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...
by Jennifer Shearin | Sep 28, 2022
A new map has been released by the Rails-to-Tail Conservancy (RTC) and the Bay Area Trails Collaborative (BATC) which shows the new plan to connect over 2600 miles of regional trails. This can increase access for millions more people to enjoy outdoor walking, biking,...
by Seema Lindskog | May 8, 2022
“Don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone. They paved paradise, put up a parking lot.” Joni Mitchell, Big Yellow Taxi. We see it everywhere – half empty parking lots, parking spaces along streets...
by Joel Wolf | Apr 14, 2022
You may have heard the phrase “Complete Streets” design and wondered what this concept means. As defined by the U.S. Federal Highway Administration of the Department of Transportation (DOT), a “Complete Street is safe, and feels safe,” (emphasis added) for all users...
