If the police would simply enforce the speed limit and provide consistent cross walk stings or even public service announcements about saftey, everyone would know that stopping for pedestrians is required.

Safety would be greatly improved if Atherton simply installed sidewalks on both sides of El Camino. Just like almost every other city it passes through.

Very sad situation. Not much can be daone about jay walking but enforcement. But then how would a homeless person pay the ticket. Jail isn't the answer either. Didn't see anything about the car speeding in either of the recent accidents. In both situations the investigation reports will be sent to the DA's Office for review.

1. Poper sidewalks on both sides, with proper protection from traffic (barriers?).

2. Bike lanes, which are a must especially with the number of schools surrounding the area.

3. Widen the middle divider, and beautify the area, which is not very nice (for the property taxes the neighbours pay...)

3. If the road does not allow it: eliminate one lane per side; decide which one is the priority: speed of through traffic?, or neighbours and friends?

Yes, those two lanes of traffic seem to work quite well in Menlo Park...

A few days before the cyclist was killed on El Camino, I was rear ended on Selby Street and El Camino. I stopped for a crossing guard with a stop sign, who was letting a child and their mother cross. Unfortunately the person behind me didn't see the sign. Something needs to be done about this area with no stop signs or lights....NOW.

It boggles the mind that these crosswalks over six lanes of traffic don't already have pedestrian warning lights.

A crosswalk across that many lanes on a fast road is an recipe for disaster. Stopping for a pedestrian crossing there is like coming to a stop on 101. No good can come from it. Also, roads have a natural speed. Posting lower limits and enforcement doesn't change that. They need to build a ped overcrossing or add stoplight.

"A crosswalk across that many lanes on a fast road is an recipe for disaster. Stopping for a pedestrian crossing there is like coming to a stop on 101. No good can come from it. "

Not true Steve. There is a crosswalk at Alejandra. I have used it numerous times with no problem. I have actually found drivers to be quite courteous about stopping to allow me to cross.

Whatever happens CalTrans has the ultimate responsiblity as El Camino is a State Highway. They probably won't want to spend the money.

Why is there a known "homeless encampment"? Why does Atherton PD allow it? Who are the residents of this encampment?