Peninsula Advocates Push For Vision Zero
A coalition of advocacy groups, local government agencies, and cycling clubs called on cities across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties to adopt Vision Zero goals to eliminate traffic fatalities at the recent Silicon Valley Bike Summit in Palo Alto.
September 21, 2015
San Mateo County to Appoint Five-Member Bike/Ped Advisory Committee
Last week, San Mateo County established a new Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). Its stated mission: to improve public health, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and extend mobility for children, seniors, people with disabilities, and those who live in disadvantaged communities.
September 15, 2015
Menlo Park Fire District Opposes Protected Bike Lanes on El Camino Real
Menlo Park's proposal for protected bike lanes on El Camino Real is meeting resistance from the top brass at the city's Fire Protection District, who would rather see the road become wider and more dangerous.
September 8, 2015
Menlo Park Gets One Step Closer to Protected Bike Lanes on El Camino Real
A report released by Menlo Park's Public Works Department last week [PDF] recommends protected bike lanes and Dutch-style "protected intersections" on El Camino Real.
August 10, 2015
Should Caltrain Add Bathrooms On-Board or at Its Stations?
On-board restrooms could be cut from Caltrain's electric trains after the agency's Board of Directors rejected a proposal to include one bathroom on every six-car train last month. The agency is exploring the costs of adding bathrooms, and while some riders say they're crucial, there's little support from board members or disability advocates.
August 6, 2015