Barriers to Entry: Bollards are a Complicated Issue

Barriers to Entry: Bollards are a Complicated Issue

There was a report recently about a bicyclist crashing into the entrance bollard at the Fremont Avenue bridge over Stevens Creek. The cyclist suffered a terrible injury: a complex fracture which required five screws in the bones of her hand. Reports of bicycle...
Class IV Lanes: Fact Checking the Anti-lane Claims

Class IV Lanes: Fact Checking the Anti-lane Claims

Recently, there have been some critics speaking out against Class IV bike lanes, claiming that they are not safe for cyclists, they cause more accidents than roads without them, they cause a slower emergency response, and are part of an “anti-vehicle agenda” as...
Sunnyvale Debates Bike Lanes on Hollenbeck

Sunnyvale Debates Bike Lanes on Hollenbeck

Hollenbeck Avenue is a central north-south corridor that connects Cupertino’s Stelling Road to popular destinations in Sunnyvale, like Caltrain station, downtown, and Moffett Park (in conjunction with Pastoria, Sunnyvale Ave., and Borregas).  Yet, unlike...
4 Great Reasons to Add an E-bike to Your Life

4 Great Reasons to Add an E-bike to Your Life

My spouse & I bought e-bikes several years ago and they have become a vital part of our mobility, both for getting around town and for extended trips. Here are some key reasons they have worked for us. We hope it is inspiring for you to get one, too. Reason #1:...
No to Illegal Motorcycles, Yes to E-Bikes

No to Illegal Motorcycles, Yes to E-Bikes

California’s most prominent biking organizations, Walk Bike Cupertino included, have recently signed a letter calling on lawmakers to crack down on high speed electric motorcycles masquerading as e-bikes. They are urging state legislatures to curb dangerous...