San Jose hopes to become more bike-friendly (KGO)

San Jose city and transit officials are dreaming of a more bike-friendly city that could become reality for residents as soon as next spring. City Council members adopted a comprehensive bicycle plan this week that within the decade aims to reduce car lanes and expand bike lanes from 300 to 500 miles, increase the percentage of commute trips from 1 to 5 percent, reduce bike collisions by 50 percent and add 5,000 bike parking spaces. Councilman Sam Liccardo said the city is working to create a streetscape that would be more comfortable for cyclists. Read more..