After a successful Cyclists in Suits Bike Lobby Day on Monday, March 25, BikeTexas legislative staff members look to take the next steps on the two primary bills on the BikeTexas agenda, Complete Streets (HB 1102 / SB 565) and Safe Passing (HB 2225 / SB 1515). Each bill has been referred to the appropriate committee: […]
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On the Lege: March Activities
Texans at 2013 National Bike Summit
Eighteen Texans, including four BikeTexas staff, were in Washington, D.C. this week for the National Bike Summit. Texas sends a strong delegation every year, and 2013 was no exception! This year’s theme was “Bicycling Means Business,” and many speakers addressed the ways in which cycling benefits businesses and local economies across the nation. In addition […]
On the Lege: February Activities
The Complete Streets bill has been filed (HB 1102 and SB 565)! The Complete Streets Bill has a bi-partisan range of authors: House Reps Harper-Brown (R), Keffer (R), Morrison (R), Martinez (D) and Lucio III (D), and Senators Ellis (D), Duell (R), Davis (D), Lucio, Jr. (D), Rodriguez (D), Uresti (D) and Watson (D). You may remember […]
On the Lege: January Activities
BikeTexas staff had an engaging first month of the Texas Legislature, reestablishing relationships with returning members and staff and meeting legislative newcomers. Our primary focus this month has been soliciting authors for the Safe Passing and Complete Streets bills. BikeTexas staff started working before the session even began, with a January 6th bike ride in […]
What Can I Do? Tips for the Legislative Session
The 84th Texas Legislative session began Tuesday, January 13! If you aren’t a legislator or full-time lobbyist, you may be wondering what you can do to help cycling in Texas this session. Legislators and their staff become very busy as the session progresses, even to the point of exhaustion in the final weeks of the […]
BikeTexas Board Member Iris Stagner Killed While Riding Home Monday
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of Iris Stagner, a member of the BikeTexas family. She worked as an administrator in Palo Pinto County and was a mother, wife, BikeTexas board member, friend, state leader in promoting bicycle safety and education, and avid bicycle racer. Iris was killed yesterday while doing […]
2011 Legislative Session Wrap Up
Dear Fellow Cyclists,Thank you for your support during the 2011 legislative session. Every Texas legislative session is unique and challenging in its own way and this past session was no exception. In spite of a well-written bill with bipartisan authorship, an impressive alliance of organizations in support, a legislative team with decades of experience, and […]
Get Involved – HB 1105 – Complete Streets Bill
On March 16 the House Transportation Committee will have a public hearing regarding HB 1105 – the Complete Streets Bill. Your involvement is key to making sure they support this essential bill for the safety of pedestrians and cyclists in Texas. Priority #1 – Show up in person, Wednesday March 16, 8am at the Capitol […]
Get Involved – Complete Streets 2013
Complete Streets – How to Get Involved Priority #1 Sign the Complete Streets Petition Priority #2 Spread the Word & Gather More Signatures Get Everyone You Know to Sign the Petition Tell anyone you know who walks, rides, or drives on roads in Texas to sign the petition at: www.biketexas.org/completestreets You may also download & […]
BikeTexas – Advancing Bicycle Access, Safety & Education
Since 1991 BikeTexas has been improving access, safety and education for bicycle riders and pedestrians in Texas. We help the most vulnerable road users, including children and disabled persons, have access to better facilities for walking and biking. We improve safety on our roads through training for walkers, bikers, and motorists, and through laws like […]
A Letter from the Executive Director
Dear Fellow Texas Cyclists, BikeTexas staff and board thank so many of you for your hard work on behalf of bicycle advocacy during the now-ended 81st Texas Legislative Session. We had hoped we could do so in light of a new Safe Passing Law in Texas. As you all know, Governor Rick Perry chose to […]
ACTION UPDATE – Safe Passing Passes Senate Floor!
Safe Passing Passes Full Senate Vote is 28-2! Thanks to Cyclists in Suits Participants for a successful lobby day. The 2009 Safe Passing Bill, Senate Bill 488 was passed today by the Texas State Senate by a vote of 28-2.Over the last two weeks, BikeTexas has been working with Senators Rodney Ellis (D-Houston) and Dan […]
ACTION UPDATE – Safe Passing Passes House Transportation Committee
Safe Passing Bill Passes! House Transportation Committee Late Amendment by Committee Has Problems The 2009 Safe Passing Bill, House Bill HB 827 was heard and passed yesterday by the Texas State House Committee on Transportation by a vote of 8-0. Unfortunately, the committee amendment to HB 827 includes problematic provisions. We have been here before […]
Safe Passing Legislation: March 18, 2009 Update
House Committee Hearing Scheduled:The 2009 Safe Passing bill, House Bill HB 827 will be heard by the Texas State House Committee on Transportation on Tuesday, March 24 at 8:00 am, in room E2.014. Visit www.biketexas.org/safepassing for more details.New Authors/Coauthors:Welcome to the senator and representatives who have recently signed on to the bill! Senator Wendy Davis […]
BikeTexas Volunteers & Staff Pump Up Safe Passing
“We’re here to pump up bike safety!” was the common refrain at each legislator’s office at the Texas State Capitol on Wednesday, March 4, 2009. BikeTexas volunteers and staff dropped off 181 Planet Bike Pumps (donated to BikeTexas) to “pump up” support for the 2009 Safe Passing Act effort (Senate Bill 488 and companion House […]
Two Ways YOU Can Lobby for Bikes
National Bike SummitJoin the League of American Bicyclists and fellow cyclists from all over the country in Washington, DC next month, March 10-12, to make sure cyclists are represented in the federal transportation bill. The more cyclists attending and the more congressional districts represented, the bigger impact we can have on our legislators. If times […]
Programs; Advocacy; Legislative Warchest Contribution
To donate to the BikeTexas Legislative Warchest, click here. BikeTexas’ mission is to provide Texans with professional bicycle advocacy and safety education. Your donation will support efforts on cyclists behalf at the Texas Legislature. Have you ever been sideswiped or buzzed by a car? Have you lost a friend in a bicycle-motor vehicle crash? Do […]
Programs; Advocacy; Safe Passing; BikeNews / Action Alerts
Back to Safe Passing; HOME The following are links to BikeTexas BikeNews articles published, as well as, emailed Action Alerts and Action Updates sent to BikeTexas members in relation to the Safe Passing Bill. Simply click on an article title to read the full story and/or click on the Action Alerts & Updates link below. […]
Individual Membership Benefits
Join or Renew Securely Online Now Download a Printable Individual Membership Application A Voice in Austin and Washington, DC Membership with BikeTexas ensures that a full-time bicycle advocacy group of professionals are looking out for your interests, keeping the roads open to cyclists, and working to establish a more informed government and public. Membership aligns […]
Be There
Dear Texas Cyclist, We want to let you know about the following annual and bi-annual opportunities to directly engage in bicycle advocacy, safety, access and education. Please consider attending these events and let your elected representatives and your communities know their constituents are concerned about cycling. It’s important for Texas that you make your voice […]