The Dallas Complete Streets plan is under way, and Team Better Block is working with the city to create a series of demonstration projects to show the potential for road redevelopment. The first project is set to take place on Ross Avenue, the “gateway to the Arts District”, where the area currently lacks a strong […]
(image from Paul Kreuger) After a year in the making, and with coordination between council members, regional transit authorities, city staff, and community members, the 2011 Dallas Bike Plan is officially set to be adopted by City Hall tomorrow afternoon (Wed. June 8th). The meeting begins at 1PM with the bike plan set as item #64. […]
The video is here! “Ultimately, Holly White’s studies outline simple and inexpensive solutions that have a big impact on the creation of humane, active, and lively places. When you break it down, it’s all intuitive stuff like ‘bring chairs,’ ‘create shade,’ ‘add food,’ but we seem to overlook these time and again and pursue bigger ticket […]
Team BFOC interviewed both of Dallas’s mayoral candidates to learn their positions on bicycling initiatives, and complete streets efforts in the city. Below is our Q&A with David Kunkle. Click here to view candidate Mike Rawling’s interview. Side note: Both candidates have agreed to join us on our upcoming “Hellhound on My Trail” Blues History Bike […]
Team BFOC interviewed both of Dallas’s mayoral candidates to learn their positions on bicycling initiatives, and complete streets efforts in the city. Below is our Q&A with Mike Rawlings. Click here to view candidate David Kunkle’s interview. Side note: Both candidates have agreed to join us on our upcoming “Hellhound on My Trail” Blues History […]
Week 17, 18, 19, 20 & 21: Reset The last several weeks I’ve missed several posts. I’m offering a reset to all of those still participating. We’re currently on Week 21, based on my rudimentary calculations (counted each week by hand!). Post by the end of Saturday this week if you’re still in the game. […]
BFOC is bringing back one of our popular history themed rides, Hellhound On My Trail. This ride highlights the blues and western swing past of Dallas. Once again, we’ll begin our ride at Dealey Plaza and the grassy knoll at 1:30PM on Sunday, June 12th. Be sure to arrive a few minutes early, as these […]
fidooakcliff was formed in 2010 to help promote development of a public dog park in Oak Cliff. After meeting with members of Team Better Block, the groups decided to collaborate and build their own neighborhood dog park using new and reclaimed materials over a weekend. The groups found a public median on Polk Street which […]
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 […]
One of Bishop Arts most anticipated events is back on May 22nd, from 4pm to 8pm. This year, we’re told a bicycle raffle will be added to the mix, along with goldsprints competitions, live music by the King Bucks, and games. If you’re a homebrewer, there’s still time to assemble your team and sign up […]
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff 