Texas Bicycling In Action – November 3, 2023
City staff updating Dallas Bike Plan, asking for 536 miles of bike lanes
By Cecilia Lenzen | communityimpact.com
City officials are in the process of updating the Dallas Bike Plan, a master plan meant to shape how city staff design and implement a citywide cycling network of trails, bike lanes and other infrastructure.
What happened
Dallas Transportation Director Gus Khankarli briefed City Council members on an update to the plan’s progress during their Nov. 1 meeting. Originally created in 1985 and updated in 2011, the Dallas Bike Plan needs a refreshed update to account for zoning and land use changes in the last 12 years, Khankarli said.
City planners have four main objectives in updating the plan, according to City Council documents: …
When that morning sun hits the race bikes. ?
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) November 3, 2023
Left to right:
2009 @obeygiant 1 of 1 for the @GirodItalia ??
2001 @LeTour "The Look" climber ?
1993 Oslo @uci_cycling Worlds winner ?#rideyourbike pic.twitter.com/NKI0tkSDmq
???????? This Monday, we powered up our Mobile Counter Training! ?? Our event welcomed all those curious about tracking non-motorized transportation within the 8 county MPO area.
— H-GAC (@HouGalvAreaCog) November 3, 2023
Thank you to those who attended! #MobileCounterTraining #TrafficData #CommunityMobility pic.twitter.com/LnylbIwm3J
From the start of the very first HHH in 1982, which took off and finished at Memorial Stadium!
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) November 3, 2023
Our starts (Start Smart) have sure changed a lot since back then pic.twitter.com/m18eZq0UcD
So dangerous for cyclists. The city needs a plan for shutting down bikeways. It’s not safe to close a lane without providing an alternate route. https://t.co/rKX49Y4aAy
— Ricky Cardenas (@emelbee24) November 4, 2023
Nonprofit CEO needed to oversee Austin’s iconic hike and bike trail
By Mike Christen | www.bizjournals.com/austin
Heidi Anderson to step down soon
Heidi Anderson is stepping down after seven years of leading The Trail Conservancy, which oversees Austin’s iconic 10-mile loop around Lady Bird Lake called the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail. The nonprofit’s board is now looking for a replacement.
Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail November 7 2023 https://t.co/Prjn8kb519 #Meetup via @Meetup
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 4, 2023
Opinion: City projects will help shape Midland’s future
Lori Blong and Jack Ladd Jr., Midland City Council | www.mrt.com
Wildcatter Trail and the Centennial Entertainment District will offer a future with a thriving downtown and more opportunities for our residents
The City of Midland has two exciting new successful initiatives. We want to make sure you know about the transformative progress of the Wildcatter Trail and the Centennial Entertainment Overlay District. Even more exciting: we have successfully obtained funding mechanisms for both of these projects. …
… Wildcatter Trail
In 2018, the City of Midland started work on a path to create the Wildcatter Trail, a project designed to bring our community closer together through a master plan promoting outdoor recreation and active lifestyles. The trail for cyclists, runners, families and all outdoor enthusiasts will extend from the Scharbauer Sports Complex, over to the UTPB Midland Campus at the Wagner Noel, and ultimately all the way to the airport and the UTPB Odessa Campus. …
Revitalizing Midland’s Cycling Community: Energy City Bikes Makes a Grand Entrance
By Alan Caldwell | www.energyportal.eu
Midland, Texas – Stepping into the cycling scene with a soft grand opening, Energy City Bikes is ready to become the thriving hub for the cycling community. With a vision to bring Midland back to its biking glory, Energy City Bikes aims to supply enthusiasts with top-notch equipment and revitalizing rides.
Midland has long yearned for a dedicated bike shop, and Energy City Bikes is eager to fill that void. Owner Cliff Coleman understands the importance of promoting an active lifestyle and is committed to the community’s well-being. “Our goal is to enhance the community’s enjoyment and improve their health. We strongly believe that Midland needs a cycling shop, and that’s exactly what we’re here to provide,” Coleman affirms.
The growing popularity of bike …