Texas Bicycle Coalition helped guide the first-annual ride for state legislators at the annual meeting of the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) on Friday, August 19 in Seattle, Washington. While legislators from across the country descended upon Seattle to exchange ideas and work on challenging national issues, they were able to get in a […]
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NCSL Bipartisan Bike Ride 2005
Get Involved to Put Texas Children Safely on Bicycles
Since 1996, Texas Bicycle Coalition has instruct Texas educators in bicycle safety. BikeTexas has trained more than 3,000 Texas educators in the Texas SuperCyclist Curriculum, providing them with the tools necessary to cultivate the next generation of safe and bicycle-friendly road users.
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{attractor float=left}Texas Bicycle Coalition played a pivotal role in the passage of the new Federal Transportation bill. {/attractor}Texas Bicycle Coalition played a pivotal role in the passage of the new Federal Transportation bill.. Working with Texas bicycle dealers and industry leaders, cycling clubs and scores of individual members, Texas Bicycle Coalition succeeded in delivering a […]
Texas Bicycle Coalition & Communities Respond to Hurricane Katrina
When Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast this week, countless people lost their homes, their livelihoods, and their means of transportation. Thousands of people from neighboring Louisiana have taken refuge in cities and towns across Texas. Texas Bicycle Coalition is working with the Texas bicycle community to coordinate a thoughtful and concerted response. Several staff […]
Wichita Falls : A Cycling Gem on the Prairie
Wichita Falls may not be on the radar of every destination cyclist just yet, but over the last couple of decades the small city near the Red River has established itself as a haven for great cycling. Bolstered by cycling advocates like Roby Christie and one of the most successful collegiate cycling programs at Midwestern […]
Coalition Responds to the Loss of Ruth Young
Senator Rodney Ellis and Texas Bicycle Coalition Collaborate to Provide Bicycle Safety Education to Houston Youth Nine-year-old cyclist Ruth Young was killed in August 2005 when she was struck by a school bus on her way to Frazier Elementary School in Pasadena, Texas. In response to Ruth’s death and out of concern for all young […]
“I Just Hit Someone on a Bicycle”
By Phast Times News, August 2005 – Dallas Donna Hill from Dallas has survived being hit while biking. “I was hit by an SUV at the intersection of Renner and North Central Exprwy at 9 am Friday morning (Aug 19). We had a green light our direction and were attempting to cross in the pedestrian […]
Kudos for Kyle Teacher Training
By Janice Mangrum PE Teacher/Team Leader – Fuentes Elementary, Kyle, TX Thank you very much for the wonderful training our teachers received from the Texas Bicycle Coalition last week. You gals were awesome! Thanks for the breakfast goodies and cookies. As you could tell, we weren’t shy about eating! And thank you for the teaching […]
Bike Lanes Working at AHS
by Steve Hayward I spent a few minutes riding my bike around Amarillo High School this morning to see how the new street design worked. The old design on Fulton was four traffic lanes, two each way. The new design is two traffic lanes with a center turn lane and bike lanes on the outside.
Texas Children Are at Risk
74% – of Texas children do not meet state guidelines for physical education. * 62% – of Texas children do not participate in organized physical activity. * 35% – of Texas school children are overweight or obese. * 13% – of Texas school children walk or bike to school today, compared to 66% in 1975. […]
Young Student’s Death Highlights Need for Safe Routes to School
News of the death of nine-year-old cyclist Ruth Young on August 18, 2005, has been traveling quickly through the bicycle community. Ruth was on her way to school at Frazier Elementary in Pasadena, southeast of Houston. While the details of the incident are still being determined, we do know that Ruth was struck by a […]
Remembering Don Albietz
By Captain Lance Slack, Lubbock Police Department This morning I found out that a long-time friend of mine was struck by a semi-truck while riding his bicycle last week. Don Albietz was a Las Vegas Metropolitan police officer, a cycling event coordinator, and a serious competitor.
Don Albietz “Missing Person Ride” held in Lubbock
Saturday August 13th started out a cool clear day for a ride, it is to be the day for a memorial ride to remember our fellow cyclist who have been injured, either slightly or fatally by motorist. This ride in particular was for Don Albietz a Las Vegas, Nevada police officer, who was on a […]
Trans Texas Corridor near Katy
Another round of studies of the I-69 branch of the Trans-Texas Corridor is nearing completion. A project of the national highway system, I-69 could add several thousand miles of new roadway along the 1600 mile Corridor that is proposed to cut through southern and eastern Texas . . . and you can bet that none […]
Georgetown Expands Trail Network
The City of Georgetown is developing a network of trails to showcase the natural beauty of the San Gabriel River. The City Parks Department maintains over 3.5 miles of trail along the North & South Forks of the San Gabriel near the downtown area. On August 20, these trails will be ceremoniously connected to the […]
Missing Person Ride
Don Albietz, a Las Vegas Metropolitan police officer, cycling event coordinator and serious competitor, was struck by a semi truck while riding his bicycle around Lubbock in July. Don sustained serious injuries to his spinal cord, spent several days in a coma, and died two weeks later.
Cyclist Crash on W. 6th St., Austin
By Tony Plohetski Austin American-Statesman Staff Austin police today are investigating an overnight accident that killed a man riding a bicycle near downtown. Police said the man was riding westbound in the 1400 block of West Sixth Street near Lamar Boulevard when he was struck by a four-door Honda Civic that was also traveling west. […]
City of Tyler Unveils New Bicycle Route
The City of Tyler added a bit more credence to the city motto, “On a New Horizon.” Mayor Joey Seeber introduced Tyler’s first designated bicycle route, a 6.25 mile loop through the southeast corner of town. The Tyler Bicycle Club was on hand to celebrate the occasion. The new route, which connects cyclists to Golden […]
Federal Transportation Bill
America Bikes, a national bicycle advocacy group and legislative watchdog, established to promote bicycling within the Capitol Complex in Washington, DC, reported July 22: Late last night the House and Senate passed the tenth extension to TEA-21, giving lawmakers until Wednesday July 27th to resolve differences and present a bill to the President for his […]
Thank You Volunteers
Volunteers have an enormous impact on Texas Bicycle Coalition. From those who attended Cyclists in Suits BikeTexas Lobby Day, to those who are working with BikeTexas Local Outreach Coordinators, our volunteers ensure that Texas Bicycle Coalition can effectively carry its mission to advance bicycle access, safety and education for all Texans. More than 25 people […]
