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Questions on Travis Country Circle to Barton Skyway route

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44th Annual Moonlight Cruze Bike Ride Sat night 09/27 2am Pfluger Brd

dummy@example.com (dougmc) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 03:55:34 +0000

It's that time of year again, and the ride you've been waiting for is coming ... the 44th Annual Full Moon Cruze Bicycle Ride!

This year, the ride will happen on Saturday night/Sunday morning, September 26th/27th, 2026. We shall assemble at about 1:30 am at the James D. Pfluger Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge and we'll ride out at about 2:30 am.

DO NOT BE CONFUSED BY THE DATE! This ride happens on Saturday night/Sunday morning, the night of the 26th and/or the morning of the 27th! Take a nap if you need one, but set an alarm so you don't forget!

If you only make one bicycle ride a year -- this is the one to make!

As always, the schedule for Austin's full moon rides can be found at http://cycling.frenzied.us/full-moon-rides

You can also follow us on Facebook, in the ATX (((MOON))) group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/155520658757

The ride is about 19 miles, and here is the route: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/50119986

The pace is whatever you want it to be -- some will race between the stop points, but most will take it easy. Either works.

As always, ride at your own risk, having lights on your bike at night is a good idea and it's always a good idea to bring something to drink and enough gear to change a flat. This is not a supported ride, but we definitely do try to not leave a rider behind.

Long prison sentences for killing by car

dummy@example.com (MichaelBluejay) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:30:50 +0000

Michael Sannicola was sentenced to a whopping 40 years for a 2022 hit-and-run against...another driver.

Do you think we'll ever see sentences like that when the victim is a bicyclist or pedestrian?

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/hays/ma … run-crash/

List of Hit-and-Runs since May 2026

dummy@example.com (MichaelBluejay) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:42:22 +0000

Michael Sannicola was sentenced to a whopping 40 years for a 2022 hit-and-run against...another driver.

Do you think we'll ever see sentences like that when the victim is a bicyclist or pedestrian?

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/hays/ma … run-crash/

List of DWI fatalities since May 2026

dummy@example.com (MichaelBluejay) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:41:04 +0000

I'm starting and stickying this thread. First up:

5/3/26 • Driver: Keegan Shirley (30) • Killed a 2-year-old girl • 2700 S. Lamar at Menchaca • Charged w/Intoxication Manslaughter • KEYE

11/1/26 • Driver: Olivia Mills (32) • Victim was a woman, otherwise unidentified • near S. Congress and Ben White • Arrested, no charges listed in article • CBS Austin

List of Austin cyclists seriously injured or killed since 4/17/26

dummy@example.com (MichaelBluejay) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:05:40 +0000

I'm stickying this post to start making a list.

4/17/26 • 4100 S. Congress near E. Ben White • Seriously injured • 9:08am • CBS

Sheriff investigating group of students riding eBikes (5/26)

dummy@example.com (MichaelBluejay) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:07:22 +0000

This reminds me of Critical Mass. A large group of students rode e-bikes together, causing the Sheriff's office to investigate, for some reason.

https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/travis … n-roadways

Bicyclist Paul Wuersig killed @ Denson/Guadalupe 10/25

dummy@example.com (Alejandro D) — Mon, 04 May 2026 17:41:26 +0000

Strong Towns did a crash report webinar on this incident and provided recommendations from some experts: https://actionlab.strongtowns.org/hc/en … stin-Texas

As an side, can we really say our fatality rate hasn't decreased? There's probably multiple times more cyclists today than there were even 5-10 years ago, so arguably the rate has decreased.

Still, this incident is a sad example that even in relatively "safe" areas, vulnerable road users are... vulnerable, especially if the driver doesn't see you.

Tow truck parks on Austin sidewalk

dummy@example.com (MichaelBluejay) — Mon, 04 May 2026 03:55:14 +0000

There's irony for ya.

https://nextdoor.com/p/_JpS-X9m7Qyp?post=467790663

4th-grade cyclist hit/killed riding in crosswalk on neighborhood st.

dummy@example.com (MichaelBluejay) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:01:44 +0000

4/1/26

The speed limit is 35mph but cars have been clocked at 60mph.

No charges so far, I doubt there will be.

As always, remember that bicyclists have to follow the law if they want respect. (Applies only to bicyclists.)

https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/round- … ng-student

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/round-r … ipal-says/

Do global overlords run car-free cities?

dummy@example.com (MichaelBluejay) — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 23:41:17 +0000

Tempe has a car-free community, and the right-wing is against it.

The Daily Show explores this like only The Daily Show can.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cu6ozB7mKDQ

Reddit has an anti-car subreddit

dummy@example.com (MichaelBluejay) — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:16:34 +0000

Reddit has had an anti-car subreddit for 10 years now. Man, I'm behind the times.

Driver shoots E. Austin bicyclist with shotgun (6/7/17)

dummy@example.com (MichaelBluejay) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:13:07 +0000

Thank you very much for the update, even though disappointing.

I checked and his case about the robbery was dismissed.

He was sentenced in 2018 to 7 years for the bicyclist assault, but in 2019 he was charged with a traffic collision (which was also dismissed), so I don't know how much, if any, prison time he actually served. I tried to find when he entered and released prison but couldn't find a database that gives either.

Safety features are now standard

dummy@example.com (MichaelBluejay) — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:13:19 +0000

I'm not in the habit of buying cars, so I didn't know that modern cars now come with a plethora of safety features for no extra money.

10-15 years ago, advanced safety features didn’t exist

5-10 years ago they existed, but only at the higher trims, or with an add-on ($$$) package

Most safety features are now standard. Even the lowest Prius trims come with:

• Backup camera
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Blind spot monitor
• Safe Exit Assist
• Pre-Collision System w/Pedestrian Detection
• Lane Departure Alert w/Steering Assist
• Lane Tracing Assist
• Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
• Road sign assist
• Automatic High Beams
• Proactive Driving Assist

The only safety feature that's standard on the highest Prius trim (Limited) that’s not on the LE is parking assist, which is arguably not really a safety feature anyway.

Most of these features aren't mandated. Here are the mandates and when they took effect:

• 2018: backup camera
• 2009-11: Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• 2005-07: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• 1998: Airbags
• 1990s-2000s: Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
• 1960s: seat belts (thank u Ralph Nader)