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Councilmembers and Staff— First, thank you to the staff for the substantial work modernizing the old NTMP framework into a more data-driven and equitable Slow Streets Program. Removing the petition requirement, streamlining implementation, and aligning with Vision Zero are meaningful improveme...
Dear Councilmembers and City Staff Three questions to test whether the current criteria capture the highest risk: 1) When sidewalks are missing, and people must walk in the roadway, where is that risk scored? On segments like College Ave, pedestrians, seniors, and cyclists are routinely in...
Dear Members of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, I’m writing regarding Agenda Item 5 (File 26-193) to urge you not to move forward with the draft “Electric Conveyance Devices” ordinance as written. Earlier this year, Becker convened a public e-bike safety town hall with national an...
Dear Mayor and Councilmembers, I’m writing as a Allied Arts resident to ask that Safe Routes remain a top FY 2026–27 priority, and that the City identify El Camino Real as a signature corridor for measurable safety improvements. Framing this as a quick-build pilot paired with a PID-ready cor...
Dear Mayor and City Councilmembers- I am writing to whole-heartedly support the middle avenue undercrossing project. As a bicycle commuter, I ride from the bayside to Oak Knoll (and back, which is also important) every school day. I also use my bike to run errands in town, reducing by one th...
Dear Mayor and City Councilmembers, I am writing to support the Citys continued work on the Middle Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Rail Crossing. One of the most immediate, citywide benefits of this project is relieving pedestrian and bicycle pressure at Ravenswood Avenue, which is already co...
Dear Mayor and Councilmembers, Thank you for your leadership on climate and building code modernization in Menlo Park. I’m writing as a resident currently working to electrify my home—installing solar, battery storage, EV charging, and preparing for future all-electric upgrades. The clean ener...
Subject: Woodland Ave: Lets Pave the Way for Safety and Walkability (Resurfacing & Complete Streets) Dear City Council Members, "Resurfacing a street isnt just about smoother pavement; its about rebuilding community." This principle guides my advocacy for a holistic approach to street improvem...
Dear Menlo Park City Council, "Prioritizing parking over people is a road to nowhere." This simple truth underscores my support for maintaining the partial closure of Santa Cruz Avenue to cars until a more holistic and community-driven approach to downtown revitalization is developed. Rushing to ...
As a long term Allied Arts resident just a block from Middle Av, a frequent pedestrian, bike and car traveler on Middle Av and as attendee to both recent online and in-person community meetings Id like to provide input to the upcoming decision in favor of Option 1. Removing seldom used parking in...
