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Modified downtown street closures to last through February

Original post made on Sep 18, 2020

A pilot program to close some areas of Santa Cruz Avenue and allow restaurants and retailers to spread onto the sidewalks and parking areas has been extended through the end of February, per a Sept. 8 City Council decision.

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Comments (5)

Posted by Karen
a resident of Menlo Park: Central Menlo Park
on Sep 18, 2020 at 1:24 pm

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The street closure makes it very difficult to get through town. You end up having to use the parking lots behind the businesses as roadways. I doubt if people will want to eat outside
come November. We don't want the shops to go out of business. I think that depending on the
weather this Fall, we should open up Santa Cruz Ave. the end of October.


Posted by Menlo Voter.
a resident of Menlo Park: other
on Sep 18, 2020 at 7:29 pm

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Keep it closed. You can get between University and ECR by using Oak Grove or Menlo. It's no big deal. Tents and propane heaters will take care of November.


Posted by pearl
a resident of another community
on Sep 18, 2020 at 7:55 pm

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Outdoor Dining FAQ: Web Link

"... tents may be used provided they only have one (1) side flap."


Posted by Peter Carpenter
a resident of Menlo Park: Park Forest
on Sep 18, 2020 at 9:41 pm

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We expect our local government to have a clear policy and to adhere to that policy.

Decide was is the best and then stick to it!!!!


Posted by Sara T
a resident of Menlo Park: other
on Sep 24, 2020 at 1:44 pm

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I went to Santa Cruz Avenue today (9/24) to eat and shop. There were, as usual, several people, perhaps homeless, on the benches and sidewalks. None had on a mask. Can the city please hand out masks to them and request that the masks be used? I would not feel comfortable doing it myself, I'm afraid.


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