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Campbell - East Campbell Ave. facelift continues

This Campbell Area Report was sent in by Laura Smith

The widening of E. Campbell Ave as it bridges over Los Gatos Creek (near the par course and Campbell Park). That particular stretch of road was a nightmare for cyclists. The road narrowed forcing the cyclist into the traffic lane. There was no bike lane or shoulder. (Unfortunately, the only other direct route east/west across the city of Campbell is Hamilton Ave. That is even more dangerous with all the traffic, merging lanes and Hwy 17 on/off ramps.)

Santa Clara County: Input needed for bike route study

This Santa Clara County Area Report was sent in by Jerri-Ann Meyer

The Santa Clara County Roads and Airports Department is launching a study to identify the rural and mountain roads popular with bicyclists and to develop a list of potential improvements for these roads. Bicyclists are invited to attend a kick-off workshop to mark up maps showing their favorite rides and identifying areas of concerns.

This workshop will take place at the Wednesday March 9 VTA/Santa Clara County BPAC meeting at 7:00 pm in the VTA Auditorium at 3331 North First Street, San Jose, CA.

Santa Clara County: Change to bicycle ordinance

This Santa Clara County Area Report was written by Paul Goldstein

Changes to the Santa Clara County Ordinance Division B5, Bicycles and Skateboards, as discussed with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) some months ago are finally coming before the County Board of Supervisors for action on February 8. The changes are mostly a deletion of ordinance that is not practical and no longer desirable. The transmittal and proposed revisions will be viewable at the County website beginning February 1 at http://www.sccgov.org/portal/site/scc/bosagendalist.

San José: Good Karma Bikes helps the homeless and low-income residents

Good Karma Bikes exists to provide homeless and low income working people with safe, reliable bicycle transportation to provide them the freedom and ability to travel to the places, appointments and people that can facilitate their improved quality of life, and sometimes, a way off the streets and into a better life.

There are several ways to volunteer with Good Karma:

San Carlos: Elm Street bike prospects, Holly Street/Highway 101 improvements, San Carlos Green

This San Carlos Area Report was written by Margaret Pye

Palo Alto: New bicycle sculpture pays tribute to Bay Trail pioneer

This Palo Alto Area Report was written by Laura Thompson, San Francisco Bay Trail Project Manager

If you ride along the Bay Trail through the Palo Alto Baylands, you will notice a new and exciting piece of bicycle-themed art along the trail. The stainless steel sculpture, by local artist James Moore, is a tribute to Bill Bliss, who dedicated his life to improving the safety of bicycle corridors and trails in the San Francisco Bay Area and throughout California. He was tragically killed when hit by a motor vehicle in 2005 while on a bicycle trip across the country.

Mountain View: Bay Trail extension, Stevens Creek Trail grant, Permanente Creek Trail construction

The following Mountain View Area Report was written by Jerri-Ann Meyer

Bay Trail:
A dedication ceremony was held on September 20, 2010 to celebrate the opening of a segment of the San Francisco Bay Trail that Connects Mountain View and Sunnyvale. The new segment is part of the 500-mile corridor extending around the San Francisco Bay. Bicyclists and pedestrians can now enjoy the beauty of the bay and nature along the new trail segment behind Moffett Federal Airfield. For future information on the trail including maps visit: www.baytrail.org.

Saratoga: New bike racks, Joe's Trail, new Permanente Creek crossing

The following Saratoga Area Report was written by Jim Stallman

Sunnyvale: Street Space Allocation, Stevens Creek Trail, new routes, Safe Routes to School

The following Sunnyvale Area Report was written by Kevin Jackson.

After a long hiatus, the Sunnyvale report is back! Described below are some exciting developments in the world of Sunnyvale cycling. You can help push progress simply by voicing your opinion to the people who will soon make important decisions about further improvements for the cycling community.

Los Altos delays decision on BPAC status

City Seal The Los Altos City Council last night voted to delay any action on the future of the BPAC. This comes at a unique time in the city's transportation future. Since the city's footprint consists of predominately single-story, single-family residences on large lots surrounded by interstates, expressways, state highways, boulevards and arterials, auto congestion is becoming the norm rather than the exception.

Cupertino to finalize Bicycle Transportation Plan

In June of last year, the draft Cupertino Bicycle Transportation Plan was made available for public review. Since that time, comments from the public have been incorporated and elements of the Plan have been refined to be consistent with the Streets and Highway Code.

Lunchtime parking usurps Woodside bike lane for holidays

Less than 2 weeks after new No Stopping/Parking signs were unveiled on Woodside Road (Hwy 84) west of the Canada Road intersection in Woodside, local merchants petitioned the town to allow lunchtime parking in the bike/shoulder lanes west of the Canada Corners plaza and Robert’s grocery. On November 16, the Town Council considered a draft resolution to request Caltrans to provide an exception to the No Stopping/Parking zone from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., seven days a week.

City of San Jose targets child safety around schools

trace sign The City of San Jose with the help of Councilmember Pierluigi Oliverio will be administering a two-year program to reduce vehicular traffic speeds around Lincoln High School, Hoover Middle School and Trace Elementary School.

Road construction on Jefferson Avenue in Redwood City

Road construction affecting traffic at Jefferson Avenue between Hawes Street and Nevada Street began on Saturday, July 24, and is expected to last one to two weeks. Traffic will be impacted between the hours of 9am to 6pm.

Road closure notice: Stevens Canyon Road

A section of Stevens Canyon Road in Cupertino, just past the Redwood Gulch before the road ends at a gate, will be closed on July 13 – 16 from 9:00am to 2:00pm. The bridges are being closed due to a bridge replacement project. Please make sure you plan accordingly.

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