Author Archives: Jason Roberts
BFOC’er Bringing Innovative Infill Housing to South Dallas
Co-founder of BFOC, Zac Lytle, left Oak Cliff in 2009 and began working with North Carolina based non-profit, Builders of Hope (unrelated to Dallas based BoH). In 2010, Zac returned to the Cliff and began setting up a local branch of the NC office with the help of builder-philanthropist, Bennett Miller. The organization’s mission is […]
Dallas Cycle Chic features a week of bike-centric activities in April
The guys and gals at Dallas Cycle Chic are ramping up for a week full of bicycle fun. Here’s the full schedule: Dallas Cycle Chic Week April 9th – 17th Saturday 9th 12pm-6pm Be counted in the 2011 Cyclist Census and be entered to represent as the new Face of Biking in Dallas. We want […]
Updates from Day 3 at Velo-City Conference in Seville, Spain
We’re getting more updates from the Dallas delegation to Seville, Spain from the Velo-City bike conference. Something heartening to note is that Seville has only adopted major bicycle infrastructure within the last 6 years and that their rate of cycling has gone from 0.2% (Same as Dallas) to 6.6%. That translates from 2,500 people to […]
Updates from the Dallas’s delegation to the Velo-City conference in Spain
Just received the first update from the Dallas delegation that headed to the Velo-City bike conference in Seville, Spain. Above, my personal hero Gil Penalosa, is holding up a Bike Friendly Oak Cliff shirt! Gil has instituted some of the most amazing public space and bike infrastructure in Bogota, Colombia that has led to major increases in the region’s […]
Two Dallas Council Members Heading to Spain for Velo-City Bike Conference
Dallas city councilmembers Delia Jasso and Pauline Medrano received scholarships from Bike Texas to attend the 2011 Velo City Conference in Seville, Spain. Only ten councilmembers from around the nation received scholarships so it’s very exciting to see Dallas earning two spots. They arrive Tuesday and will get a chance to hear a favorite speaker of BFOC, Gil Penalosa, who […]
Political season ramping up
Several cyclists were out in full force this weekend ramping up for a local campaign. Below, community gardner and area cycling activist, Jonathan Braddick, was seen heading out with a campaign sign in support of fellow cyclist, Scott Griggs.
Spring Cleaning…A list of Dallas Ordinances that Should be Overturned in 2011
Since it’s almost springtime, we thought it was time to share a list of ordinances that were highlighted in our Better Block projects that we feel should be overturned in order to reactivate our city’s streetlife. 1. Remove Prohibitive Fees for Awnings: Dallas Development Code. SEC. 43-115. ANNUAL FEE FOR USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. (a) Except […]
Bike Drop Rally at Tranquilo
Tranquilo is holding a bike drop-off party in their parking lot (611 N. Bishop) this Sunday between 12pm to 6pm. According to organizers, there will be beer and a DJ on hand. The ultimate goal is to create a Yellow-Bike program in Oak Cliff.
Bike to Bishop this Thursday for St. Patty’s Day
Go Oak Cliff and Lockhart BBQ are kicking off a Bike to Bishop event for St. Patty’s Day. More from the source: “Ride your bike, wear something green and grab your friends for the first annual Bike to Bishop St. Patty’s Day Party. We’ll have green beer, 25 cent smoked wings, music, dancing and lots […]
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff 