{"id":54279,"date":"2020-10-02T22:53:38","date_gmt":"2020-10-03T03:53:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=54279"},"modified":"2020-10-02T22:53:40","modified_gmt":"2020-10-03T03:53:40","slug":"texas-biking-news-october-2nd-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2020\/10\/02\/texas-biking-news-october-2nd-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Biking News October 2nd 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Scenic Sundays celebrates 100 years of Scenic Drive<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Erika Esquivel | kfoxtv.com<\/h3>\n

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EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d The beloved Scenic Drive will be celebrating its centennial this Sunday with a special Scenic Sunday.<\/p>\n

Scenic Sundays, which takes place every Sunday, closes Scenic Drive to vehicular traffic to allow runners, joggers, walkers, and cyclists an opportunity to really take in the panoramic view of the city alongside the Franklin Mountains.<\/p>\n

This weekend, in honor of 100 years of one of the most iconic thoroughfares in El Paso, Scenic Sundays will include a …<\/p>\n

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NORTH TEXAS BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN CHALLENGE AWARDED $23.5 MILLION \u00e2\u20ac\u201c NBC 5 DALLAS-FORT VALUE<\/a><\/h2>\n

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The Regional Transportation Council not too long ago authorised $23.5 million in federal funding for building of 12 lively transportation initiatives in Collin, Dallas and Tarrant counties.<\/p>\n

The entities awarded funding will contribute $3.5 million in native match, bringing the full funding within the area\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s bicycle and pedestrian amenities to $27 million as a part of the 2020 Transportation Alternate options Name for Tasks.<\/p>\n

The initiatives will present connections to colleges and main hubs of employment in sure …<\/p>\n

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Bike MS: Inside Out social ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Sameer Gokhale, Velo Valero | cycling.powweb.com<\/h3>\n

In any other year, as we move into October, most of us would have been busy with packet pickup, accommodations and getting ready for the Bike MS: Ride to the River. This is not one of those years. This year we prepare for a virtual Bike MS ride on a new date. October 17, 2020 is not far off and I hope you are looking forward to riding on that day.<\/p>\n

Bike MS: Inside Out offers us the option to ride outside on the road or trails or inside on our trainers\/stationary bikes. This gives us the flexibility to choose the route, length and duration of the ride.<\/p>\n

Keeping that in mind, if you are planning to ride on the road, I would like to offer some suggestions on couple of routes and invite you to join other fellow Velo Valero riders on these routes.<\/p>\n

Below are two ride options, a short ride and a long ride.<\/p>\n

Start date: October 17, 2020<\/p>\n

Start location : Gruene Hall …<\/p>\n

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Video: Extra safety features being added to bike tunnels in Pharr and San Juan<\/a><\/h2>\n

By: Yuri Gonz\u00c3\u00a1lez | www.krgv.com<\/h3>\n

New safety features have been put into the bike tunnels in Pharr and San Juan.<\/p>\n

Light poles and security cameras have been put into the four current tunnels for extra safety.<\/p>\n

Eddie Cantu, Hidalgo County commissioner for precinct 2 said the tunnels are a great benefit to the community.<\/p>\n

"You never have worry about …<\/p>\n

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Green pavement markings could make Texas streets safer for cyclists<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

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A University of Texas at Arlington civil engineer is investigating the effectiveness of implementing green pavement markings to denote where bicyclists have dedicated lanes or share the road with motorists.<\/p>\n

This Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)-funded research project will examine the use, safety, longevity and performance of the pavement markings, which are painted green to increase their visibility to cyclists, pedestrians and motorists.<\/p>\n

Katie Kam, a UT Arlington assistant professor of research, will team with Professor Steve Mattingly, Assistant Professor Kate Hyun and Assistant Professor Taylor Li, all from the …<\/p>\n

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HPB October 2020 Newsletter<\/a><\/h2>\n

Houston Parks Board | us20.campaign-archive.com<\/h3>\n

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Run or bike the trails with your family and friends. Join a cycling group. Kayak for the first time. Find a butterfly. No matter what you choose, these are #ParksByYou. Check out our new Sims Bayou trip that includes a visit to the brand-new Houston Botanic Garden. As always, …<\/p>\n

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Laredo child struck by vehicle while on bike<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Christian Alejandro Ocampo | www.lmtonline.com<\/h3>\n

A teenager was struck by a vehicle while riding his bike on Thursday night.<\/p>\n

At approximately 8:15 p.m. on Thursday, the Laredo Fire Department arrived at the intersection of Woodridge and International where they found a 15-year-old child who had been hit while on his bike.<\/p>\n

The vehicle was an auto cycle, and the boy was treated by paramedics and transported to Doctors Hospital in stable condition, LFD stated.<\/p>\n

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September 2020 Stats: And I Did Walk (& Bike) 501 Miles<\/a><\/h2>\n

A DUDE ABIKES | adudeabikes.com<\/h3>\n

Last September set records for being hotter than July even here in Central Texas. This year, wonderfully cool weather arrived on the 4th, cancelling out 29 days of 100+ degree F days in August. But I still had to do less biking because of my dumb J-O-B. So it was all I could do to make my 100 bike miles and 10.5 or more walking miles for the week. But together, …\n\"\"\/<\/p>\n

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Texas Biking from Twitter<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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STOLEN – Black Trek in Austin, TX https:\/\/t.co\/qwAhLh5Di6<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/qYt58B8r29<\/a><\/p>— Bike Index (@bikeindexstolen) October 3, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote>