{"id":51374,"date":"2019-11-06T23:00:56","date_gmt":"2019-11-07T05:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=51374"},"modified":"2019-11-06T23:01:02","modified_gmt":"2019-11-07T05:01:02","slug":"texas-biking-news-november-6th-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2019\/11\/06\/texas-biking-news-november-6th-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Biking News November 6th 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Columbia Avenue in Old East Dallas will shrink from 6 to 4 lanes. Here\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s why<\/a><\/h2>\n

lakewood.advocatemag.com<\/h3>\n

Columbia Avenue in Old East Dallas is shrinking from six lanes to four as City of Dallas officials hope to slow traffic and create a safer environment for pedestrians.<\/p>\n

Design plans should be finalized by the end of the year, and construction should start in July 2020, according to project documents from the City of Dallas. The project is expected take 15 months with a completion date set for summer 2021. …<\/p>\n

… Plans include improved sidewalks, dedicated bicycle lanes, on-street parking, bus stop improvements and landscaping. The hope is that improvements will lead to more retail and restaurants along the road.<\/p>\n

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San Antonio council panel deadlocks over Broadway bike lanes<\/a><\/h2>\n

Bruce Selcraig | www.expressnews.com<\/h3>\n

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The shining jewel of San Antonio\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s 2017 bond package \u00e2\u20ac\u201d at $850 million its largest ever \u00e2\u20ac\u201d was the $42 million transformation of Broadway into a livable \u00e2\u20ac\u0153complete street\u00e2\u20ac\u009d with broad sidewalks, dedicated bicycle and bus lanes and shade trees that might invite European-style outdoor cafes to blossom.<\/p>\n

But there is intense disagreement on City Council over how to accomodate safety, cyclists, buses and Broadway\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s biggest users, automobiles. The sparring has split even among like-minded pedestrian-supporting progressives such …<\/p>\n

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NPRN<\/a><\/h2>\n

Andre DiBiagio | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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Wednesday Training<\/a><\/h2>\n

Eduardo Salas (Cyclones) | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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VCC Humpday Ride. Over 7,500 mile mark, I am now in the 4th quarter. Vision Quest to 10K!<\/a><\/h2>\n

Leo Vela (VCC) | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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Wrench Night @ REI Baybrook<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

Nov 13, 2019\n6:00pm-8:00pm\nWork on your own bike alongside an inspired guide in REI Baybrooks’s bike shop! Limited to two students at a time. Book your hour to use our bike stands and pro tools, and ask questions about how to fix your own ride. Whether you’re just getting started on a basic tune or want expert advice on more complicated repairs, this is a great opportunity to do your own maintenance without the expense of a home shop setup. Replacement parts you might need are not included in the tuition for this class. If you feel you may need new components, please call our bike shop ahead of time to check availability of parts.<\/p>\n

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Who knows about the Texas Curriculum for bike classes to implement at HISD schools during PE?<\/p>— NorthlineLex (@NorthlineLex) November 7, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote>