Climate Action & Transportation

Low-income and equity priority communities in Redwood City are most impacted by traffic and air pollution and have a greater concentration of households who don’t own a vehicle. Redwood City also has among the lowest amount of green space in the Bay Area, especially in District 3.

With increased urban density, the need for green spaces, new and improved bike lanes, and greater walkability has become greater. To counteract the impacts of climate change, such as extreme heat and flooding, and to meet our goals of reaching carbon neutrality, we must fund initiatives that will help residents convert to using electric appliances, promote active modes of transportation, invest in transit-oriented development, and acquire more green spaces.

Accomplishments

  •  I supported increasing funding for our rebate programs to encourage water and energy conservation for residents.

  • As a member of the Climate Action Sub-Committee, I recommended the city accelerate the conversion of our fleets to electric.

  • Partnered with One Shoreline to improve the levees around Redwood Shores and conduct a sea level rise vulnerability assessment.

  • I supported the increase in bike and pedestrian projects and educational programs, especially in underserved communities.

  • I supported the adoption of a sustainability policy for our city investments so that we reject investments in fossil fuels.

  • I approved the Hoover Park and Pool redesign which includes a teaching pool, dog parks, and a community garden.

  • I approved an increase of park impact fees for new development, excluding single-bedroom additions, ADUs, and childcare facilities. I also refused to provide discounts to new for-profit development so that Redwood City can stay on track to meet the Quimby standard by 2035.

  • I supported the creation of the new pedestrian mall on Broadway and I would like to expand it as well as create more corridors that are closed off to vehicles. 

  • I have supported development that increases density, provides infill, and allows more mixed-use zoning near transit hubs.

Proposals

  • Accelerate the conversion of our fleets to all-electric, create more EV charging stations, and increase the rebate programs for residents to electrify their homes and appliances.

  • Increase the number of green spaces, tree canopies, and protected bike lanes, and invest in culturally relevant educational programs that target marginalized communities.

  • Continue to support densifying housing near transit to improve walkability and promote active modes of transit.

  • Support grade separation at CalTrain to promote safe alternative modes of transit away from vehicles. 

  • Continue to support the assessment of our vulnerability to sea level rise and invest in strategies to mitigate its impacts.