Dear Councilmembers:
I write to express my deep support for sidewalks on Sharon Road so that the hundreds of school children who attend Menlo Park’s
other middle school, La Entrada, can get to school safely. I can think of no location in the City that is calling out for
sidewalks and safety improvements more than Sharon Road. I have lived on Sharon Road for 9 years, and I have witnessed the
potential disaster many times when I see young people walking to and from school (ages 9 to 14). I have attended schoo and
townmeetings, written letters, and discussed the problem with many parents. In the end, some action was taken, but I think a lot
more needs to be done.
I understand that the Council initiated the funding for the sidewalk construction and put the sidewalk project into the City's
capital projects pipeline. The project stalled, however, and is at risk of being deprioritized.
NOW is the time to make the Sharon Road sidewalks a council priority. Please take action to continue the City's commitment to this
important project.
Sincerely,
Tina Mitiguy
La Entrada Parent
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Tina Mitiguy
(650) 954-4002 mobile/text
