{"id":35219,"date":"2017-02-04T22:54:23","date_gmt":"2017-02-05T04:54:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=35219"},"modified":"2017-02-04T22:54:23","modified_gmt":"2017-02-05T04:54:23","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-february-4th-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2017\/02\/04\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-february-4th-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest February 4th 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

Plan to make NW Austin road safer for walkers, bikers could make traffic worse<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Adela Uchida | keyetv.com<\/h3>\n

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Jollyville Road is a 3.2-mile artery that snakes from the Arboretum almost to Spicewood Springs Road. “I’m on Jollyville, driving almost every day,” said Jeanine Lehman, who lives in a neighborhood off of Jollyville.
\nIt is five lanes of traffic, two in each direction and a turn lane. There are painted bike lanes on both sides. But that could change.
\n“The three lane option is an idea that came from the …<\/p>\n

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Sofi Hits the Road Again<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Ann Wilson | www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n

Introduction: Who would have thought…
\n… when I booked my flight, way back in October, American politics would be turned on its head? As I write, the latest news is Trump’s policy on refugees and I see TV pictures of demonstrations at airports. Will any of this affect me?
\nAnyway, my main focus now is on getting ready to fly out to Houston in 12 days. Sofi’s in good order and I’ve just had the inner zip on Big Agnes replaced. Not much change in the kit department so I won’t be listing again. I’m dithering a bit about taking the folding seat because US campsites all have tables and benches… mmmm…<\/p>\n

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# FrankenBike #73 ~ I Cycle ~ Feb 18th (2040 E TC Jester)<\/a><\/h2>\n

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FM 2978 widening on hold from FM 1488 to Conroe-Huffsmith<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Catherine Dominguez | www.yourconroenews.com<\/h3>\n

A $23 million project to widen FM 2978 is on hold due to the relocation of utilities and the redesign of a sound wall.
\nTxDOT, which is partnering with the Federal Transportation Agency, is widening the 6.5-mile stretch of FM 2978 from Conroe-Huffsmith north to FM 1488. The project involves widening the existing two-lane undivided roadway to a four-lane roadway with a two-way continuous turn lane, 5-foot outside shoulders to accommodate bicycles and a 4-foot sidewalk in various locations on …<\/p>\n

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You never know who you’ll meet on the MTB trails at Memorial Park…<\/a><\/h2>\n

by ThatGuyinHouston | www.reddit.com<\/h3>\n

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2017 Trash Bash<\/a><\/h2>\n

Greater Houston Off Road Biking Association | ghorba.org<\/h3>\n

Event category: General
\nTrail: Cypresswood (Collins Park)
\nSaturday, March 25, 2017 – 2:30pm
\nJoin us for the 2017 Trash Bash in our efforts to keep our area clean and beautiful. Presented by the Bayou Preservation Association.
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\n6727 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX 77379
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Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n
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— Bat City Cycling (@batcity) February 5, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n