We can’t take on the legislature without you! The 2023 legislative session is coming up fast and we’re gearing up to push for biking- and walking-friendly legislation–and to push back against laws that would impact people who bike and walk in Texas. It’s a story we’ve seen repeated over and over—newly-elected legislators come to Austin […]
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Game Faces On: Getting Ready for the 2023 Lege Session
Elections 2022: BikeTexas Endorsements
Happy Election Day, Texas! If you haven’t voted yet, make sure you have a plan to vote today before 7 PM. (If you are in line when the polls close, stay in line!) Find all the election info you need at VoteTexas.gov or your county clerk’s website. BikeTexas has endorsed candidates in several Austin-based races: […]
News By Bike: August 26, 2022
Looking for some weekend reading? Look no further than these links we thought were worth sharing this week: From BikeTexas: Are you at Hotter’N Hell this weekend? Be sure to stop by the BikeTexas booth and say hello! Also, check out this weekend’s membership specials and our sale on bike lights. Back to school is […]
News By Bike: August 19, 2022
Looking for some weekend reading? Look no further than these links we thought were worth sharing this week: From BikeTexas: We’re delighted that Texas won multiple RAISE grants in this first year of awardees, including $25 million for Bicycle Tourism Trails. Back to school is here! Are you ready to roll? Check out our tips […]
Texas Awarded Federal Grant for Bicycle Tourism Trails
The Northeast Texas Trail and Paso del Norte Trail (El Paso County) got a big boost from federal RAISE grants last week when US DOT approved TxDOT’s application for $25 million to be spent between these two projects. Both trails are part of the long-envisioned Bicycle Tourism Trails Network, which passed the Texas legislature in […]
News By Bike: August 12, 2022
Looking for some weekend reading? Look no further than these links we thought were worth sharing this week: From BikeTexas: Back to school is here! Are you ready to roll? Check out our tips for biking and walking to school and make this year the best one yet. From around Texas: Regular registration for the […]
Education Station: Bike Back to School 2022
With a new school year upon us, BikeTexas sends our best wishes to students, teachers, and parents as they set out on this new learning adventure. Here’s to an excellent year! As you’re gathering school supplies and planning your new routine, don’t forget to consider how you’ll get to school. Biking or walking to school […]
News By Bike: August 5, 2022
Looking for some weekend reading? Look no further than these links we thought were worth sharing this week: From BikeTexas: Get a BikeTexas jersey or t-shirt tax free Friday through Sunday during Texas’ Sales Tax Holiday. While you’re in the store, grab yourself a set of bike lights–they are still subject to sales tax but […]
News By Bike: July 22, 2022
Looking for some weekend reading? Look no further than these links we thought were worth sharing this week: From BikeTexas: Do you have a PE class, Scout group, bike train, or other group of young people who need bike safety materials for the upcoming school year? Request a free BikePedEd Sample Pack here. From around […]
News By Bike: July 15, 2022
Looking for some weekend reading? Look no further than these links we thought were worth sharing this week: From BikeTexas: Does the heat having you riding after dark this summer? Stock up on bike lights for the whole family here. From around Texas: People for Bikes and Wend Collective have just completed the Final Mile […]
