The injustice of auto dominated streets
by elliott        Austin On Two Wheels
I attend church at the University United Methodist Church, and in recent months, there has been a new part of the service created to highlight an injustice in our society and to recommit as a congregation to fight against injustice in the world. This week, I was asked to lead this part of the service, and I decided to share the heart breaking story of Raquel Nelson.

While this particular injustice is about pedestrians, as equally vulnerable and often harassed road users I think this story will speak to cyclists as well. Here is what I said:…

Accommodating cyclists is a Near Term Action Item of the Richardson City Council
by jennyrilling        Bike Friendly Richardson
I’m signed up for the Week In Review email sent out by the city of Richardson every Friday. From the September 16th email:
“City Council Discusses Near Term Action Items
The Richardson City Council continued discussion on its 2011-2013 Near Term Action Items at its meeting Monday night. The Council reviewed the latest revisions and suggested several changes, additions and deletions. Among the top items proposed are: a charter review to evaluate the selection of Mayor, finding ways to make Richardson more accommodating to bicyclists, and enhancing signage and making other improvements to make City Hall more customer friendly.
The Near Term Action Items have been discussed at previous meetings and are on the agenda for next Monday’s work session. The Council hopes to officially…

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Ft Hood A Bike Ride in Austin Texas 78729
98.3 miles A bike ride in Austin, Texas 78729, US, +3792/-3706 feet elevation gain/loss. Created by: Bruce Brase — Ft. Hood.

Find Meetup Groups in Austin, TX, about Cycling.
Wednesday, Sep 21, 2011     5:30 PM
a Meetup of: The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
Austin, TX
5:30 Wednesday INTERMEDIATE/NO DROP Greenbelt Ride at Barton Creek Greenbelt – 360 Access (beside brick office building) in Austin, TX
4 attending
Friday, Sep 23, 2011     5:30 PM
a Meetup of: The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
Austin, TX
Friday night beginner ride – Bull Creek area at Bull Creek in Austin, TX
5 attending
Sunday, Sep 25, 2011     8:15 AM
a Meetup of: Austin Cycling Meetup
Austin, TX
Our favorite: Jack and Adam’s Steiner Steakhouse Ride at Steiner Ranch Steakhouse in Austin, TX
10 attending
Saturday, Oct 1, 2011    7:45 AM
a Meetup of: Austin Cycling Meetup
Austin, TX
Steiner Ranch – Jollyville – Spicewood Lollipop Ride at Steiner Ranch Welcome Center in Austin, TX  and more…

Major Progress With The Trail Under Renner Road
by dickdavid        Bike Friendly Richardson

It’s been a few weeks since we reported on the Spring Creek Trail construction under Renner Road. When we checked on Labor Day, they had started to back-fill the area inside of the retaining wall. But, last week, it actually looked like some of that was dug back up. …