{"id":28996,"date":"2015-02-18T22:47:13","date_gmt":"2015-02-19T04:47:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=28996"},"modified":"2015-02-18T22:47:13","modified_gmt":"2015-02-19T04:47:13","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-february-18th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2015\/02\/18\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-february-18th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest February 18th"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to Organize a Ciclovia or Open Streets Event<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Melissa Stanton, AARP Livable Communities\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.aarp.org<\/h3>\n

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\nWhen roads are closed to cars and trucks (as Brownsville, Texas, does several times a year), people can safely walk, bicycle and even dance in the streets
\nEvery Sunday in Bogot\u00c3\u00a1, Columbia, more than 70 miles of roads are closed to vehicular traffic so nearly two million people can walk, bicycle, skate, dance, play games, socialize or simply sit and relax in the middle of the city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s streets. The event, which began in 1976, is called the Bogot\u00c3\u00a1 Ciclovia. …<\/p>\n

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The Periwinkle Foundation Presents 20th Cycle for Life Bicycle Spin-a-Thon: Funds raised go toward programs for children with cancer<\/a><\/h2>\n

fatcatwebproductions.com<\/h3>\n

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\nHOUSTON,TX (February 18, 2015) \u00e2\u20ac\u201c The Periwinkle Foundation announces its 20th Annual Cycle for Life Spin-a-Thon at 9 a.m. on March 7 at The Houstonian Club, 111 N. Post Oak Lane, to raise funds to provide healing programs and camps for children, teens and families challenged by cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.\u00c2\u00a0 Presented by White Oak Energy, this year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s theme is \u00e2\u20ac\u0153There\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s No Place Like Periwinkle\u00e2\u20ac\u009d and welcomes biking and spinning enthusiasts from around the Houston area who are teaming up to support the Foundation.
\nAlong with riders, the indoor spin-a-thon brings together patients, families and Periwinkle supporters for a …<\/p>\n

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Road to Recovery: A Texoma Man Involved In Biking Accident Speaks Out<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.newschannel6now.com<\/h3>\n

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\nWichita Falls, TX – A Texoma man involved in a cycling accident is happy to be alive. He shared his story with Newschannel 6 and has a message for drivers about sharing the road. It happened nearly two weeks ago on the Access Road along Interstate-44 heading southbound.
\nNewschannel 6 Jimmie Johnson and the rider went back to the crash site as the rider reflected back on that day.
\nIt has been an …<\/p>\n

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Uptown lacks benefit of designated bike lanes<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Tom J. Compson\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.houstonchronicle.com<\/h3>\n

From the window of my Galleria-area office, I can see at least a half-dozen cranes looming over sites of new hotels, condos and offices. It’s exciting to see the new buildings, but it’s not so fun contemplating the additional traffic they are generating on our already overcrowded streets and highways, with more to come as the new buildings fill up with employees and residents.
\nI have worked here for more than 16 years and can well attest to Uptown’s legendary traffic jams. The most difficult part of my daily commute is just …<\/p>\n

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2.42 Mile Hike & Bike Trail known as “Brays Bayou Connector Trail” Re-bid<\/em><\/a><\/h2>\n

www.texasbids.net<\/h3>\n

Bid Date & Time: 02\/02\/15 3:30 PM
\nPrebid: 01\/22\/15 3:30 PM
\nSolicitation Title: 2.42 Mile Hike & Bike Trail known as “Brays Bayou Connector Trail” Re-bid<\/em>
\nOwner Solic Number: 1151-00\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Status: bidding\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Report: 5736833
\nCountry :United States\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 State: TX\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 County: Harris
\nLocation: Houston
\nSet Aside Types: MBE\/DBE (Minority \/ Disadvantaged)
\nScope: Approx. 12,700 SY of 5-1\/2 inch reinforced concrete paving; Approx. 1,121 CY concrete retaining walls; Associated trees, landscaping, and irrigation; Install underpass lighting; 245 LF of C900-DR18 (class 150) PVC waterline; 55 LF of 24″ HDPE pipe; See attached file.
\nNotes: A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2015, at 3:30 PM, Local Time, at the office of Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc.A DBE contract goal of 8.09%. Sealed bids will be received at the office of Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc.; 10777 Westheimer, Suite 400; Houston, Texas, 77042. This project has a “prevailing wage” requirement. …<\/p>\n

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Featured Video of the Month in Texas MTB Park Newsletter<\/a><\/h2>\n

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My video made the Featured Video of the Month in Reveille Peak Ranch’s February Newsletter.
\nLike, subscribe and share I’ll be rich.
\nFebruary News from the Ranch<\/a>
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