Texas Bicycling News Digest January 30th 2018
Designing Greenways for Diverse Users
D’Lyn Ford | news.ncsu.edu
With greenways taking root in urban areas across the country, understanding who visits – and why – can help improve trail planning and design. A new study of greenways in Atlanta and San Antonio, Texas, offers insights for urban planners, park designers, neighborhood groups and local residents.
These linear parks have potential for conserving natural resources and improving public health. A greenway can help city dwellers enjoy the outdoors, create space for exercise and recreation, and …
It Is Too Soon to Regulate Dallas’ Bike Share Companies?
BY PETER SIMEK | www.dmagazine.com
Rather than creating clutter, the companies have simply—and somewhat unwittingly—revealed flaws in human behavior and urban design.
Bicycle share companies have quickly become one of Dallas residents’ favorite things to gripe about, and City Hall now seems poised to draw up new rules that will regulate how those companies will operate. But it is too soon to clamp down on them, regardless of how chaotic and unseemly the bike share experiment may seem. Here’s why. …
Transit advocate hopes to push toll road agency beyond highways
By Ben Wear | www.mystatesman.com
John Langmore, part of a Capital Metro board that helped stabilize the transit agency several years ago when its finances, leadership and reputation were at low point, now will join the board overseeing the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority.
…The agency allows transit buses to run toll-free on its roads, and has built bike and pedestrian paths on each of its highway projects (though only on parts of North MoPac Boulevard). But mobility authority officials have been unenthusiastic about shouldering the …
Video: Opening Delayed on Margaret McDermott Hike and Bike Bridges
By Ken Kalthoff | www.nbcdfw.com
Dispute between city, engineers, contractor and state officials
The new Margaret McDermott hike and bike bridges supported by big arches beside the new Interstate 30 bridge in Dallas were supposed to open last year. But a dispute between the city, the contractor, engineers and the Texas Department of Transportation has …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
I’ve missed hanging out of a car with @davebolch photographing @lancearmstrong on a ride. Today Lance had special guests @JimmieJohnson + @K_Bone_ for a 2hr ride around Creedmoor, TX…oh and College was there too 😘 #lancearmstrong #jimmiejohnson #weduteam pic.twitter.com/4Q0IWZAeP8
— Liz Kreutz (@LizKreutz) January 30, 2018
Jack Chamberlin of Performance bicycle posted on fakebook,that they will be having a Johnny Cash overnight bicycle ride staying the night In New Braunfels,Texas on Feb 24-25 pic.twitter.com/7n8iTr09So
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) January 31, 2018
Good workout @Veloway this evening + great to see 40 something @atxbikes #Bulldogs Junior MTB riders on the road! Public bike pump and bike tools now, top! #southaustin #Veloway pic.twitter.com/tyVL4Mjzrk
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) January 31, 2018
Thank you @UNTPolice for all you do! https://t.co/UEuRNFdya9
— I Bike UNT (@IBikeUNT) January 30, 2018
There is always something fun to see along the route between #Houston and #Austin. When you coming in towards the finish line this year, keep your eyes peeled for these awesome murals. They will make for a great photo op! #bpms150 pic.twitter.com/eNM8IL73xb
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) January 30, 2018
Gateway to “walkable, bikeable, liveable†Manor Road. pic.twitter.com/c8ceW7Xtoe
— Caleb Alan Pritchardo (@cubbie9000) January 30, 2018
This Thursday at 11:00am will be the first time #BikeHoustonNOW will get a chance to interview an elected official. Join us as we chat with CM @Karla4Houston from District H about Hardy & Elysian and other projects in the northside and her district. Watch it via #FacebookLive pic.twitter.com/hk5u4T5IA9
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) January 30, 2018
Did you know @Geekdom is a 7 minute bike ride from Yanaguana Garden in @hemisfair ? Jump on a BCycle for Wednesdays "Let's get Giggy with it" Launch Party & Ping Pong Tournament with @JumpFiber ! #bcyclesatx #getmoving pic.twitter.com/EPfgxMYCop
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) January 30, 2018
Come join us Saturday as the Gravel King series swings down into the Central Texas Hill Country for some really… https://t.co/RNTa0tyuVT
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) January 30, 2018
Just a couple thousand cyclists passing through. No big deal. Join us sometime, will yah? https://t.co/s4pDU74rMm
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) January 30, 2018
The Southside crew hit the streets this weekend to map out a route for an upcoming weekly shop ride. Stay tuned!
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) January 30, 2018
Creating walkable/bikable environments in our city!! The Better Block will debut their Mobility Parklet at the… https://t.co/jGbgBIvfQJ
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) January 30, 2018
BikeDFW has been asked to share this survey with you all by a Transportation Engineering GTA & PhD candidate in… https://t.co/g4QxdOzc0Q
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) January 30, 2018
Super Bowl Sunday,Super Bowl Sunday, Super Bowl Sunday is ONE of the biggest BICYCLE RIDE DAYS OF THE YEAR, find bicycle group ride .Start the year out right !
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) January 30, 2018
2018 Paydirt Dates:
February 3, 2018This Saturday!!
March 17, 2018Saturday
March 31,… https://t.co/wNYu9m6rs2— Flat Rock Ranch (@jdreiss) January 30, 2018
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Traffic Skills 101: Hands-on Course – Hockley, TX Traffic Skills 101: Hands-on Course 02/11/18 at Hockley, TXhttps://t.co/qb1KwS9MwJ
Northwest Cycling Club in conjunction with League of American Bicyclists is offering a class designed to tea… https://t.co/vX5H5IAlUp
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 30, 2018
New Event Tour de RACHA – Waller, TX https://t.co/wRxkqXGo2Uhttps://t.co/kex3O93SBc
Event details and schedule
2018 9th Annual Tour de RACHA
When and Where?
Staurday, April 21, 2018
Waller Jr. High School Track Parking Area
Field Store Road, Wa… https://t.co/9qhnwz57cR
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 30, 2018
New Event Tour d' Italia – Italy, TX https://t.co/YncUPswTR2https://t.co/2i7cojowd0
Event details and schedule
Routes from 12 to 63 miles appeal to the entire family. For detailed and current route information, see:https://t.co/gkLEd43gQF
The r… https://t.co/TBHeKqO99w
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 30, 2018
New Event RAUL ALCALA CHALLENGE – SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX https://t.co/fpVlP5AQqAhttps://t.co/pTD0SvuWCb
Ride begins at 7:00am
 Support will be available throughout the course, please bring your own water bottles. Electrolytes, water and snacks will… https://t.co/gE9dqDhNT2
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 30, 2018
New Event Stampede on the Chisholm Trail Bike Ride – Belton, TX https://t.co/r4sI52R86chttps://t.co/jocFXRBN8t
Event details and schedule
6:30 – 8:00 am Packet Pickup and Onsite Registration Open
7:50 am Opening Remarks and Ride Instructions
8:00… https://t.co/8L2I7jZoeG
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 30, 2018