Traffic and air quality concerns
Summary
Longtime resident Gail Dixon told the council the city has the Peninsula's highest asthma rate, blaming cut-through traffic and dust from Highway 101, Willow Road, and University Avenue. She urged the city to restrict through-traffic during certain hours.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents, especially those living on University Avenue, would gain cleaner air and quieter streets if traffic is controlled.
Anyone who drives through East Palo Alto would face new restrictions if the city acts on her request.
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