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Texas Biking News January 26th 2021

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City of Midland considering agreement with Permian Basin Bicycle Association

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The PBBA plans to build around seven miles worth of beginner and intermediate singe track trails, as well as a wider two mile perimeter trail.

MIDLAND, Texas — The City of Midland is considering an agreement with the Permian Basin Bicycle Association to construct a multi-use trail park.

The agreement is on the agenda for the January 26 City Council meeting.

If approved, the system would be located on city property, next to the Harris Field Fire Training Center.

The PBBA plans to build around seven miles worth of beginner and intermediate singe track trails, as well as a wider two mile perimeter trail.

A disc golf course is also in the …

Video: Texas A&M technology being used to make Houston better for walkers, bikers

Anavid Reyes | www.click2houston.com

HOUSTON – As a whole, we’ve been studying and counting cars on our roads for more than 70 years, but data on cyclists and pedestrians is limited.

We know a lot about where cars and trucks are going, but The Texas Department of Transportation and other agencies don’t have the same amount of information for bicyclists and pedestrians.

TxDOT has teamed up with Texas A&M Transportation Institute researchers to evaluate the best pedestrian bicycle monitoring technology to get an accurate pulse of those who walk or bike on our Texas roadways.

Through their research, data has …

Bike-friendly efforts earn College Station bronze friendly community award

By: Rachael Espaillat | www.kxxv.com

BRAZOS COUNTY, TX — Aggieland is on the road to make its community a healthy, sustainable one for bike riders. And that path has been recognized nationally.

You can spot a bicyclist riding through College Station almost any day.

"It’s an important way to not only enjoy the outdoors but to improve your health," Venessa Garza, Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenways Planning Administrator said.

The city has more than …

Gran Fondo bike ride canceled for a second year

By Heather Falls | www.kbtx.com

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The 6th Annual St. Joseph Health Gran Fondo has been canceled for a second year due to the pandemic.

The bike race was scheduled for Sunday, April 25.

St. Joseph Health cited a rise in COVID-19 cases and says it needs to remain focused on meeting the health and safety needs of our community.

Organizers say …

28-year-old Beaumont man on bicycle struck, killed overnight along Eastex Freeway

Author: Scott Eslinger | www.12newsnow.com

The man was pronounced dead at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital.

BEAUMONT, Texas — A 28-year-old Beaumont man is dead after being struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle along a Beaumont highway late Monday night.

Beaumont Police are investigating the overnight death of the man who was struck while riding a bicycle in the 8000 block of Eastex Freeway, which is also known as U.S. Highway 69, according to a Beaumont Police Department spokesperson.

The man has been identified as …

Is it safe to walk or ride a bike in Dallas? The city wants your feedback on its new mobility plan

By Destine Gibson | www.dallasnews.com

Connect Dallas, the city’s first-ever strategic mobility plan, is entering its final stages of development.

Dallas is asking residents to help shape the future of transportation in North Texas by filling out a survey on Connect Dallas, the city’s first-ever strategic mobility plan.

A 106-page draft of the plan was unveiled last week. The city describes the plan as an effort to develop transportation policies that support Dallas’ housing, economic, equity and sustainability goals.

The report identifies problems with mobility in Dallas, a sprawling and “auto-centric” city, including: …

City approves lease with PBBA for multi-use trail park in SE Midland

By Caitlin Randle | www.mrt.com

The Midland City Council on Tuesday approved a lease agreement with the Permian Basin Bicycle Association to build a 135-acre multi-use trail and disc golf course in southeast Midland.

The park is planned to open in the fall with construction beginning in the next 60 days, according to city planning documents. It will be located next to the Harris Field Fire Training Center in southeast Midland near the intersection of Interstate 20 and Highway 307.

“This is going to be Midland’s new favorite recreational area,” Council member Jack Ladd said during Tuesday’s meeting.

There will be about …

Video: Along for the ride: Midland is getting a bike trail

By Kate Porter | www.cbs7.com

Bicyclists will be happy to hear this – the Midland city council voted today to lease property to the Permian Basin Bicycle Association to create a new bike trail.

MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) – Bicyclists will be happy to hear this – the Midland city council voted today to lease property to the Permian Basin Bicycle Association to create a new bike trail.

On days when the weather is excellent and the sun is shining, it’s good to get outside.

And soon – Midlanders will have the option to ride their bikes on a new seven-mile trail.

The city of Midland agreed Tuesday to lease 135 acres to the Permian Basin Bicycle Association so it can build the new trail.

The property will include …

Cycling Group Ride Breakdown Cycling Tips 1232021 Spring Branch South

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Prologue: 00:00 Route Map: 00:44 Warmup from Crust Pizza: 02:04 The Open Road on Fishcreek Thoroughfare: 17:41 Keeping the pace steady on Southpine to Mail Route: 51:56 Heading South on Spring Branch Road: 59:40

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