{"id":65196,"date":"2024-05-13T22:37:10","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T03:37:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=65196"},"modified":"2024-05-13T22:37:11","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T03:37:11","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-monday-may-13-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2024\/05\/13\/texas-bicycling-news-monday-may-13-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Monday – May 13, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Texas Ride of Silence: Share the Road Spotlight<\/a><\/h2>\n

Rudy Fernandez | 1470kyyw.com<\/h4>\n

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When I first heard the term \u201cRide of Silence\u201d I didn\u2019t know what it was about. However, I learned from Jill Christie with the Texas Department of Transportation what the ride is all about.<\/p>\n

So here goes, after a nationally known amateur cyclist named Larry Schwartz had been killed when he was riding his bicycle and was hit by a school bus on a wide-open empty road. The first Ride of Silence occurred in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex.\nLOOK: This Is Abilene\u2019s Ride of Silence\nAbilene\u2019s cyclists gather to remember those who lost their lives while cycling. This international event is held on the third Wednesday in May during National Bicycle Month. \u2026<\/p>\n

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Heart of the High Plains: 24 hours in the Canyon<\/a><\/h2>\n

by: Princess Bryant\t| www.myhighplains.com<\/h4>\n

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AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR\/KCIT) \u2013 24 hours in the Canyon, a bike ride event held at Palo Duro Canyon State Park, is returning for its 18th year.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are the only simultaneous 24-hour road and mountain bike event in the United States. 100% of our funds that we raise are used to provide free services for cancer survivors from the moment of their diagnosis, during their treatment and after treatment,\u201d said 24 hours in the Canyon Event Director Ryan Parnell. \u201cThat live in the 26 counties in Texas Panhandle.\u201d<\/p>\n

The event offers competitive and \u2026<\/p>\n

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Fort Worth Celebrates Bike to Work Week, Encouraging Greener Commuting Choices<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Nate Simmons | hoodline.com<\/h4>\n

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It\u2019s time to swap the car keys for bike helmets and pedal through the streets during the Bike to Work Week. As reported by the League of American Bicyclists, stated in the City of Fort Worth, this event is part of a broader initiative to encourage healthier lifestyles and to reduce the environmental impact of our daily commutes. Bike to Work Week, which falls on May 13-19, is an opportunity for citizens to contribute to a greener planet one pedal at a time.<\/p>\n

Beyond just a week of action, the \u201cDrive Less, Bike More\u201d campaign has been \u2026<\/p>\n

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Connecting Texas with a statewide active transportation plan<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.txdot.gov<\/h4>\n

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AUSTIN\u2014Active transportation is an important link in the Texas transportation system connecting travelers across the state. TxDOT is developing the Statewide Active Transportation Plan to develop recommendations for improving conditions for bicycling, walking and rolling across the state.<\/p>\n

Safe active transportation networks not only connect people to destinations, but can also improve individual health, enhance local economies and provide choices that can save people money and improve their quality of life.<\/p>\n

The SATP focuses on community needs to identify priority areas and make connections with trails, paths, and transit to help provide safe and efficient ways to get around for people using all transportation choices. Specific strategies identified through the plan will inform TxDOT\u2019s efforts to support travel options in the future.<\/p>\n

In the fall of 2023, TxDOT held virtual meetings and traveled across the state to meet with and gather input from more than 4,800 people, stakeholders and other groups to shape the SATP. Through this outreach, people were encouraged to provide input on their top priorities when it comes to active transportation. Common themes included:<\/p>\n

Increased safety. Almost 75% of those surveyed don\u2019t feel safe using active transportation. They want to see lower speed limits and additional lighting on sidewalks and bike lanes. ...\n<\/code><\/pre>\n
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