Texas Bicycling News Digest July 5th 2018
Dallas scoots forward with smart but light regulation of dockless bikes and motorized scooters
Dallas Morning News Editorial | www.dallasnews.com
When the arrival of new technology disrupts the ordinary flow of things, it can be tempting to sit on the sidelines and wait till all the possible hiccups are burped out before fully embracing what’s new.
We’re glad that’s not what happened in Dallas despite the concerns about the growing fleets of brightly colored dockless bikes scattered across the city’s sidewalks — and sometimes in bushes, lakes and parking lots. As …
Can Dallas Become a Bike City?
By Peter Simek | www.dmagazine.com
Earlier this year, Councilman Philip Kingston proposed the city earmark upwards of $2 million each year to create new cycling infrastructure. The move comes in the wake of Dallas’ great bike-share experiment, during which numerous start-up companies flooded Dallas streets with tens of thousands of rentable, dockless bikes, to decidedly mixed reviews. Those bikes—which some see as an eyesore, while others see as a glaring indicator of the lack of adequate infrastructure for bikes—have raised the question of …
Bid on University Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Enhancements in El Paso
www.texasbids.net
Bid Date & Time: 07/18/18 2:00 PM Prebid: 07/05/18 10:00 AM
Solicitation Title: University Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Enhancements
Owner Solic Number: 2018-827 Status: bidding Report: 8753026
Country : United States State: TX County: El Paso Location: El Paso
Est. Low Value: $950,000 Est. High Value: $1,100,000
Scope: Work includes Base Bid I: approx 97 CY excavation (roadway); 740 LF concrete curb & gutter (Ty II); 387 SY driveways and turnouts (conc); 873 SY 4″ concrete sidewalk; 19 EA curb ramp (Ty 7); 1,076 LF of 2″ Sch40 PVC conduit; 91 LF of 2″ Sch80 PVC conduit by bore; 5,193 LF elec condr (No. 8) insulated; Base Bid II: approx 1,024 CY excavation (roadway); 609 SY 8″ concrete pavement (concrete reinforced – CRCP); 4 EA adjusting manholes (sanitary); 780 LF refl pav mark Ty I (W) 4″ (SLD) (100 Mil); see attached file.
Notes: A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on July 5, 2018 at 10:00 AM at 218 N. Campbell, El Paso TX, City 2 – Basement Conference Room. Last day to submit written questions will be on July 5, 2018. This project has a “prevailing wage” requirement. This solicitation has some or all federal funding, additional requirements may apply.
Plans: From Owner, See attached file.
Bond: 5% bid bond
Owner Type: Public
5 things to do this weekend
By Autumn Owens | www.yourstephenvilletx.com
The weekend is approaching with some great happenings in Stephenville. Make it a good one! …
… 4. SlimPickins Saturday Pedal
Grab your bicycle and head to SlimPickins Outfitters at 8 a.m. Saturday for its Saturday Pedal event. The route will begin at the business and shoot for 25-30 miles with a stop for coffee at a store in Lingleville. Riders should bring water, snacks and basic bike repair gear. For more information visit the Facebook event page. …
More than 2,100 dockless bikes, scooters licensed in Austin with addition of Uber’s Jump
By Daniel Salazar | www.bizjournals.com
Another dockless transportation option is now on Austin’s streets, this time from Uber Technologies Inc.
Uber announced this week the local launch of Jump, a dockless electric bicycle service, the latest way to quickly cover short distances in the urban core. Scooters and bikes have popped up downtown in the past few months as Austin experiences the same wave of interest in the vehicles seen in other cities worldwide. …
The Trail Foundation plans fall Twilight on the Trail fundraiser
Pam LeBlanc | fitness.blog.austin360.com
Heads up, users of the Butler Hike and Bike Trail around Lady Bird Lake.
The Trail Foundation, the non-profit organization that works to maintain and enhance the 10-mile trail in downtown Austin, will host a special event this fall to close out its 15th anniversary celebration. …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Team Elevate and CEO @Kxrees @FitWorth getting ready for a ride around Fort Worth tonight. pic.twitter.com/PBU87pnGHF
— Elevate (@ElevateCredit) July 5, 2018
Legend has it that when an STCC ride leader has a birthday, some of us go just a little crazy. https://t.co/H1mtBIuEbQ Amy Williams Puckett Todd Green https://t.co/H1mtBIuEbQ
— Shawnee Trail CC (@ShawneeTrailCC) July 5, 2018
This is PACC’s own Ben Friesen edging out a very strong BP rider at the line to climb up to second step at Tuesday’s KRG crit podium.
Plano Cycling & Fitness, VeloGrip, Whole Foods Market, Legacy Chiropractic… https://t.co/vcgXOZigsC
— Team PACC (@teampacc) July 5, 2018
Went for a ride yesterday morning. 🚴â€â™‚ï¸ ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸
Took a picture. 📸
I'm happy with both results. ðŸ‘#bikeatx #biketexas #budabikeco #GoPro #Hero5Black pic.twitter.com/XpgjBj4ari— Alex Stivers (@AlexStivers) July 5, 2018
Join us for our Bear Moon Bakery Ride on Sunday! https://t.co/wjAKQXEEY3 pic.twitter.com/Pwf2bFLK0D
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) July 5, 2018
Right now it's not clear when the pedestrian section of the the Margaret McDermott Bridge over the Trinity River will open. https://t.co/MSth4qmoXM
— Dallas Morning News (@dallasnews) July 5, 2018
Brian to lead DB1 weekly ride! (Jul 07, 2018 07:00AM)
— PBA Rides (@pbaDB1) July 5, 2018
Our little buddies over at @inktwister know how to roll! #bikelife https://t.co/79jxOuIj32 pic.twitter.com/z4ARfKjyDd
— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) July 5, 2018