Texas Bicycling News September 21st 2022
City Council passes bike lane ordinance
By Renee Umsted | lakewood.advocatemag.com
Bike lane painted along Richmond Avenue near Skillman Street. Photo by Renee Umsted.
The Dallas City Council passed a bike lane ordinance this month.
It makes it illegal to stop, stand or park a vehicle in a designated bike lane. Anyone who violates the ordinance is subject to a fine up to $200.
“Passage of this ordinance today will make our bike lanes safer and help us encourage more connectivity throughout the city,” District 1 City Council member Chad West said at the Sept. 14 meeting.
Previously, stopping, standing or parking a vehicle was …
103 bicyclists have died on Harris County roads since 2017. Here’s where they happened.
Ryan Nickerson, Brendon Derr | www.houstonchronicle.com
A bicyclist rides in a bike lane on Austin Street downtown on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022 in Houston.Karen Warren/Staff photographer
More than 100 bicyclists have died on Harris County roads over the past five years, according to data from the Texas Department of Transportation.
A Chronicle analysis of TxDOT roadway crash data found that 103 bicyclists have died on Harris County roads since 2017. Aside from a slight dip in 2018, the annual total has risen each year.
The data reviewed by the Chronicle comes from vehicle-related crash reports involving a bicyclist. It includes fatalities that occurred within 30 days due to injuries sustained from a crash.
Below, you can see a map of where each bicycle fatality has occurred in Harris County since 2017. …
What’s Growing On? Bike Tour: Birds on Buffalo Bayou
www.houstononthecheap.com
This event is a bicycle tour in Buffalo Bayou Park with a focus on the environment. In conjunction with Houston’s Bird Week, BBP’s conservation team will highlight birdwatching, including the bat colony at Waugh Drive and the egrets, hawks, and herons that live along Houston’s famed river. No bike? No problem! Simply provide information during registration and Houston BCycle will be providing bicycles you can borrow.
Our top pick for Things to do in Houston this week for families!
When: Friday, September 23, 2022, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Where: The Water Works, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX 77007 How Much: $10
Shop faces claim after customer suffered injuries when bike fell apart
By Marian Johns | setexasrecord.com
HOUSTON — A bicycle shop in Houston is facing a negligence claim after a customer’s bike allegedly came apart and caused her to suffer serious injuries.
Maureen Parker filed a complaint Sept. 12 in Harris County District Court against Bike Barn LP alleging negligence, liability and violation of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
Parker alleges in her complaint that she ordered a bike product from the internet and hired Bike Barn to assemble the bike. She claims that on Jan. 16, 2021, the bike came apart while she was riding it which caused her to fall and break her elbow. Parker alleges Bike Barn failed to train or supervise their employee and failed to have safety policies and procedures in place.
She also alleges Bike Barn failed to properly assemble the bike and …
Travis County suspends Thomas Springs Road bicycle safety project
By Katy McAfee | communityimpact.com
Travis County commissioners voted unanimously Sept. 20 to suspend the bicycle safety project along Thomas Springs Road in Southwest Austin.
The decision to suspend the project saves Travis County nearly $7 million.
The project—which was approved by voters in 2017—would have added 6-foot bike lanes on either side of the 1.5-mile road and widened vehicle lanes from 10 to 12 feet. Additionally, construction would have adjusted the road’s center line to improve sight distance, incorporated drainage improvements, enhanced storm water quality, repaved Thomas Springs Road and improved the turn lane design at Hwy. 71.
Though the project was pitched as an effort to increase safety for drivers, bicyclists and …
Thursday Night Social Ride – September 22st 2022 from socialcyclingaustin
Saturday Morning Caffeine Cruise – September 24th 2022 from socialcyclingaustin
Fort Worth Cyclocross begins the Tuesday Night Series September 27 at Panther Island Pavillion from dfwbike
Local cyclist returns from national conference
By Alex Egan | www.kbtx.com
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COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – A College Station bicyclist is back home after attending a fundraising celebration event for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Kathy Langlotz has been participating in bike rides to support the work of Bike MS for nearly two decades.
This past year she raised more than $12,000 and was invited to attend a conference in Greenville, South Carolina to hear presentations from MS researchers, network with other Bike MS members, and take part in a ride.
“Part of what this past weekend, the …
Update: Missing bicycle found, returned to local WWII veteran
Author: Sandy Rojas | www.myfoxzone.com
After 97-year-old David Silvas’ bicycle was stolen from the front of a San Angelo restaurant, offers to replace the bike started flooding in.
SAN ANGELO, Texas — UPDATE: On Wednesday night, San Angelo community members noticed a man with what appeared to be Silvas’ bike.
They approached the man and asked for the bike back, but he wanted $50 in exchange. Eventually, the bike was returned to Silvas, who can continue to use his new ride. …
Texas Biking from Twitter
Shoutout to The LeadOut Foundation for picking up the tab on some hot new @TrekBikes MTBs for the Camacho Activity Center composite @nationalMTB team!
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) September 21, 2022
We love seeing community support kids getting on bikes & giving racing a go!#rideyourbike #morekidsonbikes #nica pic.twitter.com/O4wLGZ5bCs
@AustinMobility is working with #ATXPublicWorks to explore a way to make streets without sidewalks safer for people walking, biking, and rolling. ? ???? Learn about Shared Streets and tell us if you want to see more at: https://t.co/GHB1YAiSa8 #ATXWBR
— Corridor Program Office (@ATXcorridors) September 21, 2022
Always a great day to bike around campus! ??? pic.twitter.com/QhGmaZf2a3
— Bike UT (@bikeut) September 21, 2022
Before going on a ride, make sure your quick-release skewers are properly tightened.
— Houston Bike Guy (@BCycle_Myles) September 21, 2022
I can speak from experience when I say that bunny-hopping over a pothole, only to watch your front tire remain on the ground in front of you as you rise up, isn't a fun realization to have.
Saturday 9/24/2022 The Bagel Ride
— The Bagel Ride (@thebagelride) September 21, 2022
7:30am ride start
Starts behind Little Woodrow's, 12601 Tech Ridge Blvd, Austin 78753
53mi (85km). Store stop at 27mi.https://t.co/EGpVjKi11u
We want to hear about your Mamma Jamma riding or volunteering experience. Please take this survey to let us know what you enjoyed and how we can improve for next year.
— TX Mamma Jamma Ride (@MammaJammaRide) September 21, 2022
Rider survey: https://t.co/8aZUXtuVGI
Volunteer survey: https://t.co/lKiHt0yTQH pic.twitter.com/0dBmerCIlJ
More than 100 bicyclists have died on Harris County roads over the past five years, according to data from the Texas Department of Transportation.https://t.co/Qv1U2pVhX3
— Houston Chronicle (@HoustonChron) September 21, 2022