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 […]
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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 […]
News By Bike: May 6, 2022
Bike month is in full swing across Texas, with many cities already having a bike month proclamation this week or one planned soon. Check out these resources and ideas to keep rolling all month long: Brush up on Texas Bike Laws before your ride to make sure you’re staying on the right side of the […]
Bike Month + Mental Health Month = Perfect Together
May is Bike Month. May is Mental Health Month. May is the perfect month to ride a bike for your mental health! But first, let’s have some real talk. America is in a mental health crisis that predates the COVID-19 pandemic but has only been exacerbated by the additional stresses the past two years have […]
Check out Other Work from Our TTAT 2022 Speakers
See their other projects below Many of our knowledgeable and talented TTAT 2022 speakers have other projects you can check out to learn more about the other work they’ve done to expand on, or in addition to, what they shared with us at TTAT. In addition to conference attendees having access to all sessions for […]
News by Bike: April 29, 2022
Looking for some weekend reading? This week’s News By Bike comes via the just-ended Texas Trails and Active Transportation Conference; all of the below links were shared by attendees in our conference app Community Board. So today, we’re sharing them with you! If you’d like to be kept in the loop for the next TTAT […]
Congratulations to Texas’ Bicycle Friendly Universities
Promoting bicycling and walking on (and to and from) campus is ideal for colleges and universities. Why? Active transportation solves parking problems; allows students to make smart economic choices; addresses sustainability and air quality concerns; and encourages active, safe, and healthy lifestyles for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The healthy habits students pick up in […]
Get Electricity, Support Bicycle Advocacy with Reliant Energy
Support bicycle advocacy in Texas with Reliant Energy’s EcoShare Program. BikeTexas is a proud nonprofit partner of EarthShare, who works with Reliant Energy to support nonprofits across Texas every time a Texas customer purchases a carbon offset. BikeTexas receives a portion of those donations. Learn more about the carbon offset program and sign up here. […]
Ready to Roll for Bike Month? Steps to Make Your May Awesome
You’ve heard it’s Bike Month and you’re ready to try it. Maybe your bike has been in the garage because you’ve been waiting for the warmer weather. Maybe the school calendar has kept you from riding as much as you’d like. Maybe you want to commute to work, but it’s just too far or there […]
Via the BikeTexas Archives, Hear the Late Congressman James Oberstar Talking about SRTS at #TTAT2022
We have a slate of incredible speakers and exciting topics lined up for TTAT 2022, and we don’t want you to miss it! Register today and enjoy three days of informative, top-notch presentations from wherever you are. You’ll hear from experienced trails and active transportation professionals who are working hard right now in their communities. […]
