{"id":38569,"date":"2018-01-18T23:19:52","date_gmt":"2018-01-19T05:19:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=38569"},"modified":"2018-01-18T23:19:52","modified_gmt":"2018-01-19T05:19:52","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-january-18th-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2018\/01\/18\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-january-18th-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest January 18th 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

To end share-bike dumping, focus on how to change people’s behaviour<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Conor Wynn | phys.org<\/h3>\n


\nWhile most cities are keen to promote bike use, few foresaw the problems caused by dockless bike-sharing schemes such as oBike and Reddy Go. The advantage of dockless bikes is that users needn’t find dedicated stations to pick up and return the bikes. Instead, the user leaves the bike in a public place for the next rider to use. But the disadvantage turns out to be that these bikes are littering streets or being dumped in parks and rivers in cities in Australia and overseas. …<\/p>\n

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Instead of a Wall, Why Not a Binational Border Bikeshare?<\/a><\/h2>\n

MART\u00c3\u008dN ECHENIQUE | www.citylab\/com<\/h3>\n


\nAs the debate about President Donald Trump\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s long-promised wall along the U.S. Mexico border drags on, plans for an entirely different kind of infrastructure project are also proceeding: The cities of El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Ju\u00c3\u00a1rez in the Mexican state of Chihuahua are considering a scheme to build an integrated binational bikeshare system between the two cities. …<\/p>\n

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Bicycle Technician – Houston, Texas, Store1329 Summerwood TX<\/a><\/h2>\n

dsg.referrals.selectminds.com<\/h3>\n

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On our Team, everyone plays a critical role. Your Mission (and Ours) is to serve and …<\/p>\n

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Veterans Baseball Field – Bicycle Racks<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

Bid Date & Time: 01\/30\/18 3:00 PM
\nStatus: bidding Report: 8358324
\nCountry : United States State: TX County: Webb Location: Laredo
\nScope: Provide bicycle racks.
\nPlans: From Leyendecker Construction Inc, Laredo, TX, 78041,
\n956-722-0531, $150.00 per set, refundable.
\nOwner Type: Public
\nBuyer: Laredo Independent School District, Purchasing
\nAddress: 1702 Houston St, Room #205, Administration Buildin PO Box 658
\nCity: Laredo State: TX Zip\/Postal Code: 78040
\nTEL: 956-795-3220 FAX: 956-795-3221
\nWebsite: http:\/\/www.laredoisd.org <http:\/\/www.laredoisd.org\/><\/p>\n

Bid Pkg Source: Leyendecker Construction Inc
\nAddress: 4220 Sanders Avenue,
\nCity: Laredo State: TX Zip\/Postal Code: 78041
\nTEL: 956-722-0531 FAX: 956-722-8215<\/p>\n

Prime Contractor\/Construction Manager: Leyendecker Construction Inc
\nAddress: 4220 Sanders Avenue,
\nCity: Laredo State: TX Zip\/Postal Code: 78041
\nTEL: 956-722-0531 FAX: 956-722-8215<\/p>\n

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Want more bikes in Austin? So does Katie Smith Deolloz, Bike Austin\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s new executive director<\/a><\/h2>\n

Pam LeBlanc | fitness.blog.austin360.com<\/h3>\n


\nLook for Katie Smith Deolloz riding a bike, walking or taking a bus, but don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t expect to see her driving a car. And now, look for her at the helm of Bike Austin.<\/p>\n

The non-profit organization, which promotes cycling for transportation and recreation, has selected Deolloz as its new executive director.<\/p>\n

Deolloz, her husband and two children don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t own a car, and want to show others how it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s possible to live …<\/p>\n

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Step-Up Ride for Jan 20th, 8:00 AM Start<\/a><\/h2>\n

jtotaro | www.planobicycle.org<\/h3>\n

At this writing (Thursday Noon, Jan 18th) the weather for Friday night into Saturday has a 40% chance of rain for the Plano area. Otherwise, weather is for mid 40s wind chill temps with moderate southerly winds. Depending how much and the coverage extent the rain actually comes in overnight, check the Step-Up page on the PBA Ride Forums webpage on Saturday morning for possible further delay or cancellations of the ride. Any cancellation notice will …<\/p>\n

DB Lite 1-20-18, 8:00am, 43 miles to Downtown<\/a><\/h2>\n

Ron_Shome | www.planobicycle.org<\/h3>\n

We’re going to Downtown due to S winds. Please note, although DBL is now advertised as 16mph-17mph rolling average, we might<\/em> come in slower today due to strong headwinds on the way out. This route is also a bit shorter than normal, since many of us have been off the bike more than we’d like. …<\/p>\n

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Hello from Bike Austin\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s New Executive Director<\/a><\/h2>\n

bikeaustin.org<\/h3>\n

Hi! I am Katie Deolloz, Bike Austin\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s new Executive Director. It is a privilege to take over for my predecessor Mercy Feris. She has helped in making the transition as seamless as possible and every member of the staff (Carson, Shavone, and Michelle) along with the Smart Trips Ambassadors (Jorge, Jolene, and Myles) have extended a warm welcome and been quick to adapt to the changes.<\/p>\n

My husband, kiddos, and I choose to live a carfree lifestyle in the 78704, intentionally positioning ourselves along Bike Route 31 and the CapMetro 5 line for our multimodal and active commuting styles. Fun fact: both my daughter and husband are unicyclists! …<\/p>\n

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n
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Breaking news you (and @junior_miller<\/a>) can use: @DallasCityMgr<\/a> TC Broadnax tells bike-share companies either they clean up their mess by the first week of February, or the city will do it for them. https:\/\/t.co\/5qG2ACMDPY<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/oqZgplqdb7<\/a><\/p>\n

— Robert Wilonsky (@RobertWilonsky) January 19, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n