WALK-BIKE CUPERTINO
SAFER & EASIER WALKING & BIKING
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10 Ways Active Transportation Can Dramatically Improve Cupertino
Active Transportation is human-powered transportation. It re-invents city planning to make our cities healthier, more enjoyable, and more dynamic. Implementing an Active Transportation Plan (ATP) can dramatically transform the way we live our lives in 10 ways: Safer...
Major changes coming for Bubb Road
At the February 2, 2021 Cupertino City Council meeting, the Council approved a contract with Granite Rock (Correction: we incorrectly named the contractor as Granite Construction in the newsletter) to re-engineer Bubb Road. The changes will extend from Results Way to...
Try this trail today
Fremont Older Open Space
My favorite thing to do when I want to get outside but not travel far from home is go to Fremont Older for a hike. Fremont Older is administered by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District and is nestled in the hills south of Cupertino and Saratoga. The trails...
Join us in our advocacy for better walking and biking in Cupertino.
Whether you live, work, or visit Cupertino, or want to increase biking and walking for sustainability, traffic reduction, or active transportation to schools, Walk-Bike Cupertino speaks to your concerns and makes your voice count. Join us today!
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Support this worthy project
We need your support to encourage the City Council and Staff to add the Carmen Bridge design to the next budget (CIP Plan) in March 2021.
➤ Click here to let us know that you’d like to be a part of the effort to make this great project a reality.
Together, we can improve walking & biking in our community!
Meet friends in the WBC Club on Strava!
Walk-Bike Cupertino is excited to announce we are now on Strava! It’s a great and free way for our community to:
- Share walks, hikes, runs, and rides with other members
- Meet like-minded residents
- Track your activities and set goals
Information you need for you and your family
Walk-Bike Cupertino makes sure that if you like to walk, bike, run or hike, we’ve got the most up-to-date information for you. Click any of the blocks below to learn more!
City Projects
Costs, timing, & information on what’s happening in your neighborhood
Maps
Local maps of where to walk, hike or bike, plus student, Safe Routes, and accident data.
Events
Upcoming local events for all ages, and meetings on biking and walking issues.
Safety
Safety tips for all ages, and accident data, plus report your safety concerns here!
How to be active and still safely socially distance
Getting regular exercise is one of the best ways to maintain a healthy body and find peace of mind. In addition to outdoor walking, hiking, running, and biking, everyone may now participate in outdoor activities that do not involve physical contact, including swimming, tennis, and golf, with social distancing. Click below to learn how to socially distance while exercising and the latest Santa Clara County orders.
About Walk-Bike Cupertino
Safer & Easier Walking & Biking
Walk-Bike Cupertino advocates for safe and easy walking and bicyling to actively move through our community, including:
➤ Supporting all approved City of Cupertino Plans;
➤ Encouraging active commutes to schools for all students and working with Safe Routes to School;
➤ Encouraging active transportation to shops, work, parks, and local points of interest; and
➤ Providing data, maps and information for all local residents who have an interest in walking, running, hiking or biking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's that project in my neighborhood?
Find all about bike and ped projects in your neighborhood on our Projects & Funding page here. We list all of the current and recent past projects there by location.
How do I know which candidates support walking and biking in Cupertino?
Walk-Bike Cupertino surveys all the candidates for the City Council and for the school boards at each election every two years. The information comes out in October before the election so you can make an informed decision. The 2018 information is found here for City Council Candidates and here for CUSD/FUHSD board candidates. The 2020 information will be out in October 2020.
How do I (or my kids) learn to ride a bike?
The best way is to take a class! There are classes in Cupertino and in all the nearby cities as well. See more information here: private/group lessons.
How can I get more involved or help more?
We’re always looking for friends and neighbors that are willing to help advocate for a particular project, or just to improve walking and biking in general. Here’s some ideas:
Contact us about a particular project. We have lots of ideas on how to help! Email us at info@walkbikecupertino.org.
Report new incidents, concerns and areas needing improvement, so that we can get your concerns elevated and make sure they are included in the next Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans. (Click here to report.)
Attend Cupertino City Council meetings (first and third Tuesdays at 6:45pm) or email the Council to let them know that bicycle and pedestrians issues are important to you, or that you support a particular project.
Want to help more? Consider whether our Advisory Board is a good fit for you. Email us at info@walkbikecupertino.org to ask for more details.
Where's a good place to hike locally?
Click here for some great information on hiking locally.
How do I keep my kids safe while riding?
See our great safety tips here for riders of all ages! Classes are also a great idea. Here are two options: private/group lessons, or a summer bike clinic for middle schoolers.