San Jose Bike Train tomorrow, and a roundup

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Welcome to that time of year when back-to-school traffic picks up. You can beat that traffic on Highway 87 and North First Street by riding with San Jose Bike Train Wednesday morning, August 19. We depart Diridon Station in San Jose at 8 AM for destinations north along the Guadalupe River Trail. More bikey and […]

What is a Mobility Plan, and how can you influence its outcome?

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Several people have been talking about the dramatic shifts in transportation policy highlighted in the new Mobility Plan approved yesterday by the Los Angeles City Council. This Mobility Plan, which is an element of the city General Plan, is the official transportation policy for the city of Los Angeles.

Los Gatos businesses complain about too much traffic

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I was just riding along the other weekend in Los Gatos, CA when I noticed “no right turn” signs at Massol and Tait Avenues from Highway 9. I’ve heard that the town of Los Gatos now has signs at all of the town entries to discourage cut-through traffic.

Homestead Avenue full-time bike lane meeting Sunnyvale, California

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Do you know those “part-time” bike lanes on Homestead Avenue in Sunnvayle, CA. Street parking is prohibited during the day from 7 AM to 6 PM, but overnight parking is allowed in the bike lanes? The city proposes removing this overnight parking to make these bike lanes a 24 hour facility.