Walk-Bike News
Get to School Safely and Actively
It’s August and families are getting back to school! As you buy backpacks and school supplies for your kids, I hope you and your family will also consider HOW your student will get to and from school this year. If you live close enough, walking or bicycling are fun...
Vision Zero Plan and Lawson Bikeway Approved
In surprising unanimous votes, the Cupertino Vision Zero Plan (VZ) and the Lawson Middle School Protected Bikeway were approved by the City Council on July 9, 2024. Both of these projects will significantly improve safety for all residents in the city.Thank you to all...
Cupertino’s New Housing Element Improves the City Bike Ped Policies
On May 14, 2024, the City Council approved the city’s Housing Element for 2023-2031. This is an important document which outlines the city’s commitment to support building a minimum of 4,588 new homes over the next seven years. In that same meeting, the City Council...
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First Look: Crosswalk Construction on Regnart Trail
The Regnart Creek Trail continues to move forward in construction. The city has lately begun work on the crosswalk for the trail at East Estates into Creekside Park. This is an important crossing, as the Regnart Trail connects here with the Creekside Park walking and...
The Case for Roundabouts
A circular solution for a happier communityRoundabouts are the best traffic feature you’ve never heard of. They reduce air pollution, increase traffic flow, reduce serious traffic accidents, improve the livability of the community, and reduce city costs, freeing city...
There and Back Again — a Biker’s Tale
Back in...let's call them the before times, my bike was my trusty steed on which I rode to many adventures. Little did I imagine 50 years later, that would still be true. The bicycle continues to be a thread that runs throughout my life, connecting me both to people...