Q1 2017 Sheriff Auto/Bike/Ped Safety Reports

Q1 2017 Sheriff Auto/Bike/Ped Safety Reports

​Santa Clara County Sheriff’s recently released the incident log of auto/bike/ped incidents in Cupertino for Q1 (Jan-Mar) 2017.  There were 6 bicyclists and 11 pedestrians struck by automobiles, resulting in 14 injuries. The incidents constituted a slight...
Six bicycle infrastructure projects slated in Cupertino

Six bicycle infrastructure projects slated in Cupertino

by KRISTI MYLLENBECK | kmyllenbeck@bayareanewsgroup.com The city of Cupertino is looking to make an investment in bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. At a June 6 study session, the city council heard a presentation from staff on the Capital Improvement Program...
State & Local Electric Bike Regulations

State & Local Electric Bike Regulations

With the majority of U.S. electric bicycles (aka e-bikes) being manufactured in Silicon Valley and Orange County, they are becoming much more popular here in California. Though regulations vary across the United States for electric bicycles, here is a list of laws...
Pedal 4 the Planet Bike Ride

Pedal 4 the Planet Bike Ride

The second annual Pedal 4 the Planet Bike ride at Cupertino’s Earth Day celebration on April 22 was so much fun for local residents.  Almost double the number of cyclists participated compared to last year. The route was a gentle 7.5 mile ride (no hills, except for...
Bike to Work Day 2017

Bike to Work Day 2017

Did you bike to work on Thursday, May 11?  If you did, you were an important part of 2017’s Bike to Work Day. As part of the celebration for National Bike Month, many residents here in Cupertino took to the streets on their bikes and showed that commuting to work is...