Walk-Bike News
Updated McClellan-DeAnza Intersection safer for cyclists and pedestrians
Cupertino has finished a redo of the McClellan Road-DeAnza Boulevard intersection, which is Phase 3 of the McClellan Road protected bike lanes. These changes were designed to improve biking and pedestrian safety at this intersection and indeed, Cupertino implemented...
Our Deepest Sympathy to the Families Affected by the Crash on Foothill Blvd
The Walk Bike community in Cupertino is deeply saddened by a tragedy that happened on South Foothill Blvd on Saturday April 27, 2024 at 6:15pm between Monta Vista Park and Stevens Creek Boulevard. Four children were struck by a suspected DUI driver in his pickup truck...
Planned improvements on Homestead miss major danger spots
The Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is working on a project to make Homestead Road safer for student cyclists and pedestrians. Car traffic dominates the corridor, which is a major route for students attending Homestead High, Cupertino Middle, and West Valley...
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13-year Study Shows Only Separated Bike Lanes Improve Safety
WBC has discussed many times that "Class III Bike Infrastructure"--those with painted symbols and a sign--are not as safe for cyclists than separated bike lanes and trails. (See my posts here from 2019 and here from 2020). Now, a new 13-year study by the University...
Lessons the US could learn to reduce traffic fatalities
Surprisingly, Almost all developed nations have seen a decline in roadway deaths over the last decade, while the US has seen a 30% rise in roadway deaths. Many people attribute this to cellphone usage, and to high stress levels, but other countries have these issues...
A Vision for over 2600 miles of Bay Area Trails
A new map has been released by the Rails-to-Tail Conservancy (RTC) and the Bay Area Trails Collaborative (BATC) which shows the new plan to connect over 2600 miles of regional trails. This can increase access for millions more people to enjoy outdoor walking, biking,...