Texas Bicycling Action News for February 23, 2024
Cyclist & vehicle crash in southwest Abilene
Shelly Womack | news.yahoo.com
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A cyclist and vehicle crashed in southwest Abilene Thursday evening.
The accident occurred near the intersection of Texas Avenue and Dub Wright Boulevard. One person was transported by ambulance. The northbound lane of Dub Wright Boulevard has been restricted to one lane.
Bikes, scooters sit across campus Photos
Jadon Chesnutt | www.dailytoreador.com
Bicycle Lane Regulations in Edinburg (Texas County), Texas
Patrick Kim | www.stateregstoday.com
- What are the current regulations for bicycle lanes in Edinburg, Texas? Currently, the City of Edinburg follows the State of Texas bicycle laws and regulations for designated bicycle lanes on public roadways. These include requirements for proper use of bicycle lanes, yielding to pedestrians, and following traffic signals and signs. In addition, the City has implemented a Bicycle Master Plan to improve safety and accessibility for cyclists throughout the community. This plan includes specific guidelines for the design and maintenance of bicycle lanes in Edinburg. Local residents can also contact the city’s Transportation Department for more information on specific regulations and policies related to bicycle lanes in Edinburg.
- How are bike lanes designated and marked in Edinburg? Bike lanes in Edinburg are designated and marked with painted pavement markings, white symbols of a bicycle and arrow to indicate direction, and signs that state “bike lane” or “share the road.” …
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Police release name of Diboll bicyclist who died after being struck by car Friday evening
By STACY FAISON | lufkindailynews.com
A Diboll man died when he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle across North Temple Drive around 4:30 p.m. Friday, according to Diboll Police Det. Brad Reid.
James Calvin Allen, 67, failed to yield the right of way to a small sedan when he entered the roadway, causing the car to strike him, Reid said.
“He got on his bicycle going across the street to the convenience store,” Reid said, noting that Allen suffered from Alzheimer’s and was possibly having “an episode.”
Reid said it is possible that …
Irving Releases Final Draft of Citywide Bicycle Plan for Community Review
www.irvingweekly.com
The City of Irving, in collaboration with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), is making strides towards enhancing bicycle infrastructure with the release of the final draft of the Irving Bike Plan. The plan, aimed at fostering safer and more inclusive bicycle travel throughout the city, is now open for community review and comment.
Scheduled for potential City Council consideration on March 21, the Irving Bike Plan is a crucial step in identifying comprehensive on-street networks dedicated to bicycle travel. These networks will cater to individuals of all ages and …
Meet Chip Tredo, self-made mobile bike repairman
Jack Hintze | starlocalmedia.com
Can you tell the readers a little bit about yourself?
I’ve been working with/servicing bicycles professionally since 1983. I’ve been doing mobile repairs out of the trunk of my Camry since 2015, “mobile bicycle repair (truck)” since March of 2019. Covid hit shortly after I got the truck/shop on the road, and it’s been a great trip ever since.
How long have you lived in the area?
I have lived in this area for about 20 years.
What are some ways you are involved in the Carrollton area?
I’ve been running my truck down to Carrollton for about five years. I like to stop the truck on the roads that have the bicycles painted on them and get a picture of the road symbol pointing at my truck.
Where did the inspiration come from to create a bike shop on wheels? …
Houston BCycle, facing shutdown, lowers prices and reactivates some stations
By Kennedy Sessions | www.chron.com
The local bike-sharing company is offering discounted rates and opening bike stations across the city to increase ridership. See where the closest bike station is to you.
Amidst a looming shutdown, Houston’s bike-sharing program, BCycle, is offering discounted monthly memberships and plans to reopen bike stations in the southwest area of the city, a move aimed at hopefully increasing revenue and ridership. At the same time, the nonprofit is in the process of winding down its operations when Houston’s METRO launches a network of its own.
The non-profit BCycle announced in September that they were shutting down due to declining ridership. Soon after, City Council members approved over $500,000 for BCycle to keep operations afloat until July 2024. METRO officials said they plan to …