FEATURED STORY
Texas Goes Big on Protected Bike Lane Investment
Lone Star State's 10 AARBAA chapters secure unprecedented infrastructure funding.
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TEXAS FIELD OFFICE
1,967 Locals Against Road Bikers · Austin Station
QUARTERLY FIGURES · DOCKET NO. AAR-TX-0043
TEXAS CHAPTER IMPACT
QUARTERLY FIGURES
1,967MEMBERS
10LOCAL CHAPTERS
41VICTORIES
TEXAS CYCLING SAFETY STATISTICS
CYCLING FATALITIES (2023)109+12% FROM PREVIOUS YEAR
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — PROTECTED395 MI
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — UNPROTECTED692 MI
INFRASTRUCTURE MILES — PLANNED198 MI
FUNDING SECURED (2024) — FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS$108M
PUBLIC SATISFACTION INDEX: 4.4 / 5 — 671 RESPONSES ON FILE
This dossier is complete to the extent the Austin station has filed. Figures not on record are presumed favorable.
PERSONNEL FILE · OFFICE OF FIELD OPERATIONS
CHAPTER LEADERSHIP
OFFICER IN CHARGERobert Garcia
STATIONChapter President · Austin
ELECTRONIC MAILtexas@aarbaa.com
TELEPHONE(512) 555-1023
Join the Texas chapter! Contact our chapter president to get involved with local advocacy efforts.
PUBLIC COMMENT RECORD · ENTERED WITHOUT OBJECTION
VOICES FROM TEXAS
FEATURED MEMORANDUM · RECORDS DIVISION
LATEST FROM TEXAS
CASE OUTCOMES · CLOSED FILES
TEXAS INFRASTRUCTURE VICTORIES
Houston $67M Protected Bike Lane Network Approved
Houston City Council approved comprehensive protected bike infrastructure plan covering 184 miles of major corridors, representing the largest infrastructure investment in Texas history after 18 months of AARBAA advocacy.
IMPACT:
184 miles of protected lanes, $67M investment, 73% reduction in cyclist-vehicle conflicts projected
Austin Downtown Protected Infrastructure Complete
Austin completed its downtown protected bike lane network, physically separating cyclists on Congress Avenue, Guadalupe Street, and the entire downtown grid following AARBAA's persistent safety campaign.
IMPACT:
42 miles of downtown protected infrastructure, tourist and resident safety improved
TxDOT Adopts Separated Lane Standards
Texas Department of Transportation officially adopted AARBAA-recommended standards requiring protected bike lanes on all new state highway projects, a monumental policy shift affecting thousands of miles of future roads.
IMPACT:
Statewide policy change, affects all future TxDOT projects
+2 ADDITIONAL OUTCOMES ON FILE
SCHEDULED PROCEEDINGS · PUBLIC NOTICE
UPCOMING EVENTS IN TEXAS
Houston Protected Infrastructure Rally
RALLYMajor rally supporting Phase 2 of Houston's protected bike lane network. Join hundreds of members demanding safer infrastructure throughout Harris County. Bring signs and wear orange for visibility!
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
Austin Monthly Chapter Meeting
MEETINGMonthly meeting to discuss ongoing advocacy for South Congress protected lanes and coordinate upcoming TxDOT presentations. Guest speaker from city planning department will attend.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
DFW Metroplex Coordination Summit
COMMUNITYAnnual summit bringing together Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, and Plano chapters to coordinate regional protected infrastructure strategy. Lunch provided for registered attendees.
PROCEEDINGS CONCLUDED — MINUTES ON FILE
INFRASTRUCTURE CASE FILES · OPEN MATTERS
INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES WE'RE ADDRESSING
I-35 Frontage Roads Lack Protected Infrastructure
The I-35 corridor from Laredo to Oklahoma lacks any continuous protected bike infrastructure along frontage roads, forcing cyclists to share lanes with 60+ mph traffic in one of the deadliest corridors in America.
