Texas Biking News August 31st 2021
Bike Ride for Survivors set for Saturday
Fort Bend Herald | www.fbherald.com
Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian Middleton remembers working the office’s “Running Against Violence†5K Fun Run when he was a new prosecutor in the late 1990s.
“I always thought it was a great public service to go outside of what a prosecutor’s office traditionally does to support those organizations that help crime victims,†said Middleton. “It was also a good time with my coworkers, an entertaining after-party, and hopefully good weather!â€
Over time, the foot race was discontinued and Middleton likewise moved on. But once …
Monthly Planner Newsletter: August 2021
City of Houston Planning Department
Houston BCycle Station Finds New Home at 611 Walker
It’s official, the newest Houston BCycle station is located on prime time real estate, at the Bob Lanier Public Works Building, 611 Walker! The installation of the Louisiana & Walker bike station took place on August 24, and some of our planners were able to see first-hand the delivery and set up of a BCycle station. The Louisiana & Walker Bike station is solar-powered and can dock 13 bikes at full capacity.
The Houston Permitting Center will also be getting a bike station in the fall. The two bike stations will provide an important connection between the two facilities and allow city employees and customers to commute back and forth on a bike, and bypass the hassle of driving and parking. The bike station formerly located at City Hall will be relocated to Bagby Street and Walker in October, which is the estimated timeline for completion of the Bagby Street improvements.
The Camino Gravel Challenge
Drop Bar, Texas: A cycling podcast By Paul Negrete | anchor.fm
Alex Montoya sits down to share what’s in store for the upcoming Camino Gravel Challenge. This gravel grinder takes place September 25 & 26, 2021. You can ride or race one day or both days. Pick how much suffering sounds good. We also talk about written rules versus unspoken rules, what to do in Palestine, and announce winners of two initial raffles for the event.
Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw
Links:
Camino Gravel Challenge
Top Tube Coffee
KaiVenture
Cantu Wheels
Oxbow Bakery
Texas State Railroad
Curious Museum
Grapeland Safari https://anchor.fm/dropbartexas/embed/episodes/The-Camino-Gravel-Challenge-e16mpud
City of Austin offers survey for feedback on bike, sidewalk, trail plans
www.statesman.com
Take survey on bikes, sidewalks, trails
Austin Public Works and Austin Transportation are inviting the community to provide feedback through a survey to help shape the future of Austin’s streets, sidewalks and urban trails.
The survey is open through Sept. 26 for ATX Walk Bike Roll, a project to update plans that determine where and when to build the city’s pedestrian and bicycle routes. Residents are encouraged to give input so that public feedback reflects the views of the community at large.
There are three critical infrastructure plans the ATX Walk Bike Roll initiative will update: …
Bike Ride for Survivors set for Saturday
Fort Bend Herald | www.fbherald.com
Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian Middleton remembers working the office’s “Running Against Violence†5K Fun Run when he was a new prosecutor in the late 1990s.
“I always thought it was a great public service to go outside of what a prosecutor’s office traditionally does to support those organizations that help crime victims,†said Middleton. “It was also a good time with my coworkers, an entertaining after-party, and hopefully good weather!â€
Over time, the foot race was discontinued and Middleton likewise moved on. But once …
Monthly Planner Newsletter: August 2021
City of Houston Planning Department
Houston BCycle Station Finds New Home at 611 Walker
It’s official, the newest Houston BCycle station is located on prime time real estate, at the Bob Lanier Public Works Building, 611 Walker! The installation of the Louisiana & Walker bike station took place on August 24, and some of our planners were able to see first-hand the delivery and set up of a BCycle station. The Louisiana & Walker Bike station is solar-powered and can dock 13 bikes at full capacity.
The Houston Permitting Center will also be getting a bike station in the fall. The two bike stations will provide an important connection between the two facilities and allow city employees and customers to commute back and forth on a bike, and bypass the hassle of driving and parking. The bike station formerly located at City Hall will be relocated to Bagby Street and Walker in October, which is the estimated timeline for completion of the Bagby Street improvements.
The Camino Gravel Challenge
Drop Bar, Texas: A cycling podcast By Paul Negrete | anchor.fm
Alex Montoya sits down to share what’s in store for the upcoming Camino Gravel Challenge. This gravel grinder takes place September 25 & 26, 2021. You can ride or race one day or both days. Pick how much suffering sounds good. We also talk about written rules versus unspoken rules, what to do in Palestine, and announce winners of two initial raffles for the event.
Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw
Links:
Camino Gravel Challenge
Top Tube Coffee
KaiVenture
Cantu Wheels
Oxbow Bakery
Texas State Railroad
Curious Museum
Grapeland Safari https://anchor.fm/dropbartexas/embed/episodes/The-Camino-Gravel-Challenge-e16mpud
City of Austin offers survey for feedback on bike, sidewalk, trail plans
www.statesman.com
Take survey on bikes, sidewalks, trails
Austin Public Works and Austin Transportation are inviting the community to provide feedback through a survey to help shape the future of Austin’s streets, sidewalks and urban trails.
The survey is open through Sept. 26 for ATX Walk Bike Roll, a project to update plans that determine where and when to build the city’s pedestrian and bicycle routes. Residents are encouraged to give input so that public feedback reflects the views of the community at large.
There are three critical infrastructure plans the ATX Walk Bike Roll initiative will update: …