Walk-Bike News
Pedestrian Safety Concerns at Torre Avenue Crossing
The Cupertino Bicycle Pedestrian Commission recently provided input to Cupertino City Staff on safety concerns associated with the Torre Avenue pedestrian crossing area, located at Town Center Lane in front of the Civic Center Plaza. This area includes the highly...
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day – a Success for the Whole Community
On November 14 in 1960, Ruby Bridges made history when she became the first African American student integrating a White school, William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans. Every year, school children around the country celebrate this historic day by walking to...
Ranking Bike Ped Projects in the New Active Transportation Plan
The City of Cupertino is currently working on developing our next Active Transportation Plan (ATP) which will guide the city’s pedestrian and cycling projects, policy, and investments for the next ten years. This is a big deal. After many months of community meetings,...
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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:...
“The Anxious Generation”, or why good bike and pedestrian infrastructure is necessary for our children’s mental health
As a parent of two Eaton Elementary students, the soon-to-come teenage years of my children are something which I am contemplating with a mix of apprehension and confidence. Confidence to be able to help them become adults of good moral character, but apprehension at...
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...