by Jennifer Shearin | Apr 20, 2023
Many cyclists are leery about biking in the center of a lane, and many drivers think that bikes shouldn’t be there. It’s actually one of the best places for adults to bike (kids should use the sidewalk) if the street has no bike lanes or only bike “paint...
by Jennifer Shearin | Feb 20, 2023
There’s plenty of scootesr and e-bikes out there, but sometimes a standard one isn’t what you are looking for. If you have specific criteria in your micromobility, or just want the latest thing, check out these scooters and bikes below. Update 3/10/23: A...
by Jennifer Shearin | Jan 23, 2023
The California legislature leaned hard in 2022 into making our state a more cyclist and pedestrian friendly state, though missed some opportunities that we hope will come back again. Below are some of the more noteworthy state transportation bills passed and missed in...
by WBC Advisory Board | Dec 5, 2022
A few weeks ago, we shared that there was a new pathway continuing the Stevens Creek Trail (SCT) across Stevens Creek Boulevard to Varian Park. Unfortunately, we “jumped the gun” a bit with our news. That pathway requires crossing Stevens Creek (the creek...
by Jennifer Shearin | Nov 20, 2022
WBC has discussed many times that “Class III Bike Infrastructure”–those with painted symbols and a sign–are not as safe for cyclists than separated bike lanes and trails. (See my posts here from 2019 and here from 2020). Now, a new 13-year...
by Jennifer Shearin | Oct 27, 2022
Surprisingly, Almost all developed nations have seen a decline in roadway deaths over the last decade, while the US has seen a 30% rise in roadway deaths. Many people attribute this to cellphone usage, and to high stress levels, but other countries have these issues...
