Houston Bikeways Program

01/27/2021

Houston Planning & Development Department

Houston Planning & Development Department

Bicycle Advisory Committee 1/27/21

01/21/2021

Houston Planning & Development Department

Houston Planning & Development Department

Transportation Planner Melissa Beeler talks with KPRC Traffic Expert Anavid Reyes about our expanding network of bike lanes. https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2021/01/19/houston-bike-lanes-nearly-1800-miles-of-high-comfort-bikeways-planned-for-houston/

01/14/2021

Give Feedback

The #EastEndBikePlan survey & map closes TOMORROW, Friday 1/15! We welcome your feedback and suggestions on where to add bike facilities! https://eastendbikeplan.com/share-your-ideas

The best bikeway network is one that serves the needs of East End community, so we want to hear from you! Take the steps below to give us your ideas about making the East End a better place to bike.

01/13/2021

The grace period for parking violations in Dedicated Bicycle Lanes ends today. City of Houston ParkHouston will begin enforcing the No Parking in Dedicated Bicycle Lane ordinance. Any vehicle found parked in a bike lane will receive a $100 fine. Drivers who receive a citation may take an online Bicycle Friendly Driver’s Course to request a waiver of the fine. The fine will only be waived on the first offense. For all details about the ordinance, visit https://bit.ly/2MZREuw

The grace period for parking violations in Dedicated Bicycle Lanes ends today. City of Houston ParkHouston will begin enforcing the No Parking in Dedicated Bicycle Lane ordinance. Any vehicle found parked in a bike lane will receive a $100 fine. Drivers who receive a citation may take an online Bicycle Friendly Driver’s Course to request a waiver of the fine. The fine will only be waived on the first offense. For all details about the ordinance, visit https://bit.ly/2MZREuw

12/17/2020

Give Feedback

Remember to share your ideas for the East End Bike Plan! The survey and interactive map are available until the first week of January: https://eastendbikeplan.com/share-your-ideas

The best bikeway network is one that serves the needs of East End community, so we want to hear from you! Take the steps below to give us your ideas about making the East End a better place to bike.

12/15/2020

Houston Planning & Development Department

Tune into HTV Houston Television and Planning & Development social media pages tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. for a Vision Zero Action Plan announcement from Mayor Sylvester Turner. https://bit.ly/3acXqlU #VisionZeroHOU

12/15/2020

The BAC Education Subcommittee will hold their final meeting of 2020 this Wednesday at 2:30pm on Microsoft Teams.

Agenda:https://houstonbikeplan.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/BAC-Education-Agenda_December-2020.pdf

Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/370KUnG

12/09/2020

Interested in hearing an update on the 11th Street Bikeway and its plans to make the street for everyone? Join us for a virtual meeting on Wednesday, December 16 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Meeting link: https://bit.ly/11thBikeway

12/07/2020

A little #MondayMotivation from our wonderful transportation planner @_laurengrove. On a bike, anything is possible! 🙌🎄

https://twitter.com/_laurengrove/status/1335268300712980481

12/04/2020

Two new BCycle stations are coming to the East End this weekend! 🙌

Houston BCycle will be expanding their footprint in the East End with two new stations being added by this weekend! These are in addition to the existing stations along the Navigation Esplanade and Eastwood Park. More details on the two new stations including promos for free rides coming soon!

11/24/2020

No Parking in Bike Lane Ordinance, E-Bikes & More!

We're thankful for so much this November! No Parking in Bike Lane Ordinance passed, Houston BCycle is dropping e-bikes, and we have a shiny new Bike Plan Network Map with lots of completed and in-progress bikeways to check out. Our November Newsletter is here: https://conta.cc/3m3k3MS

Your November Bikeways News and Updates Volume 12 | November 2020 November 2020 News & Updates News you can use on all things biking in Houston. Haga clic aquí para ver la versión en español. No Parki

11/18/2020

Bicycle Advisory Committee – Houston Bikeways

The BAC Infrastructure Subcommittee will meet TODAY from 2:30 to 4:30pm online! Bikeway crossing concerns will be discussed, as well as 2020/2021 initiatives to implement the Bike Plan. Slides and details about the BAC at www.houstonbikeplan.org/bac.

