Posts Tagged ‘chris riley’

Two major subjects were discussed at the CAMPO Policy Board meeting of November 14th: CAMPO TIP Amendments and the STP-MM funding decision. CAMPO TIP Amendments At many CAMPO Policy Board meetings, the board considers amendments to the CAMPO Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP includes transportation projects receiving federal funding that the CAMPO board has [...]

This is the first of periodic posts from Tom Wald, Executive Director of the League of Bicycling Voters. The CAMPO Policy Board meetings, like most public meetings, charge no admission and provide little overt entertainment to the uninitiated. I’m not currently in a position to take a gonzo journalism approach to reporting from such meetings, [...]

2009 was a momentous year for cycling in Austin with several mile stones passed and the volume of people moving on two wheels growing. Here is a quick run down of what I think are the top ten Austin bike related stories in order of importance. If 2010 is anything like this year, Austin’s cycling [...]

How did you feel about Bike To Work Day 2009? From what I saw it was VERY busy at all the stations in the downtown area. Since I work at home, I didn’t have anywhere in particular to go so I followed the lead of Eileen and just rode around to a few stations to [...]

Reprint of LOBV email below. See the part about showing up to City Council hearing next week – it’s important! First…We won! All of our endorsed candidates for Mayor and City Council won Saturday. In particular, thanks to all the LOBV members who helped out with or donated to the Chris Riley campaign. It was [...]

From Rob D’Amico of the League of Bicycling Voters: League of Bicycling Voters Early Voting Rally (Chris Riley will be in attendance) Sunday, May 3 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Woolridge Square (9th and Guadalupe) (Early Vote polls are across the street at the Courthouse….closes at 6 p.m.) I believe they plan on pulling out [...]

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 [...]

Austin’s cycling community is doing it up right with spring break and SXSW starting this weekend! You could spend all day Saturday going from event to event and never leave your saddle yet still pick up some grub, suds, and swag. Sweet! Thanks to Jason at ATXBS for letting us know about some events we couldn’t find [...]

Austin City Council Place 1 candidate Chris Riley Austin City Council Place One candidate Chris Riley is an avid cyclist who lives carfree. Part of his outreach to the cycling community is a bicycle rally the weekend of SXSW. The ride will highlight the progress and needed improvements to our bicycle infrastructure, especially bike lanes, trails, and [...]

Austin cyclists are engaged and excited about what’s coming. That was the message city staff heard loud and clear last night at the bicycle plan open house held at Mellow Johnny’s. Political campaigns and local organizers are also paying attention to the increased excitement. Representatives from the Chris Riley Austin City Council campaign were there, [...]