Texas Bicycling Action – January 27, 2023
Austin aims to address systemic racism, equity with new walk and bike trail plans
by: Tahera Rahman | www.kxan.com
AUSTIN (KXAN) — We’re getting our first look at what future sidewalks, trails and bikeways could look like in Austin.
Austin Public Works and Austin Transportation departments released three draft plans Friday, which are available for the public to view and comment on concerning sidewalks, crossings and shared streets, urban trails and bicycles.
The city said it tried to apply an equity lens to all plans starting by creating a base map called …
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After two years of public input, the @austintexasgov Sidewalks, Crossings, and Shared Streets + Urban Trails + Bicycle draft plans are up for public review!??? https://t.co/xp57ATlywb #ATXWBR pic.twitter.com/xWVvB1LpKT
— Emily Smith (@ehsinatx) January 27, 2023
Provide your input! Help identify opportunities to develop bikeway networks integrated with the state system to improve safety, connectivity, and access within and between TxDOT districts.
— Alamo Area MPO (@AlamoAreaMPO) January 27, 2023
Participate in the San Antonio District Bicycle Plan Survey?https://t.co/rJLwbDBc7G pic.twitter.com/tzxx5Cb3ZO
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Vintage Bike Tour of Schulenburg's Painted Churches https://t.co/WAcdc4lmde
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 27, 2023
On March 18, 2023, Texas VeloVintage and I will be leading a tour of the Painted Churches around Schulenburg, TX. This tour will take us to four of the famous Pain… https://t.co/7SQc8CfNma
New Event St. Jude North Texas Bicycle Rally – Westlake, TX https://t.co/PFObYNrXVg
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 28, 2023
The North Texas Bicycle Rally offers three separate distance rides – 20 miles, 40 miles, and 50 miles. These distances are approximates and may slightly vary based … https://t.co/rF14QN5enD
New Event Stage 1 (Odessa MTB Park) / ViM & Vigor MTB Short-Track Series Stage 1 (Odessa MTB Park) / ViM & Vigor MTB Short-Track Series at Odessa , TXhttps://t.co/gU7qiIE8GM
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 28, 2023
Adult Sport 14+ 9:00 AM 5.5 miles $15
1 ViM & Vigo… https://t.co/AmPoQdxEyF