In the past, the Texas Department of Transportation has had a tin ear when it comes to accommodating cyclists, but changes at the federal level and possible passage of the Complete Streets legislation here in Texas mean things could be changing. As part of their public feedback process, TxDOT is holding an annual open house tomorrow, Tuesday, April 26 to provide information regarding transportation projects and programs that might affect bicycle use of the state system within the Austin District. The Austin District is made up of Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Gillespie, Hays, Mason, Lee, Llano, Travis, and Williamson Counties.

TxDOT Open House on Bicycles in transportation projects
Tuesday, April 26
4:30- 6:30 PM
TxDOT Riverside Building, 200 E Riverside Dr

All interested citizens are invited to attend this public meeting. Verbal and written comments from the public regarding bicycle use of the state system in the Austin District are requested. Comments may be presented either at the meeting or in writing within 15 days after the public meeting (postmarked on or before Wednesday, May 11, 2011). Written comments not turned in at the meeting should be mailed to Mrs. Elizabeth Prestwood, Austin District Bicycle Coordinator, Texas Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 15426 NEAS, Austin, Texas, 78761. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Prestwood at (512) 832-7284