Texas Bicycling News – January 13, 2023
1 big thing: Third Ward bikeway could be changed
Jay R. Jordan, Shafaq Patel | www.axios.com
A controversial bike lane project deep in Third Ward could be redesigned if the City of Houston is ready to pay.
Catch up quick: Construction is ongoing to transform Blodgett Street between Scott and Ennis streets from a four-lane road to two lanes of traffic with protected bike paths on either side.
Several residents, community organizations and District D City Council member Carolyn Evans-Shabazz raised concerns late last year over traffic and lack of engagement and have been trying to stop work on the project.Driving the news: After hearing from community members, Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis, whose office is funding most of the project, sent a letter to Evans-Shabazz and Mayor Sylvester Turner that said the project could be redesigned if the city forked over half of the remaining bill, plus the cost of the redesign — about $8 million to $9 million.
By the numbers: The city currently has …
Police seeking driver of hit-and-run accident
By News Staff | www.theexaminer.com
According to PAPD, on Jan. 5 at approximately 7:39 p.m., a 28-year-old white male on a bicycle was reportedly struck by a vehicle in the 3100 block of 39th Street (westbound). The driver of the vehicle left the scene. The victim suffered “significant,” but non-life-threatening, injuries.
Anyone with any information concerning this hit-and-run accident is asked to call Det. Thomas at (409) 983-8639 or Crime Stoppers of SETX at (409) 833-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be made online at 833TIPS.com or via the downloaded P3 TIPS app.
Woodlands Arts Council unveils its latest artistic beauty, the Give Back Bike Rack
By: Sean K. Thompson | www.woodlandsonline.com
THE WOODLANDS, TX – The Woodlands Arts Council recently unveiled its latest piece of art in the township; their very first ‘Give Back Bike Rack,’ a piece of art installation that serves as a public bicycle rack on top of its artistic presence.
James Stilwell, president of The Woodlands Arts Council spoke at an outdoors gathering at the main entrance of Town Green Park, site of the new installation that was entitled Tokens of Gratitude.
“We’re here at Town Green Park for the unveiling of the Give Back Bike Rack, our first art bike rack in The Woodlands,” he said in an exclusive interview with Woodlands Online. “We have had quite a number of public art pieces in The Woodlands with benches in parks and around The Waterway and Hughes Landing, and we decided …
‘He’s supposed to bury me’: Parents of cyclist killed in hit-and-run plead for answers
Author: Alicia Neaves | www.kens5.com
38-year-old Geoffrey Shafer was hit by a car while riding his bike off Culebra and Arcadia Creek. https://www.kens5.com/embeds/video/responsive/273-6e12336d-a917-4f07-841b-d331caa82cce/iframe
SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio man was hit and killed while riding his bicycle on Culebra Road. His body was left on the side of the street.
That was four months ago.
His mother and father hoped for answers over the holidays, but the person responsible for their son’s death is still walking free.
For the first time, Virgil and Paula Shafer are speaking out about their son’s case. They are …
Heights bikeway on 11th Street set for spring finish
By Shawn Arrajj | communityimpact.com
Work is slated to be completed in the spring on a project to reduce car lanes and add bike lanes to a portion of 11th Street in the Heights.
The project is expected to increase safety and multimodal connectivity and add safer crossings and on-street barriers for separated bike lanes.
Crews are working to add refuge islands at Nicholson Street, Columbia Street and Northill Boulevard as well as high-visibility crosswalks on Oxford Street and Beverly Street.
Pearce Lane improvements coming for Del Valle
by: Erica Brennes | www.kxan.com
DEL VALLE, Texas (KXAN) — Big improvements are in store for roads in Del Valle, starting with Pearce Lane.
KXAN Traffic Anchor Erica Brennes reports on the changes coming that should make it safer to drive, walk and bike in Del Valle.
In Eastern Travis County, out by the airport, and Circuit of The Americas, and now Tesla, you’ll find the community of Del Valle.
While business growth has been red hot in this part of the Austin area, the roads have taken a beating. Particularly Pearce Lane.
Brad Wheelis, a TxDOT Spokesperson said, …
B-cubed does Bellvelo
Peter Clark | strava.com
Failed to even do one lap, but hey-ho, was a lot of fun…some new roads…great tailwind outbound…you can guess the rest…excellent lunch at the bakery in Bellville..
Heads or Tails! Houston, Texas
Michelle Yoder | strava.com
Texas Biking from Twitter
.@wedusport And who could ever forget this gem? #ThruLizsLens #TeamLanceAndFriends pic.twitter.com/BGRN6RGRbv
— Jon Binsted (@velojonny) January 13, 2023
According to Evans-Shabazz’s staff, they received at least 50 emails and as many phone calls from District D residents saying they definitely *do* want the bike lanes. https://t.co/USdDtegR3Y pic.twitter.com/pplqydvdqJ
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) January 13, 2023
Always a struggle to find bike parking at @GRBCC. pic.twitter.com/V21KkVIi2g
— Joe Cutrufo (@JoeCutrufo) January 13, 2023
Polk Street in East Downtown is such a transformational project. I also saw a person with a bike at Polk @ Cullen bus stop waiting for @METROHouston bus. Transforming streets where all residents feel safe is a positive step towards addressing equity. @hcpct1 pic.twitter.com/nkRCvDXlnx
— Amar Mohite (@amarpmohite) January 13, 2023
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— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) January 13, 2023
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— The Loop (@TheLoopDallas) January 13, 2023
Ready for a new year filled with #fitness goals? The Trinity river levees are calling your name! You can’t beat the view. ????? ? #TrinityriverDallas pic.twitter.com/d8W4WNw1bm
— Trinity Park Conservancy (@trinityparkc) January 13, 2023
Check out Bike Mart's Layering Clinic on Saturday Jan. 28.
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) January 13, 2023
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Last Call for the Harmonie Haul Gravel Grinder! Outstanding route option of 35, 48 and 70 miles. Non competitive option is FREE for Club Spinistry members. Marked routes, neutral water tables, after party included. Link in Bio. pic.twitter.com/sh8MU8ItIR
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) January 13, 2023