Texas Bicycle Coalition is getting settled into its new offices on E. 6th Street. Not far from the old location on E. 5th Street, the organization has been busy getting the offices ready and organized to prepare for the upcoming programs and legislative session in 2007. The move was a strategic move in order to […]
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TBC Moves to a New Office!
Fort Worth Cyclists Elated; City Council Implementationof 60 Miles of Bicycle Routes & Lanes
On Monday, October 23, 2006, at 6:30 p.m., under the leadership of Jim Wilson and Kyle Carr, the Lockheed Martin Bicycle Club gathered over 110 bicycle aficionados for a public meeting at the Lockheed Martin Recreational Association Headquarters. Helen Chaney, Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Task Force planner for the North Central Texas Council of Governments […]
LMRA Bicycle Club to Host NCTCOG Meeting
On Monday, October 23, 2006, at 6:30pm, the LMRA Bicycle Club will host a public meeting for NCTCOG official Helen Chaney to discuss bicycling in the Fort Worth Area. Special guest, Fort Worth Councilman Carter Burdette will also be in attendance. Here is an opportunity to hear what NCTCOG officials have planned for North Texas […]
SuperCyclist SuperAggies!
By Susan Wagner Dept of Kinesiology Texas A&M University College Station At Texas A&M University the SuperCyclist curriculum was integrated into different sections of my course on health and physical activity. At the conclusion of the semester the Aggies presented a health fair at a local elementary school. The Aggies embellished the lessons with creative […]
SuperCyclist Training on Scooters!
By Patrica McAlpin – 2006 We always start out our Bicycle Safety week by watching the Zamboni short film. During the week we have some fun relays with bike rules and bike parts. There are so many good lessons during Bicycle Safety week. Our favorite one is the Bicycle Course which is usually held towards […]
Old Tascosa Cycling Club Asks for More
The Old Tascosa Cycling club held their monthly meeting on Monday, September 18, 2006 in the downtown library meeting room. The guest speaker was Amarillo Traffic Engineer Taylor Withrow. The topic of discussion was the city’s future plans for the municipal hike and bike system. 17 concerned citizens were in attendance including City Commissioner Paul […]
Attn: Mountain Bikers! IMBA Needs Your Help…
Courtesy of the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA): A dangerous new Forest Service policy could close hundreds of miles of singletrack in two states. This potentially precedent-setting change must be stopped before it spreads to Texas and other states. Act now to preserve mountain bike access to singletrack in backcountry areas. “This could become the […]
Membership Drive a Success at Hotter’N Hell Hundred
“Are you a member of Texas Bicycle Coalition?” were the words from staff and volunteers working at the Texas Bicycle Coalition membership booth at this year’s Hotter’N Hell Hundred in Wichita Falls. The Coalition raised more than $3,000 for its membership program and bicycle advocacy efforts from people joining, renewing and contributing to the Coalition’s […]
Education Staff Partners with Texas State University on Summer Programs
On August 10, Texas Bicycle Coalition’s Education Coordinator, Sarah Garza, and Education Assistant, Allison Seale, assisted the third and final Texas State University fitness camp of summer 2006 for children ranging in ages from 6 to 15 years. The Education team worked alongside Carolyn Cook Clay, health and fitness liaison for Texas State, this summer […]
Bicycling’s Future in China (and the United States, Too?)
China has a population of more than a billion people — four times the population of the United States. Until recently, bicycling and walking reigned supreme throughout most of China as the preferred mode of travel. Yet, since 1978, automobile use on China’s roads has increased more than 20 times! This is due in large […]
NCSL Bipartisan Bike Ride 2006 – Nashville
State legislators from throughout the country joined together on Thursday, August 17 at 7:00 am in Nashville, Tennessee for the second annual NCSL Bipartisan Bike Ride. The legislators and their staff and family members shared a leisurely cruise along Nashville’s new Stones River Greenway to celebrate cycling during the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) […]
Live Auction Garners Funds for Legislative Warchest
Many thanks to all who participated in and helped make Texas Bicycle Coalition’s 15th Anniversary Live Auction a success! The auction grossed more than $26,000 for the Coalition’s Legislative Warchest! Bidders were able to participate online at Proxibid and live in person on Friday, August 25 at the Hotter’N Hell Expo in Wichita Falls.
Education Staff Recruits Schools at Summer TAHPERD Convention
On July 16 to 18, 2006, Education Director Robin Hendershot and Education Assistant Allison Seale attended the 2006 Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (TAHPERD) summer conference in central Texas at the Waco Convention Center. With 500 educators in attendance, Texas Bicycle Coalition staff was able to meet and greet representatives from […]
Coalition Promotes Share the Road Plates to Tax Assessors
Education Director Robin Hendershot promoted the “Share the Road Y’all” license plate at a meeting of managers from 15 Harris County Tax Assessor offices on July 21, 2006 in Houston. The managers commented that this was their first-ever visit from oneof the organizations that benefit from the sales of specialty license plates. Special thanks to […]
SuperCollege Program Reaches Annual Goal
In many ways, the future of bicycle safety lies with newly graduated health and physical education teachers. With the knowledge and commitment to teach safe walking and cycling, they will have a lasting impact on generations of children. Since 2003, the Texas SuperCollege Program has sought to train future health and physical education teachers in […]
Bell Helmets by the Dozen Helps Save Lives
Since 2003, Texas Bicycle Coalition, in partnership with Bell Sports, has made bicycle helmets available through the Helmets by the Dozen program at a greatly discounted price to organizations and individuals wishing to provide helmets to cyclists who might not otherwise be able to afford one.
Complete Streets Can Make a Difference in Your Community
Texas Bicycle Coalition is working to change our communities, to make them safer and more accessible for all Texans. Streets in our local communities are ours; they’re not just for cars, but for walking, bicycling and public transit.
Coalition Advocacy Roundup
Cycling advocacy news from Anna, Galveston, Austin and Florida.
CarShare Launches Austin Program
On August 24, 2006, Austin CarShare launched its founding membership pre-enrollment at Austin City Hall. Many individuals spoke about how the program works and how it will benefit Austin and the people who use the program.
Trail Docs Train Master Naturalists in The Woodlands
On July 22 and 23, 2006, BikeTexas Trail Doctors traveled to The Woodlands, north of Houston, to teach a sustainable trail design course for a group of 30 Master Naturalists. The training was organized by Robert Collins in conjunction with the Montgomery County Nature Preserve and Environmental Education Program.