Texas Bicycling News and Stuff for November 28th
Westchase District Smart Cycling Class Luncheon
from bikehouston.org
In response to the recent death of Ms. Azalea Neighbors in West Houston, the Westchase District is sponsoring a one-hour “Need to Know†lecture…
S.A.F.E. – Bikes for Houston’s Homeless Youth
from BikeHouston » Blog by Aaron Chang
S.A.F.E. (Safe Affirming Family Environment), a Texas non-profit organization, will be opening its first drop-in center ‘The Safe Spot’ in January 2011. We will provide services to homeless / at-risk youth and young adults between the ages of 14 to 24 who are either in temporary shelters or living on the streets…
whereiparkmybike.org
from BikeHouston » Blog by Darren Sabom
This website was started by a woman who was frustrated after the city told her that they couldn’t put a requirement for bike parking in the city parking code because not enough people in Houston ride their bikes. whereiparkmybike.org is her attempt…
City hires consultant for Master Bike Plan
from Bike Denton by bikedenton
This Thanksgiving weekend brought some exciting news from the Denton Record Chronicle that the city has hired a consulting firm to develop a Bicycle Master Plan. We’ve requested the contract details from the city and should have more information to share this week.
City Manager George Campbell approved a $69,564 contract last month with consulting firm Freese and Nichols Inc. to help develop plans for improving pedestrian and bicycle mobility. …