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...
About the DeAnza Buffered Bike Lanes
Summary of Issues The vast majority of this road from Saratoga Ave in Saratoga to El Camino Real in Sunnyvale is already 2 lanes or 3 lanes. The lane reduction from 4 lanes to 3 lanes affects approx 0.03% of the road going north and 0.09% of the road going north....
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...
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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...
Pruneridge Avenue Complete Streets Plan
The City of Santa Clara hosted two community meetings for the Pruneridge Avenue Complete Streets Plan where draft concept plans were shared for feedback from the community. View the draft concept plans shown at the meeting. As a reminder, draft concept plans include...