Volume 6 | April 2020
April 2 020 News & Updates
News you can use on all things biking in Houston.
Bicycling Thrives Amid COVID-19
The COVID-19 global pandemic has impacted almost every aspect of daily life in Houston and across the globe. While we encourage people to just stay home and avoid unnecessary trips, folks are bound to want to get outside every now and then.

Unfortunately, major parks are filling up with people wanting to enjoy the spring weather, and crowding is making it difficult to maintain the recommended 6 feet distance from others.  
 
Low vehicle traffic throughout the city means streets are open for bicycling now more than ever. It's a good opportunity to explore your neighborhood in a new way. Take a bike ride to pick up take-out or a few groceries nearby. Map out a loop around your neighborhood to get some exercise using tips from BikeHouston .

It is a great time to think about how we can travel more sustainably each day. So, go ahead and take the lane. Bikes may use full city. 

Melissa Beeler, AICP
Transportation Planner, Houston Bikeways Program
Houston BCycle COVID-19 Recommendations
BCycle wants to make sure you take extra precautions when borrowing a bike:

1) Wash you hands before and after every BCycle trip
2) Wear gloves if you can
3) Avoid touching your face
4) Ride 6 feet from others

We'd also recommend bringing your own water bottle.

Polk Street Under Construction
The project, between Emancipation Ave. and Cullen Blvd., will replace two existing bike lanes with two protected bike lanes, which will provide a safer environment for all travelers in this section of Polk Street.

The design features “floating bus stops,” which are dedicated waiting and boarding platforms for passengers adjacent to the travel lane. The design will streamline transit service, improve accessibility and eliminate conflicts between buses and bikes at bus stops. The bike lane will continue behind the bus stop to avoid disrupting the flow of bike traffic.

Contact Us
Have questions, concerns, comments, or feedback about the Houston Bike Plan? Please contact us!
832-395-2700
bikeways@houstontx.gov
www.HoustonBikePlan.org