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Pedestrian and cyclist advocates in Houston are concerned that new mayor John Whitmire may reverse transportation policies that favor bike lanes and pedestrian improvements. Whitmire has already ordered the removal of pedestrian medians, halted various projects, and expressed skepticism about cyclists sharing roads with vehicles, calling advocates “anti-car activists.”

Despite Houston not being traditionally known for cycling, the city has seen an increase in designated bike lanes and trails in recent years. While some areas are more suitable for cycling than others, there are options for a variety of preferences, from mountain biking trails in Memorial Park to scenic paths along Buffalo Bayou.

The fate of the newly introduced bike lanes in the Heights neighborhood hangs in the balance as Mayor John Whitmire contemplates their removal, despite substantial taxpayer investment.

A list of crowdsourced bike route maps.

Rice University partnered with Houston Bike Share to reopen rentable bike stations on campus after a temporary suspension. This was made possible by a $500,000 grant from Houston city officials to keep the program afloat. The program offers a sustainable transportation option for students, with memberships starting at $13 per month and walk-up rides costing $1.25.

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Despite a road redesign project on Houston Avenue aiming to improve pedestrian crossings, local advocacy group BikeHouston is urging the addition of protected bike lanes, organizing a "Ride & Rally for Safe Streets" and initiating an online petition to address the gap in the city's bike lane network.