Looking for some weekend reading? Look no further than these links we thought were worth sharing this week: From BikeTexas: We’re delighted to be hosting a fellow from the inaugural group of EarthShare Texas’ Green Leaders Fellowship for the 2024 spring semester. If you are a college senior or grad student looking to go into […]
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News By Bike: September 15, 2023
Park(ing) Day 2023 is Friday, September 15
Park(ing) Day is an annual event that turns parking spots into temporary parks. It all started in San Francisco in 2005 and now hundreds of cities around the world have installations on Park(ing) Day. Organizers bring chairs, tables, games, shade–anything that makes an ordinary parking space into an inviting space for people to hang out. […]
EarthShare Texas announces the Green Leaders Fellowship: Empowering the Future of the Green Workforce
BikeTexas will host a Green Leaders Fellow in Spring 2024 In response to the growing demand for a skilled and diverse Green Workforce, EarthShare Texas proudly announces the launch of its transformative Green Leaders Fellowship Program. Clean energy, sustainable development, environmental technology: these represent just a few environmentally-focused industries that are quickly becoming the future […]
Pedal Power: Bike Back to School 2023
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 […]
Hotter’n Hell 2023 is Here–Have a Great Ride and Support Bicycle Advocacy in Texas
Image: BikeTexas staff at HH100 many years ago Hotter’n Hell weekend is one of our favorite times of the year at BikeTexas, and for good reason–we meet friends old and new from all over the state and across the country, we’re present at the biggest single-day bike ride in the US, and we share in […]
Texas State Parks are on the Ballot November 7 – Vote FOR Proposition 14!
The 2023 Texas Legislature passed SJR 74, which proposes to create the Centennial Parks Conservation Fund, subject to voter approval. This $1 billion fund will help secure new state parks for future Texans to enjoy, and it’s on the November 7 ballot as Proposition 14. State parks are incredibly popular with Texas voters, so much […]
BikeTexas 2023 Member Appreciation Day: September 10 at BikeTexas HQ
Our Member Appreciation Day is coming this Sunday, September 10, and we want to see you there! This event is free and for members only, so make plans now to join us at our new property at 900 Springdale Road (map) in Austin from 3-5 PM to celebrate all we’ve accomplished together. If you haven’t […]
On the Lege: April 2023
Biking and Walking at the 88th Texas Legislature The Legislative session is heating up and we’re spending lots of time at the Capitol, talking to lawmakers and their staffs about the economic, health, and community benefits of biking and walking in Texas. Here’s some of what we’ve been working on so far: Texas Safety Stop […]
Meet with Your State and National Lawmakers
Legislative Meetings 2023 The legislative session is in full swing and we’re keeping an eye out for bills that could be bad for biking and walking in Texas, while also meeting with legislators to remind them that safe streets for Texans of all ages and abilities is a top priority. Rather than ask you to […]
Game Faces On: Getting Ready for the 2023 Lege Session
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 […]
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 […]
Third Annual Emancipation Trail Ride Celebrates Juneteenth
On June 12, Texans led by Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis rode the third annual Emancipation Trail ride from Galveston to Houston in celebration of Juneteenth. The Emancipation Trail follows the route that newly freed people took in 1865 from Galveston to Houston to spread the news of freedom and find a place to call […]
