{"id":62766,"date":"2023-07-07T22:03:52","date_gmt":"2023-07-08T03:03:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=62766"},"modified":"2023-07-07T22:03:53","modified_gmt":"2023-07-08T03:03:53","slug":"texas-bicycling-action-july-7-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2023\/07\/07\/texas-bicycling-action-july-7-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Action – July 7, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bicyclist hit at West Side intersection, taken to hospital<\/a><\/h2>\n

Rebecca Salinas & Santiago Esparza | www.ksat.com<\/h4>\n

SAPD: Bicyclist did not have lights on his bike<\/p>\n

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SAN ANTONIO \u2013 A bicyclist was hit by a vehicle at a West Side intersection and taken to the hospital on Friday morning.<\/p>\n

San Antonio police said the incident happened after 5 a.m. at Culebra Road and Benrus Drive. \u2026<\/p>\n

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TxDOT seeks public input on record $100B plan for projects across the state<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.canadianrecord.com<\/h4>\n

Virtual and in-person public meetings will allow Texans to help shape TxDOT\u2019s 2024 Unified Transportation Program<\/p>\n

AMARILLO \u2013 As the Texas population continues to boom, TxDOT is drafting a record-breaking 10-year transportation plan and now the public is invited to weigh in on the projects proposed in their communities.<\/p>\n

To help guide transportation projects over the next decade, TxDOT is seeking public input on the draft 2024 Unified Transportation Program (UTP), the state\u2019s 10-year transportation plan. The draft 2024 UTP totals $100 billion, which is $15 billion more than the 2023 plan. The increase primarily comes from growth in revenues from Proposition 1 (passed in the 2015 legislative session) generated by oil and gas severance fees dedicated to highway improvements. \u2026<\/p>\n

\u2026 Projects included in the UTP will improve safety, address congestion and connectivity, and preserve roadways for Texas drivers. The UTP also addresses public transportation, maritime, aviation, rail, freight and international trade, and bicycle and pedestrian connectivity. \u2026<\/p>\n

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The coolest spots on Austin\u2019s Hike and Bike Trail to beat the heat<\/a><\/h2>\n

by: Sally Hernandez | www.kxan.com<\/h4>\n

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AUSTIN (KXAN) \u2014 If you are one of the 5 million visitors who hit the hike and bike trail around Lady Bird Lake every year, then you are likely looking for the best spots on the trail to cool off.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe best place to sit down, cool off and get away from the heat is under Mopac bridge and Lou Neff Point,\u201d said Jonatan Salinas the Ecological Restoration Coordinator with The Trail Conservancy.<\/p>\n

Part of Salinas\u2019 job is to make sure the 10-mile trail has enough areas and amenities to keep people safe in the heat. \u2026<\/p>\n

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12 National Titles Awarded on Day 2 of Cross-Country Mountain Bike Nationals at Bear Creek<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.endurancesportswire.com<\/h4>\n

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Masters Cross-Country and Junior Short Track National Championships were crowned at Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Macungie, Penn.<\/p>\n

MACUNGIE, Penn. \/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE\/ \u2013 It was a hot, humid, and beautiful day for racing at the 2023 USA Cycling Cross-Country Mountain Bike National Championships. Riders competed in the Master\u2019s Cross-Country, Junior Short Track, e-Bike, and Non-Championship races. This is the event\u2019s first time back on the east coast since 2018 when it was at Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia. \u2026<\/p>\n

\u2026 Cross-Country Qualifiers<\/p>\n

With the explosive growth of the Junior fields in recent years, qualifiers were added to the schedule. 172 riders took to the line for the two Junior 15-16 Qualifying races to narrow the field down to 120 riders for the Championship race on Friday. Maddex Thiel (Leander, Texas; Orange Seal) and River Valdez (Sedona, Ariz; Team Santini USA p\/b Murphy Capital Advisors) took the wins in their respective heat races. \u2026<\/p>\n

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Bicyclist hit by car after running red light, police say<\/a><\/h2>\n

Author: Haley Williams | www.kiiitv.com<\/h4>\n

The woman on the bicycle was trying to cross Alameda to continue on Airline, police said, but she ran a red light and was hit by a car.\n\"\"\/<\/p>\n

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas \u2014 A woman on a bicycle was taken to a Corpus Christi hospital Friday morning after being hit by a car, according to Corpus Christi police officials.<\/p>\n

The woman on the bicycle was trying to cross Alameda to continue on Airline, police said, but she ran a red light and was hit by a car.<\/p>\n

She is expected to be okay, officials said. The driver of the car was not ticketed for the crash.<\/p>\n

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Video: Bicyclist hit at West Side intersection, taken to hospital<\/a><\/h2>\n

Rebecca Salinas & Santiago Esparza | www.ksat.com<\/h4>\n

SAPD: Bicyclist did not have lights on his bike<\/p>\n

SAN ANTONIO \u2013 A bicyclist was hit by a vehicle at a West Side intersection and taken to the hospital on Friday morning.<\/p>\n

San Antonio police said the incident happened after 5 a.m. at Culebra Road and Benrus Drive.<\/p>\n

The bicyclist, who did not have any lights on his bike, entered the intersection as a vehicle had the green light, police said.<\/p>\n

The vehicle hit the bicyclist at a low speed, causing minor injuries to his head and leg, police said.<\/p>\n

He was taken to University Hospital by EMS and is expected to recover.<\/p>\n

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Thursday doesn\u2019t even start<\/a><\/h2>\n

Brent Wells | strava.com<\/h4>\n

I was pretty much pooped from riding three days in a row, so I just needed a nice easy ride to spin out my legs. I knew I had to be careful because The Snakedoctor ? has actually agreed to ride with me tomorrow. Traffic and construction in San Antonio has just made riding very dangerous. Thankful that I could leave from #MyShop and not have to worry about getting lost?, and have I mentioned that I love this bike? Well, I do. However, I will always thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for saving me both physically and spiritually, and allowing me to return to this sport that I love and for also allowing me to finish another ride safely without any mechanicals or flats.?<\/p>\n

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Texas Biking from Twitter<\/h1>\n

A bicyclist was hit by a vehicle at a West Side intersection and taken to the hospital on Friday morning. https:\/\/t.co\/5gO524Rfci<\/a><\/p>— KSAT 12 (@ksatnews) July 7, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote>