Texas Bicycling News May 15th 2020
Sharing your good news: Austinites on the hike-and-bike trail share their positivity
Hank Cavagnaro | www.kvue.com
This week Hank Cavagnaro went downtown to ask people what good news they have to share during this pandemic.
AUSTIN, Texas — We’re continuing our series of "share your good news" where we go out and ask you to share something good that’s happening throughout this quarantine.
I asked some people on the hike-and-bike trail and to share their good news. Here are some of the responses I got.
"It’s a time for me to slow down and …
Wichita Falls Hotter’N Hell 100 Goes Virtual Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
Durango Texas | durangotexas.blogspot.com
I attended the final day of the Wichita Falls Hotter’N Hell 100 event my first year in this town. I was impressed by what a HUGE deal it was, and how well executed and entertaining it all was. But, I have not returned. I do not remember what caused the non-returns, but I had planned on returning this year.
As recently as a week ago I saw HHH officials indicating the event was still on track, despite the ongoing COVID-19 nightmare.
And then this morning on the …
Fort Worth: Help Plan For The Future And Share Your Transportation Experience
By Press Release Desk | patch.com
Press release from the City of Fort Worth:
May 14, 2020
The interactive map allows users to comment on vehicle, bicycle, pedestrian and public transit issues.
The North Central Texas Council of Governments is accepting public input through a new online mapping tool. Map Your Experience is intuitive and designed to help the agency use public input to collaborate with partners and develop innovative solutions for …
Road/gravel/trail/flat tire/heat/dogs and even rain ride
Andrew Murphy | www.strava.com
Unicorn Friday!! Metric century with Liz
Nicole Volek | www.strava.com
That work stuff is crampin my style 😂😂🤣 #backtoreality #notthatbadjustratherrideeveryday 😜
Kelly May Nolan | www.strava.com
Help Improve North Lamar Shared Use Paths
bikeaustin.org
Help make North Lamar safe for biking! A virtual public hearing is starting TODAY regarding improvements planned for the northernmost part of Lamar Boulevard: the 6-mile stretch from 183 up to Howard Lane/I-35. This is a high-volume, high-speed road that’s owned and maintained by TxDOT, and it currently has no bike facilities at all. But it’s very much a part of the City of Austin, and we need it to be safe for biking. You can review the current plans, and watch a video of the city’s presentation, here.
The good news is that the planned, funded improvements include 12 miles of new, shared-use paths, which would create continuous bike facilities along both sides of …