There’s always something going on in the world of bicycling in Austin.
- For example, a City Councilmember known for bicycling to work won the runoff I just worked (against his sister, no less!). I mentioned Pio Renteria in my post Presentation by Jim Sayer, Director of Adventure Cycling Association (Part 2).
City Councilmember Pio Renteria e-bikes to work. - The City of Austin’s Active Transportation Department is often holding meetings about street improvements, like to Slaughter Lane or the Longhorn Dam even.
- Starting just a few days ago, Austin Parks and Recreation is now allowing electric bikes and scooters on certain trails. A pilot project will track speed, complaints, and the inevitable crashes.
- The upcoming Texas Legislature meets in downtown Austin in the state capitol building. Folks will be advocating for bills for Safe Passing, Safe Routes to School, Distracted Driving (a ban on cell-phone use while driving) and Slower Neighborhood Streets. (I wrote about the latter in 2018 World Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Traffic Violence: Texas Vision Zero Vigil.)
As a public service – a big part of what we’re about here at www.ADudeAbikes.com and on WordPress – I thought I’d touch on a few of these issues for your reading pleasure. A Dude ain’t nuthin’ if not educatin’ the masses ’bout bikes n’ stuff!
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