Walk-Bike News
Bike Buses: a great way for students to get to school safely
The percentage of people biking to both Monta Vista and Cupertino High Schools have shown a slight upward trend, currently around 15% (Tino) and 12% (MV) of the student population. This is fairly typical of our local high schools, with the exception of Homestead High...
Sometimes biking on the sidewalk is the safest option
Cities vary in whether they allow sidewalk riding. San Jose, Sunnyvale, and Palo Alto allow sidewalk riding by people of all ages (with some caveats), with restrictions in business districts. Cupertino prohibits sidewalk riding for people 13 years old and above, while...
Three easy and inexpensive ways to dramatically improve safety for our students
Like many Cupertino residents, my kids attended and thrived at our local CUSD and FUHSD schools. This doesn't mean that they didn't face challenges--and one of them was a safe commute to school each day. Some of the issues that students face have been addressed...
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What does “Complete Streets” mean?
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...
E-Bikes becoming more affordable
E-bikes are becoming more and more available, it’s a great way to get around while minimizing your carbon footprint, being outdoors and getting a little exercise.Recently CalBike won a $10M grant to help Californians purchase E-bikes by issues vouchers for those that...
Book Bikes Bring Joy to Communities
“This is so cool!” is the common reaction when someone sees a Book Bike library pedaling up to an event.Librarians around the country say Book Bikes spark joy wherever they go, with residents smiling and waving as the bike pedals by. A library on a bike is also a...