Ask your Senator to vote YES on the Lisa Torry Smith Act The Senate could vote on the Lisa Torry Smith Act (SB 1055) as soon as this week We’ve reached a critical time in the legislative session, and how things go in the next couple of weeks could determine if a bill moves forward […]
BikeNews; Action Alerts
Action Alert: Ask your State Senator to vote YES on SB 1055
Election 2020: BikeTexas Endorsements
BikeTexas endorses the following propositions and candidates on the ballot this November. We endorse these propositions and bonds: Hays County Parks and Open Space Bond: this bond will help the Violet Crown Trail, increase park space, and help preserve the aquifer. Pflugerville Prop B: this ambitious bond election will fund expansion of parks and trails […]
Texas House Transportation Committee Hearing on the Safe Passing Bill
A big shout out to everyone who has worked on the Texas Safe Passing Bill, HB 962! We had a hearing in the Texas House Transportation Committee for HB 962 at the Texas Capitol in Austin on Wednesday, March 6th 2019. This is great news. HB 962 is authored by Representative Rick Miller and updates […]
Action Alert: HB 117 Needs Your Support
HB 117 Needs Your Support Does Your Representative Sit On The House Transportation Committee? Please Contact Today YES on HB 117 NO on HB 171 HB 171 by Rep. Goldman will override all local mobile device ordinances and replace them with a new, weaker version. The sole purpose of this bill is to water down local […]
Save State Parks Funding for Texas: Contact the TX Lege Now
HB 78 Goes Before the House Appropriation Committee on May 4 HB 78 Makes State Parks Funding Permanent The Texas Sporting Goods Sales Tax was created to fund Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD)– not to be used for other purposes at the whim of the legislature. But both House and Senate appropriations committees are poised to carve out $92 […]
Contact Your Austin Council Member Today!
Action Alert: Contact Your U.S. Representative Today
Ask Your Representative to Oppose the Carter and Yoho Amendments Debate over the new transportation bill continues in the U.S. House today, and your representative needs to hear from people who ride bikes. Representatives Buddy Carter (GA) and Ted Yoho (FL) have introduced amendments that are hostile to bike/ped funding and could result in cities not having any funding […]
Action Alert: Contact Senator Ted Cruz TODAY
Senate Commerce Committee will vote on transportation amendments Wednesday Tell Senator Cruz that you support active transportation On Wednesday, the Senate Commerce Committee is voting on a number of amendments to the transportation bill. Senator Ted Cruz is on the Commerce Committee– please contact him today to ask him to support both of these key amendments. AMTRAK […]
Action Alert: US Rep. Sam Johnson is Attacking Bike/Ped Funding
If you live in Rep. Johnson’s district (District 3), contact his office NOW and ask him to withdraw HR 2609 Sidewalks, crosswalks, bike lanes, and pathways aren’t luxury items. They’re essential to help people safely get to where they need to go—in small towns and large cities alike. Your U.S. Representative, Sam Johnson, is trying […]
Action Alert: Contact House Transportation Committee Members Now
Please note: This action alert ONLY applies if your representative is on the transportation committee. If none of these committee members are your rep, sit tight while we wait for the next step. Non-constituent emails will not be helpful right now. Great news! HB 471, Safety Light at Night, and HB 2459, the Iris Stagner […]
Success! Mirror Provision Removed from HB 383
Update 1 PM, April 13: Thank you! Thanks to your calls and emails, Rep. McClendon has removed the mirror provision from HB 383. Great work! We expect some of the bills that matter to people who ride bikes in Texas to come before the House Transportation Committee later this week. Is your representative on the […]
Action Alert: Call Now to Prevent Legislation Hostile to Bicycling in Texas
Update from 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, bus, or other special-purpose lane. Hughes offers to […]
Action Alert: Ask your representative to vote YES on HB 80
The statewide ban on texting while driving has passed out of committee and is headed to the House floor on Wednesday, March 25. Please contact your representative NOW and ask for a YES vote on HB 80. Was your representative one of the authors or co-authors on this bill? Be sure to say thanks! Not sure how to […]
San Antonio: Demand safer bicycling on Loop 1604
Loop 1604 reconstruction is an opportunity to provide a safe experience for everyone who wants to bike in the region. The above trail built by the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority and designed for people who ride bikes, tour on bikes at all ages and skill levels is a great example to follow. Alamo RMA […]
Action Alert: Tell the Waxahachie City Council You Want Safe Streets
Waxahachie has a great opportunity to make the city safer for all residents, including people who ride and tour bikes, with the planned 10 miles of bike lanes. However, the two miles on Marvin Avenue have come up against strong opposition. Without those critical two miles, the whole project could be lost, because Marvin Avenue […]
Action Alert: Speak up for Bicycling in The Woodlands
The Woodlands Township has been pursuing transportation solutions for the area, and local advocates including Bike The Woodlands Coalition have worked hard to be sure bicycling is included at all levels of planning. Now, that work is getting pushback from people in the area opposed to bicycle facilities. Please attend the public meeting on Thursday, […]
Action Alert: Tell US DOT Bicyclists’ Safety Counts!
There is only one acceptable number: 0. While some U.S. cities have set decisive “Vision Zero” targets to dramatically reduce bicyclist and pedestrian fatalities, the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) has released proposed safety measures that have no goal, no accountability, and no attempt to reduce the 16% of all fatal crashes that include […]
Action Alert: Contact Your U.S. Representative About H.R. 3978
A new bill in Congress would take steps to advance equity for bicyclists and pedestrians across racial and income groups, while boosting funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects in low-income communities. H.R. 3978 provides opportunities for low-income communities by: Creating a low-interest long-term loan program for communities to build biking and walking networks. Requiring 25% of the […]
Action Alert: Save Theo and Malone Bike Lanes (San Antonio)
The City of San Antonio is spending $14 million to improve Theo and Malone between S. Flores and Nogalitos– a bond package that promised to improve bike lanes. However, the City’s Capital Improvements Management Services department held a public meeting in April 2013 and recommended that the bike lanes be removed. Sign and share this petition to […]
Action Alert: Give TxDOT Feedback on FM 2493 (Tyler)
TxDOT and Tyler MPO are making plans for FM 2493 south of Tyler, and they need your input. The planned construction includes widening the road and adding sidewalks, but does not include any provision for bicycles. Spread the word – share the following petition link by email and social media: biketexas.org/advocacy/petitions/1578-petition-fm-2492-tyler Please attend […]
