Texas Bicycling News Digest October 28th 2017
TxDOT funds local bicycle and pedestrian projects to enhance public safety
By Rusty Surette | www.kbtx.com
BRYAN, Tex. (KBTX)- The Texas Transportation Commission approved more than $44 million for 46 bicycle and pedestrian projects for rural/nonurban and small urban population areas across the state. The funding from the federal Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Program supports population areas of 200,000 or less.
State-selected TASA projects are intended to enhance safety for people of all ages and levels of ability, improve mobility for pedestrians and bicyclists, help mitigate congestion and connect important community destinations.
“Bicycle and pedestrian projects are important to many Texans,†said Texas Transportation Commissioner Jeff Austin III. “Funding for these …
Wilson OK after being struck by car
By Jessica Pounds | www.cleburnetimesreview.com
Alex Wilson said he is doing just fine and will be out volunteering next week after being struck by a car Thursday night.
Cleburne Police Department Sgt. Kelly Summey said Wilson was hit while riding his bike to the Cleburne High School homecoming bonfire.
Born with cerebral palsy, Wilson, 24, became affectionately known throughout the community several years ago by commuting around town on his three-wheel bicycle, designed specifically to …
USACE Sims Bayou, Hike & Bike Trail
www.texasbids.net
Bid on USACE Sims Bayou, Hike & Bike Trail in Stuart Park to Reveille Park, City of Houston
Owner Solic Number: W9126G18B0007 Status: bidding Report: 8157747
Country : United States State: TX County: Harris
Location: Stuart Park to Reveille Park, City of Houston
Est. Low Value: $1,000,000 Est. High Value: $5,000,000
Set Aside Types: Hub-Zone
Scope: Concrete trail with an option to build a parking lot. The work consists of building a reinforced concrete paved hike and bike trail about a mile long and 10 feet wide.
Notes: Total HUBZone Set Aside. THIS IS A PRESOLICITATION. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THIS PROJECT WILL NOT BID. PLEASE CHECK THE OUTSIDE LINK FOR FURTHER UPDATES ON THIS …
City of Austin Bicycle Map 2017 update
owlman | bicycleaustin.info
While I disagree with some of the comfort level rankings I love that the city puts this map together, and I recommend it to visitors or new riders around town.
pdf here: https://austintexas.gov/bicycle
Comparing to …
Just saw this on a Denton cycling Facebook page. Be careful out there.
by jackalopacabra | www.reddit.com
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Sunday Ride Info
We make Cold Weather riding fun, we slow down the pace so everyone can keep up and enjoy the… https://t.co/IyDSEQynO8— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) October 28, 2017
Did u know there are 15,000+ acres of green space & 181+ miles of trails? Give input on the future of ur City parks! https://t.co/ntRXHjEhnZ pic.twitter.com/6xI9rUeRJi
— SAParksandRec (@SAParksandRec) October 28, 2017
We had a great time hosting another Bike Rodeo with the @NCTCOG. Today we were in Little Elm.
— BikeDFW (@BikeDFW) October 28, 2017
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/924318642262732802
Here at the Tour De Northside just parking bikes. #TourDeNorthside #Bikes #Houston pic.twitter.com/br28BLm8b0
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) October 28, 2017
Help Bike San Antonio clean up our bike lanes! https://t.co/lfHUVFbD2w
— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) October 28, 2017
The Cog-father leading the massacre. pic.twitter.com/RRLNcZMlIP
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) October 28, 2017
Are you looking for a haunted tour? A Halloween bicycle ride? Check out our list of events happening this weekend. https://t.co/ruEdzaqHTD
— Times Record News (@timesrecordnews) October 28, 2017
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event McAllister(Mountain Bike)[Beginner/InteÂÂrmediÂate] – San Antonio, TX For full details, including the… https://t.co/p0ezZiHtU3
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 29, 2017