Reform Parking Restrictions around Los Altos High School

The Issue

The parking restrictions negatively impact over one hundred students who must drive to school in the morning. These students live miles away in Los Altos Hills, or have to cross dangerous roads like El Camino, Shoreline, and Rengstorff. The restrictions also impact students with outside extracurriculars: they're at risk of being late to their jobs or sports because they have to walk at least 10 minutes to get to their car.

Many students are unable to find parking within a quarter mile of school and have to arrive at least 30 minutes before classes start. Many homeowners are also proposing expanding parking restrictions and having resident-only parking permits.

The restrictions are inequitable towards the students and were made without consulting them and how it would impact their lives. We need to show the Los Altos City Council the immense impact this decision has had on LAHS students. 

Link to Talon Opinion Article: https://lahstalon.org/the-parking-restrictions-ignored-students-we-need-your-help-to-reform-them/

Change.org asks petitioners to donate money. We kindly ask that you don't donate any money. It doesn't go to us, and we don't need it for this petition. You don't need to submit video comments, but written comments are appreciated. We also only want LAHS students/parents/staff, Los Altos residents, or anyone immediately affected by the parking to sign the petition.

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The Issue

The parking restrictions negatively impact over one hundred students who must drive to school in the morning. These students live miles away in Los Altos Hills, or have to cross dangerous roads like El Camino, Shoreline, and Rengstorff. The restrictions also impact students with outside extracurriculars: they're at risk of being late to their jobs or sports because they have to walk at least 10 minutes to get to their car.

Many students are unable to find parking within a quarter mile of school and have to arrive at least 30 minutes before classes start. Many homeowners are also proposing expanding parking restrictions and having resident-only parking permits.

The restrictions are inequitable towards the students and were made without consulting them and how it would impact their lives. We need to show the Los Altos City Council the immense impact this decision has had on LAHS students. 

Link to Talon Opinion Article: https://lahstalon.org/the-parking-restrictions-ignored-students-we-need-your-help-to-reform-them/

Change.org asks petitioners to donate money. We kindly ask that you don't donate any money. It doesn't go to us, and we don't need it for this petition. You don't need to submit video comments, but written comments are appreciated. We also only want LAHS students/parents/staff, Los Altos residents, or anyone immediately affected by the parking to sign the petition.

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The Decision Makers

Los Altos City Council
5 Members
Pete Dailey
Los Altos City Council
Sally Meadows
Los Altos City Council
Neysa Fligor
Los Altos City Council

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Petition created on February 12, 2025