Texas Biking News February 11th 2020
Jackson Hill Pop-Up Bike Lane a Success!
City of Houston Planning Department | houstonbikeplan.org
Thank you to all who helped us test a new street design on Jackson Hill Street at Scotland Street on Saturday, January 25. The Pop-Up Bike Lane was a big hit with Buffalo Bayou trail users and passersby. Your input has helped shape the final proposal for the Patterson Street corridor connecting White Oak Bayou to Buffalo Bayou. The project will now enter the design phase for the next 4-6 months. Construction will begin soon thereafter. …
11th Street Bikeway in Design Phase
Houston Bike Plan | houstonbikeplan.org
Status: In Design
The 1.5-mile segment of 11th street from Shepherd to Michaux is currently in the design phase. Based on community support and a preliminary feasibility assessment, the 11th Street project will advance into detailed study and design, including safety treatments along the project corridor, such as a pedestrian refuge island at 11th and Nicholson. Additional refuge islands will be considered along the corridor. The project team will continue to share information with the community, including the preliminary designs, and collect input throughout this process. Design Details
In addition to being identified in the Houston Bike Plan, the 11th Street Bikeway proposal aims to improve safety for people driving, biking, and walking in the Heights area.
One solution to improve safety for all road users is to convert 11th Street from its existing four-lane configuration to that of a two-lane configuration with a center turn lane. How does this make it safer? …
Austin Street and Cleburne Street Bike Lanes Under Construction
Houston Bike Plan | houstonbikeplan.org
Austin Corridor Status: Under Construction Estimated Completion: Summer 2020
A central component of the planned regional bikeway network is the Austin Corridor. This route connects Buffalo Bayou to Brays Bayou through Downtown, Midtown and Museum Park using new on-street bikeways and existing trails in Hermann Park. The Austin Corridor connects to jobs, schools, parks and other central city destinations, as well as planned networks in Near Northside and Third Ward. This project was funded through the Harris County Precinct One Partnership. Project Updates
Improvements to curb ramps, sidewalks and curb and gutter in targeted areas along the corridor have been completed. Pavement repair/repaving is underway. Striping will begin shortly thereafter. …
Cleburne Street
Status: Under Construction
A high-comfort bikeway is planned for Cleburne Street between La Branch Street and Hutchins Street. Construction will also include ADA curb ramp repair, sidewalk repair and pavement repair in targeted locations along the route. This route is part of the Third Ward Bikeway Network and is funded by Harris County Precinct One. Route Map
Dedicated on-street bike lanes (blue) are planned from La Branch St. to Hutchins St. …
Pearland Ride Cycling Studio now open in Pearland
By Morgan Slutzky | communityimpact.com
Pearland Ride Cycling Studio opened on Dec. 23 at 3518 E. Broadway St., Pearland. The full-body cycling studio offers nine 45-minute classes a week. Classes consist of cycling and upper-body weights. The locally owned business works to make sure all clients feel like family.
4th Annual Resaca City Bike Tour
San Benito Chamber of Commerce | www.facebook.com
Our 4th Annual Resaca City Bike Tour was AMAZING! We had cyclist of all ages riding in our 20 mile, 40 mile and 60 mile routes. It was a beautiful day, although it was windy. We want to thank the San Benito TX City Hall, our sponsors, volunteers, vendors, riders, you made Saturday’s event a success!
Thank you to Boswell Elliff Ford for being the Title Sponsor! Culligan Water of the Rio Grande Valley for being our Water Sponsor!
Austin Road Projects Timeline Toward Completion Released
By Tony Cantu | patch.com
Road projects may seem interminable, but state officials assure the motoring public the end of construction to various projects is near. …
… I-35 from Rundberg Lane to US 290 East: The project team is moving forward on the southbound I-35 to southbound US 183 flyover with further work on the bridge beams and decks. Additionally, the new St. John’s bridge bicycle and pedestrian path will be open in early February. This project is expected to complete in mid-2021. …
124 Consecutive Days of Bicycling… and Counting
A DUDE ABIKES | adudeabikes.com
After a couple of days off the bicycle, I began riding daily on October 11, 2019. Every day since then, I’ve mounted my trusty steel steed Sophie, the Fairdale Weekender Archer to go places. Some days just a few miles were traversed; most days it’s closer to 20 miles, and a few even more. There have been no true rest days, as I am still walking and doing yoga daily, and now I’ve added an occasional lap swimming into the mix. It’s all rather exhausting, even if a particular ride isn’t taxing. The cumulative effect seems to be taking its toll. What’s A Dude with no car and #BikeGoals to do? Take the bus? Pshaw!
Rest would be the obvious answer; I’ve blogged about it, and even the pros do …
