{"id":42411,"date":"2018-06-19T23:07:15","date_gmt":"2018-06-20T04:07:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=42411"},"modified":"2018-06-19T23:07:15","modified_gmt":"2018-06-20T04:07:15","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-june-19th-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2018\/06\/19\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-june-19th-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest June 19th 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

After Some Persistence, The Mystery Of The Missing Crosswalk Is Finally Solved<\/a><\/h2>\n

GAIL DELAUGHTER | www.houstonpublicmedia.org<\/h3>\n

We make a return visit to a challenging intersection where pedestrians had to take the long way around.
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\nIn May 2017 we went to check out an unusual situation in northwest Houston, at the intersection where Randon Road and Mangum Road meet West 43rd Street.<\/p>\n

A neighbor told us the intersection was missing a crosswalk. That meant you had to walk all the way around just to get to the bus stop on the other side of the street. …<\/p>\n

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Group seeks to improve cyclist safety, awareness<\/a><\/h2>\n

Odessa American | www.oaoa.com<\/h3>\n

The Permian Basin Bicyclist Association gathered Monday evening to present and develop possible plans to help make the roads safer for bicyclists in the Permian Basin.<\/p>\n

Bicyclists, business owners and city officials voiced their …<\/p>\n

Cyclist group wants safer roads<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Paul Wedding | www.oaoa.com<\/h3>\n


\nA number of recent deaths have affected the bicyclist community in the Permian Basin, and members of that community are coming out of the woodwork to find ways they can make the streets of Midland and Odessa a safer place to ride. ,,,<\/p>\n

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First ride with the boys and JJ\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s new co pilot bike<\/a><\/h2>\n

Jason Salas | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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Video: Austin couple bikes over 500 miles for HIV, AIDS charity<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Spectrum News Staff | www.spectrumlocalnews.com<\/h3>\n

AUSTIN, Texas \u00e2\u20ac\u201d A cycling couple took their friends and their bikes to California for one of the biggest rides of their lives \u00e2\u20ac\u201d all for a good cause.<\/p>\n

The ride aims to:<\/p>\n

Fund the work of centers providing free HIV\/AIDS medical care, testing and prevention services
\nRaise awareness to end the stigma surrounding HIV\/AIDS
\nProvide a positive, life affirming experience for people affected by HIV\/AIDS
\nGrow community of activists, volunteers,ambassadors fighting to end AIDS
\nHonor those who have passed from AIDS-related causes<\/p>\n

The AIDS\/LifeCycle event has cyclists ride from …<\/p>\n

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Pflugerville Police Reward Kids’ ‘Cool Moves’<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Tony Cantu | patch.com<\/h3>\n

Starting on June 18 through August, police will be on the lookout for children practicing safety to reward them with ice cream.<\/p>\n

PFLUGERVILLE, TX \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Police will be on the lookout for kids out in public through the summer, not to issue citations but to reward them for safe behavior.<\/p>\n

The Pflugerville Police Department’s Cool Moves program rewards children for being safe over the summer. Starting Monday, June 18 through Friday, Aug. 31, the police department will be on the lookout for children showing Cool Moves. Youth caught by the police looking …<\/p>\n

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12-year-old boy on bicycle hits car in north Abilene<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Jamie Burch & Scott Martin | ktxs.com<\/h3>\n


\nABILENE, Texas \u00e2\u20ac\u201d A 12-year-old Abilene boy is OK after hitting a car while riding his bicycle on Tuesday morning.<\/p>\n

The boy was riding his bicycle on North 18th Street, near the old Fannin Elementary School, when the collision occurred at …<\/p>\n

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Road linking west side roads set to open after years of delays<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Simon Williams | kfoxtv.com<\/h3>\n


\nEL PASO, Texas (KFOX14) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d A road linking heavily traveled west side roads is expected to open after years of delay.<\/p>\n

Starting Tuesday, drivers will be able to head down Isela Rubalcava from Spur 16 to I-10 Gateway in one continuous span.<\/p>\n

That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a big change as the road used to turn to dirt a quarter mile before reaching Spur 16.<\/p>\n

Canutillo Independent School District said that about 6,000 people use the road daily. The connection could speed things along for them.<\/p>\n

In addition to connecting Spur 16 to I-10 Gateway, the project includes a four-lane roadway, bicycle lanes, …<\/p>\n

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n
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Do you like safe streets and free food? Do you know the difference between a "high comfort" and a "low comfort" bike lane? Or that you can use a phone app to report dangerous situations to the City of… https:\/\/t.co\/RTANfoTpvY<\/a><\/p>\n

— RUCT (@ricecycling) June 20, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n