Texas Biking News May 8th 2020
Council approves Healthy Streets program to ease crowding on sidewalks, trails
www.austinmonitor.com
The coronavirus pandemic has alleviated Austin’s chronic traffic congestion and brought another issue into the foreground: the immediate need for space to walk, bicycle, use a wheelchair or push a stroller at a safe distance from others and from car traffic.
In response, City Council advanced a resolution from Council Member Paige Ellis on Thursday to start converting neighborhood streets into “Healthy Streets,†with the first set of conversions to be ready by May 21. The program will use temporary infrastructure like A-frame signs and cones to open up space for cycling and walking while still allowing drivers to access their …
Corpus Christi police seek man who stole bicycles, left in Mercedes
Alexandria Rodriguez | www.caller.com
Corpus Christi police are seeking a man suspected of stealing two high-end bicycles and fleeing in a Mercedes.
The suspect is seen on surveillance footage walking into an open garage of two separate homes, according to a department news release.
Police said the first theft happened on April 29, and the second happened on May 4. …
Flower Mound park reopens, trail stays closed
by Mark Smith | www.crosstimbersgazette.com
The town of Flower Mound announced Friday that it is reopening Twin Coves Park for day use, but the Northshore Trail will remain closed.
The west Flower Mound park on the shore of Lake Grapevine, 5001 Wichita Trail, has been closed since mid-March because of …
… The town also announced that the Northshore Trail, which runs along the north shore of Lake Grapevine and goes through Twin Coves Park, remains closed for hiking and biking because of …
Bike Town seeing spike in business during pandemic
by: Max Preston | www.bigcountryhomepage.com
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) — COVID-19 and having to shelter in place has had a negative impact on most businesses, but bike shops are thriving. More specifically, Bike Town has seen more business lately. Owner Jim MacDonald says this time of year combined with the pandemic have caused more people to come in.
“Spring time is always a busy time in the bike store. So, we see a lot of people starting to break out their bikes for the spring time. We’ve been very busy with repair work and people looking for bikes to go out with their kids,†MacDonald said.
MacDonald and his employees have …