Ms. Davis,
I received this e-mail and subsequent e-mail that included a PDF of your notes.
Thank you for sharing this information and for providing the background and documentation regarding the path between Alpine Road and Sand Hill Road. I understand the frustration regarding the closure and the lack of clarity on next steps.
Based on our understanding, this facility is within the jurisdiction of the City of Menlo Park and is not maintained or managed by the County of San Mateo Department of Public Works. As such, we do not have direct oversight or information regarding plans for restoration or reopening.
That said, I will forward your email and attachments to the Director of Public Works for the City of Menlo Park to ensure they are aware of your concerns and the information you’ve compiled.
We appreciate you taking the time to document the history and existing conditions, and I hope this helps connect your concerns with the appropriate agency.
Krzysztof Lisaj, P.E. (he/him)
Assistant Director of Public Works/County Engineer
Department of Public Works
650-599-1482 (office)
From: Janet Davis
Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2026 8:16 PM
To: CEO_BoardFeedback ; Michael Callagy ; City Council Council ; Krzysztof Lisaj
Subject: A Problem that is causing major frustration and anger
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Residents in Stanford Weekend Acres and Ladera are very frustrated by the closure of the path between Alpine Road and Sand Hill Road, and the fact that they cannot get any information from Menlo Park as to what, if anything, is planned to restore passage through to Sand Hill. It is obviously a very complicated issue that involves multiple local, State and Federal agencies and at least two jurisdictions. It is understandable that Menlo Park wants to warn people of dangers, but it is less understandable why nobody can get relevant information as to future plans. I went to every meeting over the years about the Stanfords changes to Sand Hill and Alpine. For the benefit of people who are new to the subject, I have tried to outline the events of the past 30+ years involving Stanfords impact on this area, none of which has been positive. Attached are my notes of the history of the path, and a few photos of the very eroded and dangerous path. This path was specifically negotiated by Larry Horton of Stanford and constructed for Stanford Weekend Acres residents to replace their demolished path. It was NOT made as a convenience for high speed cyclists. It is gradually eroding into the creek.
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