The extra-chilly winter of 2025 is finally waning, perfect for bicycling in Stanislaus County.
Families can get exercise and cut down on driving costs in the sunny months ahead. A caveat: While we have many bike paths that are both safe and pleasant, motor vehicles still dominate the streetscape.
Like many places around the world, our streets since the 1950s have been built mainly for cars and trucks. We also are part of a counter-trend: Some neighborhoods now have roundabouts and other traffic-calming measures. And they could connect better in the coming years to the major trails that are already in place or planned…