October 2023

A new user-friendly database shows how families travel to school

The San Mateo County Office of Education Safe Routes to School (SRTS) has created a database to collect student travel tallies. Student travel tallies provide a snapshot of how families travel to and from school... Click to continue

Help Menlo Park remain a Bicycle Friendly Community

The City of Menlo Park recently applied to renew their Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) status from the League of American Bicyclists! As part of their review process, the League wants your input on bicycling in Menlo Park.... Click to continue

Oct. 4 is International Walk to School Day

International Walk to School Day is a fun holiday happening in October! Wednesday, Oct. 4, thousands of students and families around the globe will leave the car at home to promote the benefits of walking to school... Click to continue

Safe routes to... Candy!

It is October and that means Halloween is almost here! If your children are like most, they are eagerly anticipating trick-or-treating around the neighborhood and walking door-to-door to get the best candy. With a little planning, parents can ensure their little ghouls and goblins stay safe while taking to the streets on Halloween night... Click to continue

Share your feedback on Menlo Park shuttles

Free community shuttles serve local destinations in Menlo Park; in particular, the Marsh and Willow shuttles serve schools in Menlo Park (TIDE Academy, Mid-Peninsula High School and Silicon Valley International School.) The City is conducting a comprehensive shuttle study to better understand changing travel patterns in order to propose service changes to better serve the community... Click to continue