Fresh Updates on the Dallas Bike Plan

Dallas bike politics came under the microscope at two recent events. Guest contributor Tamar Wilner provides a first-hand account.
City Council Bike Plan Update
On April 3, the City Council gathered to hear a long-delayed update on …

Bike Tour of District 14

Bike Friendly Greenville Avenue is hosting a “meet the candidates” bike tour this weekend.

 
Come meet the District 14 Candidates and discuss bicycle infrastructure in Dallas.
When: Sunday, April 4, 2013 at 2pm
Where: Randall Park (map), which …

Cyclists in Suits 2013

Every two years in Texas, we get a unique opportunity to talk about cycling with people who can make a difference.
Save the date, take the day off and take a road trip with a bunch …

We Support Jason Roberts for US Congress

In many circles Jason Roberts is simply one of the founding members of Bike Friendly Oak Cliff, but this is only one of his many accomplishments.  It’s true that he helped put casual cycling on …

Stop SOPA – PIPA

From Texas John Cornyn (R),  John Carter (R) support SOPA.  Carter is a co-sponsor.  Both have received sizable donations from SOPA related groups.
Those opposing SOPA include Ron Paul (R), Lloyd Doggett (D), Blake Farenthold (R), …

Glenn Beck Moving To Dallas

King of All Nutters
Not to get overly political, but this is too disturbing for folks in Dallas to ignore.  I just read in the Dallas Observer UnFair Park that Glenn Beck might be moving at …

Bike Friendly Politic, or Not

So I’m obsessed with the 2012 presidential election, I admit it. I cannot recall a more bizarre era in presidential politics since I’ve been alive.  So with that in mind I’ve come across a few …

In The News – Lee Harvey Oswald, Rick Perry, and more

I’m just a patsy!
Last Friday WFAA, the Dallas Morning News, and UnFair Park (Dallas Observer) all reported on the legal battle between the owner of a crumbling apartment complex and the city of Dallas.  Side …