Bike lanes now in fast lane for S.A.
By Colin McDonald - Express-News
Web Posted: 05/25/2010 6:43 CDT
For years, San Antonio has built streets and approved developments with little to no accommodation for anything but motor vehicles. Now with obesity rates off the charts, the region on the verge of violating federal air standards and a new mayor who sees bicycles as part of being a competitive and attractive city, bike lanes are gaining ground.
It’s a move Portland, Ore.; Seattle; Minneapolis; and New York made decades ago.
Although difficult and slow, the transformation has started: A federal grant will promote bicycling and department heads have issued new marching orders.
“It seems the bureaucratic molasses has given way to fuel,” Mayor Julián Castro said recently.
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Bicycling proposals gear up
By Colin McDonald - Express-News
Web Posted: 06/17/2010 12:00 CDT
With close to $1 million in federal stimulus money on the table, the City Council is expected to vote today to improve bicycle transportation downtown.
The money would establish bike rental, bike tour and bike share programs in addition to expanding a “share the road” media campaign.
“We're hitting the accelerator on making San Antonio a more bike-friendly city,” Mayor Julián Castro said. “Not only will these initiatives promote healthy living, they will improve the overall quality of life in our city and make places like downtown more attractive to investment and residential living.”
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My girlfriend has a dog named Kevin.
I'm planning to bring my bike to San Antonio this weekend. We'll be in town for the dogshow downtown. I'm going to ride around and take pics. Bicycles are the only way to see a city.
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My girlfriend has a dog named Kevin.