{"id":30435,"date":"2015-07-30T23:18:23","date_gmt":"2015-07-31T04:18:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=30435"},"modified":"2015-07-30T23:18:23","modified_gmt":"2015-07-31T04:18:23","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-july-30th-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2015\/07\/30\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-july-30th-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest July 30th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Huntsville ISD teacher races for student battling brain cancer<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Marissa Nunez\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.itemonline.com<\/h3>\n

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\nAll summer long, Brad Didier trained for hours on end under the scorching Texas sun to prepare for the Tri Aggieland Sprint Triathlon that took place Sunday at the Texas A&M Recreation Center. He spent countless hours in the pool, on the track and on his bike to prepare for the race to make sure he could give it everything he had in order to do his best.
\nDidier ended up finishing 9th out of 35 male competitors in his age group, but it wasn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t coming out on top that drove Didier to train as hard as he did or compete as well as he did. That drive came from Jonathan Ross, a former student of his from …<\/p>\n

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Independence Drive Pedestrian and Bicycle Enhancements<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

Bid Date & Time: 07\/29\/15 2:00 PM\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Prebid: 07\/01\/15 9:00 AM
\nSolicitation Title: Independence Drive Pedestrian and Bicycle Enhancements
\nOwner Solic Number: 2015-828\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Status: bidding\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Report: 6408043
\nCountry : United States\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 State: TX\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 County: El Paso
\nLocation: J.P Shawver Park, Along Independence Drive between Yarbrough Drive and Whittier Drive
\nEst. Low Value: $451,000\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Est. High Value: $999,999
\nScope: Construction of pedestrian and bicycle enhancements. 14-ft asphalt pedestrian and bicycle path for the entire length of the
\ncorridor. Trees and vegetation throughout the corridor with an irrigation system. Install chat screening and weed barrier within 10
\nfeet of both sides of the pedestrian and bicycle path. Install park benches and trash receptacles. Install bike racks.
\nNotes: A pre-bid meeting will be held at 218 N. Campbell Basemenet El Paso, TX. This project has a “prevailing wage” requirement.
\nPlans: From Owner. See attached file. …<\/p>\n

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Resler Drive Buffered Bike Lane Project<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

Bid Date & Time: 07\/29\/15 2:00 PM\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Prebid: 07\/01\/15 9:00 AM
\nSolicitation Title: Resler Drive Buffered Bike Lane Project
\nOwner Solic Number: 2015-778\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Status: bidding\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Report: 6408182
\nCountry : United States\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 State: TX\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 County: El Paso
\nLocation: Franklin High School, Kohlberg Elementary School; Along Resler Drive between Helen of Troy Drive and Belvidere Street
\nEst. Low Value: $1,000,000\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Est. High Value: $3,500,000
\nScope: Project consists of a 9 ft. buffered bicycle lane with a 5 foot or greater bike lane with a 3 foot buffer. Remove and restripe existing travel lanes to accommodate the bicycle lane. Intersection striping. Bike boxes and green paint for conflict areas.
\nNotes: A pre-bid meeting will be held at 218 N. Campbell Basement Conference Room. This project has a “prevailing wage” requirement.
\nPlans: From Owner. See attached file. …<\/p>\n

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River Bend Drive Pedestrian and Bicycle Enhancements<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

Bid Date & Time: 07\/29\/15 2:00 PM\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Prebid: 07\/01\/15 9:00 AM
\nSolicitation Title: River Bend Drive Pedestrian and Bicycle Enhancements
\nOwner Solic Number: 2015-780\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Status: bidding\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Report: 6408162
\nCountry : United States\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 State: TX\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 County: El Paso
\nLocation: Braden Aboud Park and Zach White Elementary School; Along River Bend Drive Between Frontera Road and Turnstone Drive
\nEst. Low Value: $1,000,000\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Est. High Value: $3,500,000
\nSet Aside Types: MBE\/DBE (Minority \/ Disadvantaged), WBE (Woman Biz Enterprise)
\nScope: Works on the project will include a 14′ asphalt pedestrian and bicycle path for the entire length of the corridor; trees and vegetation throughout the corridor with an irrigation system; install chat screening and weed barrier within 10′ of both sides of the pedestrian and bicycle path; install park benches and trash receptacles; install bike racks; texture cross walks at conflict points; Works also include approx 1,553 CY excavation (roadway); 609 TN D-GR HMA Type C PG70-22; 11 EA adjusting manholes; 5,655 LF concrete curb (dowel) (slotted); 67 LF trench excavation protection; 134 LF 18″ RCP Class III; 5,486 LF of 2″ PVC Sch 40 conduit; see attached file. …<\/p>\n

