Texas recently received its first CarShare program, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving transportation options. Austin CarShare is now pre-enrolling members and will be launching Austin's first car share program this fall. Service will initially be focused on the downtown and The University of Texas areas.

Other Texas cities may want to study this option and work with Austin CarShare to create a similar program. Carsharing supports and advances bicycling as a practical transportation alternative. Participants can save money on auto expenses and get that fancy bicycle they’ve always wanted!

Bicycle Retailer and Industry News (BRAIN), a national trade magazine for the bicycle industry, recognized seven BikeTexas Member Bike Shops for demonstrated excellence as Top 100 Bicycle Retailers of 2006.

Texas Bicycle Coalition staff members met for a staff training and retreat Thursday, February 2 through Sunday, February 5 at Flat Creek Crossing Ranch near Pedernales Falls State Park. Board members joined the staff for a board meeting and retreat on Saturday and Sunday. This was the first time that an all-staff training has been held in conjunction with the annual board retreat.