Walking & Biking News & Ideas
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We hope you are staying healthy!
We are at Winter's doorstep -- the days are shorter, the weather is turning cooler, and rain is in the forecast. This month's newsletter is all about "how to". We share how to make our city more livable by transforming our intersections with roundabouts, how to stay safe while biking through your behavior (it can be as simple as biking on the correct side of the road!), how to report potholes, cracks or other issues while walking or biking, and how to make a difference this Holiday Season by donating your unused extra bikes.
With the wet fall season, it can feel easier to just jump in the car or (gasp!) stay home when conditions aren’t ideal. We share this month how to stay dry while riding in the rain so you can stay active. As the Swedes say: "There is no bad weather, there is only bad clothing."
Have a Happy Thanksgiving. Keep walking and cycling!
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McClellan Road Bike Lanes are Project of the Year!
by Jennifer Shearin
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Phase II of the new bike lanes installed along McClellan Road have been awarded "Project of the Year" in the under $2 Million dollar category by the Silicon Valley Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA). The winning segment of the lanes is from Stelling Road to Torre Avenue, which connects to the (future) Regnart Trail at the City Center and to the first phase of McClellan separated lanes to the west. (The first phase was from Imperial Avenue, near Lincoln Elementary, to Stelling Rd.)
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Phase 3, which are improvements to the DeAnza intersection and a further continuation of the lanes from Imperial Avenue to Byrne Avenue, is currently in design. Read more...
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Donate a Bike and Make a Difference
by Helene Davis
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Do you have an old bike hanging around your garage that you never use? Perhaps your cycling days are over, or maybe you bought a brand-new beauty, or it could be that your child has outgrown his or her bike. If so, please consider donating it!
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How to Ride in the Rain
by Seema Lindskog
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Fall brings falling temperatures, falling leaves, and if we’re lucky, falling water from the sky.
Rain doesn’t mean we need to put our bikes away until Spring. Kids can still ride to school so parents can enjoy those extra 20 minutes with a warm cup of tea. Employees can still ride to work and get some fresh air cardio without taking any extra time out of their day.
There are just a few things needed to make it comfortable and safe to bike in the rain. Read more...
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Apps for Reporting Road Repairs
by Byron Rovegno
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A few weeks ago, I ran into a cycling friend who had his arm in a sling. When I inquired about his injury, he said he was cycling in Los Altos and went down when he hit an invisible depression in the pavement. Then, he reported it to the city using an app SeeClickFix.
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Want to report issues in your city?
Click on the Cupertino 311 or Los Altos SeeClickFix icons above and download the apps.
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News Briefs
by Jennifer Shearin
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Plans are moving forward for the recently-purchased new City of Cupertino Lawrence Mitty Park. The park will be located northeast of Sterling Barnhart Park, on the eastern edge of Cupertino next to Lawrence Expressway. Look for a bigger update on this park in our newsletter next month!
A Bike Boulevard Workshop for the area near Kennedy Middle and Lincoln Elementary was held on November 4 by the Cupertino City Staff. Plans for traffic calming for the area were discussed, and residents had a chance to ask questions and give feedback. Click here for more information on all the Bike Boulevards project, including the one in your neighborhood.
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The Case for Roundabouts
by Seema Lindskog
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Roundabouts 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 budget for other priorities.
Read on to learn more about what they are and why so many cities in the US and around the world are switching their traditional intersections to roundabouts. Read more...
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Safety Tip: Check your Safety Behavior
by Matt Widmann
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This is #2 in our series of great biking safety tips!
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Read last month's tip on how to choose the safest route when traveling by bike here.
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As we discussed in last month's article, there are three key areas of safe biking: routing, behavior, and equipment. This time, we will focus on behavior. While less important than the roads you bike on, safe behavior is critical when you find yourself in a difficult situation. Read more...
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Do you know a great walk, ride, run or hike? Want to share an issue about walking, biking, city planning, or interesting idea?
Walk-Bike Cupertino would love to spotlight it in our newsletter and on our website! Articles should be 500 words or less, and should include a picture (at least 3 pictures for hikes). All submissions are subject to approval & editing, and can be used by Walk-Bike Cupertino in future publications. Contact us here.
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Happy Walking and Biking,
Your friends at Walk-Bike Cupertino
Find much more, including maps, safety data, and information on all the city projects at: walkbikecupertino.org
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