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Bike Petition Garners Attention for Cyclists |
Petition update - submitted by BikeDFW
"I feel that now it is up to us to really beat the bushes, so to speak, and get that average non cyclist to pay attention and help with our cause," says BikeDFW president Eric Jackson. "If we can get the average person to accept cycling in greater DFW as a good thing and a viable means of transportation, we will have accomplished more than enough to say this organization matters." Luckily, we've had the assistance of several local news stations who have covered our petition in light of the recent string of cyclist-related crashes in the past few months, including Channel 11 KTVT, CW33, and at least two articles in the Dallas Morning News.
While this has made quite impact on our petition, word of mouth will continue to be our greatest ally towards gaining signatures. This means metroplex cyclists need to make sure that friends, family, and other acquaintances know what riding a bike means to us, and why we want to keep it safe.
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Texas Bicycle Coalition receives Austin Certificate of Appreciation |
The Honorable Will Wynn, Mayor of Austin, presented a Certificate of
Appreciation to Texas Bicycle Coalition on May 22, 2008 on behalf of
the Austin City Council.
The certificate recognized many years of effort in areas such as
trails and bikeway funding, developing bike safety curriculum training
programs for elementary school PE teachers, and building support across
the Texas Congressional delegations for Safe Routes to School funding through
the federal transportation bill. Benefits for these efforts have been
measurable in dollars in cities and regions across Texas, including the
Austin Area.
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Texas Trails Network Solicits Trail Info for Database at TRAPS Conference |
Do you have a favorite off-road or on-road bike trail that you want to share online? Texas Trails Network (TTN) gave a live demonstration on how to submit trail info online to add to their 620+ trails database at the 2008 Texas Recreation and Parks Society (TRAPS) Conference in San Angelo this past March 27.
The online database currently carries 150+ off-road and 130+ on-road cycling opportunities in parks, greenbelts and private properties across Texas. TTN Administrator John Rath walked an audience-member through the process, taking less than 10 minutes.
The trail entries feature driving directions, maps, photos and other graphics. All registrations are previewed by TTN staff prior to publication. Once geo-oriented and published, full descriptions, trailhead maps and driving directions are available to TTN website visitors.
TTN depends heavily upon input from trail providers, such as Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, City and County Parks departments and trail enthusiasts for current information. The TTN link is at www.texastrails.org.
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Register for the Capital Area Bicycle & Pedestrian Summit |
 Submitted by: Greg Griffin, AICP
A detailed program and registration are available from: www.campotexas.org/programs_bicped.php
On-line registration is free, and is open through April 30, 2008. Space is limited to the first 350 registrants.
When: Saturday, May 3, 2008 9 – 4 pm
Where: University of Texas Jester Center (21st & Speedway, Austin)
What: The Capital Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Summit is an event to promote improvements in bicycle and pedestrian transportation in the region by sharing ideas and bridging disciplines. Confirmed speakers include Austin Councilmember Brewster McCracken, Street Smarts Task Force Chair Sara Krause, and Texas Bicycle Coalition Executive Director Robin Stallings. Bicycle and pedestrian transportation planners from the City of Austin, CAMPO, and  TxDOT will host public input. Lunch will be provided by the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority.
Professional Engineers may be able to count this activity toward their annual Continuing Education requirement (3 PDHs suggested). The American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification Maintenance (CM) credits are pending application. AICP Members must be in attendance the full morning session to receive CM Credit.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions on the Summit.
Greg Griffin, AICP
Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
512 974 2084
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TBC/BikeTexas Named Finalist for Regional Planning Award |
Texas Bicycle Coalition / BikeTexas has been named a finalist for a 2008 Envision Central Texas (ECT) Community Stewardship Award. ECT is a regional non-profit planning organization established in 2001 which brings together a broad array of elected and public officials, neighborhood advocates, business leaders, land developers and transportation groups together into one process to develop a solid foundation for transportation and other planning decisions over a five-county area.
Texas Bicycle Coalition was nominated by Dick Kallerman, ECT Board Member and Save Our Springs Alliance Chair. “Texas Bicycle Coalition has played a pivotal role in making Central Texas a better place for cycling,” said Kallerman. “Their efforts resulted in tens of millions of dollars for trails and bicycle facilities in the region. They have played a key role in bringing Safe Routes to School monies to Texas. I am pleased that they made the finalist list.”
The awards jury making the finalist selections consisted of leaders in urban planning from around the nation. From a pool of 47 nominees, Texas Bicycle Coalition joins 17 other individuals and organizations selected for five different categories and faces stiff competition from five other finalists in the Pioneer Category, including State Representative Mike Krusee, Chair of the Texas House Transportation Committee.
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Kick off Bike Month in Austin on May 2nd! |
Join us in Austin for the Civic Bicycle Cruise (formerly known as the Political Pedal) and Bicyclists Happy Hour!
Civic Bicycle Cruise
On Friday, May 2, 2008, bike advocates will ride with elected officials and enjoy the common denominator of two wheels. Join your elected officials and community leaders on this convergence of politics and the joy of cycling. Explore Town Lake Park bikeways and environs.
Location:
City Hall Plaza
Time: Gather at 4:45 pm: ride at 5:00 pm
Contact: Scott Johnson (512) 389-2250
Bicyclists Happy Hour
Follow the Civic Bicycle Cruise to its final destination, or join the group after the ride, for snacks, libations and lively conversation.
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NCTCOG Hosts County Meetings to Review Regional Veloweb |
ByJen Ebel
Transportation Planner
Sustainable Development
The North Central Texas Council of Governments is hosting the second in a series of county specific meetings to review the Regional Veloweb, a 644 mile off-street trail network planned for the Metroplex.
At the Denton County Regional Veloweb Review meeting, NCTCOG staff will give a presentation about the history of the Regional Veloweb and long term goals for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Program. City planners, government staff, and interested Denton County residents will then have an opportunity to:
- review maps
- identify priorities for the county
- provide NCTCOG with feedback about planned and existing trails
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