Tag Archives: Bicycle infrastructure
Public Meeting Tonight! Tyler-Polk Two Way Conversion and Bicycle Lanes
We need a load of people on bicycles to attend a thoroughfare amendment plan meeting to notify the public about converting Tyler-Polk from Canty to Pembroke Ave BACK to two-ways and adding bicycle infrastructure to Polk St. Ride you bicycles and bring a friend! CITY OF DALLAS NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TYLER STREET AND POLK […]
Edgefield Ave: Oak Cliff’s North-South Cycling Route
Yesterday I discovered my new favorite bicycle route! As a cyclist, I often struggle to find a safe, north and south bike route that allows access to all areas of Oak Cliff. Most of the north-south through-ways in Oak Cliff are very hilly, have high speed traffic and are not exactly what I would call […]
Happy Holidays Dallas!
Let’s go for a bike ride over the river and through the woods! This time of year bicycles magically appear under the Christmas Tree or near the Hanukkah Menorah, so let’s break out the ol’ 10 Speed and revive the holiday spirit! One of my most useful bike routes around Dallas is from Oak Cliff […]
Cycling the Mean Streets of Oak Cliff: A Guide to Making it Out Alive
Oak Cliff is my favorite place to ride, which may sound odd based on its reputation as the rough side of town, but I stand by it. Oak Cliff rivals the most scenic parts of town. The hills on Colorado Blvd through Kessler Park and around Stevens Park are second to none. The history and […]
No Better Way to Start the Day!
Sometimes we all need a little extra motivation to get out of bed in the morning and take ourselves to work. For me, I find the little push I need on two wheels. I didn’t always commute to work on a bicycle, so I know it can be intimidating and takes preparation. A good step […]
Kings Highway Conservation District Makes Donation for Bicycle Infrastructure on Kings Highway
We just received word from the president of Kings Highway Conservation District, Jonathan Braddick, also a BFOC Board Member. Here’s an excerpt from the press release: OAK CLIFF – On Tuesday, June 12th 2012 Kings Highway Conservation District residents approved donating $3,000 of privately raised funds to the City of Dallas for installing bicycle infrastructure […]
Answers to most common talking points by those opposed to bicycle infrastructure
Dallas is the only major US city without on-street bike lanes. Bike lanes have proven to increase ridership and safety and most every major city in the US is currently undergoing major bicycle infrastructure build-outs. Below are answers to a few common debate points given by those opposed to building bicycle infrastructure: 1) Dallas isn’t […]
BFOC Interview with Fort Worth’s City Planner, Don Koski
As we noted in a recent article, Fort Worth has unveiled an incredibly progressive infrastructure plan based on a people-first model. 400+ miles of bike lanes, bus only lanes, streetcars, and “road diets” are being planned throughout the city with an ambitious timeline for implementation. To help pull the project together, the city hired Don […]
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff 