Category Oak Cliff
OC Cultural Center is hosting a bike exhibit, call for artists announced
The Oak Cliff Cultural Center (next door to the Texas Theatre) is presenting the exhibit Tiny Spokes: the Oak Cliff Bike Experience from January 6th – 27th. They’re currently accepting bicycle focused art submissions from the public which will be on display at the event. The form is located here, with complete proposals due by December […]
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff’s recommendation to the Oak Cliff Gateway Committee
It has been brought to our attention that the Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce is recommending a change to the 2011 Dallas Bike Plan that would directly endanger the lives of pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers by removing safety buffers originally developed by roadway engineering experts, the community, and city leaders. This alternate solution dramatically changes […]
Developing unsafe streets is an outdated, and unsafe proposition
Last night, a 55 year old man was critically injured by a hit-and-run vehicle at Cedar Springs Road and Reagan Streets. The individual was crossing a 4-lane road in a popular area of Oak Lawn. Though the accident was tragic, the potential to reduce this man’s risk is possible with an engineering solution that reduces […]
Donate to iBike Rosemont: Creating Safe Routes to School in Oak Cliff
Over the past couple of years, Bike Friendly Oak Cliff has advocated for the use of a bicycle as an alternative mode of transportation throughout Oak Cliff and the entire city. It’s group rides have brought out more first-time and old-time bicyclists, and reacquainted them with bicycling again. BFOC has helped lead the efforts that […]
Recap of the Hellhound on My Trail Ride
Mayoral candidates David Kunkle and Mike Rawlings visit before the ride. photo by Andrea Roberts Thanks to all who made it out to the Hellhound on My Trail history ride. We had nearly 100 take part, including both mayoral candidates David Kunkle, and Mike Rawlings. The temperature hovered around 95 degrees, but everyone did […]
BFOC’er Scott Griggs is our newest Council Member!
BFOC member, and board member of the Oak Cliff Transit Authority has officially become the newest council member for the city of Dallas, taking the District 3 spot from incumbent Dave Neumann. Scott is an ardent fan of bicycling initiatives and a member of the Congress for New Urbanism. Having his voice on the council […]
OCBC Pints to Pedal Fundraiser
We are requesting a $20 donation from all who attend our BikeMS fundraiser. You’ll receive samples of micro-brewed beer and happy hour prices on special pizzas. GET YOUR TICKET NOW BIKE RAFFLE Win a 2011 Bianchi Via Nirone 7 Sora road bike ($924 retail). $10 per raffle ticket. Get yours at OCBC or at […]
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 […]
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.
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