Why are some Austin sidewalks red?
KUT 90.5 | By Nathan Bernier | www.kut.org
Red sidewalks are popping up around Austin. The unexpected splash of color has been catching eyes and raising curiosity. Why do sidewalks sometimes suddenly shift shades?
The mystery prompted North Austin resident Dale Ritzen to write into KUT’s ATXplained project, where we answer your questions about Austin’s people, places and culture.
“We kind of were curious,” Ritzen said. “We noticed them … at Allandale and Burnet Road, and also driving along Airport [Boulevard] near the Lamar [Boulevard] intersection.” …
One dangerous Dallas street will get a ‘road diet’ with federal funds
By Scott Friedman and Eva Parks | www.nbcdfw.com
Federal funds are on the way to help the city of Dallas address safety problems on one of the city’s most dangerous streets for pedestrians.
On Wednesday, The White House and the U.S. Department of Transportation announced a federal infrastructure grant of more than $21 million for improvements on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and a portion of the road where it becomes Cedar Crest Blvd.
The city plans to reshape the street stretching from Fair Park to the west of Interstate 45 by reducing the number of traffic lanes from five to four and using the extra space to carve out safer spaces for pedestrians and cyclists. …
City revisits agreement on hike and bike trails
By Alexandria Randolph | www.lampasasdispatchrecord.com
Lampasas Trails volunteers have worked to clear hiking and bike paths at the 580 Sports Complex to prepare them for public use. ALEXANDRIA RANDOLPH | DISPATCH RECORD
In a workshop Monday night, the Lampasas City Council discussed the formal agreement with a local bicycling group for continued development of the hike and bike trails at the 580 Sports Complex. Assistant City Manager Ryan Ward presented the council with a Memorandum of Understanding drafted by city staff that outlined the agreement between the city and Lampasas Trails, a local nonprofit trail…
The Northaven Trail Bridge is officially open. Please visit us to learn more about the mural project. https://t.co/u3oATPa7df
— Northaven Trail (@NorthavenTrail) December 14, 2023
We're at 25% of our goal to make this happen and need your donations. @DallasParkRec @CityOfDallas pic.twitter.com/RUxvJWbCRe
Last Saturday, we celebrated with our community at the Brays Bayou Ribbon Cutting! Together, we commemorated the newest greenway trail segment that begins on the north side of Brays Bayou and continues along the bayou's south side with connections to 4 neighborhood parks. pic.twitter.com/OYwMrUQbuy
— Houston Parks Board (@houparksboard) December 14, 2023
Winter schedule: From Dick Nichols Park, should be warm and sunny by 1:00 https://t.co/gmDDoJKNb5 #Meetup via @Meetup
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 15, 2023
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 15, 2023
Upcoming Rides
Fort Worth Bicycling Association | www.fwbaclub.org
Anna May Daulton Joe Pool Lake - Rusty Chain Gang
Sat, December 16, 2023 9:00 AM
Grand Prairie, Texas
Tour De Goatneck FWBA Style
Sat, December 16, 2023 9:00 AM
Cleburne High School, 850 N Nolan River Rd, Cleburne, TX
9:00 AM Start Chisholm Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
Tue, December 19, 2023 9:00 AM
4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX
Rusty Romp Tuesday Edition
Tue, December 19, 2023 9:00 AM
Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
Burleson and Beyond
Thu, December 21, 2023 9:00 AM
155 W Bufford St., Burleson, TX
Rusty Romp
Thu, December 21, 2023 9:00 AM
Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
Anna May Daulton Joe Pool Lake - Rusty Chain Gang
Sat, December 23, 2023 9:00 AM
Grand Prairie, Texas
Holiday season brings an uptick in pedestrian, cyclist deaths, Harris County officials say
Patricia Ortiz | www.houstonpublicmedia.org
The Harris County District Attorney’s office reminded residents that a law passed two years ago that could charge drivers with felonies charges if they injure or kill someone in a crosswalk.
Local officials say they’re seeing an uptick in pedestrian and cyclist deaths, which often occurs during the holiday season.
There have been a total of 60 pedestrian deaths related to auto-pedestrian collisions in the city this year, according to the Houston Police Department. Houston Police Chief Troy Finner said there were 53 auto-pedestrian-related deaths last year, and 48 auto-pedestrian deaths in 2021.
"The number of auto-pedestrian fatalities keeps increasing year after year, this is a …
Wheatley Elementary students received free bikes from the Royalist Social and Civic Club
www.12newsnow.com
Thirty Wheatley elementary students received the bikes. The Royalist Social and Civic club has been doing the bike giveaway for eight years.
Walnut Creek Mtb | Powerline Flow Trail and Outer Log Loop | Austin Texas Trails
lacieormonde | www.youtube.com
This is a video of my mountain bike ride in Austin Texas at Walnut Creek Metro Park. It includes point six trail, lacerated liver, powerline flow trail, and outer log loop. All which can be found on trailforks. They are all beginner/intermediate trails except for …
