Just saw the report from Robert Wilonsky at the Dallas Morning News regarding the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce’s hopes to develop a land use plan for the Vallew View Mall area which suffers from massive auto infrastructure, and low livability. They’re planning to spend $250K to reveal the area’s greatest potential. My fear is […]
Safe Passing ordinance is going back to committee. Councilwoman Margolin first asked for it to go back to committee for further review. Councilwoman Greyson mentioned almost hitting a bicyclist on Houston St. Viaduct because they ended abruptly. Ciclovia de Dallas put that lane with the small finds we had to do it, but couldn’t do […]
This week is iBike Rosemont week! BFOC has made the iBike program a regular event that is bringing real change at Rosemont Elementary School. Regular ridership at the school is significantly higher than other neighborhood schools. Also, the City is stepping up to the plate investing in bike infrastructure making it safer for kids to ride […]
The video above was posted to the Dallas Morning News city hall blog, and shows the head cam and audio of a bicyclist riding and describing how to ride in the new shared bicycle lanes in downtown. Furthermore, Dallas is set to pass its first ever safe passing ordinance at tomorrow’s city council meeting. It […]
Councilman Griggs will be on his bicycle riding along side other city hall leaders at this year’s annual Bike To City Hall event. An original BFOC member, Scott has been the biggest advocate for helping to bring bicycling into the mainstream as an important transportation issue in our car-centric city. Along with Councilwoman Angela Hunt, […]
Anyone who rides their bike, walks or takes public transportation to the Design District Market this Thursday, October 4th will get 25% off a limited edition event t-shirt! Just stop by the booth and let Monica or Brandon know. Bike racks will be on site and easy to find.
The TITS Tuesday gang (Time In The Saddle) will host a themed ride on their regular Tuesday night for Cyclesomatic 2012. Here are the details: Date: October 16th Meet Up Time: 8:00 PM Roll Out Time: 8:30 PM Location: The Whole Foods in Lakewood , 2118 Abrams Road Dallas, TX 75214 Description: Ride out in […]
The weather gods haven’t been kind this weekend, but no fear! Everything is moving to tomorrow (Sunday, Sept. 29) from 10AM to 9PM at Knox Strasse. Plan to head back out for music, food, drinks, and more! Here’s a quick list of activities (more updates coming soon!): Market: 10AM to 3PM Knox Strasse Urban Market […]
(Bike lane in Dallas installed near Rosemont Elementary school) In case you missed the latest news, Dallas is beginning to stripe bike lanes which finally moves us off the list of major US cities without on-street bike infrastructure. Bicycling Magazine, who ranked us the worst city for bicycling again this year, even took note in […]
Bicycle parking is coming to Oak Cliff! While there are several local businesses and places to park your bicycle, it’s all too common to have to use a light pole or stop sign in order to park your bicycle. Simply, we need more! Our members deserve better, so we are formerly announcing plans for a […]
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff 