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- More volunteers needed at BikeTexas this week by Austin Bike Blog on Nov 11, 2009
In a followup to last week’s volunteer request, BikeTexas is in need of volunteers tonight and Thursday to finish up on data entry on the Safe Passing Law petition. They have asked that you RSVP to mail@biketexas.org if you plan to volunteer so...
- BikeTexas needing volunteers tonight and Thursday by Austin Bike Blog on Nov 4, 2009
BikeTexas collected thousands of signatures around the state in support of the 3-foot passing law that was vetoed by Governor Perry this summer. They need help getting those names and addresses off of the petition and into a database so that there ca...
- BFF Austin: Wednesday night review, Thursday Night Preview by Austin Bike Blog on Aug 6, 2009
Last night kicked off the Austin stop of the Bicycle Film Festival with the Bikes Rock concert at La Zona Rosa. The show was headlined by The Black Angels and Tia Cerrera. About 200 people were in attendance at the beginning of the show. Many came by...
- Update on Safe Passing Bill: Gov Perry Vetoes SB 488 by Austin Bike Blog on Jun 20, 2009
The word in tonight from BikeTexas is despite broad bipartisan support and the support of the cycling community and organizations like AAA, Governor Rick Perry vetoed SB 488, the Safe Passing Bill. This bill would have required automobile drivers to...
- ACTION ALERT ON SAFE PASSING BILL - VETO IMMINENT by Austin Bike Blog on Jun 19, 2009
From BikeTexas: *Action Alert* *Safe Passing* ACTION ALERT: GOVERNOR PLANS TO VETO SAFE PASSING BILL TODAY Forward this email to every cyclist you know! Dear Fellow Texas Cyclists, Every cyclist in Texas must call Governor Perry today and insist that...
- Safe Passing Bill Passes in Texas Senate by Austin Bike Blog on Apr 23, 2009
The Bicycle Sport Shop blog is reporting that the Texas Senate passed the Safe Passing bill on a 28-2 vote. The bill requires driver to give 3 feet distance to cyclists when passing and has been the main legislative objective of BikeTexas this sessio...
- Safe Passing bill delayed but making progress by Austin Bike Blog on Mar 19, 2009
As we reported last week, the Texas Senate hearing on the 2009 Safe Passing Act was postponed due to the big voter ID bill blowup. When it is rescheduled, we’ll let you know. The Texas Bicycle Coalition wants to encourage you to participate in...
