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National Teen Driver Safety Week

Published on October 20, 2025

October 19–25 is National Teen Driver Safety Week and the Menlo Park Police Department is providing tools to ensure teens stay safe on the road. The Menlo Park Police Department reminds families to talk with their teens about safe driving habits during National Teen Driver Safety Week. Traffic collisions are the leading cause of death for teens ages 15–18.

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Ready to boost your biking confidence?

Published on October 20, 2025

Ready to boost your biking confidence or learn basic repairs? Sign up for a free class hosted by the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition and make your rides safer and smoother! Commute.org and Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition are hosting free bicycle education classes. Learn how to ride safely and confidently through sessions like Introduction to E-Bikes, Smart Cycling and Bike Commuting.

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Path Closure Along San Francisquito Creek/Santa Cruz Ave

Published on October 20, 2025

Effective Friday, Oct. 17, the path along San Francisquito Creek/Santa Cruz Avenue between Junipero Serra Boulevard and Sand Hill Road will be closed until further notice. All users should avoid using the path and use alternate routes instead. Bicyclists should use bike lanes on Alpine Road, Junipero Serra Boulevard and Sand Hill Road.

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Join us for the Compost, Mulch and Soil Health Landscape Class Nov. 1

Published on October 20, 2025

Learn how to improve soil health, save water and grow thriving plants! Join the free Water-Wise Soil: Compost, Mulch and Soil Health workshop Saturday, Nov. 1, from 1–2 p.m. at the Arrillaga Recreation Center, Juniper Room (700 Alma St.). Attendees will receive a complimentary compost bag.

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XL Bike Locks at Caltrain Menlo Park

Published on October 20, 2025

Caltrain recently added XL bike lockers at the Menlo Park Caltrain Station, making it easier to securely store larger bikes, such as cargo or e-bikes. Two types of lockers are now available in standard (pie-shaped) and XL (rectangular). To access either type, download the BikeLink app. Standard lockers cost 5 cents per hour, while XL lockers cost 8 cents per hour.

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2024–25 Safe Routes to School Annual Report now available

Published on October 14, 2025

The City of Menlo Park is excited to share the 2024–25 Safe Routes to School Annual Report, highlighting key achievements from the past year. The report features SRTS Task Force efforts, school engagement activities, student travel data and projects completed with schools and the community.

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Get involved with the Safe Routes to School Task Force

Published on October 14, 2025

The Safe Routes to School Task Force brings together parents, schools, City and County staff and community partners to make walking and biking to school safer in Menlo Park. Meetings are held quarterly via Zoom, with upcoming dates on Dec. 11, 2025, March 12, 2026 and June 11, 2026. To get involved or learn more, email SafeRoutesToSchool@menlopark.gov

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Celebrate Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day Nov. 14

Published on October 14, 2025

Friday, Nov. 14, Menlo Park schools will join statewide celebrations of Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, honoring the six-year-old who broke barriers in 1960. The event encourages families to walk, bike or roll to school while reflecting on civil rights, equity and inclusion.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Proclamations and commendations, Transportation news

New affordable housing opportunities - applications due Oct. 24

Published on October 13, 2025

Applications are now open for a Below Market Rate rental unit at Realm (1545 San Antonio St.) and are due Oct. 24 at 5 p.m. A lottery is tentatively scheduled for Nov. 7. For more information and how to apply, please visit our Realm information page.

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Get ready, Belle Haven! Join a disaster preparedness workshop Oct. 18

Published on October 13, 2025

Let’s get ready, Belle Haven! Join Climate Resilient Communities for a free disaster preparedness workshop to learn how to stay safe before, during and after an emergency. Topics include health impacts, emergency response, CPR training and community involvement. The event takes place Saturday, Oct. 18, from noon–3 p.m. at the Belle Haven Community Campus (100 Terminal Ave.)

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News articles

National Teen Driver Safety Week

Ready to boost your biking confidence?

Path Closure Along San Francisquito Creek/Santa Cruz Ave

Join us for the Compost, Mulch and Soil Health Landscape Class Nov. 1

XL Bike Locks at Caltrain Menlo Park

2024–25 Safe Routes to School Annual Report now available

Get involved with the Safe Routes to School Task Force

Celebrate Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day Nov. 14

New affordable housing opportunities - applications due Oct. 24

Get ready, Belle Haven! Join a disaster preparedness workshop Oct. 18

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