November events you don’t want to miss
Published on November 08, 2022
We’ve compiled interesting events within Menlo Park and our community. Don’t miss out this month:
Mineta Transportation Institute Elementary Poster Contest
Mineta Transportation Institute is hosting an Elementary Poster Contest, with submissions due Monday, Dec. 5, 2022.
Students in grades 1–6 are encouraged to create a poster inspired by the theme, “Rethink Your Ride” to inspire people to walk, bike or ride the bus more often. Six winners will be selected: Three from grades 1–3 and three from grades 4–6. In June, all winning posters will be displayed at the Mineta Transportation Institute Banquet at San José State University. Get creative and have fun reimaging your commute to school, the grocery store, your friend's house and more!
View last year's winners, criteria and submittal information.
Menlo Park Complete Streets Commission meeting
Residents are encouraged to join the Complete Streets Commission meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.
The Complete Streets Commission advises the City Council on the adopted goals for complete streets, vision zero, climate action plan and provides input on major land use and development projects as it relates to transportation. The Complete Streets policy and design approach is one that advocates for all ages and abilities infrastructure improvements on our roads.
New training available for crossing guards
The Active Transportation Resource Center has updated its School Crossing Guard Training. The updated resource promotes standardized training to newly employed crossing guards and seasoned crossing guards, to help them understand their roles and responsibilities, learn about relevant laws and traffic regulations, practice proper crossing techniques, and foster safe school environments.
This course will be presented in a train-the-trainer format to help jurisdictions and law enforcement with guidance on how to train and vet potential new and existing crossing guards.
Workshop will be held Nov. 10 – Spanish language interpretation will be available
Register for the event