WALK-BIKE CUPERTINO
SAFER & EASIER WALKING & BIKING
Via Cupertino Has Relaunched!
Via Cupertino, which relaunched in October 2021, is an on-demand community shuttle that goes everywhere in Cupertino. It works like a minibus that comes when you want it and where you want it. It also connects to some destinations just outside of Cupertino, like the...
2021 Recap: Much progress even with the pandemic
A surprising amount of projects made significant progress or were completed this year. A special thanks goes to the Cupertino City Staff and City Council, who kept projects moving forward despite the challenges of the pandemic. Read below for what's happened in your...
Safety Tip #3: Equipment
Maintaining your bike regularly and equipping it with safety gears for the terrain and conditions that you are biking in, help you stay in control and execute safe behavior that we discussed in the previous article. Here, we will present you with various biking gears...
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 May 2022.
➤ Click here to sign the petition to make this great project a reality.
Together, we can improve walking & biking in our community!
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MVHS Bike for Boba Grows
Over 200 MVHS (Monta Vista High School) cyclists rode their bikes and scooters to classes on the second "Bike for Boba" and "Save the Planet" event....
Updates on Bicycle Safety Stop Bill and the Freedom to Walk Act
I am a member of CalBike, an nonprofit organization that advocates for equitable, inclusive, and prosperous communities where bicycling helps to...
Book Bikes Bring Joy to Communities
“This is so cool!” is the common reaction when someone sees a Book Bike library pedaling up to an event.Librarians around the country say Book Bikes...
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.