Meeting link: https://bit.ly/3pgaxb4

Agenda:https://houstonbikeplan.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/BAC-Infrastructure-Agenda_Nov20.pdf

“Houstonians need more choices to connect safely to jobs, parks and services other than by car. The Houston Bike Plan provides a guide toward creating a safer and more accessible city that can be enjoyed by anyone who wants to ride a bicycle. I am proud of our accomplishments thus far but know the...

10/31/2020

Things are getting SpOoKy at the Gulfton Pop-Up Bike Lane! What character will we see next? Event link: https://fb.me/e/1AxjVzk1T

10/22/2020

COH HOUSTON BIKEWAYS | Bonfire

We know you want one! Now's your chance to own a Houston Bikeways face mask!

Only 3 days left to order during the City of Houston's CMC fundraising campaign. Proceeds go to St. Jude's Children's Hospital and Black United Fund of Texas. Link: https://bonfire.com/coh-houston-bikeways/?productType=bbae43ba-f62e-408d-9d53-55dda550f1eb

Grab your limited edition COH HOUSTON BIKEWAYS merchandise before the campaign closes. Featuring White and Black Cotton Face Masks, professionally printed in the USA.

10/15/2020

LA NUEVA ORDENANZA

Detener, parar o estacionar su vehículo en un carril exclusivo para bicicletas está prohibido. Mantener las calles seguras solamente estacionando en áreas designadas.

Para más información visite http://www.houstontx.gov/parking/bike-lanes.html

#IBikeHTX #VisionZeroHTX #KnowParking

10/15/2020

NEW ORDINANCE

On October 14, 2020, #Houston City Council adopted an ordinance prohibiting vehicles from stopping, standing, or parking in bike lanes, which will help ensure bike lanes remain safe and accessible to all ages. Details at http://www.houstontx.gov/parking/bike-lanes.html

#IBikeHTX #VisionZeroHTX #KnowParking

10/15/2020

City of Houston ParkHouston

Check out this informative video about Houston's new ordinance prohibiting parking in bike lanes! #IBikeHTX #VisionZeroHTX

What you need to know about the Dedicated Bicycle Lane Ordinance. Making the streets of Houston safer for bicyclists 🚴‍♀️ and drivers 🚗. Houston Bikeways Program #IBikeHTX #VisionZero #Sharetheroad #KnowParking

10/13/2020

Houston Public Works

🚲Transportation improvements are moving along for cyclists! The bike signals along Gray St are up & running 🚴‍♂️🚦😀👍#TransportationTuesday #HouStreets

📸credit: HOUstreets

10/06/2020

Houston Planning & Development Department

The second round of public comment is now open for Vision Zero actions! #VisionZeroHTX

Vision Zero public comment period #2: OCT 6 – OCT 20. We incorporated your comments and suggestions and revised the draft Vision Zero actions. Now, we want to know ‘did we get it right?’ Review and reply at www.letstalkhouston.org/vision-zero #visionzerohtx

10/05/2020

Join Harris County Precinct One and Texas Southern University for a virtual community meeting THIS WEDNESDAY, October 7 at 6:30pm. Provide input on proposed streetscape & bikeway improvements for Blodgett, Tierwester and Rosewood. More information: http://tsu.edu/streetimprovement

09/30/2020

Thank you to everyone who shared their photos, videos, and experiences on Bike to Wherever Day! We look forward to bringing you more bike education and resources as we continue to make #Houston a more Bike Friendly City. 🚴☀️
Website: www.houstonbikeplan.org
#ibikehtx #btwd2020

09/29/2020

Today’s the day! #BTWD2020 is in full swing. Enjoy a free Houston BCycle ride, take advantage of $5 off a BikeHouston membership, and be sure to let us know where you are biking today!

www.houstonbikeplan.org/btwd2020
#IBikeHTX

09/25/2020

URBAN BIKING: Tips for Biking in the Rain

We’re sharing tips to gear up for Bike to Wherever Day on Tuesday, September 29! #IBikeHTX

#BTWD2020 Tip 6: Save this for a rainy day! Bicycling can be done rain or shine. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to brake, use your lights, and take care to secure your belongings in a waterproof way. More tips in this video! What are your tips for biking in the rain?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5bg_1rFbNw

If you want to continue enjoying the convenience and good health benefits of urban biking even when it is raining, here are a few tips to help you outfit you...

