Texas Bicycling Action – January 31, 2023
3 improvements to Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail planned for 2023
By Katy McAfee | communityimpact.com
The Trail Conservancy will work on three restoration projects along the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail in 2023.
In the spring, the conservancy will begin construction on the Rainey Street trailhead, a project meant to encourage playing in nature, said Andy Austin, Trail Conservancy board chair-elect.
Schematics for the trailhead include secret paths, a grass maze, a sand pit, stepping stones and boulders.
The conservancy will also begin gathering permits in 2023 for the Holly Project, a site located west of the decommissioned Holly Power Plant at Festival Beach in the East Cesar Chavez Street and Holly neighborhoods. The project will realign the trail and restore native plants and a wetland habitat along the shore. The project will …
Advocates raise safety concerns after 3 deadly crashes involving bicycles, scooters in January 2023
ByBriana Conner | abc13.com
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Even though 2023 just started, it’s already shaping up to be a deadly year on the road for riders. In Harris County, two people on bikes and one person on an electric scooter have been killed in crashes so far. The two most recent incidents involve drivers who police said took off.
The first deadly crash of the year involving a cyclist happened in East Downtown on Jan. 9. Houston police said a speeding motorcycle driver collided with a man on a bicycle on Palmer Street near McKinney Street, killing them both.
Investigators said the motorcycle driver was going very fast, too fast for city streets, when he slammed into the man on the bicycle. …
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Metric Century Stampede on the Chisholm Trail – Belton, TX https://t.co/OpXtzOmUBbhttps://t.co/PZ8aDLh9KL
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 31, 2023
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New Event Houston Bicycle Club URBAN EXPLORATION RIDE https://t.co/wdbuWr6Lzy
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 1, 2023
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New Event Abilene Bent Wheel Bash – Austin, TX Abilene Bent Wheel Bash at Austin, TXhttps://t.co/GDTMHTRIy1
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 1, 2023
CAT 1 / Master Open
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— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 1, 2023
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