Texas Bicycling News Digest September 28th 2019
Public Meeting – Bicycle Advisory Committee Quarterly Meeting
www.txdot.gov
Where: 200 E. Riverside Building 200 – Conference Room D Austin, Texas 78704 (Map)
When: Friday, Oct. 11, 2019 9:30 a.m. – noon
Purpose: TxDOT invites the public to attend a public meeting of TxDOT’s Bicycle Advisory Committee.
Description: TxDOT’s Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) advises the Transportation Commission on bicycle issues to help ensure the bicyclist’s perspective will be considered in the development of departmental policies affecting bicycle use, including the design, construction, and maintenance of roadways. The BAC is comprised of bicyclists and …
Bicyclists put focus on Denton’s long-term plan for getting around town
By Sophie Moncaleano | dentonrc.com
City officials held a focus group with bicyclists this week to get more input on ways to make biking better and safer in Denton.
About 20 people met at Sprockets Bicycle Shop in downtown Denton on Wednesday and outlined their preferred bicycle facilities as well as favorite destinations that need improvement. The feedback is expected to become part of the city’s mobility plan, which is getting a …
Petition started to rename bike trail after 88-year-old bicyclist’s death
By Shannon Ryan | www.fox7austin.com
AUSTIN, Texas – Earlier this month, an 88-year-old man was hit and killed while riding his bike.
On Septemebr 12, Thi Ho was hit by a vehicle while in the 10th street crosswalk near Settlers Valley Drive. Police say he was hit by an inattentive driver and was ejected approximately 40 feet. According to a city spokesperson, the Pflugerville Police Department’s investigation determined that both the driver and Ho were inattentive. …
El Camino 105 Gravel – when it actually is your first rodeo (rock sections,washboard sections,sandy sections, red dirt, caleche, tight gravel)
Brett COLE | www.strava.com
One race lap with friends and a hot one by myself!
Maga | www.strava.com
SCG Barricaded
Hugh Miller | www.strava.com
Law enforcement has barricaded off sections of Greenway until further notice. Asphalt trail has collapsed in at least one section between Jesse Jones Park and Pundt Park. I’m assuming the cause is saturated soil supporting trail. Officer said Trail is unsafe until fully inspected and repaired where required. BTW, I am still noticing tow trucks hauling away parked vehicles under the south side of the San Jacinto Bridge (US Hwy 59). Just in case nobody knows, the South access loop roadway and parking under the overpass is officially designated washed out by HPD (although it’s only barricaded at the entrance with no such warning on a sign). If you park there you risk having your vehicle towed. Towing has been going on for some time now – months.