesterday I rode the new SamTrans Ride Plus for the first time in East Palo Alto. 💡Ride Plus is a brand-new service offering easy, affordable transportation for riders in Half Moon Bay, El Granada, East Palo Alto and the Belle Haven neighborhood of Menlo Park. Beginning on June 18 you
Transportation
Converting Two East Palo Alto Temporary Traffic Circles to Mini Roundabouts
I am on the San Mateo County Office of Education School Travel Fellowship team, looking to make it safer for students to get to school by converting two temporary traffic circles on Pulgas Ave to mini roundabouts.
Transportation
Mistimed Caltrans Traffic Light at University Ave and Highway 101 Southbound On-Ramp Aggravates Traffic
A mistimed Caltrans light exacerbates traffic in East Palo Alto because it can turn red when all other East Palo Alto lights along University Ave are synchronized at green.
Transportation
East Palo Alto Needs More EV Charging Stations
With decreasing electric vehicle costs and 50% of residents renting, East Palo Alto needs more EV charging stations.
Transportation
Dumbarton Corridor Rail Project Can Help Connect Commuters From Sacramento, Stockton, and More
The Dumbarton Corridor rail project can create a lot of value for East Palo Alto citizens and raise more taxes for the city.
Transportation
I Have a Car Again in East Palo Alto
I wanted to share some learnings from my 5 months of going car-less in East Palo Alto.
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.