League of Bicycling Voters

n.feed 9.2.2010

ciclistademayhem — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:28:36 +0000

9/2/2010
A Safer Future for 360/183 Intersection?
News 8 Austin

The Pedicab/APD Issue
KVUE News

Cedar Park Outlines Hike and Bike Trails
Community Impact

Citizen Reaction: ‘APD Bike (Collision) Hot Spots’
Old guy on 2 Wheels

Local Neighborhood Watch Goes 2 Wheels
KVUE News

Citizen Report: Gaps in the Transportation Bond
Old Guy on 2 Wheels

(San Fran) SF Bike Plan Injunction Lifted
SF Bicycle Coalition

‘The True Cost of Cars’
DC Streetsblog

Sign petition to help Bike Texas stop bike bans

damico — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:45:05 +0000

Yep, there’s another bike ban out there. This time in the little “hamlet” of Bartonville in North Texas., which now requires 10 or more bicyclists to get a permit before riding through their town. Read more about it here, then Help Bike Texas stop bike bans by signing their petition.

BAC Draft Agenda 2010-08-19

tomwald — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:55:30 +0000

August 19th 2010
Bicycle Advisory Council Meeting Agenda

1. Introductions – 6:30 to 6:35

2. Review and Approval of July Minutes – 6:35 to 6:40

3. Items from BAC – 6:40-7:00
• Sharrows at the Domain – Alan Demling/Annick Beaudet

4. Items from Staff – 7:00-8:20
• Workshop/Focus Group Activity on Bikes and Transit – John-Michael Cortez
• APD quarterly update – Sgt. David Walker
• Bikes Belong Grant – Nadia Barrera

5. Announcements/Adjourn – 8:20 – 8:30

PDF version of agenda

n.feed 8.13.2010

ciclistademayhem — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:12:06 +0000

8/13/2010
A Brighter Biking Future on Barton Springs?
Old Guy on 2 Wheels

Deceased Cyclist’s Heart Finishes Race He Did Not
KVUE News

Young Boy Scout Gets Bikes to East Austin Peers
News 8 Austin

Texas Custom Bike Show Needs Volunteers!
A2W

Another Round in The Ring of Helmet Debate
A2W

(D.C.) ‘DDOT Activates District’s 1st Bicycle Traffic Signals’
DDOT

A Look at Google’s Bike Map ‘Success’
NY Times

n.feed 8.8.2010

ciclistademayhem — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:48:12 +0000

8/8/2010

$90 mil Transportation Bond Passes for Nov. Vote
Austin American Statesman
KXAN News

State Troopers Enlist Bicycles to Secure Downtown
KXAN News

‘Bicycle Grows in Popularity for Transportation’
KVUE News

Oak Hill Gets Connectivity Through New Trail
Oak Hill Gazette

The History and Future of the Pfluger Bridge
CoA

Dallas Cyclist Takes On the Helmet Debate
Dallas News

A National Victory for Liveable Streets!
Streetsblog

(L.A.) ‘Life Before License’ Campaign Kicks Off In L.A.
Bikeside L.A.

RM 2769 Construction–ROAD CLOSURE

tomwald — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 22:29:28 +0000

——– Original Message ——–
Subject: RM 2769 Construction–ROAD CLOSURE
Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 17:29:35 -0500
From: Barrera, Nadia <Nadia.Barrera@ci.austin.tx.us>

This is an example of the heightened coordination between TXDOT and the City of Austin that benefits all road users.

The City of Austin and TXDOT would like to alert cyclists that TXDOT will be starting construction of RM 2769 in the month of August and will continue for the next 14 months. I wanted to let you know that the section of roadway from RM 620 to 3/4 of a mile west of RM 620 will not be ideal for cyclists during this period. The section of Anderson Mill Road from the east has bicycle lanes and some folks may be using RM 2769 to continue west to Anderson Mill west of RM 620. Please see the attached map of the project location.

Nadia M. Barrera
Bicycle/Pedestrian Project Coordinator
Neighborhood Connectivity Division
Public Works Department
City of Austin
512.974.7142
nadia.barrera@ci.austin.tx.us

This Sat. Aug 7th is The Hottest Day of The Year Ride: A Benefit for The LOBV

tomwald — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 05:06:38 +0000

The Hottest Day of the Year Ride: A benefit for The League of Bicycling Voters is this Saturday, August 7th, 2010, 1-10pm.

The ride is sponsored by Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop, The Peddler Bike Shop, Tart Organic Frozen Yogurt, Easy Street Recumbents, and Shefman Law Group.

For more details, visit the ride event page at www.lobv.org/hot.

Stratford Trail Closure

tomwald — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:22:42 +0000

——– Original Message ——–
Subject: Stratford Trail Closure
Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:22:08 -0500
From: Barrera, Nadia

All,

I sent out a notice on June 18th regarding the closure of the Stratford Trail. It read:

“Starting on Monday, June 21st the City of Austin will be closing the Stratford trail for 2-3 weeks for renovation of the trailhead at Barton Springs. The attached PDF shows the limits of work. The trail will be closed at Stratford and Barton Springs with Type III Barricades. The construction area will be construction fenced with type III barricades as reflectorized warning of the physical obstruction.”

However, this notice was premature. Construction has been delayed to improve the design. We hope to complete design and begin construction within the next 8 weeks.

Thank you for your patience. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns.

Nadia M. Barrera
Bicycle/Pedestrian Project Coordinator
Neighborhood Connectivity Division
Public Works Department
City of Austin
512.974.7142
nadia.barrera@ci.austin.tx.us

ciclistademayhem — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:57:24 +0000

7/23/2010
Fitness Feria Focuses on Healthy Hispanic Communities
KVUE News

Midnight Bike Ride Collision: ATX Citizen Video Doc
ATXBS

Upcoming Infrastructure Improvements
Austin 360

Ordinances Push Awareness, Not Many Tickets
Austin American Statesman

‘New Direction for Transportation Policy In Texas Senate?’
Austin American Statesman

SA Refurbishes Bridge For Exclusive Bike/Ped Use
My San Antonio

‘The Myth of the Scofflaw Cyclist’
The Wash Cycle

NY Citizen Report: The Hayley and Diego Law
Bitch Cakes

Eye Candy: Stunting on a Carbon Fiber
ATXBS