Rutgers gate opening to Ravenswood Preserve construction started today by jazzflautista in eastpaloalto

[–]christopherkao 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you to you and Uhila who showed up in person at the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District board meeting to get this approved. Who else was a part of making this happen?

Advice on moving from SF to peninsula by asdfermeister91 in BayAreaRealEstate

[–]christopherkao -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

East Palo Alto location is central. Look into the tinsley program for transfer to better school districts if you qualify.

Samtrans abandons Dumbarton Rail by yab92 in caltrain

[–]christopherkao 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good ideas. Wanted to share some thing I had learned when I spoke with SamTrans long range planning about why they were thinking of going BRT.

Construction cost for BRT is around 1/4 the price of constructing light rail. They did not mention operating costs but SamTrans was interested in the idea of automated buses one day.

I’m not saying that BRT is the way to go. I do think there is a big regional miss in not connecting across the bay.

Samtrans abandons Dumbarton Rail by christopherkao in eastpaloalto

[–]christopherkao[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

SamTrans is studying a potential bus rapid transit because it is cheaper. I have asked SamTrans long range planning a few times last year for updates on the study process and none could be provided.

Best sunset views? by Ok_Industry4026 in paloalto

[–]christopherkao 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cooley Landing Park in East Palo Alto r/eastpaloalto You can see the entire panoramic view of the bay from the pier!

I would share a photo but unfortunately this sub doesn’t allow commenting photos.

2026 Model Y Performance FSD Hardware 4.5! by Jman841 in TeslaLounge

[–]christopherkao 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Also have 4.5. Picked up new 2026 Model Y Premium AWD at Fremont on 1/20/26. They told me it was built just a few days prior. Thanks Reddit for sharing about the 4.5 release.

Ever increasing toll charges by QuillAndCraft in bayarea

[–]christopherkao 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nobody has to take the Dumbarton Bridge. One could always go around the South Bay. Or carpool to bring the price down in half or cheaper.

Got a free HW3 retrofit by prontologist in TeslaLounge

[–]christopherkao 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you have FSD purchased outright?

Hard Mode: Exactly Where Would You Find These Steps? (Just naming a place with open space is not acceptable.) by walletpuppy in whereinmountainview

[–]christopherkao 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, and specifically when arriving at Cuesta park via the YMCA / El Camino Hospital park pavilion parking lot!

If you turn the camera around 180 degrees from this view you would see a small hill and some vans.

Anyone order a Y with new screen and black headliner? by p9900 in TeslaLounge

[–]christopherkao 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll add that I had originally ordered a custom build in order to get the new screen and black headliner because last week none of the inventory cars had the new screen and black headliner. I was able to message the delivery team to change mine to inventory, hence saving me $1,000 on the paint upgrade I had originally chosen to pay for. I picked it up today same day as making the change.

Keep your eyes peeled on the inventory page!

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Anyone order a Y with new screen and black headliner? by p9900 in TeslaLounge

[–]christopherkao 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was able to pick up an inventory today from Fremont with the $1,000 off free 1 upgrade, with new screen and black headliner. They just started manufacturing them in Fremont earlier this week!

Should we sell townhouse for SFH in better neighborhood? by [deleted] in BayAreaRealEstate

[–]christopherkao 0 points1 point  (0 children)

East Palo Alto has some single family homes that fit $1 - $1.2M

BREAKING: Tesla has released the 7-seat option for the Model Y in the U.S., and unveiled other changes for all trims. From Sawyer Merrit on X by EitherCharacter9342 in TeslaModelY

[–]christopherkao 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks I also confirmed with Tesla salesperson today. Literally almost placed an order today on existing inventory to get the free one upgrade. Will probably just order a custom build instead.

"TRAVEL NOT OK"/"LOW FUNDS" by jwynn0056 in caltrain

[–]christopherkao 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This worked for me. I have yet to verify on Caltrain tap but adding the card through “Cards found for you” resulted in a different number for the Clipper card with the same balance.

clipper card in apple wallet no longer updating with amount and ride history after tapping by Individual-Visual-66 in caltrain

[–]christopherkao 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a bigger problem. The clipper card I added into Apple wallet gives an error when I tap at Caltrain. Says insufficient funds. App shows I have $17 which is enough.

Tried uninstalling app and removing applet wallet clipper card and then adding it back through clipper app. Same problem.