TxDOT installs new pedestrian bridge over US-75

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The 201-foot, 800,000-pound arch will connect Dallas’ already existing bike and pedestrian trails, TXDOT said.

DFW: New Northaven Trail Bridge is a Thing of Beauty for Cycling Enthusiasts

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Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – TxDOT installed a new new pedestrian bridge over us-75 this past weekend.

The 201-foot arch will eventually connect existing bike and pedestrian trails; the Northaven Trail on the west side of 75 and the Ccottonwood Creek and White Rock trails on the east.

The 9.3-million dollar project was a long time coming for cyclists; Jeff Kitner, President of Friends of the Northaven Trail told WFAA-TV that there was no safe way to get from …

Video: 1 seriously hurt after bike-vehicle crash

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One person was seriously hurt after a crash involving a car and a bicycle in south Austin. It happened shortly after 8 a.m. Sunday morning at South First and Slaughter Lane.

Metro removing floating bus stops along Heights in favor of old design

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Along Heights Boulevard, it seems floating bus stops didn’t fly.

After installing two large concrete platforms as part of a divisive redesign of 11th Street, which acted as the bus stops while protecting the bike lanes along Heights, crews are now tearing them out and returning the street to its previous design.

The aim was to “improve traffic flow,” Metro spokeswoman Tracy Jackson said.

“Upon completion, Metro’s chief safety officer determined the design did not …

Residents can protest against development in NE Denton at community-organized bike rally

By Christian McPhate | dentonrc.com

The City Hall Ride for Northeast Denton will take off Saturday morning, Sept. 16 with a bike ride from the northeast corner of the Courthouse on the Square to Hartlee Field Road in northeast Denton for a scenic tour to showcase why residents are trying to save it from developers.

Organized by concerned residents, cyclists will meet at 7:45 a.m. Saturday on the northeast side of the courthouse and begin their ride to Hartlee Field Road.

A peaceful protest will follow around 10 a.m. after returning to the Courthouse on the Square to raise awareness about a plan being developed by the city to bring multifamily development to an area …

Bike ride: Critical Mass "Halloween edition" 12-18 miles? https://t.co/L8hV3DupxS #Meetup via @Meetup

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 12, 2023

This one is definitely our favorite!
Go Houston Asteroids! ?? https://t.co/pdiAHDGrrt

— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) September 11, 2023

We’re excited to announce that DORBA – Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association is manning an aid station at Double Trouble!
To learn more about them and the network of 200+ miles of trails, including Horseshoe Trail, that they help maintain in DFW, stop by their booth on race day. pic.twitter.com/xn2n4AUKJ6

— Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers (@LakeGrapevineRW) September 8, 2023

Two of Houston’s most popular parks will soon be connected.

Author: John Diaz | www.khou.com

The $13.5 million project is expected to break ground in 2024.

HOUSTON — Houston will soon see two of its most popular parks connected by a trail.

A new project aims to connect Memorial Park and Buffalo Bayou Park with a pedestrian and cycling-friendly path.

The connecting trail is all part of the Buffalo Bayou Greenway Connector Project spearheaded by Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones.

The project is part of a $170 million investment in the area that aims at alleviating flooding, …

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