Texas Biking News May 5th 2020
CORONAVIRUS TEXAS: SUPPORT THE BROOKWOOD COMMUNITY BY CYCLING
By shannon hurtado | bulletinmail.com
BROOKSHIRE, TX (KTRK) – Bike to the Beach is a nonprofit organization that raises money and awareness for organizations with autism by keeping biking around the country.
Locally, the Brookwood community located in Brookshire and adults with disabilities provides a place to live and work, benefits from driving. They also participate.
“It’s so exciting that our citizens in Brookwood are part of Bike to the Beach,†said Greg Glauser, director of activities at …
Support The Brookwood Community by riding your bike
By Chaz Miller | abc13.com
BROOKSHIRE, TX (KTRK) — Bike to the Beach is a non-profit organization that raises money and awareness for autism organizations by holding bike rides across the country.
Locally, The Brookwood Community, which is located in Brookshire and gives adults with disabilities a place to live and work, benefits from the rides. They also participate.
"It’s so exciting that our citizens at Brookwood are a part of Bike to the Beach," said Greg Glauser, an …
Dick’s Sporting Goods – Bicycle Technician in Bee Cave, Texas
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We are genuine in our belief that sports make people better and so are you! Immerse yourself in a workplace that loves to be active and lives the brand. Associates joining our team have an opportunity to be a part of the #1 sporting goods retailer in the country and create a lasting impact on their communities through sport and activity.
On our Team, everyone plays a critical role. Your Mission (and Ours) is to serve and inspire athletes and outdoor enthusiasts to achieve their personal best through the relentless improvement of everything we do.
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Bicyclist express frustration over Transmountain lane closure
by: Celina Quintana | www.ktsm.com
El Paso, TX (KTSM) — El Paso group Velo Paso expressed their frustration with the Texas Department of Transportation Monday, as it continued to remind bicyclists in El Paso to avoid Transmountain Road, during its project to rehabilitate the roadway.
According to TXDOT El Paso, the project will have six phases, which will take 2 months each. It includes miles of pavement rehabilitation and nearly 10 miles of cable barrier and guardrail.
Velo Paso, a local bicycle-pedestrian coalition, expressed, the …
Houston Bikeways Program May News and Updates
Biking to Work During COVID-19
For years I’ve pledged to commute to work by bike. And, for years, a number of barriers, real or perceived, have prevented me doing that. Too much traffic, takes too long, need to run errands at lunch, what will I wear, too much stuff, not the right bike, too hot, too cold… the list goes on.
Well, beautiful spring weather coupled with COVID-19 restrictions took those barriers down. I’m into my third week of biking to work and loving it! With some improvements for safety and cargo capacity on my bike, I look forward to making this a routine. I’ve been privileged to work daily with smart, fun people dedicated to increasing opportunities for safe, comfortable biking in Houston. Finally, I’m walking (biking?) the talk.
Jennifer Ostlind, AICP Assistant Director, City of Houston Planning & Development Department
Bike to Work Day Postponed, But Bike Month Goes On
The City’s Bike to Work Day event is postponed. National Bike to Work Week will be September 21-27, with National Bike to Work Day on Tuesday, September 22.
BikeHouston will be hosting a virtual event each week in May. Follow them on social media to participate
Pedestrian, Bike Improvements Coming Soon
For everyone disappointed about the Brazos Greenway project, there is a silver lining. City staff worked diligently to find an opportunity to improve the Bagby/Smith/Holman intersection underneath for bicyclists and pedestrians. Look for these improvements in the coming months!
next to MacGregor Elementary School slows vehicles down and creates a more comfortable experience for all road users. Some of Harris County Precinct 1’s improvements include:
Southbound bike lane protected by parked cars and rubber flex posts; New sidewalk ramps and wider, more visible crosswalks;
and A curved vehicle lane to calm speeding traffic.
What I Learned From The National Bike Summit
By Inge Ford, DMD, LCI | bikehouston.org
Bicycling is on the rise as a form of active transportation. We are ecstatic that many have rediscovered the freedom, joy, health benefit, and zippy mobility aspects of cycling. Our lives as we navigate the coronavirus pandemic has caused us to slow down and reassess how we can coexist together yet move about differently. Bicycles are providing much needed physical activity for sequestered folks and a boost to better air quality. With less motorized vehicles on the road, now is the time to assess the …
May 2020 Executive Director’s Report
By Nick Hellyar | bikehouston.org
Hello Fellow Houston Cyclists,
My name is Nick Hellyar, and I am the new interim Executive Director of BikeHouston. Just a little about me. I am originally from the UK, but moved to Houston as a youngster. I grew up in central Houston attending West U Elementary, Lanier Middle School, and Lamar High School. Growing up in a dense part of town, I was acutely aware of how dangerous it was getting around by bike. Just to get home from middle school I had to cross West Alabama, Richmond, Shepherd, Kirby, and 59. I was lucky I only got hit by a car once!
In a professional capacity I began working in …