Dear Redwood City Neighbor,
I hope that you enjoy the following news and updates about Redwood City and our region. See you around town!
Best Regards,
Jeff
Jeff Gee
Council Member
City of Redwood City
I hope that you enjoy the following news and updates about Redwood City and our region. See you around town!
Best Regards,
Jeff
Jeff Gee
Council Member
City of Redwood City
South Bay Arrivals
Last year, the FAA began implantation of Metroplex and OAPM - two programs that have their goals of optimizing the national air space so that fewer planes are delayed, that aircraft are able to "glide" into airports, reducing aircraft movements and pollution, and flight procedures are more precise through the use of GPS. Unfortunately, the implementation of these new procedures has resulted in aircraft noise over communities that did no experience noise from airplanes overhead.
The impacts have been felt across three counties: Santa Cruz, Santa Clara and San Mateo. In response, Congressmembers Eshoo, Farr and Speier have appointed a House Select Committee to work with these communities and the FAA to see if adjustments can be made to these new procedures to reduce impacts to these communities.
I am proud to be appointed by Congresswoman Speier as an alternate to this committee. We have several months of hard work ahead of us!
Last year, the FAA began implantation of Metroplex and OAPM - two programs that have their goals of optimizing the national air space so that fewer planes are delayed, that aircraft are able to "glide" into airports, reducing aircraft movements and pollution, and flight procedures are more precise through the use of GPS. Unfortunately, the implementation of these new procedures has resulted in aircraft noise over communities that did no experience noise from airplanes overhead.
The impacts have been felt across three counties: Santa Cruz, Santa Clara and San Mateo. In response, Congressmembers Eshoo, Farr and Speier have appointed a House Select Committee to work with these communities and the FAA to see if adjustments can be made to these new procedures to reduce impacts to these communities.
I am proud to be appointed by Congresswoman Speier as an alternate to this committee. We have several months of hard work ahead of us!
Friday Nigh Concerts - It Must be Summer in Redwood City!
This year marks our 19th year of providing free concerts in Redwood City. What started as a way to attract visitors to Downtown Redwood City has evolved into a regional event for all ages. With much gratitude to community partners, this year's concert season starts on June 3 with BeaufunK with Michael Jeffries, playing New Orleans Jazz. The rest of the month features a tribute to Santana from Caravanserai, LongTime playing tribute to Boston, and Yacht Rock from Mustache Harbor.
Concerts start at 6:00 PM on Courthouse Square. Remember that free parking is available at the County Garage, and there is parking at over 900 parking spaces at Crossing 900.
For more information visit the City's events webpage here.
This year marks our 19th year of providing free concerts in Redwood City. What started as a way to attract visitors to Downtown Redwood City has evolved into a regional event for all ages. With much gratitude to community partners, this year's concert season starts on June 3 with BeaufunK with Michael Jeffries, playing New Orleans Jazz. The rest of the month features a tribute to Santana from Caravanserai, LongTime playing tribute to Boston, and Yacht Rock from Mustache Harbor.
Concerts start at 6:00 PM on Courthouse Square. Remember that free parking is available at the County Garage, and there is parking at over 900 parking spaces at Crossing 900.
For more information visit the City's events webpage here.
Oaklahoma at Broadway By the Bay
"Oklahoma, where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain..." Opening on June 3 at the Fox Theatre in Redwood City, Broadway By the Bay presents our second production for 2016 - Oklahoma! Under the direction of Joshua Marx, orchestra and music from our resident music director Sean Kana, choreography by Camille Edralin, and a very talented group of actors, Oklahoma runs for three weekends from June 3 - June 19. "Aye-yip-aye-yo-ee-ay!"
For more information and tickets, visit www.Broadwaybythebay.org.
"Oklahoma, where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain..." Opening on June 3 at the Fox Theatre in Redwood City, Broadway By the Bay presents our second production for 2016 - Oklahoma! Under the direction of Joshua Marx, orchestra and music from our resident music director Sean Kana, choreography by Camille Edralin, and a very talented group of actors, Oklahoma runs for three weekends from June 3 - June 19. "Aye-yip-aye-yo-ee-ay!"
For more information and tickets, visit www.Broadwaybythebay.org.
CalTrain's Annual Passenger Count
Every Spring, CalTrain conducts its annual station ridership count. This year, the counts started in February, and were completed in March. The annual count provides data on ridership trends, helps inform schedules, and provides information for transit planners. This year, Redwood City moved up from being the sixth busiest station to fifth place - 18% growth in ridership over 2015. The top five busiest statins are: San Francisco, Palo Alto, San Jose Diridon, Mountain View, and Redwood City!
Every Spring, CalTrain conducts its annual station ridership count. This year, the counts started in February, and were completed in March. The annual count provides data on ridership trends, helps inform schedules, and provides information for transit planners. This year, Redwood City moved up from being the sixth busiest station to fifth place - 18% growth in ridership over 2015. The top five busiest statins are: San Francisco, Palo Alto, San Jose Diridon, Mountain View, and Redwood City!
Upcoming Meetings and Events
- May 23 Council Meeting, City Hall
- May 24 Housing and Human Concerns Committee - Affordable Housing, Veterans Memorial Senior Center
- June 3 Friday Night Concert - BeaufunK with Michael Jeffries
- June 3 Opening Night - Oklahoma!
- June 10 Friday Night Concert - Cravanserai, tribute to Santana
- June 12 Sounds of the Shores, Marlin Park
- June 13 Council Meeting, City Hall
- June 15 Stafford Park Concert
- June 17 Friday Night Concert - LongTime, tribute to Boston
- June 24 Friday Night Concert - Mustache Harbor
- June 27 Council Meeting, City Hall
