#My3Feet Campaign Launches to Promote Cycling Safety

San Antonio City Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales
Chairman of the MPO Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee
helping to kick off the #My3Feet Campaign 

A citywide increase in bicycling means more people of all ages are cycling on San Antonio’s local roadways, inspiring the City of San Antonio’s San Antonio Bikes program to launch the #My3Feet campaign on September 22, 2015 to educate motorists about the Safe Passing Ordinance.

MPO recognized by the League of American Bicyclists

On August 26, 2015, the League of American Bicyclists recognized the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) with a Silver Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB^SM) award, joining more than 1,000 visionary businesses and organizations from across the country.

With the announcement of 100 new and renewing BFBs, the MPO joins a cutting-edge group of more than 1,050 local businesses, government agencies and Fortune 500 companies in 47 states and Washington, D.C., that are transforming the American workplace.

The MPO is one of three Silver Level  BFB^SM in the San Antonio area, and one of five businesses locally to be recognized as a BFB^SM.

June Meetings for the Alamo Area MPO

The Alamo Area MPO has four regular meetings that occur each month. All our meetings are open to the public and all agendas for our meetings are posted on our website www.alamoareampo.org

19th Annual Walk & Roll Rally Recap

On Friday, May 1, 2015, over 200 people turned out to help the Alamo Area MPO celebrate the 19th Annual Walk & Roll Rally and kick off for the 59th annual National Bike Month.

The Walk & Roll Rally and National Bike Month help bring attention to the healthy transportation options available to the community, and to encourage everyone to try and incorporate these options into our daily commutes.

Bike Night meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Join us on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 for our next Bike Night!

The meeting will start with an open house with light refreshments at 5:30 PM. The Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee will start their formal meeting at 6 P.M.

Thank you to our Walk & Roll Partners and Supporters!

We would not have been able to make the 19th Annual Walk & Roll Rally happen without our partners and supporters. Please take a moment and join us in thanking everyone involved this year. From donations to staff support, from publicity to staging, we couldn't have done this without you! 

May Meetings for the Alamo Area MPO

The Alamo Area MPO has four regular meetings that occur each month. All our meetings are open to the public and all agendas for our meetings are posted on our website, www.alamoareampo.org. 

19th Annual Walk and Roll Rally Set!

April brings Spring to South Texas - and it also kicks up the planning for the annual Walk & Roll Rally hosted by the Alamo Area MPO.

Join us on Friday, May 1, 2015 in San Antonio's Main Plaza from 8 AM until 9 AM for the 19th Annual Walk and Roll Rally as we kick off National Bike Month across the region.

Have you ever wondered what the MPO does and why we have one?

Chances are you may have some questions about what exactly a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is and what we do within our region. While you may have heard about the MPO over the years, we are willing to bet you still have some questions about what we do, why we do what we do, and how you can be involved in helping shape the transportation future for our region.

Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales named Chair of the Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee

At the Transportation Policy Board meeting on Monday, March 23, 2015, San Antonio City Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales was confirmed as the next Chair of  the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization's (MPO) Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee (BMAC). Councilwoman Gonzales, a strong supporter of healthy transportation, will chair her first meeting of BMAC on April 8, 2015.

April Meetings for the Alamo Area MPO

The Alamo Area MPO has four regular meetings that occur each month. All our meetings are open to the public and all agendas for our meetings are posted on our website, www.alamoareampo.org. 

What exactly takes place in a Street Skills class?

Starting in January, the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) began offering a regular adult bike safety class called Street Skills. The Street Skills class is a free 45-minute off-bike session to help teenage and adult riders of all skill levels understand safety tips and techniques, the rules of the road, and gain confidence when riding in mixed traffic.

Upcoming MPO Meetings - March 2015

The Alamo Area MPO has four regular meetings that occur each month. All our meetings are open to the public and all agendas for our meetings are posted on our website, www.alamoareampo.org. 

MPO Offering Street Skills Class

New to city cycling? Returning to bicycling from a long hiatus? Just want to be more in tune with bike progress in the Alamo Area or become more confident riding on streets?

The MPO’s new Street Skills class is a free, 45-minute program for adults and mature teens who want to understand where they fit on the street. It will cover important street riding information in a quick, off-bike session.

Bicycled Mobility Advisory Committee is looking for new members

The Alamo Area MPO's Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee (BMAC) is looking to fill three vacancies that currently exist.

The three vacancies are for a representative of Citizens at large, a representative from a Professional Organization, and a representative from a Bicycling Organization. 

Upcoming MPO Meetings - February 2015

The Alamo Area MPO has four regular meetings that occur each month. 

The Technical Advisory Committee met on Friday, February 6, 2015 starting at 1:30 P.M. at the MPO Offices located at 825 S. St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205.

The Bicycle Mobility Advisory Committee met on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 starting at 8:00 A.M. at the MPO Offices located at 825 S. St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205.

The Pedestrian Mobility Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 starting at 3:30 P.M. at the MPO Offices located at 825 S. St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205.

The Transportation Policy Board will not meet in February 2015. The next meeting of the Transportation Policy Board will be in March 2015. 

For meeting notices and packets, please click here to view our calendar.

All meeting packets and agendas are provided on the calendar once posted.