{"id":31430,"date":"2015-11-10T23:49:53","date_gmt":"2015-11-11T05:49:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=31430"},"modified":"2015-11-10T23:49:53","modified_gmt":"2015-11-11T05:49:53","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-november-10th-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2015\/11\/10\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-november-10th-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest November 10th"},"content":{"rendered":"

How BCycle plans to triple bike-sharing in Houston<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Ryan Holeywell\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.houstonchronicle.com<\/h3>\n

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\nFrom a spartan office in Houston\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s East End, Will Rub \u00e2\u20ac\u201d along with just a handful of employees \u00e2\u20ac\u201d oversees the bike sharing network that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s helping to transform parts of the city.
\nWhen Houston’s BCycle system debuted in 2012, there wasn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t much to it \u00e2\u20ac\u201d just 18 bikes spread across three stations.
\nNow, thanks to a $3.5 million award from the Houston-Galveston Area Council, the system is poised to add 71 new stations (it has 29 today) and 568 bikes (on top of the 190 it has now) within the next three years.
\nIn reality, Rub hopes to spend all the money within the …<\/p>\n

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Visit Dallas DNA Pro Cycling Announces 2016 Roster<\/a><\/h2>\n

texasbikeracing.com<\/h3>\n

Dallas, TX (November 10, 2015) \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Visit Dallas DNA Pro Cycling has announced its roster for 2016. Drawing primarily from rosters of the merger teams, Visit Dallas p\/b Noise4Good and DNA Cycling p\/b K4, the new organization expects to have a successful inaugural season.
\nTeam Sports Director, Scott Warren noted on the roster, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153This team is the right mix of experience and raw talent, we have a dynamic group of riders with the right chemistry that are excited to race together.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d …<\/p>\n

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unbound: sin fronteras Human-Powered Library Launches with All Day Ride Through East Austin<\/a><\/h2>\n

library.austintexas.gov<\/h3>\n

The Austin Public Library and the Active Transportation Division of the City of Austin present unbound: sin fronteras, a new breed of mobile library. The bike trailer and trike will make their debut appearance touring the central east side on Saturday, November 14 from 10 AM to 6 PM during the East Austin Studio Tour. Follow #APLunbound for up-to-date stops and pop up libraries throughout the day.
\nSpot the unbound: sin fronteras bike trailer and trike on …<\/p>\n

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Abandoned railroad corridor sought for future regional hike, lbike trail system<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Faith Harper\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.tylerpaper.com<\/h3>\n

The possibility for a regional hike and bike trail is expanding with the approved acquisition of an abandoned railway that connects Whitehouse and Troup.
\nMonday evening, the Tyler Area Metropolitan Planning Organization approved moving the purchase of 7.25 acres of an abandoned Union Pacific rail bed into its short-term and long-term plans. The land comes in at a $500,000 price tag.
\nTransportation improvement projects must be included in the MPO\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s plans to be eligible for grant funding. The organization focuses on regional transportation planning, which also includes bike trails, walking paths and public transit.
\nThe Northeast Texas Regional Mobility Authority would own and …<\/p>\n

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Wife was hit by 14yr old kid on bicycle (Texas)<\/a><\/h2>\n

by bearded_soulchild\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.reddit.com<\/h3>\n

The other day my wife was coming down our street when a 14yr old kid shot across from the other side of the street, out from behind a parked car and hit our car on the left fender. She almost drove into another car on the right side trying to get out of his way which didnt work out. Luckily nobody was injured or hurt. We called the police and they took all the statements. The kid admitted to not …<\/p>\n

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Trail Damage @ Muleshoe<\/a><\/h2>\n

by John E\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.bikemojo.com<\/h3>\n

Just got back from riding Muleshoe and observed some serious trial damage. Right after the wet weather someone road a four-wheeler through the entire last section after Turner Farm Road. The tracks end at the Park Host’s ATV parked behind his camper.
\nI have to reserve judgement because there was …<\/p>\n

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Bicycle Program to start on campus<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Stephanie Reyes\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0baylorlariat.com<\/h3>\n

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\nThe Baylor Police Department and Department of Public Safety will implement new programs across campus in an effort to help decrease bicycle theft and make bicyclists, pedestrians and drivers safer on campus. Photo credit: Richard Hirst
\nThe Baylor Police Department and Department of Public Safety will start a bicycle safety program on campus that will include bicycle education and will bring awareness of new rules to students.
\nBaylor Police Chief Brad Wigtil said he helped come up …<\/p>\n

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The Case Against Bright-as-the-Sun Flashing Bike Lights<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Josh Cohen\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0nextcity.org<\/h3>\n

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\nDaylight Saving Time is over. Darkness falls before you can start your evening commute. And all around the country, a scourge is rearing its ugly, eyeball-searing head.
\nI\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m talking about the insanely bright, flashing headlights that are now standard equipment for bike commuters. During rush hour in bike-heavy Seattle where I live it is impossible to ride more than a few minutes at a stretch without getting blasted with another retina-shocking dose of …<\/p>\n

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Trail Foundation announces plans for new span beneath Congress Bridge<\/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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\nA year and a half after the opening of the boardwalk, a stretch of the Butler Trail along the north shore of Lady Bird Lake is preparing for a makeover.
\nA new 264-foot section of the hike-and-bike trail will extend over the water for 184 feet. The span will eliminate a blind corner and make that portion of the trail accessible to those with disabilities. It will include a jutted-out viewing area where people can watch residents of the city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s famous bat colony emerge on summer nights.
\nThe $2.5-million project is expected to open in about two years. A concept design is finished and contractors are …<\/p>\n

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Video: Libby on Greenways and Biking <\/a><\/h2>\n

bike4heck.com<\/h3>\n