Texas People On Bikes – August 2, 2023
Video: Child in stable condition after being hit by car while riding bike in Orange
Author: Lupita Villarreal | www.12newsnow.com
ORANGE, Texas — A child is in stable condition after being hit by a car while riding his bike.
The incident happened at N. 14th St. and Cordrey Ave. in Orange.
Captain D. Myers tells 12News the child was hit by a car while on his bike.
The child was transported to the hospital in stable condition and the driver did stop at the scene.
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
Editorial: Onus on TxDOT to get Broadway corridor project moving
Express-News Editorial Board | www.expressnews.com
It was the Texas Department of Transportation that brought a city plan to create a “complete street” configuration on upper Broadway to a grinding halt 18 months ago.
It is the TxDOT’s responsibility to get the project moving in a way that honors the will of San Antonio voters. More specifically, it is the responsibility of J. Bruce Bugg, the San Antonio banker and chair of the Texas Transportation Commission who cited fears of congestion in quashing the project in January 2022, to find a way forward.
Let’s take a step back: In 2017, San Antonio voters overwhelmingly approved the city’s bond package, which included a $42 million plan to redevelop a stretch of upper Broadway from Interstate 35 to Burr Road.
This plan would have reduced traffic lanes from six to four, but it would have doubled sidewalks from 4 feet to 8 feet and created a separate 5-foot bicycle lane. This is the idea of a complete street — something that …
BIKING, FOOD, FUN, AND MORE Sun City CRIT in El Paso
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Start planning your road trip to West Texas for the third annual Sun City CRIT in El Paso’s San Jacinto Plaza on Saturday, September 16. The free, family-friendly event invites cycling enthusiasts, spectators, and the community to enjoy the special return of the USA Cycling Series in Downtown El Paso.
Join the arrival of world-class cyclists and professional teams racing in an all-day cycling competition. Registration for the event is open now through Thursday, September 14, by 5 pm.
Prospective participants may register in more than 10 categories depending on level of experience and age. Category winners will receive cash prizes and awards. …
Temple Christian Outreach looking for bike donations to help those in need
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The program helps people get to their jobs during this excessive Texas heat
‘It’s been a part of my recovery’ | Temple Christian Outreach recycles bikes to the unhoused
Author: Sydney Dishon | www.kcentv.com
The organization is in desperate need of bike donations to help the unhoused on a new path to life.
TEMPLE, Texas — Temple Christian Outreach in Temple, Texas is in desperate need of bike donations to help the unhoused in the community. Their goal is to make it easier for people in their program to get to work in the heat.
But it hasn’t always been the easiest ride for DFW veteran Michael Bursey.
“I was homeless, and I had a relapse,” Bursey said.
Thanks to Temple Christian Outreach, Bursey’s life shifted in a new direction.
“This came to be my main place to be because of Caitlin and the whole crew here,” Bursey added. "I didn’t have a car, and so she gave me a bike, and so I rode my bike to work for a
From Strava
Best crit yet Houston, Texas
Philip Shama
Pulled out with one to go to watch the finish. Finally starting to come around
Memorial Park Crit 123 – 3rd Houston, Texas
Chase Collins
Fire from the gun tonight! Knew Lucas and Wolfgang would be the ones to watch and sure enough we rolled a 3 man break halfway through the race. Ran out of gear (and talent) as we ramped up the sprint but still stoked on a podium with a few pro roadies
Active cycling ride to say “hasta pronto” Carlos Katy, Texas
Active Cycling
CCC……Superflying the leeve Fort Bend County, Texas
jack snider
new bike day! Austin, Texas
Monica Merced
Texas Biking from X
Wiring is being stolen from lighting along our network. It’s an unfortunate trend darkening our facilities including the 71 Toll shared use path. We ask nighttime trail users to use a reliable flashlight to maintain visibility, stick to the designated path, & slow down their pace pic.twitter.com/BgPgQf1AHX
— Mobility Authority (@CTXMobility) August 2, 2023
A new one-mile extension of the Violet Crown Trail system is now open in Southwest Austin! ???
— ATX Transportation and Public Works (@austinmobility) August 2, 2023
With the completion of this segment, the trail is now connected from Zilker Park to Slaughter Creek.
Learn more about the project here: https://t.co/F7fr19NczO#ATXMobilityBonds pic.twitter.com/LiEmzWFVJY
Take a bike ride with your City of Frisco elected officials on a 5 to 10mi. ride! This ride will start at Allen Elementary School and follow the new Starwood Trail to The Star.
— Play Frisco – Parks & Recreation (@PlayFrisco) August 2, 2023
Follow this link for route info!https://t.co/SiElmfSSm9 pic.twitter.com/CUSt0oBax4
Good. Everyone got the memo. pic.twitter.com/G3DYZl8vnI
— Tyler (@tylerbenedict) August 2, 2023
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
Monthly Ride to Fort Worth https://t.co/VXolgK5UFP #Meetup via @Meetup
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 2, 2023
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 2, 2023
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— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) August 3, 2023