Students celebrated Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day Published on December 07, 2022 All students were invited to share pictures and stories about why they participated in Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, or why they like to walk and bicycle in the Menlo Park community. Many elementary school students expressed that they walk or roll because it is a fun way to stay healthy, to move their body and to protect the environment. Tagged as: , Announcements, Transportation news
Safety travel tips as we head into winter Published on December 07, 2022 As the rainy season is upon us and the end of daylight saving time, our streets are getting darker earlier. Follow these safety tips to make sure you are safe and warm when walking or rolling. Tagged as: , Announcements, Transportation news
Upcoming Menlo Park Safe Routes to School task force meeting Published on December 07, 2022 Menlo Park Safe Routes to School task force is a space to share information and ideas on Safe Routes to School, engage the community, partner on events and activities, and support schools and school districts in the implementation of the strategy. Tagged as: , Announcements, Transportation news
Menlo Park Police create bike safety videos Published on December 07, 2022 Behind the Badge is a video series in collaboration with Academy of Art University in San Francisco that offers a behind-the-scenes look into the Police Department. The 24 videos are available online, and provide information about the department’s traffic patrol and bike patrol, and much more! Tagged as: , Announcements, Transportation news
Parents advocate for safer streets in Menlo Park Published on December 07, 2022 On Oct. 26, the Menlo Park Safe Routes to School Program held a workshop for caregivers and other community members who would like to get involved in Safe Routes to School. Nine participants attended the meeting to share their goals, ideas and concerns regarding children’s safety. Those attended were from Encinal Elementary, Laurel Elementary, Las Lomitas Elementary and Hillview Middle School. Tagged as: , Announcements, Transportation news
Arrest made in armed robbery and assault with a deadly weapon case Published on December 06, 2022 On Tuesday, December 6, 2022, Menlo Park Police Detectives made an arrest in the armed robbery and assault with a deadly weapon incident that occurred on Nov. 18 on the 3600 block of Haven Avenue in Menlo Park. Tagged as: , News release, Public safety
Parkline master plan project at SRI enters environmental review phase Published on December 05, 2022 On Dec. 2, 2022, the City released the Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the proposed Parkline masterplan project on the SRI International campus, located at 301 and 333 Ravenswood Avenue and 555 and 565 Middlefield Road. A paper copy is available for review in the Menlo Park Library at 800 Alma St., and at the Belle Haven Branch Library at 413 Ivy Drive. Tagged as: , Announcements
123 Independence Drive Draft Environmental Impact Report released Published on December 05, 2022 On Nov. 28, 2022, the City released the draft environmental impact report for the proposed 123 Independence Drive development project. A paper copy is available for review in the Menlo Park Library at 800 Alma St., and at the Belle Haven Branch Library at 413 Ivy Drive. Interested parties should request the report at the library information desk. Tagged as: , Announcements
Join us for the City Council reorganization Published on December 05, 2022 The City Council annual reorganization meeting is Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, starting at 6 p.m. At this meeting, the City Council will select the new mayor and vice mayor for 2023. Menlo Park’s City Council is the city's governing body. In general municipal elections occurring in even numbered years, its members are elected by district to four-year staggered terms. Tagged as: , Announcements
Register your security camera now for the camera registry program Published on December 05, 2022 The City of Menlo Park has created a video surveillance registration program for residents and businesses located in the City of Menlo Park to voluntarily register locations of their video surveillance systems. Tagged as: , Announcements, Public safety