Cupertino council approves protected bike lanes on one of its most dangerous roads

One of Cupertino’s most dangerous roads will soon become safer for cyclists.

The Cupertino City Council approved the extension of a protected bike lane project down Stevens Creek Boulevard in a 3-2 vote last month. Mayor Liang Chao and Councilmember R “Ray” Wang support protective bike lanes but voted no, citing concerns about the project’s design. Golden Bay Construction will install cement barriers between cyclists and cars along a roughly 2.5-mile stretch between North Wolfe Road and Mary Avenue — creating some of the most well-protected bike lanes citywide.