Car Free Streets Community Workshop: December 7

The City of Palo Alto is hosting an in-person interactive Community Workshop on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at 310 California Avenue (Performance Gains Gym) to discuss priorities, opportunities, and challenges of Palo Alto’s car-free streets: California Avenue between El Camino Real and Birch Street, and the half block of Ramona Street between University Avenue and Hamilton Avenue.

This community workshop will include a presentation on the Program’s background, the existing conditions, an update on where the Program is going, and a chance for you to share your experience and ideas to help shape a future study for the streets. This engagement effort is a part of the Uplift Local: Car-Free Streets, California Avenue and Ramona Street Program—a Council-supported initiative launched during the COVID-19 pandemic to allow for outdoor dining, retail, and personal services on certain portions of Ramona Street and California Avenue. 

For more information, visit the Program page. To RSVP for the workshop, use this link:

https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Events-Directory/City-Manager/Car-Free-Streets-Community-Workshop

CTRA Board Meeting Agenda: November 16, 2022

The next CTRA board meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 7:00pm at the College Terrace Library.

At this month’s meeting, we will review the CTRA bylaws and discuss trash dropped at the corner of California/Hanover, plans for our next social event, the traffic lights at El Camino/Cambridge, and updates from the board’s observers.

All neighbors are encouraged to attend!

Around the Terrace: October 23, 2022

Here are some recent announcements and news stories of interest to College Terrace and the surrounding area.

  • Annual AlertSU Test on Thursday, October 27 at 12:05pm
    Stanford will conduct its annual test of its AlertSU system this Thursday around noon. In addition to text and email alerts to the Stanford community, the outdoor warning system will sound an audible tone for about 30 seconds from each of the 7 sirens around campus.

This Sunday: Princeton Street Block Party

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The CTRA joins Princeton Street and College Avenue neighbors in presenting a “Know Your Neighbors” Family Block Party and Jam Session this Sunday afternoon (October 2) from 1pm to 5pm. Hot dogs, chips, and lemonade provided–bring a side, salad, or dessert to share! Keep it green by bringing your own reusable plate and utensils. Princeton Street will be blocked off between College and California for the duration of the event.

Bring your instruments and voices: there will be a stage set up for anyone who wants to jam or perform. There will be crafts for kids, games, prizes, and more. And, since it’s getting close to Halloween, feel free to come in costume!

All College Terrace residents are invited. Come by, meet your neighbors, and enjoy our neighborhood!

CTRA Board Meeting Agenda: September 21, 2022

The next CTRA board meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 6:00pm outdoors at Mayfield Park, next to the College Terrace Library.

At this month’s meeting, we will have a presentation and Q&A on the city’s proposed business tax with Keith Reckdahl, a follow-up on June’s waterwise workshop, discussion and planning for our fall neighborhood picnic, and updates from the board’s observers.

All neighbors are encouraged to attend!