Cc: city.council@menlopark.gov due to non-response.
With all due respect from my records, this item been promised since 2022 and Middle at Arbor has just been repainted and recurbed without the safety lights. This further raises questions about efficient use of tax payer funds. Please respond to this.
Thank you,
--martin
On Aug 14, 2025, at 6:07 PM, Melchert “Mel” van Londen wrote:
Hi Betsy,
I want to echo Martin’s concerns. Crossing Arbor regularly with our 2-month-old and 3-year-old to visit Jack Lyle Park has been challenging. Many drivers fail to notice pedestrians waiting to cross, and we often find ourselves stepping slightly into the roadway just to catch their attention. It’s a dangerous situation, and the addition of the promised safety lights would make a significant difference for families and others navigating this intersection.
Mel
On Tue, Aug 5, 2025 at 9:44 PM, Martin Patterson
< martin.patterson@gmail.com>
wrote: (mailto:martin.patterson@gmail.com)
Betsy,
Would it be possible to get an update on the promised safety lights (flashing indicators) promised for the crosswalk on Middle at Arbor Rd. It was planned at the same time as the Middle Rd bike corridor but has not been implemented. The bike lane was rapidly built. This is an incredibly dangerous crosswalk and presents a real risk of injury or worse.
Thanks,
--martin
