BikeHouston, Citizen’s Transportation Coalition, Texas Bicycle Coalition and other partner organizations are working with local government officials to urge the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Harris County Metro) to put bike racks on Houston city busses. Organizers feel they’re making good progress on this critical issue, but they need more help from local cyclists.
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Houston Cycling Community Wants Bike Racks on Busses
Fort Worth Cyclists Asking City Council to Step up Commitment
In 2003, the Fort Worth City Council made a commitment to improve conditions for cyclists in the city as part of an effort to improve air quality. Since that commitment was made on paper, little has been accomplished. Now, the Fort Worth cycling community needs help from local cyclists to convince the council to fulfill […]
Join the Ride of Silence on May 17, 2006
Join cyclists across the country on Wednesday, May 17 at 7:00pm in a Ride of Silence. The ride’s purpose is “to HONOR those who have been injured or killed, to RAISE AWARENESS that we are here and to ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD.” The first Ride of Silence was founded in 2003 by […]
May Is National Bike Month
May is Bike Month, and around the U.S. and Texas, cyclists are gearing up to celebrate the sport and encourage others to give cycling a try. The following websites list events in Texas and nationwide coordinated to recognize the thrill of cycling during Bike Month.
Coalition Responds to Tragic Death of Cyclist
Cyclist Gay Simmons-Posey was killed by an automobile-bicycle crash on April 17, 2006, in Austin. A trailer pulled by a vehicle clipped her, and a second vehicle (which subsequently left the scene) then hit her after she fell to the ground. The cyclist was riding in the same direction of traffic, as required by law, […]
Coalition Staffer Named “Winning Warrior”
Old Tascosa Cycling Club member Angela Ellis presented the monthly “Winning Warrior” award for April 2006 to Joyce Cunningham, local outreach coordinator for Texas Bicycle Coalition. Cunningham works in the Amarillo region on the BikeTexas Safe Routes to School project.
IMBA Summit/World Mountain Bike Conference Occurs in June
The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) invites you to a global gathering of mountain bike leaders, land managers, bicycle industry and ski resort planners in Whistler, British Columbia, June 20-23. Whistler is a model city for every kind of riding, from beginner trails to epic cross-country riding and, of course, the world famous Whistler Mountain […]
Coalition Surveys Effectiveness of Texas SuperCyclist Curriculum
Texas Bicycle Coalition is gathering data from teachers trained in the Texas SuperCyclist Curriculum to learn how the program has been disseminated into Texas elementary schools. Since 1996, at least 2,845 teachers have been trained. If you are teacher who has been trained in the Texas SuperCyclist Curriculum, please respond to the brief 8-question survey […]
BikeTexas Trail Docs Build Hill Country Trail over Spring Break
The BikeTexas Trail Doctors spent the week of March 13-17 at Camp Eagle (www.campeagle.org), a Christian youth camp located in the beautiful Hill Country region near Rocksprings, Texas. BikeTexas Trail Docs Ryan Spates and Susan Stormer were invited by Camp Director Anthony Scott to spend Spring Break week training and working alongside a large group […]
Texans Attend National Bike Summit
Texas had a strong presence at the sixth annual National Bike Summit hosted by the League of American Bicyclists in Washington, D.C., March 3-5, 2006. The Summit attracted more than 350 leaders in bicycle advocacy, industry members and experts in education from across the country. Delegates participated in trainings, networking and lobbying. After years of […]
TxDOT Hosts National Lifesavers Conference in Austin, April 9-11
Since the early 1980s, the Lifesavers conference has been the United States’ premier national highway safety meeting dedicated to reducing the tragic toll of deaths and injuries on our nation’s roadways. This year, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will host the nearly 1,900 participants who will gather in Austin in early April to share […]
Planet Bike Supports Bicycle Safety Education
Planet Bike recently made a valuable contribution to bicycle safety training in Texas by donating $15,000 worth of high-quality bicycle floor pumps to the Texas Bicycle Coalition Education Fund.
Coalition Fights Bad License Plate Bill (HB 2894)
Texas Bicycle Coalition became aware of recently enacted legislation that could jeopardize the revenue from the Share the Road license plate. This critical revenue helps support Texas Bicycle Coalition Education Fund programs.
Coalition Staff & Board Retreated to Hill Country
Texas Bicycle Coalition staff members met for a staff training and retreat Thursday, February 2 through Sunday, February 5 at Flat Creek Crossing Ranch near Pedernales Falls State Park. Board members joined the staff for a board meeting and retreat on Saturday and Sunday. This was the first time that an all-staff training has been […]
Congratulations to Coalition Member Top 100 Bike Shops
Bicycle Retailer and Industry News (BRAIN), a national trade magazine for the bicycle industry, recognized seven BikeTexas Member Bike Shops for demonstrated excellence as Top 100 Bicycle Retailers of 2006.
Coalition Attends Balcones Wilderness Preserve Open Forum
Texas Bicycle Coalition, represented by Evaluation Director Lisa Groesz, advocated for increased access for mountain bike use in the Balcones Wilderness Preserve at a recent public meeting. The Balcones Wilderness Preserve Citizens Advisory Committee held its second and final public forum the evening of February 15, 2006. The forum allowed interested members of the community […]
Austin-area Preserve Seeks Public Comment on Trails
Central Texas Cyclists: This is your opportunity to help preserve current mountain bike trails and show your support for new, responsibly-built trails in area wilderness preserves.
Houston ISD SuperCyclist Training Rescheduled
The Houston ISD SuperCyclist Training has been rescheduled for Monday, April 24, 2006. This is a district in-service day, and as such attendance is expected to be very high.
Big Bend Needs Your Help to Make Trails a Reality
BikeTexas Trail Doctors recently attended ‘scoping meetings’ hosted by the National Park Service in Alpine and Study Butte. The aim of the scoping meetings was to solicit public comment on the prospect of creating new off-road trails for mountain bicyclists in Big Bend National Park.
TxDOT Enhancements Deadline Fast Approaching
The deadline for submitting applications for Transportation Enhancements funding is April 28, 2006. This is the largest pool of government funding available for building and improving bicycle facilities. Texas’ share of this federal program is larger than ever, but competition is strong. In the past, upwards of 70 percent of enhancements dollars have been used […]