The Cupertino City Council recently approved a project to extend protected bike lanes along Stevens Creek Boulevard, responding to safety concerns regarding cyclist security. Despite a 3-2 vote with dissenting opinions from the Mayor and a Councilmember who warned about the hazards of concrete barriers, the project will implement protective measures over a 2.5-mile stretch. Funded largely through state grants, construction begins this month with expectations for completion by September. The initiative aligns with the city's Vision Zero plan aimed at eliminating serious traffic injuries in the area.
Concrete barriers create hazards for both cars and bicyclists since they are low in the ground and hard to see at night. If a bicyclist hits it by accident, they will likely fall and get hurt badly.
It is really important to me because it's the right thing to do, (get) away from our cars, from the carbon emissions that come out of the excess use of cars.
The project will not reduce car lanes once complete, which aligns with our goal to ensure safety without hindering vehicular access on Stevens Creek Boulevard.
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