New traffic light at 19th/May in Oklahoma City
Finally got to experience my "legacy project" after not riding for two weeks, then traveling for work, then returning to rainy weather.
More info at www.cranksgivingokc.com
You have until Friday to submit your comments about the proposed long range transportation plan. I know you can do better than 84 comments.
www.ConnectCentralOK.com
DER-cator projection casualty
...(which is a whole other ridiculous story for another day that could have gotten five houses demolished).
Anyway, you're welcome neighborhoods.
...(for sure a good thing), I said, what good is all that safety if we ignore the approved but missing light at this intersection. They had no idea about the prior approval, and they had to go back and re-do their plan to include a new light...
*The light was approved by the city in 2021 (after being petitioned by the neighborhood), but was unfunded with no target for funding. When the contractor putting in the sharrows was bragging about installing lidar sensors at all lights along the route to better detect cyclists...
Construction workers installing a new traffic signal at NW 19th and May Ave in Oklahoma City.
It's weird for a bike person to say, but the new traffic light being put in at 19th and May might be the legacy from my service on the MAPS subcommittee. Like, it definitely wouldn't have gotten done if I didn't speak up*, but so much other stuff I speak up about goes unheeded.
Free Bike Repair pop up! Sat, Aug 2nd 11AM-1PM Community Axe Throwing 1137 NW 2nd St, OKC
OKC, come welcome the return of The Wheels Project and learn about how you can help.
facebook.com/events/s/whe...
Good news: Maybe deep fork trail will get completed this decade, much needed transit facility.
Bad news: An October vote means 2026 at the earliest for an RTA vote.
Awful news: State Fair Park gets yet more money, new parking garages.
(btw there were already ppl out there apparently holding their spots for the parade)
Rode the parade route (woooo no cars!) and enjoyed the level of Thundering Up on display right now.
5th Street in downtown Oklahoma City
NBA championship parade literally goes by my building. They're already setting up. Not sure I'll be able to leave in the morning...
I'm not crying, YOU'RE crying
(I almost never check FB unless tagged or having to do something for work and saw this today, which she hadn't tagged me in)
SATURDAY MORNING FAMILY RIDES SUMMER 2025 8 SHORT RIDES DESIGNED FOR NOVICE RIDERS A-RIDE 5.2mi WILLA D. JOHNSON RECREATION CENTER TO CRESTON HILLS PARK About 20 minutes of slow-paced riding each way. Dates are May 31st and July 5th. B-RIDE 7.4mi WILLA D. JOHNSON RECREATION CENTER TO OKLAHOMA RAILWAY MUSEUM About 30 minutes of slow-paced riding each way. Dates are June 7th and July 12th. C-RIDE 9.6 mi WILLA D. JOHNSON RECREATION CENTER TO OKLAHOMA FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM About 40 minutes of slow-paced riding each way. Dates are June 14th and July 19th. D-RIDE 10.8 mi WILLA D. JOHNSON RECREATION CENTER TO THE OKLAHOMA CITY ZOO About 50 minutes of slow-paced riding each way. Dates are June 21st and July 26th. MORE RIDE DETAILS ON THE RIDE ALERT APP & FACEBOOK This is a set of 8 summer rides designed for families and novice riders, but the rides are open to anyone looking for a super casual, beginner-friendly, low-commitment ride. The destinations are family-friendly, each ride has a max average speed of 10 mph, and nobody is ever left behind. The meet-up time is at 7:30 am, and we roll when everyone is ready. We get how hard mornings can be with kids and don't mind waiting a few minutes for latecomers. Due to scheduling, not all destinations will be open during the rides. We will stop for short breaks at outdoor parks. SPONSORED BY BIKE CLUB OKC & THE OKLAHOMA BICYCLE SOCIETY
If you've got young riders in the OKC Metro, consider joining us on a Saturday morning ride.
Yes of course
Buffers, flex posts, and armadillos being installed on the new MAPS 4 bike lane (Classen/Grand to Britton). Only complete to 63rd but it's moving along.
LOL the timing. And maybe a better place/time to protest. But also, does the city know what grand opening means? Read the last line....
10am, Omniplex
Join OBS on this protest ride on Saturday
ridewithgps.com/routes/49834...
The Rose State College Office of Career Development is excited to host a Career Support Event designed to assist federal employees affected by recent layoffs. Whether you're looking to update your resume, enhance your interview skills, or navigate your next career move, our expert team is here to support you.
Date: Monday, March 10, 2025 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 📍 Location: Jeanie Webb Student Union, 2nd Floor Ballroom 1910 Hudiburg Drive, Midwest City, OK 73110 Services Available: ✔ Career Coaching ✔ Resume Writing ✔ Job Search Support ✔ Interview Coaching ✔ LinkedIn Profile Optimization & Free Headshots ✔ Career Transition Assistance 👉 Sign Up Here: https://forms.gle/5NF3HRJwo4cq8qCFA For any questions, please contact: 📧 career-services@raider.rose.edu (General Event Inquiries)
If you know folks in the OKC metro impacted by the federal layoffs, spread the word. The free headshots alone are worth engaging with this event.
Signup link:
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There are ways to make it work but they absolutely refuse to discuss. At the public meetings they'd say "talk to the city"when the trail was brought up, but when you ask the city they say "we have to go around".
We're out of money after spending 19M and have to come up with more to finish the literal last mile. But going around from the middle will cost a significant amount due to the less than ideal terrain.
It will be a nature preserve, which is fine and great. But because they bought it after construction started and refused letting the previously approved trail happen through the property, we can't finish the trail as designed.
Whelp, we only have city council left. Please write your councilor if this is an issue you care about.
TLDR: City started trail '21, Kirkpatrick Fdn bought land where the trail was going through late '23, won't let city go through, wants city to go around at millions more cost to taxpayers, even though there's a provision in the PUD requiring the trail. They're downzoning/removing trail requirement.
I never posted the thread over here, but if anyone in OKC can attend the planning commission meeting today at 1:30 to advocate for the preservation of the Deep Fork trail THROUGH the Red Ridge property instead of AROUND it, that'd be great.
More details in this thread: twitter.com/shawn_dubs/s...
