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Bike/Walk Los Altos

According to the 2010 Silicon Valley Environmental Index published by Sustainable Silicon Valley, 60% of the energy used in Santa Clara County was from gasoline and diesel.  The average resident annually burned 448 gallons of gasoline (in 2008) and 40% of the trips we take are less than 2 miles.  What an opportunity for improvement!  If we could each just substitute one car trip per week with a bike trip or a walk to our nearby destination, imagine what we could do collectively.

GreenTown volunteers kick off the Drive Less Challenge

This year, the GreenTown Los Altos Bike/Walk program will feature the following types of activities/events:

  • Bike/Walk to School programs at local elementary and junior high schools
  • Bicycle Safety Events, such as school-based Family Bike Days in partnership with the Los Altos Police Department and SafeMoves, and our Bike and Bike Safety Expo for the community at large, which covers bike safety tips, a review of gear for improving bicycle safety and utility (e.g., lamps, reflectors, baskets, senior-friendly 3-wheelers), and give-aways.
  • “First Saturdays” Bike Rides – family-friendly, leisurely bike rides through town.  We’ll explore “cut through” paths (bike and pedestrian only!), and routes to parks, schools and some shopping areas.

    • Crowd gathers for the inaugural "First Saturdays" Bike Ride

  • Drive Less Challenge (April 22-May 5) a regional competition to reduce solo car trips.
  • Bike, Walk, Win! party (May 10, 6-8pm, 359 State Street) to celebrate Drive Less Challenge winners and Bike to Work Day participants.
  • Bike Valets at the Art & Wine Festival (July) and Fall Festival (October) in Los Altos)