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. […]
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Via the BikeTexas Archives, Hear the Late Congressman James Oberstar Talking about SRTS at #TTAT2022
Congratulations to Texas Bicycle Friendly Businesses
BikeTexas congratulates the Texas businesses recognized in the latest round of the League of American Bicyclists’ Bicycle Friendly America Program. Abel City San Antonio joins the list for the first time at the Gold level, while Casteel and Associates has renewed their existing Gold status. From the League: Bicycle Friendly Business awards reflect local leaders’ […]
News By Bike: February 4, 2022
Looking for some weekend reading? Look no further than these links we thought were worth sharing this week: From BikeTexas: Registration for virtual TTAT 2022 is open and the best price is available now. Don’t miss out–register now for TTAT 2022. It may be cold this weekend, but when the weather warms up, the best […]
BikeTexas Statement Regarding the Waller County Crash
BikeTexas board and staff are appalled and horrified at the recent news from Waller County that a 16-year-old driver of a diesel truck struck multiple people riding bicycles while attempting to “roll coal” on a group of bicyclists. All of the people who he hit with his truck were transported to the hospital. We fully […]
Top of the Class: Bike Back to School 2021
Ready or not, the new school year is here! We send our best wishes to students, teachers, and parents as they set out on this new learning adventure. With all the uncertainties that this new school year brings, changing up your school trip routine might be low on your priority list. But biking or walking […]
Second Annual Emancipation Trail Ride Held on June 20
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 […]
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 […]
On the Lege: Sine Die
The 87th Regular Texas Legislative Session has come to an end, and while we may be calling it a “regular” session, we know that it was anything but that. A special session is scheduled for July, and we’re paying attention to see if anything related to active transportation will come up. In the meantime, here […]
On The Lege: April 2021
The 2021 legislative session is coming into the final stretch, and it’s do-or-die time for pending legislation. For the following bills, phone calls to your representative are helpful, but only contact your representative or senator if they sit on the relevant committee. House Transportation and House Calendars are the committees to contact right now. Also, […]
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 […]
Action Alert: Ask your State Senator to vote YES on SB 1055
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 […]
BikeTexas Today – February 2021
We hope you and yours have remained safe and are recovering from the recent winter weather emergency. Texans have time and again stepped up to help our neighbors in need, and this crisis was no exception.Although the time when we can gather again still feels like it’s a long way away, we look forward to […]
“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 […]
On the Lege: January 2021
The 2021 Texas legislative session will be like no other. While the Capitol will be open, most members’ offices will be closed to visitors. As a result of COVID-19 precautions and out of concern for legislators, their staffs, and BikeTexas volunteers and staff, all of our legislative meetings this session will be virtual. That doesn’t […]
Make better biking and walking in Texas with your tax-deductible gift
As we take a sweeping view of BikeTexas’ 30-year history, one thing is certain: our supporters, many of whom have been with us from the beginning, have made a difference in Texas. From protected bike lanes that were unheard of in most of the state even 10 years ago, to ebikes that are now allowed […]
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 […]
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 […]
TTAT 2020 Awards Videos
Award: Andy Clarke Award: Ashly Fletcher Award: Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis Award: George Cofer Award: Bud Melton
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 […]
