Texas Biking News December 2nd 2020
Man in wheelchair, bicyclist killed overnight in separate crashes in Houston
Anna Bauman | www.houstonchronicle.com
Police investigate a fatal crash that killed a man on a bicycle in Houston’s Sunnyside neighborhood on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020.
A man in a wheelchair and a man riding a bicycle were killed in separate crashes late Tuesday and early Wednesday in Houston, officials said.
Shortly before 9 p.m. Tuesday, a man in a wheelchair attempted to cross the 2100 block of Texas 6, just east of George Bush Park, when he was struck by a driver heading north, according to OnScene TV.
The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities, telling …
NET Health, Tyler Parks and Rec Department secures funds for 10 bicycle fix-it stations
By KLTV Digital Media Staff | www.kltv.com
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) – The Northeast Texas Public Health District (NET Health) and the Tyler Parks and Rec Department have partnered to secure funds to purchase ten bicycle fix-it stations. The fix-it stations were purchased thanks to grant funds from the Texas Physical Activity and Nutrition Program. The stations are to be placed at Tyler parks near trails and will include all tools necessary to perform basic bike repairs and maintenance, such as inflating a flat tire and adjusting brakes.
“During this crucial time of the pandemic, we are seeing so many more families outdoors enjoying our parks and riding bicycles,†says Leanne Robinette, Senior Manager for Parks. “We hope these stations are …
Harlingen Launches Bike-Share Program
By JSALINAS | www.kurv.com
A bike-sharing program is up and running in Harlingen. The city has launched the RGV B-Cycle program in partnership with the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council.
The city purchased four bicycle docking stations and 16 bicycles. The Development Council will maintain the bikes and the stations. The docking stations are located in …
Central Texas park has a ski lift, but why?
By Gordon Collier | www.kwtx.com
BURNET, Texas (KWTX) – A unique park in Central Texas has a ski lift, but those who ride it aren’t wearing skis, they’re carrying mountain bikes.
Spider Mountain bike park opened about a year and a half ago just outside of Burnet and its popularity has grown along with the sport of mountain biking.
When gyms and so many other forms of exercise were shut down by the pandemic, cycling exploded.
With an abundance of hills and rocky terrain, central Texas has become a …
U.S. 79 Widening In Williamson County Proposed
By Tony Cantu | patch.com
Safety and mobility enhancements by widening U.S. 79 from Interstate 35 to east of FM 1460 are being eyed by state transportation officials.
ROUND ROCK, TX — The state’s transportation agency is proposing safety and mobility enhancements by widening U.S. 79 from Interstate 35 to east of FM 1460 in Williamson County, officials said Wednesday.
To that end, the Texas Department of Transportation is providing a draft environmental assessment for public review ahead of a virtual …
… Installing shared-use paths on both sides of US 79 to provide improved pedestrian and bicycle accommodations. …