Texas Biking January 22nd 2020
Bike lane construction delayed a few months as San Marcos pursues more non-car options
by: Chris Davis | www.kxan.com
SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — A project in the heart of the city will make it easier for cyclists to get around San Marcos safely, but KXAN has learned the final piece of construction won’t start for several months.
Originally, the city planned to begin building physical barriers and bike signals this month to finish the two-way bike lane on Guadalupe Street between University Drive and Grove Street. The new timeline pushes the start of construction to April or May.
Some of the work is already done; the city set out construction cones at the end of last …
Smart mayors are chasing the 50+ in their communities
BY STEVE CLEMONS | thehill.com
… Mayor Betsy Price in Fort Worth, Texas, takes bike rides with her 50+ residents to promote health and community building that spans the age spectrum and pushes age-aware pedestrian safety, new intergenerational affordable housing. And Bryan Barnett, who is president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and mayor of Rochester Hills, Mich., is a leader in anticipating the deployment of autonomous vehicles and how this can be an empowerment transportation platform for the 50+ community. But smartly, Barnett has also reached out to many of the retired engineers and autoworkers who live in his community to become engaged with this generation transportation infrastructure, leveraging their experience and insights for the future. …
Texas Senior Games Opens Registration for 2020 Games, Announces Humana as Top Sponsor
finance.yahoo.com
Registration for the 2020 Texas Senior Games, the multi-sport competition for seniors that will be held March 26 through April 5, 2020, in San Antonio, is now open. For the first time, leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) will be the games’ presenting sponsor.
More than 2,000 athletes from Texas and beyond are expected to participate, ranging in age from 50 to 90+. They will compete within age groups in more than 20 individual and team sports, including archery, badminton, basketball, cycling, golf, pickleball, …
Open House this Thurs.: Bluebonnet Ln, 1/23, 6-7 PM, Zilker Elementary
pjschaub | bicycleaustin.info
Come out and show support for bike and pedestrian improvements in the Zilker neighborhood this Thursday, January 23 from 6 to 7 PM at Zilker Elementary (1900 Bluebonnet Ln). Check out the preliminary design, talk to the people who are working on the project, and give your input in person.
Project website: https://data.austintexas.gov/stories/s/ … /ur3j-mbv2
Proposed Changes:
Bluebonnet Lane/Melridge Place (Rabb Road – Rabb Glen Street): Upgrading the protection in the existing two-way protected bikeway to concrete traffic buttons. Planters are also under consideration, pending a …