Ride Commemorates Juneteenth For the second year, a group of bicyclists including Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis rode from Galveston to Houston to celebrate Juneteenth on Texas’ Emancipation Trail–one of only two National Historic Trails in the US that celebrate Black history. Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee joined the group for the Houston portions of the […]
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Second Annual Emancipation Trail Ride Held on June 20
New Trail Funding in Texas
BikeTexas has been working with local, state, and federal elected officials as well as local groups in Houston, Dallas, and Austin to secure federal funding for trails projects in Texas. While the projects in Houston and Dallas were not selected in this round, we’re proud that Austin will receive funding for trails in underservered communities […]
Give Back When You Get Groceries with HEB and Earthshare of Texas
From now until May 25, you can support nonprofits around Texas, when you shop at HEB or Central Market. Add your donation at checkout online or in-store and you’ll be supporting 38 nonprofits from around the state. Reliant Energy customers can also support Earthshare of Texas when they sign up for Reliant’s EcoShare program. Learn […]
Bike Month Proclamation: Sample Text for You to Use
For those of us who love to ride bikes, every month is bike month, and we’re not about to argue with that! However, ever since May was first declared Bike Month in 1956, it’s been a month of extra celebrations of all things two wheels– and we’re not going to argue with that, either. Would […]
“Cycling for Sustainable Cities” Released
BikeTexas is delighted that our friends and past Shifting Gears and TTAT speakers, Ralph Buehler and John Pucher, have released their latest book, Cycling for Sustainable Cities. Robin Stallings, BikeTexas’ Executive Director, is a contributor for the chapter “Cycling Advocacy in Europe, North America, and Australia.” Robin says, “It was an honor for BikeTexas to […]
New Partnership between EarthShare of Texas and AnthepLife
BikeTexas is a proud member of Earthshare of Texas, a collection of Texas environmental nonprofits. Earthshare has announced a new partnership with AnthepLife–starting right now, Earthshare and its participating organizations, including BikeTexas, will receive 10% of AnthepLife’s holiday profits. Do some holiday shopping, support a small Texas business, and benefit some great Texas organizations, all […]
Meet the #TTAT2020 Keynote Speakers
Ralph Buehler Associate Professor and Chair Urban Affairs & Planning, Virginia TechKeynote: Cycling for Everyone 11:00am, Oct 14 Liz Thomas Urban Hiker, American Long Distance Hiking Association -WestKeynote: Urban Hiking San Antonio: Highlights, Lessons, and Challenges 3:00pm, Oct 14 Rodney Ellis Commissioner, Precinct One, Harris CountyKeynote: Texas Bicycle Tourism Trails 11:00am, Oct 15 James Bass […]
#TTAT2020 Attendees: Log in to Whova Now
TTAT 2020 is about to start, and we’re excited to bring you a conference packed with expert speakers who are passionate about sharing best practices in trails and active transportation from across Texas and around the US. Since meeting face-to-face isn’t possible in 2020, we’ve moved the conference to the next best thing: the Whova […]
Election 2020: Important Dates to Remember
BikeTexas encourages all Texans to exercise their right to vote and make sure their voice is heard. Below are important dates for you to remember as Election Day gets closer. Make sure you’re registered, check with your County Clerk for a sample ballot and to find your polling place, and request any vote by mail […]
Virtual #TTAT2020 Registration is Open Now
Register now for the first all-virtual Texas Trails and Active Transportation Conference October 14-16, 2020. No need for travel or booking a hotel room; you can join us from wherever you are and access all the recorded sessions afterwards, exclusively available to TTAT attendees. Although we will miss seeing everyone in person, we are […]
Inaugural Emancipation Trail Ride on June 14
The inaugural Emancipation Bike Ride on June 14 followed a 60-mile route from the Port of Galveston to Emancipation Park in Houston. The ride celebrated Juneteenth as well as the successful passage of a bill, sponsored by Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee, to name the route “The Emancipation Trail.” This is only the second National Historic […]
#TTAT2020 is Rescheduled to October 14-16
The health and safety of our attendees, staff, and El Tropicano’s staff remains our primary concern for the Texas Trails and Active Transportation Conference. Therefore, in the light of the increasing spread of COVID-19, we are rescheduling the conference to October 14 – 16, 2020. We hope that you will still be able to join […]
#TTAT2020 Registration Open
#TTAT2020 has been rescheduled to October 14 – 16, 2020 Attendee and Sponsor/Exhibitor registration is open for the 2020 Texas Trails and Active Transportation Conference, March 25-27 October 14-16, in San Antonio! Already registered? Great! Be sure to invite a colleague who will be interested in joining you at TTAT. We want to make sure […]
Register now to get the early bird rate for TTAT2020!
March 25-27 Rescheduled to October 14 – 16, 2020 TTAT at El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel, San Antonio. Visit the TTAT 2020 website to learn more. The sixth biennial Texas Trails and Active Transportation Conference is headed back to San Antonio in March, and we want to see you there! TTAT brings together state and national […]
BikeTexas Tours, #TTAT2020, and More: BikeTexas Today November 2019
Join | License Plates | Bike Lights | Jerseys | TTAT 2020 | Get our emails Registration is Open for #TTAT2020–Don’t miss the Early Bird Rate Register now to join us in San Antonio, March 25-27, 2020, at the Texas Trails and Active Transportation Conference. Encourage your local planners, engineers, elected officials, and other decision-makers […]
#TTAT2020 Will Be Better With You. It’s Time to Submit Your TTAT Speaker Application.
You have great things to share. Now’s your chance. Registration is open for speakers to propose a session for the 2020 Texas Trails and Active Transportation Conference. We invite you to share your hard-won knowledge with other professionals in San Antonio, March 25-27 Rescheduled to October 14 – 16, 2020. What’s your best story? We […]
News By Bike: February 22
Looking for some weekend reading? Look no further than these links we thought were worth sharing this week: From BikeTexas: Cyclists in Suits is Monday, and it’s not too late to participate. From around Texas: Houstonia Magazine takes a look at riding a bike in Houston–where it’s come from, what’s happening today, and local advocates’ […]
News By Bike: March 9
Looking for some weekend reading? Look no further than these links we thought were worth sharing this week. From BikeTexas: Today’s the last day to submit your session to speak at the Texas Trails and Active Transportation conference in May! Don’t miss this chance to share your expertise with fellow professionals from across the state. […]
News By Bike: March 2
Looking for some weekend reading? Look no further than these links we thought were worth sharing this week: From BikeTexas: Just one more week of early bird registration for Texas Trails and Active Transportation Conference. Don’t wait! Have something to say? Speaker proposals are now open for TTAT. Need a bike or a bike […]
News By Bike: February 23
Looking for some weekend reading? Look no further than these links we thought were worth sharing this week: From BikeTexas: Early Bird registration for Texas Trails and Active Transportation Conference 2018 is open now! Join us May 2-4 in Austin to hear the latest in trails and active transportation from across the state and around […]
