When Bicyclists are Banned, Some Texas Roads Cause Rage
Texas cities are trying to reduce traffic congestion by promoting bicycling. Austin is adding bicycle-only lanes on city streets. Houston voters recently approved $166 million in bonds partly for hike and bike trails.
But on some roads in Texas, bikes are banned, raising questions about just where bikers have the right to ride.
You can read more over at StateImpact Texas.
This photo perfectly illustrates the attitude of bicyclists in Austin – the traffic LAWS do not apply to them! And the pedestrians are increasingly walking in the roadways instead of on the sidewalks as well.