Fatal Galveston crash that killed bicyclist, 23, produces lawsuit against bar

By John Suayan | setexasrecord.com

GALVESTON – A state district lawsuit has been filed in response to a single-vehicle accident last year that claimed the life of a bicyclist.

Recent Galveston County District Court records show that Sean O’Rourke of Simon & O’Rourke Law Firm, P.C. in Webster filed the suit on behalf of the parents of the late Marco Pena Beltran in the 405th District Court on Feb. 20. …

Bicycle Advisory Council says UT plan should not preclude safety now

by Ryan Thornton | www.austinmonitor.com

In light of a preventable tragedy resulting in 39-year-old Anthony John Diaz losing his life from being run over by a Capital Metro bus while riding a bicycle on Monday, Jan. 28, the Bicycle Advisory Council is recommending that the University of Texas at Austin assume immediate action to make sure that it will not happen again.

Diaz was killed while riding northbound on San Jacinto Boulevard west of Darrell K. Royal Stadium on the UT campus. The university has …

Transportation Services working on VeoRide placement issues following criticism

by Brooke Colombo | www.ntdaily.com

In response to student feedback, UNT Transportation is working with VeoRide to find long-term solutions to criticism about the implementation of ride-sharing services on campus, according to Transportation Services.

One concern some students have expressed regarding VeoRide bikes is where they are left after use. Trista Moxley, senior communication specialist for Transportation Services, said that since the bikes have previously been found in the middle of sidewalks and green spaces, the university actively relocates them. …

GUEST COMMENTARY: Bring trail under state ownership

By Tim McAlavy | theparisnews.com

Regarding recent news that two bills are afoot in the legislature to improve the Northeast Texas Trail and bring it under the umbrella of state ownership — all I can say is “Go for it.”

The Texas Department of Transportation was assigned stewardship of abandoned rail line properties under the rail-bank program by our state government. The agency has since worked diligently with entities statewide to develop these abandoned properties into rich, multi-use recreation resources. They are for cyclists, walkers, joggers, pet owners and all of us to enjoy. The City of Paris, Northeast Texas Trail Association and City of Reno are but a few of TxDOT’s trail partners. Some of these partners rely on TxDOT expertise and resources to help them apply for and receive federal grants that go to improve and expand these land/trail resources. …

Mind Right Camp Shenanigans Day 1

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