Transportation

2019 Commuter Challenge runs from April 1 to May 31

Commute.org announced the 2019 Commuter Challenge for people who commute to, from or through San Mateo County. Between April 1 and May 3t, people who

by Contributed Content
on March 30, 2019

Menlo Park “kids” grow up to launch business maintaining scooters

Two guys with Menlo Park roots — Rich Branning and Nate Thomas — have banded together in Southern California to launch a new business that

by Linda Hubbard
on March 27, 2019

Deadline to apply to be Safe Routes to School Coordinator for Menlo Park is Feb. 8

Menlo Park’s traffic consultant, Alta Planning Design, is hiring a Safe Routes to School Coordinator (Outreach Coordinator #1289). This individual will work as a liaison

by Contributed Content
on February 7, 2019

Caltrans plans overnight closures of Willow Road and U.S. 101 beginning Jan. 15

Caltrans has scheduled five overnight closures of Willow Road and U.S. 101, as part of the Willow Road/U.S. 101 Interchange project. The closures will allow

by Contributed Content
on January 15, 2019

City of Menlo Park will hold two Safe Routes to School meetings in November

The City of Menlo Park is creating a citywide Safe Routes to Schools program and is looking for your participation and feedback in the process.

by Contributed Content
on November 7, 2018

Ethanol, not cyanide, is culprit that sickens UPS driver yesterday in Menlo Park

Responding to a medical aid call yesterday, Menlo Park Fire District personnel found a 41-year-old male next to a United Parcel Service (UPS) delivery vehicle. He identified

by Contributed Content
on October 3, 2018

Peninsula Bikeway launch event proves fun for everyone

The Peninsula Bikeway was officially launched last Saturday at Burgess Park in Menlo Park. Once completed, the  Bikeway will make biking a viable option for most

by Linda Hubbard
on September 11, 2018

Ride the interim Peninsula Bikeway on Saturday, Sept.8

This is a kick-off event for the Peninsula Bikeway — an effort by the cities of Menlo Park, Mountain View, Palo Alto and Redwood City.

by Contributed Content
on September 2, 2018

When is a kid ready to bike to school alone (or with friends)?

With summer camps wrapping up and the start of school looming around the corner, many parents are starting to think about how their kids will

by Jennifer Wolosin
on August 9, 2018

Last tanks from Jacque Littlefield’s collection are readied for cross country journey

A strange and startling sight is currently ensconced in an asphalt area at the junction of Sand Hill Road and Whiskey Hill Road in Woodside,

by Linda Hubbard
on July 23, 2018