Author Archives: Jason Roberts
Dallas hires new Bike Coordinator!
We just found out the news that Dallas has hired a new bike coordinator! His name is Max Kalhammer, and he’s from the East coast. He will be formally introduced to the council next week. According to our contacts, he’s an advocate for progressive bike infrastructure (read: bike lanes). We’ll present more details as they […]
A carfree town in Germany
A couple of BFOC fans forwarded us this article from the New York Times about a German suburb which is attempting to be car-free.
More than $8300 saved yearly by going car-free in Dallas!
Ran across a post from Austin on Two Wheels which referenced a recently released report from the American Public Transportation Association listing 20 of the top public transit cities in the US, and the cost savings to the public for switching away from cars to public transit. According to the study, you save almost $700 […]
Filled to capacity
Pictures of the recycled reunion arena bike racks being used to capacity at their new home in Oak Cliff in front of the Texas Theatre:
More discounts for cyclists…this Saturday!
(image from the Advocate.) Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters, Bike Friendly Oak Cliff, and Ann’s Health Food Center & Market are setting up a temporary coffee shop at Ann’s this Saturday morning (May 9th) from 9am to 11am to promote Ann selling the beans of our favorite local coffee company. OCCR will be on hand to […]
Friend of BFOC, Bolsa Restaurant, Outdoor Market today!
Stop by the outdoor market setup by Bolsa today from 11AM to 5PM if you get a chance. While you’re there, check out the bike rack we had installed. They sandblasted it, and repainted it to match the exterior landscaping. Very cool stuff.
Reunion Arena’s Bike Racks Saved by BFOC!
For those of you who attended the Oak Cliff Earth Day, you probably noticed the poster we made up to promote raising funds for buying the bike racks at Reunion Arena. BFOC member, Zac Lytle, took note of the racks once the demolition team went onsite to begin dismantling the Arena in early April. After […]
This Friday! Discounts for Cyclists @ The Texas Theatre
The historic Texas Theatre is offering $2 off ticket prices at the door for all who arrive on bicycle for the May 1st showing of the 1923 Lon Chaney classic, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”. The silent film will be shown accompanied by a live orchestra headed by 90.1 FM KERA’s Paul Slavens. The film […]
Art Crawl a Success!
Thank you everyone for making the First Oak Cliff Art Crawl a success! It was an amazing night, and all of the venues who participated did a wonderful job of showcasing incredible work from around the area. Here are a few pictures from the day (photos by Ange Fitzgerald):
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff 