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Walking and biking tips for winter break

Published on December 04, 2024

Winter break begins this month, providing a great opportunity for families to walk and bike together. The Menlo Park Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program encourages families to follow the below safety tips to have an active, safe and fun holiday season!

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Railroad safety: Are you train safety savvy?

Published on December 04, 2024

Many students in Menlo Park have to cross Caltrain tracks on their way to school. These railroad crossings, including those at Ravenswood Avenue, Oak Grove Avenue and Encinal Avenue, should be treated with caution. Review the following tips on how to approach and cross railroad tracks safely and test your knowledge with the Train Safety Savvy Game from Operation Lifesaver.

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“Bike Fairies” to promote bicycle safety

Published on December 04, 2024

Bike Fairies can be a fun and encouraging way to promote biking and safety accessories, especially elementary students.

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Biking when it is dark? You need bike lights, it’s the law!

Published on December 04, 2024

Biking to and from school or other destinations is a great way to stay active and enjoy fresh air during the winter months. But as daylight grows shorter, your child might be biking when it’s beginning to become dark outside. Riding with bike lights not only make you feel safe and secure, it is the law!

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City Council reorganization meeting Tuesday, Dec. 10 at BHCC

Published on December 02, 2024

Attend the City Council reorganization meeting and reception at the Belle Haven Community Campus!

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Free movie screening of Wall-E

Published on December 02, 2024

Celebrate sustainability this winter with students and families from local schools! Enjoy reusable arts and crafts while watching a special screening of the classic movie, WALL-E. Snacks will be served!

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Menlo Park Police Department holding a DUI Checkpoint December 14

Published on November 30, 2024

Menlo Park Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. on the 500 block of southbound Middlefield Road on December 14, 2024.

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Willow Road and Newbridge Street: signal shutdown Dec. 2-3

Published on November 25, 2024

As part of the Belle Haven Traffic Calming Plan, the City and Caltrans will turn off the Willow Road and Newbridge Street signal from Monday night (Dec. 2) at approximately 9 p.m. to Tuesday (Dec. 3) around 1 p.m.

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Council to consider downtown parking lots for affordable housing

Published on November 25, 2024

The City Council will continue to review a proposal to develop affordable housing on Parking Plazas 1, 2 and 3 at its Jan. 14, 2025 meeting. The project aims to create at least 345 affordable housing units while maintaining public parking to serve downtown businesses and visitors.

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Register for the Community Police Academy

Published on November 25, 2024

Applications are currently being accepted for the Menlo Park Community Police Academy. The Academy gives our community members a hands-on introduction to police work. The Academy is a six-week program open to ages 18 years and older and takes place on Wednesdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. from January 15, 2025 to February 19, 2025.

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Walking and biking tips for winter break

Railroad safety: Are you train safety savvy?

“Bike Fairies” to promote bicycle safety

Biking when it is dark? You need bike lights, it’s the law!

City Council reorganization meeting Tuesday, Dec. 10 at BHCC

Free movie screening of Wall-E

Menlo Park Police Department holding a DUI Checkpoint December 14

Willow Road and Newbridge Street: signal shutdown Dec. 2-3

Council to consider downtown parking lots for affordable housing

Register for the Community Police Academy

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