Hotter'N Hell Hundred 2011

Tuesday, 06 September 2011 13:32

Thank you BikeTexas members for another banner year at the Hotter'N Hell Hundred!  As always, it was great to see all of your smiling faces, meet new members and visit with longtime supporters.   Our membership drive was a success; thank you to all the new and renewing members for your support!  We've posted all the photos up on our Facebook page - check them out, then tag yourself!

And don't forget that you still have a chance to win the membership drive bike raffle, for a 2012 Trek 7.2 hybrid bike!  All you have to do is renew your membership on or before September 29, 2011 - we will draw for the bike at the Kids Kup race at the TMBRA Huntsville Classic on Saturday, October 1, 2011.

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U.S. Representative Doggett Reports on Bike/Ped Funding Negotiations

Thursday, 01 September 2011 12:17

BikeTexas is always happy to receive status updates on bike/ped issues from elected officials in Texas.  This report is from the Honorable Lloyd Doggett, U.S. Congressman from Texas and a senior member of the House Ways and Means and Budget Committees.

Long ago, I served as Captain of the Safety Patrol at Bryker Woods Elementary. Today, I am on a different kind of patrol.  As a Member of the Bike Caucus, I am working to provide “leadership in complementing the efforts of the millions of cyclists actively working for safer roads, more bikeways, convenient bike parking and increased recognition of the importance of cycling for transportation and recreation.”

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BikeTexas Helps Save Bike. Ped and Trail Funds from Rescission in 2011

Wednesday, 31 August 2011 12:44

Zero! Goose egg! Nada!

Not words that Texas bike, ped and trail advocates usually like to hear - but it was sweet music to the ears as Rails-to-Trails Conservancy published a table of the 2011 Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) transportation rescission impact on Transportation Enhancements (TE) and Recreational Trails Programs (RTP) in the fifty states plus the District of Columbia. TE is the top federal source of funds for paved, multi-use trails and RTP is the main source of funds for unpaved trails for mountain biking.

In the past, Texas ranked third at 40% for the highest percentage of state TE funds sent back to the Feds to meet rescissions “requests.” But 2011 is different: Texas joined six other states for zero percent of both TE and RTP funds returned, leaving both programs fully funded in our state!

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Safe Passing Ordinances Spreading

Monday, 06 June 2011 16:39

BikeTexas has been traveling around the state and working with different city and community leaders to implement safe passing ordinances. This year, 4 new cities enacted safe passing ordinances – El Paso, Denton, Ft. Worth, Beaumont – totaling 9 cities with such ordinances.

However, the fight’s not over! Every city in Texas must pass this ordinance to truly make bicyclists and pedestrians safe. Please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if your city has yet to pass this ordinance and you want to get involved in creating change in your community!