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to 954,000 residents, San José is the 10th largest
city in the United States.
San José’s mild
climate and flat terrain provide an ideal environment for
bicyclists and pedestrians. The City of San José Bicyclist
& Pedestrian Program builds facilities and operates programs
to support bicycling and walking.
Currently, facilities include
more than 1,000 miles of sidewalks, 14,000 curb ramps, 100
miles of Bike Lanes, 45 miles of multi-use trails, and nine
pedestrian-bicyclist freeway overcrossings.
Programs include Bike/Ped Collision Analysis,
free Bicycling Skills Classes, and monthly Bicycle Pedestrian
Advisory Committee (BPAC) meetings.
The Bicyclist & Pedestrian Program also
coordinates with other City programs, such as the School Safety
Program and the Trails Program, to enhance bicyclist and pedestrian
safety around schools and in neighborhoods.