WALK-BIKE CUPERTINO
SAFER & EASIER WALKING & BIKING
Cupertino announces speed studies in response to AB43
AB43, which WBC wrote about in December (see here) is the new state law that allows cities more latitude to lower speed limits on major streets by considering more factors such as proximity to a school, senior center, walking trail and more. Reducing speed limits has...
Regnart Trail surface issues and closures
Residents and city staff have seen how the Regnart Creek Trail is in high use by many people for exercise, recreation, school commuting, and transportation to the city center to visit the library or attend events. As we predicted, it's a wonderful amenity for our...
Sanborn County Park: Forest Health Plan Project
The Bay Area’s rainy season is quite long and strong this time, but it doesn’t stop us from hiking in nature. In addition to paved trails like Stevens Creek Trail in Blackberry Farm and Mora Trail in Rancho San Antonio Preserve, we also hiked on “organic” trails like...
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Whether you live, work, or visit Cupertino, or want to increase biking and walking for sustainability, traffic reduction, or active transportation to schools, Walk-Bike Cupertino speaks to your concerns and makes your voice count. Join us today!
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Rodrigues Ave: it’s time for updates to improve safety
A quick test: Can you spot the family trying to cross Rodrigues Avenue to enter the Regnart Creek trail to get to school? If you had to carefully...
Are We Ready for 260,000 More Cars?
The State of California has allocated to Cupertino a Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) target of 4,588 new homes to be built by Jan 31, 2031....
What we can learn from Amsterdam and Copenhagen
Different countries around the world have varying levels of support for biking infrastructure. While in most countries, gas-powered vehicles such as...
Meet friends in the WBC Club on Strava!
Walk-Bike Cupertino is excited to announce we are now on Strava! It’s a great and free way for our community to:
- Share walks, hikes, runs, and rides with other members
- Meet like-minded residents
- Track your activities and set goals
Information you need for you and your family
Walk-Bike Cupertino makes sure that if you like to walk, bike, run or hike, we’ve got the most up-to-date information for you. Click any of the blocks below to learn more!
About Walk-Bike Cupertino
Safer & Easier Walking & Biking
Walk-Bike Cupertino advocates for safe and easy walking and bicyling to actively move through our community, including:
➤ Supporting all approved City of Cupertino Plans;
➤ Encouraging active commutes to schools for all students and working with Safe Routes to School;
➤ Encouraging active transportation to shops, work, parks, and local points of interest; and
➤ Providing data, maps and information for all local residents who have an interest in walking, running, hiking or biking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's that project in my neighborhood?
Find all about bike and ped projects in your neighborhood on our Projects & Funding page here. We list all of the current and recent past projects there by location.
How do I know which candidates support walking and biking in Cupertino?
Walk-Bike Cupertino surveys all the candidates for the City Council and for the school boards at each election every two years. The information comes out in October before the election so you can make an informed decision. The 2018 information is found here for City Council Candidates and here for CUSD/FUHSD board candidates. The 2020 information will be out in October 2020.
How do I (or my kids) learn to ride a bike?
The best way is to take a class! There are classes in Cupertino and in all the nearby cities as well. See more information here: private/group lessons.
How can I get more involved or help more?
We’re always looking for friends and neighbors that are willing to help advocate for a particular project, or just to improve walking and biking in general. Here’s some ideas:
Contact us about a particular project. We have lots of ideas on how to help! Email us at info@walkbikecupertino.org.
Report new incidents, concerns and areas needing improvement, so that we can get your concerns elevated and make sure they are included in the next Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans. (Click here to report.)
Attend Cupertino City Council meetings (first and third Tuesdays at 6:45pm) or email the Council to let them know that bicycle and pedestrians issues are important to you, or that you support a particular project.
Want to help more? Consider whether our Advisory Board is a good fit for you. Email us at info@walkbikecupertino.org to ask for more details.
Where's a good place to hike locally?
Click here for some great information on hiking locally.
How do I keep my kids safe while riding?
See our great safety tips here for riders of all ages! Classes are also a great idea. Here are two options: private/group lessons, or a summer bike clinic for middle schoolers.