{"id":31157,"date":"2015-10-09T00:22:06","date_gmt":"2015-10-09T05:22:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=31157"},"modified":"2015-10-09T00:22:06","modified_gmt":"2015-10-09T05:22:06","slug":"texas-bicycle-news-october-8th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2015\/10\/09\/texas-bicycle-news-october-8th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycle News October 8th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jose Garcia-Lara Killed in Bicycle Accident in Livingston, TX<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

LIVINGSTON, TX (10\/04\/2015) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Bicyclist Jose Garcia-Lara was struck and killed by a female motorist on Sunday night.
\nLivingston police have identified 21 year-old Jose Garcia-Lara as the victim of Sunday night\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s fatal bicycle accident in Livingston, Texas.
\nThis accident happened in the 600 block of East Church Street shortly before 8:30 p.m.
\nAccording to Livingston Police Lt. Matt Parish, Garcia-Lara …<\/p>\n

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Bike Hutto Ranked Top Ten Texas Teams in 2015 National Bike Challenge<\/a><\/h2>\n

bikehutto.org<\/h3>\n

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\nThe National Bike Challenge is a nationwide event uniting thousands of current bicyclists\u00e2\u20ac\u201dand encouraging countless new riders. In its simplest form it is a logging center for users to record miles ridden and be part of the national community of bicyclists. It is a free and easy way to challenge yourself, colleagues and the greater community to ride more. Users compete on a local, state and national level.\u00c2\u00a0 This program is a successful partnership between People For Bikes and Kimberly-Clark\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Scott Natural Brand.\u00c2\u00a0 The Challenge, which ran from May 1 to September 30th, united 92,352 riders pedaling over 37 million miles in the five month period.
\nWithin the National Bike Challenge individuals compete and there is also the opportunity to form teams and have local challenges as well. Bike Hutto participated as a team for the first time ever in 2015. It had 23 active bicyclists and was …<\/p>\n

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Bike race, run support fallen officers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 families<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Sarah Bays\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.crosstimbersgazette.com<\/h3>\n

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\nThe Highland Village Business Association and the Highland Village Police Department are hosting the 8th Annual Fallen Heroes Bike Race and 5K benefiting the Texas Police Chiefs Fallen Officer Fund (TPCOF).
\nThis annual event helps the TPCOF support Texas families during the year when their loved one is killed in the line of duty.
\nAlthough no police officers have been killed while serving Highland Village, Cpl. David Harney of the HVPD says the city wants to show its support for those who are on the front lines of the community.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153God forbid, if anything happened to us, there\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d be …<\/p>\n

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New report outlines popular mobility proposals<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Tyler Whitson\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.austinmonitor.com<\/h3>\n

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\nEveryone is aware that Austin has major traffic problems, but not everyone agrees on how to fix them. A new report, however, may help bridge some of those gaps by presenting the 10 most popular ideas that community members generated and supported during an outreach effort earlier this year.
\nMayor Steve Adler, City Council Member Ann Kitchen and others will attend a press conference Thursday morning to announce the release of the MobilityATX Findings Report, the outcome of a public-private partnership led by nonprofit think tank Glasshouse Policy aimed at mobilizing the public to help shape …<\/p>\n

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Howard County Sheriff’s Office Position Title: Deputy Sheriff Big Spring, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

Position Type: Sheriff
\nClosing Date: 10\/31\/2015
\nJob Description
\nMAJOR DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES\u00c2\u00a0 Essential duties and functions, pusuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act may include the following. Patrols an assigned zone on foot, on bicycle and\/or by vehicle to detect and deter criminal activity and traffic violations. Enforces traffic and parking laws. Receives information on activity in an area and …<\/p>\n

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Documentary about cross-country bike race screens in Austin Tuesday<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Pam LeBlanc\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0fitness.blog.austin360.com<\/h3>\n

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\nNo teams. No support vehicles. No special jerseys. And no prize money.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Inspired to Ride,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d a new film by the producers of \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Ride the Divide,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d follows a handful of cyclists as they race unsupported 4,233 miles across the United States.
\nThe film will screen at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 at the Alamo Drafthouse, 1120 South Lamar Boulevard. Tickets are $12 in advance here or at the door.
\nProducer and director Mike Dion will …<\/p>\n

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White Oak Bayou Greenway Updates<\/a><\/h2>\n

houstonparksboard.org<\/h3>\n

We have an exciting update on Bayou Greenways 2020!
\nConstruction on a new segment of the White Oak Bayou Greenway in the I-10 corridor is now underway.
\nThe 2 mile project should be complete in about a year, and will include a hike and bike trail and linear parkland.*
\nhttp:\/\/houstonparksboard.org\/projects\/wob_update_email.jpg
\nConstruction signs (red dots) along the White Oak Bayou Greenway trail now under construction (red line).<\/p>\n

We are grateful for the financial support of the Memorial Heights Redevelopment Authority and TIRZ 5 on this project, as well as on the new hike and bike bridge we officially opened in May.<\/p>\n

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Bicyclist killed in drive-by shooting<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Dale Lezon\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.chron.com<\/h3>\n

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\nA bicyclist died in a drive-by shooting about 10:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 8200 block of Garland near Arizona, according to the Houston Police Department.
\nA bicyclist died late Wednesday night in a drive-by shooting in southeast Houston.
\nThe shooting occurred about 10:30 p.m. in the 8200 block of Garland near Arizona, according to the Houston Police Department.
\nPolice said a …<\/p>\n

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Residents get first opportunity to chime in on city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Bike Plan Saturday<\/a><\/h2>\n

elpasoheraldpost.com<\/h3>\n

The City of El Paso is creating a comprehensive bike plan which will determine how bike lanes, bike share, and other bike amenities all fit together with existing transportation infrastructure to enhance connectivity throughout our city.
\nEl Paso\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s bike plan will serve as a guide to determining which streets are best for bicycling and how to make those streets safer for cycling. The bike plan will also update elements from the city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s nationally-recognized comprehensive plan, Plan El Paso.
\nThe first step toward updating the …<\/p>\n

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Bicycles should top Austin transit priority list, group says<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.bizjournals.com\/austin<\/h3>\n

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\nA new report suggests that improving Austin’s bicycle infrastructure is the city’s top transportation priority \u00e2\u20ac\u201d ranked higher than proposals to bury I-35 through downtown or adding more dedicated bus lanes.
\nThe report, released Thursday, comes from MobilityATX, an initiative by city and regional transit officials to invite public feedback about potential solutions to the Austin-area’s transportation troubles. The 12-week initiative saw MobilityATX officials solicit comments and ideas about Austin’s transit infrastructure in person and online which were compiled for the report, which is posted …<\/p>\n