September 17, 20151 Comment on American Community Survey: Less cycling, more driving in Silicon Valley
The U.S. Census Bureau released the 2014 American Community Survey numbers this morning. While several cites across the United States boast of big gains in bike commuters, the survey data shows the percentage of people riding public transportation and bikes to work in Silicon Valley California have dropped even as driving has grown.
September 15, 2015Leave a Comment
The third week of September means it’s time for the second San Jose Bike Train for the month. We depart 8 AM from San Jose Diridon Station on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 for destinations along North First Street. We also swing by Bel Bacio Caffe in Little Italy, which has become the preferred meeting spot.
September 9, 20151 Comment on San Jose & Milpitas: Opportunity for bike facilities across I-680
Happy Spare the Air Day, Bay Area. With BART passenger service between San Jose and Alameda County on track to begin in 2018, VTA begins planning to doom yet another South Bay transit service to low ridership with a planned expansion for I-680.
VTA and Caltrans are preparing the I-680 Corridor Study to develop a strategic plan for I-680 in Santa Clara County. According to VTA, the intent of the study is to identify and address traffic congestion, pedestrian and bicycle access and accommodation, transit connectivity and any other transportation-related issues along the corridor.
August 31, 2015Leave a Comment
The Texas A&M Transportation Institute released their annual mobility report last week. Just in case you didn’t already know this, the TTI reports once again that your car commute costs you in time, money, and well-being.
Hidden near the usual advice for more lanes to solve congestion, the report also hints at a possible solution that you personally can try THIS WEEK to improve your life!
August 27, 20156 Comments on San Jose: Last chance for the west bank gravel trap
July 22, 2015Leave a Comment
