As the debate on transportation funding wore on in the House on Tuesday night, Representative Emmer of Minnesota introduced an amendment that would have cut communities’ ability to use their transit funds according to their own needs. The Emmer amendment would not allow New Start grants (these are outside of the Highway Trust Fund and […]
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Late Amendment Defeated–Please Thank These Texas Reps
Bicycle Friendly State: Texas Takes a Small Step Forward
The League of American Bicyclists released the new Bicycle Friendly State rankings last week, and Texas has moved up to #30 from #33 in 2014. BikeTexas is happy that Texas has improved its ranking after last year’s disappointing tumble. TxDOT is working on a number of activities to support bicycling in Texas, such as a […]
BikeTexas Today: April 2015
Want the latest news in your inbox? Sign up for BikeTexas emails here. You Did It! Legislative Successes in April House Transportation Committee On Thursday, April 16, three bike-related bills got a hearing in the House Transportation Committee: HB 471, which would require a rear safety light for bikes at night (the current law allows […]
On the Lege: Iris Stagner Safe Passing Act, HB 2459
The Iris Stager Safe Passing Act will establish a standard safe passing distance that only applies when road conditions allow. Twenty-three Texas cities have passed local laws consistent with this bill. Safe Passing applies when passing road users who are unprotected including pedestrians, runners, physically disabled persons, children, skaters, construction and maintenance workers, tow truck […]
On the Lege: Safety Light at Night, HB 471
The Safety Light at Night bill requires a rear red light during nighttime hours, either on the bike or on the bicyclist, that is visible from 500 feet away. The current law requires a front white light and a rear red light or rear reflector. Because basic bike lights have become more inexpensive over recent […]
Cyclists in Suits Impressed Your Legislators
Cyclists in Suits, our state bicycle day at the Capitol, took place this past Monday, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. On Monday, attendees from all over Texas walked the halls, passed out bicycle pins, and visited every office to explain the several bills positive to cycling working their way through right […]
On the Lege: Victory! For Now…
Thank you!! Amendment 421 on HB 1 Tabled at 3:23AM, April 1 BikeTexas supporter Justin McMurtry stayed up all night to bring us this report: “At 3:20am, the House at last takes up consideration of Rep. Hughes’s amendment to prohibit state funds from being spent to convert any existing general-use traffic lane into a bike, […]
Throwback Thursday: Innovation Award
In honor of the National Bike Summit this week, we’ll do a very short throwback to 2012, when BikeTexas won the Innovation Award from the Alliance for Biking and Walking during “the Oscars of bicycle advocacy” at the summit. The Innovation Award was in recognition of BikeTexas’ VIP bike rides for elected officials and policymakers […]
Submit Comments Now for 183 North Project
Numbers Matter: Please attend the 183 North Mobility Project Open House and show your support for a shared-use path. Tonight, March 10, the 183 North Mobility Project is holding an open house to update the public on the plans for the segment of 183 between MoPac and SH 45N. $5 million for bicycle and pedestrian […]
BikeTexas Today: December 2014
Want the latest news in your inbox? Sign up for BikeTexas emails here. Time is Running Out! Order Now to get Your BikeTexas Gift Before December 24 Order by noon on Friday, December 19 Get your t-shirts, jerseys, license plates, and more, but you’ll have to hurry! Order by 12:00 PM TOMORROW, December 19, to […]
