Police ID bicyclist killed in crash with motorhome

By Chris Moore | www.beaumontenterprise.com

Police released the identity of a 21-year-old Buna man who was kill after being hit by a motorhome while he was riding his bike Tuesday.

The Texas Department of Public Safety said Charles Edward McCray Jr. died during the crash on US 96 in Buna at 3:30 p.m..

“The preliminary DPS crash investigation indicates that a 2000 Motorhome RV was traveling southbound on US 96,” the department said in a news release. “A bicyclist was traveling northbound on the …

San Antonio’s ‘Share the Streets’ Initiative Launches Pilot on Cincinnati Avenue

by Iris Dimmick | therivardreport.com

A recycle collection truck passes by as Councilwoman Ana Sandoval (D7) and St. Mary’s University President Tom Mengler (right) prepare to cut a ceremonial ribbon for the launch of the ‘Share the Streets" pilot program on Cincinnati Avenue. Credit: Iris Dimmick / Rivard Report

A new pilot program aimed at encouraging more bike and foot traffic on Cincinnati Avenue on the West Side between Woodlawn Lake and St. Mary’s University officially launched Monday morning. The street will be closed to non-local vehicular traffic for four weeks.

“If you’ve ever felt like cycling but you’re a little bit too worried that some car is going to hit you, well let me tell you there’s not going to be that many cars on this street,” Councilwoman Ana Sandoval (D7) said as a …

Detailed Online training on Pedestrian and Bicyclist Count Data

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Module 2: Summarizing and Visualizing Pedestrian and Bicyclist Count Data About this Event The Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) are offering a series of online training sessions about the collection and use of bicycle and pedestrian count data in late July and early August. This online series replaces the in-depth regional workshops previously scheduled for Spring 2020. Each of the three training sessions will be about 3 hours long. The goal of the series is to help participants better understand …

E-bikes give seniors the right push for fitness

By Sheryl Jean | www.dallasnews.com

Dottie Gandy, 79, wanted to try an electric tricycle last fall because she thought it sounded cool.

“It was easy,” says the Fairview resident, who hadn’t sat on a bicycle in about 15 years. "You didn’t have the wobbly, ‘I’m losing my balance’ thing. It’s a very, very safe feeling.”

As electric bicycles become more common, they’re opening new doors for many older adults who can’t ride a conventional bicycle because of injury and health conditions or who feel unsafe trying it. E-bikes are giving seniors new access to the outdoors and physical activities. Help from the electric …

New bikeways earn Austin a spot among best bike cities in 2020

by Ryan Thornton | www.austinmonitor.com

Austin has landed a spot in the top 20 best cities for bicycling in a recent survey by the U.S-based bike advocacy group PeopleForBikes.

The city received an overall score of 3.0 out of 5, tying with Los Angeles, Detroit and New Orleans while securing the 20th spot on a list of 567 North American cities. Although Austin’s bike network did not even make the top 300, the amount of relatively new bike infrastructure earned the city 4.1 points in the “acceleration” category, the sixth-highest score.

“We’re thrilled to be recognized for the accelerated efforts we’ve taken to meet the moment for Austin’s mobility future,” Robert Spillar, director of the Austin Transportation Department, said in …

Odessa auto shop hosts free children’s bike repair clinic

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A number of snacks including hot dogs, snow cones, and popcorn will all be served from 12-4.

ODESSA, Texas — A & A Diesel/Automotive in Odessa is hosting a free bike repair clinic for kids on Thursday.

The clinic will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will include free snacks like hot dogs from Wilson’s Corner, snow cones from Felicia’s Frozen Treats, popcorn, and pickles.

The owners of A & A, Amalie and Modesto Barrientos, encouraged visitors to wear masks and added that anyone who wants to come to the event is invited …

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