Jim

The Safeway Manager has been contacted regarding this situation and indicated he was aware of the problem. He indicated that they are posting notices to employees regarding the risks and the potential of receiving a citation for jaywalking. The Police Department has been made aware of the problem and will make sure officers are looking out for this dangerous activity.  

Glen Rojas

City Manager  

From: JimLewis@aol.com [mailto:JimLewis@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2008 3:16 PM
To: _CCIN
Cc: Police Chief; Johnson, David R; Taylor, Charles W; fran@menloparkchamber.com
Subject: An Accident Waiting To Happen  

Dear Mayor Cohen and Council Members,  

I write to you about a potentially grave situation.  

The situation is avoidable, but one may need to be pro-active to address a clear and present danger. What I am referring to is the recent leasing of part of the parking lot of a car dealership to Safeway, for the benefit of their employees, and/or others.  

What I've observed happen, on more than one occasion, are employees, for one reason or another, JAY WALKING by dodging on-going cars, to more quickly - and conveniently - cross El Camion Real in order get to and from the Safeway store.  

I hold my breath while I'm in shock watching this illegal practice occur. What the individuals ought to be doing is walking down to the corner, where there is a light and a cross walk, and safely crossing the street. Many are, to their credit. Others are not - and I sadly feel, with extreme disappointment, that one day soon, we will be reading an article in the Almanac newspaper that may have a headline to the effect "Murder in Menlo". We've all heard the expression, "Bloody Bayshore". El Camino Real later this year may be added to the list.  

Can anything be done?  

Thanks, Jim  

cc: Police Chief

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