Year: 2009

  • Suggestion Box

    I’ve been getting quite a few good ideas on Facebook and through email (bikefriendlyrichardson at gmail dot com) about things we can do for bicycling and bicyclist in Richardson. There are also a few great links that were shared as well. It’s my goal to get some of those things posted over here to share…

  • Quick Report on the City Of Richardson Parks and Open Space Meeting

    In spite of having a scheduling conflict, I decided to swing by the City of Richardson’s Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan: Draft Plan & Public Response meeting last night. The meeting was lead by Michael Massey, Director of Parks and Recreation. Together with Mark Spencer with MHS Planning, they discussed the results of…

  • Notes From The BikeDFW Meeting

    Last Sunday, BikeDFW had a general meeting with special guest speaker Peter Lagerwey, Senior Transportation Planner for the Toole Design Group and former Bicycle Coordinator for Seattle, who discussed ways to provide effective input on regional bicycle and transportation planning. Our friend, Sean Cortez-Mathis attended the meeting and shared some really great notes with the…

  • Wanted: Non-Sport Bicycle Advocacy Leader

    I’ll be doing a write-up about the inaugural ride later. But first, I thought I would put forth a request to the Richardson bicycling public. I have been called out by a person named pista on the DORBA bicycle blog that I am not qualified to lead this group of bicycle advocacy for non-sport cycling…

  • Getting Recognized By The City Of Richardson

    Well, not officially. But we did get a link on the City of Richardson web site. Click here to see. While your at it, you may want to shoot Dave Carter, Asst. Director of Development Services, Transportation and Traffic an email thanking him and the city for their efforts at making Richardson bike friendly. You…

  • Find Us On Facebook, Twitter and Flickr

    Yes we haven’t officially launched, but you can find us on Facebook, Twitter and Flickr. So, if you do any social networking or take great Richardson biking pics, please friend, follow and share with us.

  • Bike Friendly Richardson To Launch December 1, 2009

    I’ve been communicating with the folks over at Bike Friendly Oak Cliff and it looks like this is a go. We will officially launch this site on December 1, 2009. Until then, I’ve got to lock down a logo and come up with a game plan for moving forward. Meanwhile, I’m looking for volunteers. If…

  • Goals Of Bike Friendly Richardson

    Just had a few things in my head and wanted to put them down before I forgot. Here are my initial goals for Bike Friendly Richardson: 1) Follow in the parameters of Bike Friendly Oak Cliff to be a group of bicycle advocates promoting the creation of better cycling facilities and improved infrastructure in Richardson.…

  • Coming Soon: Bike Friendly Richardson.

    Carrying on the momentum and spirit of Bike Friendly Oak Cliff: We are a group of bicycle advocates promoting the creation of better cycling facilities and improved infrastructure in Richardson. Our focus is on the average commuter, and those wanting to ride for transportation and pleasure over sport. Bike lanes increase ridership. Ridership increases awareness.…