Houston Public MediaApr 1, 2025

Cyclist safety infrastructure was a hot topic during the public comment section of Houston City Council’s meeting on Tuesday, when about 40 people signed up to speak about the altering or removal of bike protections around the city.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/city-of-houston/2025/04/01/517447/austin-street-bike-lane-removal-draws-mixed-reactions-from-houston-midtown-residents-elected-officials/

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Austin Street bike lane removal draws mixed reactions from Houston Midtown residents, elected officials

As Houston Public Works eliminates a key segment of the city's bike network, the Harris County commissioner who installed it says he’s “deeply disappointed.” Some Midtown residents say the two-way bike lane on a one-way vehicular street caused problems, while commuters say it’s a critical artery for cyclists.

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Houston Public MediaMar 31, 2025

The Austin Street cyclepath, considered the spine of the cycle network rolled out in Houston over recent years, will be taken out and not replaced, workers at the scene confirmed.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/city-of-houston/2025/03/31/517237/austin-street-bike-lane-removed-midtown-houston-outcry-from-cyclists/

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Austin Street bike lane removal in Midtown Houston begins amid outcry from cyclists

The Austin Street cyclepath, considered the spine of the cycle network rolled out in the city over recent years, will be taken out and not replaced

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Houston Public MediaMar 6, 2025

A critical link in Houston’s bike-lane network between downtown and Midtown reopened Thursday morning after reporting from Houston Public Media and complaints from BikeHouston.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/2025/03/06/515427/houston-austin-street-bike-lanes-reopen-closed-prematurely-by-construction-contractor/

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Houston’s Austin Street bike lanes reopen after being ‘closed prematurely’ by construction crews

Austin Street and its bike lanes, which connects downtown to Midtown as well as the Museum District and Texas Medical Center, were unexpectedly blocked in late February by construction. After reporting from Houston Public Media and complaints from advocates, the city took action.

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