- LOCATION
- I-35 corridor, statewide
- AFFECTED AREAS
- San Antonio, Austin, Waco, Dallas, Fort Worth
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Continuous protected bike lanes with concrete barriers along entire I-35 frontage road system
- LAST UPDATED
- JANUARY 22, 2025
Houston Ship Channel Industrial Corridor Danger
The industrial corridor along the Houston Ship Channel forces cyclists to navigate among 18-wheelers and petrochemical traffic with zero protected infrastructure, creating extremely hazardous conditions for workers who bike to refineries.
- LOCATION
- Houston Ship Channel area
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Houston, Pasadena, Deer Park, La Porte
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Dedicated protected bike highway parallel to ship channel with physical barriers from industrial traffic
- LAST UPDATED
- DECEMBER 18, 2024
West Texas Highway Cycling Desert
Highways connecting El Paso, Midland, Odessa, and Lubbock offer no protected cycling infrastructure across hundreds of miles, creating dangerous conditions for cyclists in oil field communities and rural areas.
- LOCATION
- West Texas highways
- AFFECTED AREAS
- El Paso, Midland, Odessa, Lubbock, Amarillo
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Protected shoulders with rumble strip separation on all major West Texas highways
- LAST UPDATED
- JANUARY 10, 2025
Austin-San Antonio I-35 Corridor Gap
The 80-mile I-35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio lacks any continuous protected bike route despite heavy commuter demand, forcing cyclists onto dangerous frontage roads or lengthy detours.
- LOCATION
- I-35 between Austin and San Antonio
- AFFECTED AREAS
- Austin, San Marcos, New Braunfels, San Antonio
- PROPOSED SOLUTION
- Dedicated intercity protected bike highway parallel to I-35 with rest stops
- LAST UPDATED
- JANUARY 25, 2025
PUBLIC COUNTER · RESPONSES PREPARED IN ADVANCE
FREQUENTLY FILED INQUIRIES
How do I join AARBAA in Texas?
Contact our state coordinator Robert Garcia at texas@aarbaa.com or call (512) 555-1023. With 10 chapters across Texas, find your local chapter: Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, El Paso, Arlington, Corpus Christi, Plano, or Lubbock. Everything's bigger in Texas, including our commitment to cycling safety!
What does AARBAA do in Texas?
AARBAA Texas files comment on cycling conduct along the I-35 frontage roads from Austin to San Antonio, Loop 360 in Austin, and the Katy Trail corridor in Dallas, and petitions the Texas Department of Transportation for enforcement review. Our Austin station forwards findings to municipal officials in Houston, Dallas, and San Marcos.
How many members does AARBAA have in Texas?
Texas is our second-largest state chapter with 1,967 active members across 10 local chapters. Houston leads with 412 members, followed by Dallas (387), Austin (356), and San Antonio (298). Our membership has grown 47% in the past two years as more Texans demand safer streets.
What are Texas's biggest cycling infrastructure challenges?
Texas's caseload concentrates on the I-35 frontage roads between Austin and San Antonio, the Loop 360 shoulder in Austin, and the Veloway approaches, where the Austin station recorded 3.7 unacknowledged access-road merges per frontage-mile in FY2025. Summer heat on the Katy Trail crossings in Dallas remains under review.
Has AARBAA had any victories in Texas?
Our closed files include the Loop 360 sightline review in Austin and the Houston feeder-road comment docket. Both are held under Records Retention Schedule 7 and available at the public counter on Form AAR-101.
When are Texas chapter meetings?
Houston meets 1st Tuesday, Dallas 1st Thursday, Austin 2nd Tuesday, San Antonio 2nd Thursday, Fort Worth 3rd Monday, El Paso 3rd Tuesday, Arlington 3rd Wednesday, Corpus Christi 4th Monday, Plano 4th Tuesday, and Lubbock 4th Thursday. All meetings are 7 PM local time and welcome new members.
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JOIN AARBAA TEXAS
Ready to make a difference in Texas? Fill out the form below to connect with your local chapter and start advocating for safer roads today!
FORM AAR-101 — REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
REV. 07/2026 · APPROVED FOR PUBLIC USE · FILE IN DUPLICATE
CROSS-REFERENCES · RECORDS RETENTION SCHEDULE 7
PUBLIC COMMENT RECORD · 2 ENTRIES ON FILE
CASE NO. AAR-C-0001
Raymond T. — San Marcos
CASE NO. AAR-C-0002
Deborah H. — Austin