Car-Free Sunday Bike Riding on Cañada Road

Car-Free Sunday Bike Riding on Cañada Road

Living in Santa Clara County, you may not be aware that a nearly 4-mile-long section of Cañada Road in unincorporated San Mateo County is closed to vehicle traffic every Sunday from 9AM to 3PM.  The closure begins right after the public entry road to Filoli Estates...
California’s Transition Away from Sharrows

California’s Transition Away from Sharrows

Miller/Wolfe Avenue in Cupertino is 5 lanes, has a 35 mph speed limit, and has sharrows as a bike facility. Cyclists are rarely seen riding on it, as it is generally considered very dangerous to do so. In January of 2024, CalTrans declared sharrows “should be a last...
The Rise of E-Scooters and E-Bikes in Cupertino Schools

The Rise of E-Scooters and E-Bikes in Cupertino Schools

In Cupertino, the use of e-scooters and e-bikes among students commuting to school has seen a significant rise, reflecting broader trends in sustainable transportation. According to recent data from monthly bike counts at all the Fremont Union High Schools (FUHSD),...
Effectiveness of Blinking Lights

Effectiveness of Blinking Lights

It can sometimes be easy to underestimate the impact of one small blinking light, yet a small blinking light is capable of creating a driver yield rate of greater than 70%! RRFBS: Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons Crosswalks equipped with blinking lights, known as...
Biking to Work: 5 Lessons Learned from My Commute

Biking to Work: 5 Lessons Learned from My Commute

As my company (Amazon) started to ask employees to return to the office after the consequences of the COVID pandemic were better understood, I faced a dilemma: I had moved to Cupertino with my family in 2020 without even thinking about where my office location was....
WBC in the News!

WBC in the News!

Walk Bike Cupertino has been getting  a lot of press lately for our efforts to make walking and biking safer and easier. Recent news stories have centered on two issues: the continued safety issues at Calle de Barcelona and Finch near Cupertino High, and the...