News
New Bike Lanes Taking Shape In Houston After County Commissioner Pledges Funds
Posted on · The initiative is adding about 19 miles of new bike lanes. Many are in underserved communities where people rely on their bikes for work and errands.
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News
Houston’s Bike Share Ridership Up Over 65 Percent
Posted on · B-Cycle says it’s now looking to expand into areas of the city that currently don’t have the service.
Transportation
Where Houston Plans To Go Next With Its Massive Bike Trail Project
Posted on · The Bayou Greenways 2020 network is expected to be completed next year, and officials are now looking to take it beyond the city limits.
Transportation
TxDOT To Distribute $19 Million For Bike And Pedestrian Projects
Posted on · The funds will help smaller communities build infrastructure for cycling and walking. Money will also be used to create safe routes to school.
Transportation
Study Looks At How To Make Houston’s Intersections Safer For Pedestrians And Cyclists
Posted on · City officials and transportation advocates are visiting traffic hotspots to investigate whether road design is contributing to crashes.
Transportation
Houston-Area Communities Vie For Much-Needed Transportation Funding For Local Projects
Posted on · Some communities are trying to fix roads that are struggling to handle more traffic, while others want to improve their bike and pedestrian infrastructure.
Transportation
There Will Soon Be A New Bikeway Between Downtown And The Museum District
Posted on · The route includes a designated bike lane, but planners say the project comes with some challenges.
In-Depth
Study Ranks Houston’s Most Dangerous Intersections for Pedestrians And Cyclists
Posted on · City officials say Houston will have to do things differently in the future as it encourages people to use other modes of transportation.
Transportation
PHOTOS: Bayou Greenways Unveils Long-Awaited Bike And Pedestrian Bridge
Posted on · Cyclists and walkers now have a new option in Houston’s East End
Transportation
Ten Years After Ike, Galveston Plans Millions of Dollars in Infrastructure Upgrades
Posted on · Galveston is about to launch a major effort to fix some of its aging streets. Much of that work will be paid for with local money.
News
Houston’s Tour de France Star Returns, Announces New Olympic Cycling Program
Posted on · Lawson Craddock finished the Tour de France despite a broken shoulder blade, raised thousands of dollars for his old race track
Transportation
Houston City Council Approves Major Bike Share Expansion
Posted on · That expansion will put new bike share stations throughout the Inner Loop but one council member says that’s not enough.
News
Houston Police Say They Are Increasing Efforts to Keep Cyclists Safe
Posted on · With school starting in just a few weeks, police are planning more targeted enforcement of Houston's Safe Passing law. The ordinance says drivers have to maintain a three-foot distance when they are passing a cyclist.
Transportation
Bayou Greenways Unveils Houston’s Newest Hike and Bike Trail
Posted on · Officials say it will provide much needed recreational opportunities along with a new transportation route
Transportation
South Texas Cities Are Developing An Extensive Trail Network To Help Improve Residents’ Health
Posted on · Officials also hope the trails can boost the economy in one of the state's poorest regions