Each morning before school and after dismissal, the Blacow Road bike lane and the horseshoe, the curved driveway in front of Irvington High School used for drop-offs and pick-ups, fill with cars. While the expectation is that drivers briefly stop in designated zones and keep bike lanes clear, teachers and students say that in practice, cars park for extended periods, block visibility, and force cyclists into traffic.
According to school and city guidelines, drivers are not allowed to stop or park in the bike lanes along Blacow Road or in the red zones around the horseshoe. The area is meant for quick student drop-offs and bus access. The City of Fremont has designated this section of Blacow as a “Tier 1” traffic-safety priority and has budgeted for green plastic bollards meant to physically separate the bike lanes from the road.
Campus supervisors are expected to keep the driveways clear and ensure that only vehicles with special permits, such as those transporting students with disabilities, enter the area after 2:45 pm…