Cycling Through COVID-19: Austin, Portland and Washington, D.C.

By Ralph Buehler and John Pucher | usa.streetsblog.org

This article is part of the “Cycling Through COVID-19” series from world-renowned cycling researchers Ralph Buehler and John Pucher and is published with permission from the authors. In this series, we’ll explore how 14 large cities around the world adjusted their cycling policies during the first years of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as how those policies contrasted with their approach in the decades prior. In each, Buehler and Pucher also explore how each city’s plans for future investment in cycling inLeffrastructure and programs have been impacted by the pandemic.

Read the rest of the articles in this series as they’re published here, or check out the full paper in Sustainability.

Austin

With about a million residents (2.2 million metro), Austin, Texas is the most pro-cycling large city in the American South. From 2010 to 2019, the city expanded its network of conventional on-street bicycle lanes from 134 kilometers to 473 kilometers.. In 2012, Austin installed its first protected bicycle lanes, following Dutch design guidelines. By 2019, there were 265 kilometers of protected on-road lanes, neighborhood bikeways (bicycle boulevards), and off-road urban trails, which the city considers its network of especially safe and low-stress cycling facilities for all ages and abilities. One …

Springtown’s annual bike rally set for next week

Madelyn Edwards | www.springtown-epigraph.net

Motorists, beware: A wave of cyclists is expected to be riding around Springtown and Parker County on Oct. 29 for the 13th annual All American Bicycle Rally, nicknamed the Bicycle Boo Ride.

Dr. Robert Moss, who coordinates the rally, hopes that wave of cyclists will amount to more than 200 riders. The rally had about 200 participants last year, and he wants this year to be even bigger.

“We’re shooting for 250 this year,” Moss said.

In addition to a higher turnout, Moss said he is also hoping for good weather on the day of the ride. The bike rally will happen rain or shine.

Ahead of last year’s bike rally, Moss said motorists should be aware of the bike ride and make sure to give cyclists plenty of space on the road.

The process to organize the bike rally takes about six months in advance to contact …

ACA Southern Tier

By Terry Rimmer | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 25 Seminole Canyon state park: Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go

Tuesday October 18, 2022, 82 miles (132 km) – Total so far: 1,420 miles (2,285 km) Today is going to be our biggest ride of the tour so far, everyone was a little bit anxious at the map meeting last night including me. The ride yesterday was only 55 miles but felt like much more due to the headwind and we didn’t want a repeat today.

Everyone was up early and out on the road just before sunrise at 8 o’clock. I was in cold cycling gear but had lighter layers packed on the bike so I could change later since it was going to get warm today. It was a little sad leaving Sanderson, I hope it survives.

There wasn’t much headwind today, indeed very little wind at all and the road surface was quite good. So I decided to go for it and put some miles under my wheels whilst the going and was good. It was great fun as I flew down the road never dropping much below 20 mph. I climbed out of the valley I had been following all day yesterday and I emerged onto an open range with views which looked like infinity. There were no mountains to gauge the distance, it was something else. It wasn’t long before the road lost its customary telephone and power lines poles at the side of the road. No power or …

Rock-N-Ride Cleveland

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Saturday, Nov 12, 2022 Cleveland, Texas, United States Road Racing

The 5th Annual Rock-N-Ride Cleveland is put on by the Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce. This is a 51 mile ride through the scenic Sam Houston National Forest (same as last year). It begins and returns in Cleveland Texas (about 40 miles Northeast of Houston Texas. The route features total accent and decent of over 1050 feet. We also offer a second shorter ride. It’s 28 miles through the Sam Houston National Forest. The end of the route will feature, live band, food and beverages.

Police escorts out of Cleveland onto route as well as police presence throughout the long and short routes. …

Latest Plan for Making Dallas More Bike Friendly

www.nbcdfw.com

Community input is needed on a long-overdue update to the City of Dallas plan to integrate bikes into the cityscape.

Video: Fort Worth’s Bike Sharing Program gets an Artistic Update

Author: Robyn Yancey | www.wfaa.com

We learn more about a unique collaboration between Fort Worth Bike Sharing, a local artist and an art galley.

Big Bluestem Trail at Grand Park to open November 19

www.friscotexas.gov

(October 20, 2022) Following years of anticipation, the City of Frisco is introducing residents to Grand Park by opening Big Bluestem Trail. An inaugural trail walk will be held November 19 at 9 a.m. The trailhead for Big Bluestem is located off Cotton Gin Road, between Dallas Parkway and Legacy Drive.

“We’re so excited to welcome the community to start exploring this trail,” said Mayor Jeff Cheney. “Our city has aspired to develop Grand Park for many years. In fact, the idea of Grand Park is one of the projects that inspired me to run for city council. I believe this trail marks the beginning of developing a legacy park destined to become one of our city’s greatest attractions for residents, visitors and future generations.”

Named for a prevalent native grass, the Big Bluestem is a natural, unpaved 12-foot-wide trail that winds its way through undeveloped park land for 2.2 miles. Bois d’arc trees, wildflowers and other grasses complement the landscape.

“Keep in mind, Grand Park is a …

Texas Biking from Twitter

Well in bad and frustrating Austin Bike News, this first picture shows the new intersection treatment on the Healthy Streets

Instead of barricades and big signs(2nd pic) that indicate that this is a bike/ped street and prevents cars from speeding we get a tiny road diet pic.twitter.com/IYuJeCyNoa

— Robert Foster (@soc4austin) October 19, 2022

Countdown Timer – Countdown to Oct 7, 2023 6:00 am in Texarkana https://t.co/Hi628vyskE via @twitterapi

— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) October 20, 2022

Played a little hooky today! Local tip…find a legal place to park in Deep Ellum and hop over on the south side of our trail! @StateFairOfTX @Fair_Park @deepellumtexas pic.twitter.com/IYTTbdpc4a

— Santa Fe Trail (@FoSFT) October 20, 2022

We're excited about a new video series on Frisco's Hike & Bike Trails presented by Children's Health! Watch & explore, plus get safety tips from @childrens for your walk or ride. Up first, Caddo Trail. https://t.co/dDSQJDnRGa
Find @PlayFrisco trail info at https://t.co/owWmJU8X8G pic.twitter.com/2Cl3V3EHwI

— City of Frisco,Texas (@CityOfFriscoTx) October 20, 2022

Bike rack sitch at Austin City Hall

(@joahspearman arrived with his bike just a little later) pic.twitter.com/SC3NO1KVck

— Tom Wald (@tomwald) October 20, 2022

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— BFSD (@bfsouthdallas) October 21, 2022

New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

New Event Trek Houston West University Halloween Ride https://t.co/R5JFdlRGdh
 
Let’s get spooky! Join us for a fun and casual no-drop ride. Afterward, indulge in a few tricks AND treats at our Halloween party.

Helmets are required, and lights will com… https://t.co/TsB6d0yLi0

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 21, 2022