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Texas Bicycling News – June 14, 2023

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Sharing Spaces: Corpus Christi officials developing plan for cyclist safety and other modes of transportation

By: Michelle Lorenzo | www.kristv.com

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — For several years, Coastal Bend community members have been asking for improvements to the infrastructure. Some have specifically made please for cyclist safety. It’s a matter many are urging city leaders to handle with urgency after several incidences of close calls, injuries, and even fatalities on Corpus Christi streets. …

Crash involving juvenile on bike and Honda SUV in Kingwood under investigation, HPD says

abc13.com

KINGWOOD, Texas (KTRK) — Houston police officers are investigating a crash involving a juvenile on a bike and an SUV in Kingwood. It happened at about 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at 1101 Kingwood near Crestmont Ridge.

The person who reported the crash told 911 that the grey Honda SUV involved in the accident stayed at the scene, according to authorities.

The juvenile’s condition is unknown.

Bicyclist hospitalized after being hit by sedan, police say

Ben Spicer | www.ksat.com

Incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. in 2800 block of West Drive

SAN ANTONIO – A female bicyclist was taken to an area hospital after being hit by a car late Tuesday night, according to San Antonio police.

The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. in the 2800 block of West Drive, not far from West Woodlawn Avenue and Interstate 10 just north of downtown. …

The Return of the Memorial Park Crits

Drop Bar, Texas: A cycling podcast By Paul Negrete | podcasters.spotify.com

Calling all crit racers, new and old! The Memorial Park Crits in Houston return July 2023. Eric Attayi (Urban Bicycle Gallery), Jimmy Boyle (Sun & Ski Sports), Mynette Murtagh Randall (Trek Bikes), and John Proctor (Pro Bikes Texas) sat down to share how the crits were brought back and what to expect. I also share interviews from Somerville, Texas when the MS150 passed by the Somerville Historical Society. Finally, a Feat of Glory shout-out wraps up this episode. Be sure to check out the links below to support those who support the cycling community. Links: Memorial Park Crits, Trek Bikes, Urban Bicycle Gallery, Sun & Ski Sports, Pro Bikes Texas, Shama Cycles, Gear Monkey Bike Repair, Planetary Cycles, Blue Line Bike Lab, Somerville Historical Society Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw

‘We can open up many, many more streets’ | ATX Walk Bike Roll could reach the City Council this summer

Author: Isabella Basco | www.kvue.com

Austin Public Works and Austin Transportation want to update the city’s sidewalks, urban trails and bike lanes through an effort called ATX Walk Bike Roll.

AUSTIN, Texas — Last spring, Lauri Aylaian and Keith Culver were traveling on a cross-country bike ride from San Diego to St. Augustine, Florida when the couple arrived in Central Texas and planned to travel from Austin to La Grange.

20 minutes into their ride for the day, a driver hit their group from behind on East Stassney Lane. 74-year-old Culver died. …

I-35 construction could cause Austin traffic delays this summer

By Allie Kelly | www.dallasnews.com

The Texas Department of Transportation is moving forward with the I-35 Capital Express Program, and construction could cause traffic delays around Austin.

With the upcoming University of Texas football season and summer concerts on many people’s calendars, drivers can expect increased commute times, road closures and detours in a city that was recently ranked in the 20 most congested places in the United States.

The Interstate 35 expansion program — which has been in the planning stages since 2019 — outlines three projects that would add managed lanes and reconstruct six bridges on northern, central and southern routes around the city. …

… Through four phases of construction, high-occupancy vehicle lanes between State Highway 71/Ben White Boulevard and Slaughter Lane will be elevated, according to TxDOT plans. A bypass lane between Stassney Lane and William Cannon Drive is also set to ease east-west travel and add new shared-use pedestrian and bicycle paths. …

Tuesday Night Crit – A race – COMMENTARY – 6/06/2023

Honest Tree | www.youtube.com

Some discussion about race tactics as discussed by Daniel Holloway and Gabe during Tulsa Tough.

The city of Denton wants to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety with input from residents

By Vince Sims | www.nbcdfw.com

Getting around in the city of Denton can be a little tough at times for those on foot or two wheels.

"I got hit by a car on the square a couple of years ago," walker and cyclist Dave Denton said. "There’s lots of roads that don’t actually have bike lanes on them, or the bike lane all of a sudden disappears," he added.

Things like that are why the City of Denton is doing the Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Audit. The city auditor wants public input on how to make the streets safer and more accessible for walkers and cyclists. …

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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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