09/24/2020

Houston’s Health Museum gets in gear with new bike exhibit

We’re sharing tips to gear up for Bike to Wherever Day this Tuesday, September 29! #IBikeHTX

#BTWD2020 Tip 5: The Health Museum's new bike exhibit would make a great place to bike to for Bike to Wherever Day! 🤓 Take a free 30 min. Houston BCycle ride to get there w/ promo code 92220. More information: https://houstonbikeplan.org/btwd2020/

'Gear Up: The Science of Bikes' rides deep into the world of non-motorized two-wheel transportation.

09/21/2020

Hey #HoustonTX! We are rescheduling Bike to Wherever Day to next Tuesday, Sept. 29 due to Tropical Storm Beta. Looking forward to seeing where you bike to! Visit our website for more bike tips and safety resources: http://houstonbikeplan.org/btwd2020
#BTWD2020 #IBikeHTX

09/21/2020

Houston Bikeways Program's cover photo

09/18/2020

We’re sharing tips to gear up for Bike to Wherever Day on Tuesday, September 29!

#BTWD 2020 Tip 4: A proper fitting helmet and a good understanding of how to bike safely are a must! Check out our website for tips and videos on fitting a helmet and riding safely! https://houstonbikeplan.org/btwd2020/

09/17/2020

Allen Cowgill on Twitter

We’re sharing tips to gear up for Bike to Wherever Day on Tuesday, September 29! #BTWD2020 #IBikeHTX

Tip 3: Did you know? Target offers curbside pick-up on a bike! Check out this video and Twitter thread below. Curbside pick-up can often be done via any mode. Just add a note on your order and they'll be ready for you! Try it out for Bike to Wherever Day and let us know how it goes.

What are your favorite ways to carry things on your bike?

https://twitter.com/AllenCowgill/status/1297880290849947648

“I love it that @Target lets you identify that you’re doing curbside pickup by bike. Turned on the GPS option so they could see that I was coming and they were literally waiting for me at the curb. Only stopped for 7 seconds. So easy. #LeaveTheCarAtHome https://t.co/XvW52FHi44”

09/16/2020

We’re sharing tips to gear up for Bike to Wherever Day on September 29! #IBikeHTX

#BTWD2020 Tip 2: All of us sharing the road safely and respectfully is a key part of biking to wherever. Check out this awesome infographic from BikeHouston to avoid common conflicts between drivers and bicyclists.

What are your road safety tips?

09/15/2020

We’re sharing tips to gear up for Bike to Wherever Day on Tuesday, September 29! #BTWD2020 #IBikeHTX

Tip 1: A safe and smooth bike ride starts with a well-maintained bike. Make sure your bike is in good working condition before riding. Check your tires for proper inflation and brakes and chain for proper operation. Check with your local bike shop for further help. https://youtu.be/mQ1_yx_6B-U

What are your tips for getting ready to ride?

09/09/2020

houstonbikeplan.org

The rescheduled BAC Infrastructure Subcommittee meeting is happening TODAY from 2:30 to 4:30pm. Meeting link: https://bit.ly/2Yy4ens

Agenda:https://houstonbikeplan.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/BAC-Infrastructure-Agenda-postponed-Sept920.pdf

07/17/2020

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OPEN | In our most recent effort to make our city more bike-friendly, the City of #Houston is considering an ordinance prohibiting vehicles from parking in a bike lane. Comment deadline: August 15. Draft ordinance and details at http://houstontx.gov/parking/

06/26/2020

Houston Planning & Development Department

Houston Planning & Development Department

Our very own PD Planner Eriq Glenn produced a video that will encourage, inspire and get you grooving to take the Census! Come on Houston, you can do the Census anywhere, on your phone, on the couch, while you're relaxing...you can do it anywhere!

#YEStoCensus2020 #HoustonCounts #CensusSlideChallange #CensusSlideDance #CensusSlide #HtownCounts

06/15/2020

Let the Mobility Planning team know what you think about our Slow Streets Pilot Initiative! 🚴‍♀️🚶‍♂️

The City of Houston has launched Slow Streets! The pilot project will provide more space for walking and biking by limiting certain streets to local traffic only.

Read more in the press release:
https://mailchi.mp/houstontx/city-launches-new-slow-streets-pilot-project?e=10c1afaf59

06/09/2020

Vision Zero Map Tool

#VisionZeroHTX needs your help to end traffic deaths and serious injuries by identifying streets and intersections where you are concerned about traffic safety. The interactive map is live!