Join us for Cyclists in Suits – Texas’ Bike Lobby Day! What: BikeTexas Cyclists in Suits – Texas Bike Lobby Day is a biennial event held during the Texas Legislature’s regular sessions. It is great opportunity for Texas cyclists to share their love of cycling with their state legislators. The goal is to have cyclists from every […]
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Texas Bicycle Coalition works because Texans get involved.
Whether it's travelling to Austin to testify in a Senate or House committee hearing, visiting your school board and advocating for inclusion of the Texas SuperCyclist Curriculum in your child's school, or passing along our BikeTexas Today eNewsletter to friends you think should support our work, BikeTexas needs your help to build a better state of bicycling for all Texans.
BikeTexas represents you before our federal and state legislatures. We meet with the offices of our Senators and Congressional Representatives twice in March, participate in the League of American Bicyclists National Bike Summit, and the International Mountain Bike Association 24 Hours of IMBA. Typically on our BikeTexas Cyclists in Suits- Texas Lobby Day, dozens of advocates visit all 181 state legislators’ offices in Austin. BikeTexas testifies before several Texas Senate and House Committees and our members and volunteers place thousands of calls to the offices of legislators advocating important bicycling bills. Thanks to these efforts the voice of Texas cyclists are resounding in the ears of our legislators.
How to get involved with BikeTexas advocacy efforts:
- Join BikeTexas
- Order a BikeTexas License Plate for your vehicle.
- Write your local, state and federal legislators, informing them that you support the efforts of BikeTexas and the pro-bike legislation advocated by this organization. More information about contacting your legislators can be found here.
- Attend advocacy events like BikeTexas Cyclists in Suits, League of American Bicyclists National Bike Summit, and International Mountain Bike Association 24 Hours of IMBA. Meet with other bicycle advocates and increase the impact of your legislative visit exponentially.
- Provide BikeTexas with your email address and we'll send you Action Alerts when we urgently need you to contact your legislators or submitt testimony for Committee hearings.
- Subscribe to the BikeTexas Today eNewsletter email list.
- Spread the word about BikeTexas. Tell your friends about us and our programs. Encourage them to purchase a BikeTexas sponsored License Plate to support bicycle safety education in Texas and advocate for cyclists' rights while driving.
Cyclists in Suits – Texas’ Bike Lobby Day
What is the language of the Complete Streets Bill (SB-513 & HB-1105)?
The language for SB 513 and HB 1105 is identical, and can be viewed here
Who are the authors the Complete Streets Bill (SB-513 & HB-1105)?
Complete Streets Bill Authors Texas Senate (SB 513) Sen. Rodney Ellis (D-Houston) Sen. Bob Deuell (R-Greenville) Sen. Wendy Davis (D-Fort Worth) Sen. José Rodríguez (D-El Paso) Texas House of Representatives (HB 1105) Rep. Linda Harper-Brown (R-Irving) Rep. James L. “Jim” Keffer (R-Eastland) Rep. Geanie Morrison (R-Victoria) Rep. Ruth Jones McClendon (D-San Antonio) Rep. Eddie […]
Who are the authors the Complete Streets Bill (SB-513 & HB-1105)?
Texas Senate Sen. Rodney Ellis (D-Houston) Sen. Bob Deuell (R-Greenville) Sen. Wendy Davis (D-Fort Worth) Sen. José Rodríguez (D-El Paso) Texas House of Representatives Rep. Linda Harper-Brown (R-Irving) Rep. James L. “Jim” Keffer (R-Eastland) Rep. Geanie Morrison (R-Victoria) Rep. Ruth Jones McClendon (D-San Antonio) Rep. Eddie Rodriguez (D-Austin)
What Organizations Support Complete Streets in Texas?
SB 513 & HB 1105 Supporting Organizations AARP http://www.aarp.org American Diabetes Association http://www.diabetes.org American Heart Association “The American Heart Association’s 2011 State Public Policy Agenda includes advocating for proposals that promote efforts within the community environment that will lead to increased physical activity and healthy eating such as the creation of […]
Shifting Gears 2011 a Huge Success
Gil Peñalosa is an international expert on livable communities and the Executive Director of 8-80 Cities. At events in San Antonio and Austin, he presented many real-world examples that show how modest changes to our transportation infrastructure can have major positive impacts on community health, traffic congestion, and quality of life in Texas. BikeTexas is […]
Shifting Gears – Transportation, Health, and the Built Environment
Come and be inspired to make your city more livable! Gil Peñalosa is an international expert on livable communities and the Executive Director of 8-80 Cities. He will present many real-world examples that show how modest changes to our transportation infrastructure can have major positive impacts on community health, traffic congestion, and quality of life […]
Shifting Gears – Transportation, Health, and the Built Environment – feat. Gil Penalosa
Come and be inspired to make your city more livable! RSVP online by January 31, 2011. Gil Peñalosa is an international expert on livable communities and the Executive Director of 8-80 Cities. He will present many real-world examples that show how modest changes to our transportation infrastructure can have major positive impacts on community health, […]
Where can I find out more information about Complete Streets?
Benefits to children: http://www.completestreets.org/complete-streets-fundamentals/factsheets/children/ Benefits to health: http://www.completestreets.org/complete-streets-fundamentals/factsheets/health/ Creation of livable communities: http://www.completestreets.org/complete-streets-fundamentals/factsheets/livable-communities/ Economic revitalization: http://www.completestreets.org/complete-streets-fundamentals/factsheets/economic-revitalization/ Minimize future costs by implementing bike and pedestrian lanes: http://www.completestreets.org/complete-streets-fundamentals/factsheets/costs/
Which complete streets laws have other states passed or are attempting to pass?
Here is a link to a chart that details complete streets efforts in other states: http://www.completestreets.org/webdocs/policy/cs-state-policies.pdf
