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Texas Biking News December 29th 2021

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Are e-bikes actually allowed on trails in Houston and Harris County?

Jay R. Jordan | www.mysanantonio.com

Some paths are lined with signs banning ‘motor vehicles,’ so we asked the city if this included motorized e-bikes.

A pesky question probably asked by someone lucky enough to have been gifted a new set of wheels this holiday season: Are e-bikes actually allowed on Houston and Harris County’s trails and bike lanes?

The answer is a resounding yes, according to David Fields, Houston’s chief transportation planner. That’s despite some signage banning motorized vehicles on certain trails that could cause confusion. As one of Houston’s newest e-bike riders myself, I kept questioning whether or not the line reading "no motor vehicle" listed on a sign posted near the …

New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day events planned across East Texas

By Yoleyne Romero | www.news-journal.com

… Wooley G’s Bike & Fitness in Longview has set a Resolution Run and Bike Ride on New Year’s Day. The run will start at 8 a.m. and has no set distance or time frame. According to the event’s Facebook page, "the goal is to get out and start the year off moving." The annual run will be followed by a potluck. The bike ride is set to start at 10 a.m., while the bike route along with other details are yet to be announced. Check Facebook for updates. …

Construction underway on Phase 2 improvements to Parkfield Drive in North Austin

By Amy Denney | communityimpact.com

Construction began in November on the second phase of improvements to Parkfield Drive between Payton Gin Road and Mearns Meadow Boulevard as part of the Safe Routes to School projects near Wooldridge Elementary School.

Work includes adding a protected bike lane, building 1 mile of new sidewalks, repairing 1.4 miles of sidewalks, completing 14 pedestrian crossing improvements, and improving two intersections on Payton Gin at Ohlen Road and at Parkfield.

Phase 1 work began in May and included other bicycle and pedestrian safety work.

Timeline: May 2021-fall 2022

Cost: $2.8 million

Funding source: 2016 and 2018 mobility bonds

Texas Bicycle Accident Statistics

Ramsey Law Group by Ashley Stewart

The following is the most recent data released by the Texas Department of Public Transportation on bicycle fatalities, injuries, and accidents in the state.

There were a total of 2,170 bicycle accidents reported in 2020 across Texas.

In 2020, there were 80 fatal bicycle accidents in Texas - a 15% increase from 2019.

The total suspected bicycle accident with serious injuries accounted for 285.

There were 915 reported non-incapacitating bike accident injuries in 2020.

According to the most recent data released by the NHTSA, there were a total of 846 bicycle fatalities across the US.

According to data collected between 2010- 2016, not wearing a helmet is shown to increase the risk of fatality in a bike crash.

High-risk Counties for Bicycle Accidents and Fatalities

Harris County

Travis County

Dallas County

Bexar County

Tarrant County

Bicycle Friendly Cities in Texas

Austin

Houston

San Antonio

The Woodlands

El Paso

Hollywood Park

Plano

Tyler

Wichita Falls

Harlingen

Fredericksburg

San Marcos

Steps To Take If You’re Involved in a Bike Accident in Texas

Unfortunately, no matter how much caution you take on the roads, a bicycle accident can still occur. The following are steps to take if you or a loved one has been involved in a bike accident on our Texas roads.

Wait for law enforcement and first responders to arrive. If you are injured - seek medical attention immediately. Document any injuries you sustain in the accident.

Always refrain from negotiating with the other driver or any passengers involved in the accident. Never admit or discuss who is at fault.

Obtain as much driver information as you can. This includes a photo of their driver’s license, address, phone number, license plate number, make and model of their car, and the driver’s insurance policy number.

If there were any witnesses at the scene it’s important you collect as much information as you can from them as well.

Make sure the police are giving a fair and accurate report of the incident.

Do not rely solely on a police report. Document every bit of information you can.

Evidence preservation is a key component of retaining fair compensation after a bike accident.

Never negotiate with the insurance companies - they generally do not have your best interest in mind.

Seek legal advice and contact an attorney who specializes in Texas bike accidents.

Ramsey Law Group is a personal injury law firm that serves cyclists across Texas.

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In 1999 I had a burning desire to create a web site focused on Texas bicycling. Over the years this web site has existed many people have visited. As I think of information I need to bicycle I add them to the web site.

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