Texas Biking News February 3rd 2022
The Broadway debacle is a blow to safe cycling in San Antonio
by Robert Rivard | sanantonioreport.org
San Antonian J. Bruce Bugg Jr., the state’s top transportation political appointee, issued an upbeat statement about Wednesday’s sit-downs with local officials, days after the Jan. 27 decision by the Texas Transportation Commission to abruptly upend the Broadway project.
But the message can’t dress up a TTC action that represents a big setback for both San Antonio and Alamo Heights, as well as the cycling community, pedestrians and all who share a vision for safer streets in San Antonio.
“Two items emerged from the discussions,” Bugg said Wednesday. “First, city leaders acknowledged that Broadway is, in fact, owned by the state of Texas. Second, I am asking TxDOT …
Cyclists Hosted by Farmer Visit Stewart’s Food Store in Olney
By: Ronni Walker | www.olneyenterprise.com
You may have noticed two cyclists traveling through Olney Thursday, Jan. 27. However, if you were near or at Stewart’s Food Store that morning, you would have had an opportunity to meet two of the most intriguing people who decided to quit their jobs and explore the world on bicycles. This exploration has become Tobi and Louisa’s life purpose that they call Chains and Chords.
“We have wanted to travel for a long time, and then we decided that cycling is a nice way to travel and explore the world,” Louisa said.
A world tour by automobile is an intimating thought for some. Can you imagine the motivation required to travel the world on your bike? According to Space.com, the distance across the globe is 24,901 miles. Tobi and Louisa started in …
Houston has a plan for making 11th Street safer by reducing vehicle lanes to add space for cyclists
Dug Begley | www.houstonchronicle.com
Traffic moves along 11th Street near Nicholson where the Heights Hike and Bike Trails crosses 11th Street shown Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 in Houston. Officials plan to rebuild 11th with one vehicle lane in each direction and a median to improve safety crossing the street.
A main thoroughfare through Houston’s Heights is the latest street where city officials are preparing for fewer car lanes, in an effort to consider more ways that people get around.
The plan by the city’s planning and public works departments is to transform 11th Street from two vehicle lanes in each direction to one, with bike lanes and occasional turn lanes.
The changes, which city officials argue will not severely impact drivers but will provide huge safety benefits, come as many communities struggle to …
NCTOG Hybrid Public Meeting On February 7, Updates On Long-Range Transportation
www.focusdailynews.com
Arlington, Texas — The North Central Texas Council of Governments will host a hybrid public meeting in February to provide an update on the region’s long-range transportation plan, an effort to develop a unified brand for a bicycle-pedestrian trail that will run from Fort Worth to Dallas and other planning initiatives.
The meeting will take place at noon Feb. 7 at NCTCOG’s Arlington offices, 616 Six Flags Drive. Attend in person or watch the presentations live at www.nctcog.org/input. A video recording will be made available afterward, and residents can comment online through March 8.
Those attending in person are encouraged to wear masks and practice social distancing.
One of the primary responsibilities of a Metropolitan Planning Organization is the development …
High Five to the recumbent out there this morning! from BikingATX
Texas Biking from Twitter
Since the city of #Weslaco for some reason hesitates to integrate cycling and walking lanes into existing infrastructure (that is for 99% focused at pleasing motorists), note the many canals with space for ???? and ???? trails alongside them. Use those hidden gems.
— RGV Cycling (@CyclingRGV) February 4, 2022
Yes, you read that right: our volunteer activists were out in today's ???? weather gathering support from local businesses for the 11th Street redesign. https://t.co/oavkQxXBCd
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) February 4, 2022
Spoiler alert: most of the business owners on 11th are more concerned about construction than they are the design. In fact, most support the redesign. Because it's a lot easier to notice and stop at a business when you're traveling 5-10 mph than when you're traveling 35-40 mph.
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) February 4, 2022
????New Station Alert! ????
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) February 3, 2022
Our newest station at Finnigan Park is up and running! Come check it out. Located at 4900 Providence Street. @hcpct1 pic.twitter.com/C2pvCMOXeS
Bike-sharing programs can introduce new people to cycling by providing fun, safe, and secure bikes. Precinct One is excited to partner with @HoustonBCycle to bring this new BCycle station to Finnegan Park. https://t.co/491DjZtSep
— Harris County Precinct One (@hcpct1) February 3, 2022
The 0.7-mile project in Alamo Heights called for adding protected bike lanes, wider sidewalks, drainage improvements and safer turning lanes and parking spaces on Broadway north to Austin Highway. https://t.co/E1zyhUzjie
— San Antonio Report (@SAReport) February 3, 2022
Join us on Sunday for a great ride from New Berlin. Meet us at Rebel's BBQ in New Berlin. Wheels down at 9 AM. Maybe have some BBQ after the ride? https://t.co/74Hu6HEbeI pic.twitter.com/M9RjEI23mB
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) February 3, 2022
Share your thoughts on how to make biking safer in #HarrisCounty @changehappenstx survey seeks info about your interest in bicycling, your experience riding a bicycle, what you see are barriers to safe bicycling & more.
— Center for Civic and Public Policy Improvement (@CCPPI_HTX) February 3, 2022
10-15 minutes & gift card raffle!https://t.co/EqF8NqHhwG pic.twitter.com/tZ4eYqELVY
"Austin…recently passed the halfway point on building a planned 400+ mile cycling network, marking a 34% increase in miles since 2014." https://t.co/l4HJemY3xl ????
— Movability (@Movability) February 3, 2022
The weekend is almost here. If you’re looking for something to do, check out this list of events and activities around East Texas. https://t.co/7xZ0Pbrzt6
— Longview News-Journal (@newsjournal) February 3, 2022
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Winter Shakedown Ride @ Parks of Aledo – Aledo, TX https://t.co/AC2JLm1w4L
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 3, 2022
Group rides are open to DSS Members only.
Registration closes two days before the ride. (Thursday, March 3rd)
Join us for our 4th Annual Winter Shakedown Ride!! Wit… https://t.co/VPZVujt9Kv
New Event Race Team Ride @ Northshore – Flower Mound, TX https://t.co/wrHUJnv6Kt
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 3, 2022
DSS Race Team, this ride is exclusively for you!
Join us at Northshore for a team training ride. Come ride with your teammates for a fast lap, or two, or three. Groups w… https://t.co/FFpZklU7UP
New Event DSS Wednesday Ride @ Horseshoe – Grapevine, TX https://t.co/2JUmzQXYdp
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 3, 2022
Group rides are open to DSS Members only.
Orientation closes two days before the ride.
Join us for our Wednesday evening ride at Horseshoe Trail! This is our number one f… https://t.co/neQGYtbLDi
New Event ROLLING HILLS CHALLENGE – COLUMBUS, TX May 14, 2022 at 07:30AM https://t.co/0cPAeHwdnA
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 4, 2022
New Event Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail Ride! – Austin, TX February 8, 2022 at 11:00AM https://t.co/mKmksP2Mn6
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 4, 2022