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Viscount Boulevard Pedestrian and Bicycle Enhancements<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

Bid Date & Time: 07\/29\/15 2:00 PM\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Prebid: 07\/01\/15 9:00 AM
\nSolicitation Title: Viscount Boulevard Pedestrian and Bicycle Enhancements
\nOwner Solic Number: 2015-784\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Status: bidding\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Report: 6408103
\nCountry : United States\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 State: TX\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 County: El Paso
\nLocation: Along Viscount Blvd between MOntwood Drive and Ponder Park Scope: Project consists of a 14ft pedestrian and bicycle path along
\nportions of the corridor with shade trees, vegetation and other amenities.
\nNotes: A pre-bid meeting will be held at 218 N. Campbell Basement Conference Room. This project has a “prevailing wage” requirement.
\nPlans: From Owner. See attached file. …<\/p>\n

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Along the Santa Fe Trail – Dallas<\/a><\/h2>\n

Plano Bicycle Association\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.planobicycle.org<\/h3>\n

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W Alabama Design Recommendations<\/a><\/h2>\n

BikeHouston<\/h3>\n

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\nAlabama Street is being rebuilt!\u00c2\u00a0 NOW is our chance to get it built with safe and intuitive bikeways. Please sign-up to speak up for bikes at the public rebuild meeting and read our design considerations below.
\nPublic Meeting | Thursday, July 30 | 6 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 8 pm | St. Stephen\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Episcopal Church | 1805 W. Alabama St
\nA safe bikeway could be well-designed bike lanes that are at least 5\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 wide with an additional buffer, or it could be a safe side-path that is a minimum of 8\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 wide and designed for both bicyclists and pedestrians. As a reminder, W. Alabama had bike lanes previously, but were …<\/p>\n

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A Guide to Biking in Austin, TX<\/a><\/h2>\n

momentummag.com<\/h3>\n

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\nAlong with breakfast tacos, live music, and bats, bicycles are becoming part of this independent-minded city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s urban culture.
\nAustin, TX\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s, fit populace lives outdoors and has discovered bikes are a way to explore their compact downtown and avoid traffic congestion \u00e2\u20ac\u201c especially when getting to the weekend festivals. Even on the most scorching summer days, you will witness Austinites on bicycles downtown in the Texas capital: legions of colorful pedicabs ferrying bar hoppers, Lycra-clad road cyclists headed to the city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s hills, and locals rolling down an expanding network of bike lanes.
\nThe city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s treasure is the 10-mile (16 km) Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail: a crushed gravel path ringing downtown\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Lady Bird Lake. The trail now boasts a …<\/p>\n

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DATES Urban Social Ride Redux<\/a><\/h2>\n

Dallas Area Tandem Enthusiasts<\/h3>\n

When: Aug 02, 2015 08:30 AM
\nWhere:\u00c2\u00a0 The Lot Restaurant – Dallas
\nNancy Griswold asked if I would share the following.
\nWe had such a fun ride last Sunday that we have convinced Lee Wilson to lead another ride.
\nWe will meet at The Lot near White Rock Lake and on the Santa Fe Trail.
\nWhen: Sunday August 2nd
\nMeet at 8:00 AM, Ride at 8:15 AM
\n20 to 30 miles
\nPost-ride lunch at The Lot<\/p>\n

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This Week’s Activities<\/a><\/h2>\n

Fort Worth Bicycling Association<\/h3>\n

Green Demon Century
\nSaturday, August 1, 2015 7:30 am
\nCrowley Chicken Express<\/p>\n

Burleson and Beyond
\nThursday, August 6, 2015 8:00 am
\nBurleson: Commerce Street<\/p>\n

The Rusty Chain Gang Romp
\nThursday, August 6, 2015 8:00 am
\nBenbrook: YMCA<\/p>\n

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New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar<\/h2>\n
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New Event Bear Creek Crit Series – Houston, TX http:\/\/t.co\/pycJgHWUIF<\/a><\/p>\n

September 01, 2015 at 05:30PM http:\/\/t.co\/A7kLNT8hLO<\/a><\/p>\n

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 31, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n