Texas Biking News October 17th 2020
Trail funding input sought
starlocalmedia.com
The North Central Texas Council of Governments welcomes public input on funding for a planned bicycle-pedestrian project and other transportation initiatives in the Dallas-Fort-Worth region.
NCTCOG staff will post a presentation on the Cotton Belt Trail design funding and planning efforts at nctcog.org/input. This project is in coordination with the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Silver Line commuter rail project.
The 26-mile regional bicycle-pedestrian trail will run parallel to the Silver Line and connect seven cities across three North Texas counties. The Silver Line is DART’s planned commuter rail line that will start at …
Cypress cyclists spinning, exploring local scenery
David Taylor | www.mysanantonio.com
Martin Serrano will tell you he’s a big kid.
The 39-year-old still enjoys riding bikes and exploring his community.
One of his recent discoveries includes a tree house. A giant, tree house.
Hidden park in Arlington with enticing name is a joyously hilly enclave
By Stacy Breen | fortworth.culturemap.com
My latest park adventure was a bit of a departure. When I look for parks, I try to find remote destinations that could be a day excursion. But this week, my boyfriend had an appointment in Arlington to get fingerprinted.
This meant that we had to find a park nearby.
I searched for parks in Arlington, but they all looked too much like paved neighborhood parks. That’s fine, but it wasn’t what we look for. A park with paved walkways doesn’t fit the criteria. You want nature.
But the morning of, he found a place called …
Bike riders pedal for George Floyd’s birthday through Third Ward
abc13.com
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Third Ward community and other notable Houstonians took part in a 16.5 mile bike ride to honor the life of Houston-native George Floyd.
Floyd would have celebrated his 47th birthday on Oct. 14, before his tragic death was caught on camera in Minneapolis in May.
His death sparked national outrage as the graphic video …