It’s just amazing how two things can work together so perfectly. On Tuesday we wrote about a new Twitter list called Social Cycling ATX for getting short-notice rides organized and going. Their group is growing fast, with 57 followers on Twitter at last count and a Facebook group with 77 members. So now you can [...]
Posts on ‘March 20th, 2009’
Pedicabs under attack by marauding golf carts?
At the Urban Transportation Commission meeting last Tuesday, a tall guy in a suit spoke and requested his company be put on the agenda for April. His name is Chris Nielsen, and he is requesting a formal category for his vehicles, electric powered golf carts. His business, Capitol Cruisers, operates a “charter service” giving people [...]
Get thee to the City Council Cycling Forum!
Reprinted from a League of Bicycling Voters email. This is your chance to tell your next city council members that you want safe cycling to be a priority, and find out where they stand on our issues. Want to make an impression? The best way to advance safer and more accessible bicycling in Austin is [...]
Safe Passing Bill Texas House hearing Tuesday morning
From the Texas Bicycle Coalition: The 2009 Safe Passing Bill will have a Texas House hearing by the Transportation Committee next Tuesday, March 24 at 8:00am. The room at the capitol is E2.014. The bill includes the “3-feet clearance” provision for cars passing cyclists. It has also been expanded to address right and left hooks [...]
