{"id":33885,"date":"2016-08-20T23:38:42","date_gmt":"2016-08-21T04:38:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=33885"},"modified":"2016-08-20T23:38:42","modified_gmt":"2016-08-21T04:38:42","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-august-20th-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2016\/08\/20\/texas-bicycling-news-august-20th-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News August 20th 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

Master plan for bikes, pedestrians almost complete<\/a><\/h2>\n

By RICK KELLEY<\/h3>\n

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

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\nHARLINGEN \u00e2\u20ac\u201d A bicycle-pedestrian transit plan with a horizon 20 years into the future is nearly complete.
\nThe final plan will be presented for approval to the Harlingen-San Benito Metropolitan Planning Organization board on Sept. 14.
\nThe master plan put together for $79,000 lists dozens of projects, from bicycle paths, lanes and shared trails to …<\/p>\n

Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (Draft)<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

Hand Avenue sidepath (0.3 miles) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d $70,000-300,000
\nSH 107 sidewalk (0.7 miles, one side \u00e2\u20ac\u201d $230,000
\nSH 107 crosswalks (two, U.S. 77-Hand Avenue \u00e2\u20ac\u201d $200,000-235,000 each
\nSH 107 bike lanes (0.7 miles, both sides \u00e2\u20ac\u201d $40,000-570,000
\nTamm Street sidewalk (0.1 miles) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d $55,000 …<\/p>\n

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Best DFW Mountain Biking Spots<\/a><\/h2>\n

dfw.cbslocal.com<\/h3>\n

Even in the urban sprawl, Dallas and Fort Worth share plenty of mountain biking trails for the most avid cyclists. Blue beginner level trails are just as abundant as red, rowdy, professional mountain biking paths to excitement. Grab your bike and your helmet and head out to adventure on DFW trails! …<\/p>\n

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Cypress Social Bike Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

houston.carpediem.cd<\/h3>\n

27 August 18:30
\nSherlocks Baker’s St. Pub – Cypress, Tx
\nMEET UP: 6:30pm @ Sherlock’s Baker St on the patio
\n(red\/blue building says Baker Street Pub & Grill)
\nBRING: front and back lights are required, any kind of lights will do
\nOPTIONAL: helmets, bike locks, drinks, and favorite tunes, remember everyone is responsible for their own safety!
\nPACE: no drop 12-15 MPH(perfect for beginners)
\nROLL OUT: at 7 ish, we usually wait for almost everyone.
\nROUTE: 15-20 miles, we will be making 1 or 2 stops to hydrate. …<\/p>\n

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RFP – Bicycling Opinion Survey<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

Bid Date & Time: 09\/16\/16 5:00 PM
\nStatus: bidding
\nReport: 7237137
\nCountry : United States State: TX County: Tarrant Location: Arlington
\nSet Aside Types: MBE\/DBE (Minority \/ Disadvantaged)
\nScope: Conduct a regional bicycle opinion survey. The survey will gather statistically sound randomsampling to capture the views of the
\npublic-at-large about bicycle use across the 12-county region. The survey will be conducted in English and Spanish, and will measure
\nbicycling behaviors and trip characteristics such as level of comfort of bicycling, interest in bicycling, frequency ofbicycling, and types of bicycle facilities where such trips occur for balanced mix of bicyclists bygender, age, ethnicity, and income.
\nNotes: The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation must meet the 31.92 percentage goalidentified for this type of procurement. All questions regarding the services required shall be directed in writing by email toTransRFPs@nctcog.org by the close of business on Friday, August 26, 2016. …<\/p>\n

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Do you live in NW Houston and like to ride? Look into the Northwest Cycle Club. Every Saturday morning 200 to 300 riders set out on a number of routes at various speeds. It’s awesome.<\/a><\/h2>\n

by ThatGuyinHouston<\/h3>\n

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

The rides start and end at Zube Park, off 290 out past the Grand Parkway. It’s a bit far out, but the payoff is that the roads are mostly empty on Saturday mornings and there are very few traffic lights. You just ride and ride and ride. Lots of cows and bulls (on the other side of barbed wire fences) and empty fields. Very pleasant.
\nEvery speed group from …<\/p>\n

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