Texas Bicycling News – March 15, 2023
Bicyclist recovering after he was nearly killed after hit-and-run in East Austin
By John Krinjak | www.fox7austin.com
AUSTIN, Texas – A bicyclist who was nearly killed by a hit-and-run driver in East Austin is on the road to recovery, after undergoing brain surgery.
"My brother was on his way to work, always traveled by bike," said Travis Davis.
Cody Davis, 37, was almost at work when he was hit by a car on Waller Street near East 4th Street around 6 p.m. Friday.
"Hit him and took off," said Travis Davis.
"Had no care in the world for stopping or anything," said Enrique Hernandez, Cody Davis’ manager. …
Video: Barton Hills residents want redesign of new traffic calming devices while some praise move
by Ricardo Lewis | cbsaustin.com
AUSTIN, Texas — All over Austin, new safety barriers are going up for traffic calming which is intended to protect pedestrians and bicyclists. While some neighbors say the devices make them feel safe, others in the Barton Hills neighborhood in south Austin are voicing their concerns.
The flexible white delineator posts that line Barton Skyway were installed in February by the Austin Transportation Department to make the bicycle lanes safer and to calm speeding. Neighbors should have received an email or notification in the mail about the safety and mobility improvements.
Three petitions have been started for and against traffic calming devices. There’s been debate among neighbors surrounding the white poles. …
La Primavera Lago Vista • Mar 5 2023 • Largo Vista, TX
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La Primavera Lago Vista • Mar 6 2023 • Largo Vista, TX
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Boneshakers Project’s Pace Bend Weekend 2023 • Feb 26 2023 • Spicewood, TX
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Evening Ride San Antonio, Texas
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Active Cycling 1st. Ride. Katy, Texas
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Texas Biking from Twitter
STOLEN – White Rad Power Bikes Rad mini in Leander, TX https://t.co/FfTUQkFY4o pic.twitter.com/lwFRN1pRmh
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) March 15, 2023
Three ? ? @HoustonBCycle at the Hay Merchant station including the beautiful rainbow bike. pic.twitter.com/RAb7J1hryw
— Simon (@simontrose) March 15, 2023
STOLEN – Teal Trek Marlin 5 in Austin, TX https://t.co/eMmsDdmZLW pic.twitter.com/7BKNaKkIPC
— BikeIndex Austin (@stolenbikesatx) March 15, 2023
New route for the 3/18 Bagel Ride coming later today. Stay tuned
— The Bagel Ride (@thebagelride) March 15, 2023
We asked Kay Fitzpatrick, TTI Research Fellow, what inspires her to research pedestrian and bicycle safety. Here’s what she had to say!
— WalkBikeSafeTx (@WalkBikeSafeTX) March 15, 2023
Follow along to hear more from our experts at @TTITAMU about bicycle and pedestrian safety! pic.twitter.com/oTAB2Nguh1
Denton Parks & Rec is offering a free bicycle safety class for people 50+ years old on Wednesday, March 22, 10-11 AM.
— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) March 15, 2023
How to register: https://t.co/g5seaaO6yX pic.twitter.com/auDTcAPkw5
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Cottonwood and Mustang Trails ride in Allen For full details, including the address, and to RSVP see: https://t.co/z9pyOGg60X
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 15, 2023
We will meet in the parking lot of the Papa Lopez restaurant (there are parking spaces on the north and west sides of… https://t.co/xY9Tz1T3OR