Search Results for: Take the lane

Road rager on a Raleigh in Sunnyvale

Wrong way rider takes umbrage at suggestion to ride on the right side of the road. I was asked to not reveal identities, so I’ll just share this Just Riding Along story without names to protect the identity of the innocent (and the guilty). Friday before last I was commuting home the slightly-scenic route, and read more »

Grade separation for Lawrence Expressway?

Those of you who like the freeway-style feel of Central Expressway across Santa Clara County will love this: Santa Clara County Roads has a vision for a fully grade separated Lawrence Expressway. You’ll have an opportunity to learn more about these plans and provide your input at the VTA Bike / Ped Advisory Committee (BPAC) read more »

The Wall Street Journal’s *other* spin on bike share

We’ve all seen that cranky tantrum by Dorothy Rabinowitz, who sits on the Wall Street Journal’s editorial board. That was one for the ages. Jason Gay, a sports writer for the Journal who frequently writes on bicycling issues in New York City has another take on the new (and tremendously popular) Citi Bike Share while read more »

San Jose considers downtown sidewalk riding ban

The city of San Jose, California currently has no laws prohibiting bike riding on sidewalks. After hearing from downtown residents and community groups, San Jose council member Sam Liccardo plans to introduce a bill to the city council to ban sidewalk riding in downtown San Jose.

East Palo Alto Capital Improvement Plan discussion tonight

Our bike advocate in East Palo Alto (EPA), Andrew Boone, reports the city of East Palo Alto will discuss their Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) during a budget study session tonight at the EPA Government Center at 2415 University Avenue. The city will review, among other things, how to spend the $1.5 million the city received read more »

San Jose Bike Party SAFETY RIDE this Friday night

San Jose Bike Party Safety Ride takes place this Friday night, May 17 2013.