Texas Bicycling News Tuesday – July 16, 2024
District bicycle plan pilot
www.txddot.gov
The State of Texas’ on-system transportation network – roads owned, operated, and managed by TxDOT – connects communities, regions, and destinations within and outside of Texas. While many bikeways are planned and funded at the local level, TxDOT works with local communities to develop bikeway networks integrated with the state system to improve safety, connectivity, and access within and between TxDOT districts.
TxDOT is working to develop regional plans to further provide safe, thoughtfully designed well-maintained facilities for bicyclists within each district and between districts, providing connectivity across the state. This is the next step for the state to plan more effectively for this mode of travel and develop an approach that can be applied across Texas.
Currently the focus is on Bryan, Pharr, Laredo, and San Antonio districts.
The plan analyzes the needs for bicycle infrastructure on the state highway system, prioritizes locations for bicycling improvements, and …
FrankenBike San Antonio # 154: SATURDAY, July 20, 2024 from 10am-4pm at GOTTA RIDE BIKES
by Chris | frankenbike.net
FrankenBike San Antonio #154 – Presented by BikeTexas, Independence Brewing Company, Ruta Maya Coffee and Club Sirius – will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 10am-4pm at GOTTA RIDE BIKES located at 4553 N Loop 1604 W #1105, San Antonio, Texas 78249.
(Scroll Down for a map.) GOTTA RIDE BIKES Regular Shop Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday Noon-5pm – 210-479-2200.
You are welcome to pack a lunch or bring snacks. No Outside adult Beverages.
FrankenBike is free for Buyers and Sellers alike. …
Jefferson City police arrest suspect after fatal crash with bicyclist on U.S. 50
Jacob Richey | www.news-journal.com
A Jefferson City man has been arrested in connection to the death of a bicyclist on U.S. 50 Monday morning, the Jefferson City Police Department announced Monday afternoon.
Diego M. Popp, 20, is in custody at the Cole County Jail and has been charged with second-degree involuntary manslaughter, leaving the scene of a crash and careless driving, according to online court records.
Popp was booked just before 2 p.m. Monday.
Police identified the victim of the crash as 50-year-old John Brummit. Police say they have notified Brummit’s family, who are planning to travel from out of state.
Jefferson City police said the community assisted in locating the damaged vehicle that led to Popp’s arrest.
Video: City of Woodway to add bike lanes on Estates Drive
By: Kadence MaKenna | www.kxxv.com
The City of Woodway is adding two bike lanes on Estates Drive as a part of their Bike and Pedestrian Connections Project — they are set to start the project in August.
The City of Woodway is working on its Bike and Pedestrian Connections Project, which has a very specific purpose.
"To give more mobility to folks on bikes and folks who want to walk around,” said the Mayor of Woodway, Mayor Amine Qourzal.
The city will be adding two bike lanes on Estates Drive to promote mobility for residents — the lanes will run from Midway to Fairway drive.
"We’re just making our city more connected and allowing for more …
Hear from Robin Stallings at “The (Bike) Trail to Health and Economic Prosperity” Webinar
www.biketexas.org
The Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living and UTHealth Houston School of Public Health in Austin has invited BikeTexas Executive Director Robin Stallings to join their July 23 webinar, “The (Bike) Trail to Health and Economic Prosperity.”
Robin and moderator Kevin Lanza, PhD (Assistant Professor Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences) will discuss bicycling as part of the solution to many of the chronic problems we …
Texas Trails and Active Transportation Conference
ttatconference.org
Hyatt Regency Austin September 4 – 6, 2024
The biennial Texas Trails and Active Transportation (TTAT) Conference brings together those involved with bicycle, pedestrian, and other active transportation and recreation modes from around Texas and the world.