197. Nearly Two Years Into San Antonio’s Bike Network Plan: Activate SA’s Joey Pawlik on Getting Plans Off Paper and Onto Streets
This week on bigcitysmalltown, the discussion centers on the future of active transportation in San Antonio as the city approaches the two-year anniversary of its Bike Network Plan. The conversation focuses on the current status of recently opened protected bike lanes, major downtown projects that remain delayed, and the policy changes shaping streets and trail connections across the city.
Activate SA’s Executive Director shares insight from years of work both within local government and as an outside advocate, outlining how community-driven projects—like the safety improvements in the Beacon Hill neighborhood—are influencing citywide approaches to safer streets. The discussion explores why, despite having funding and designs in place for projects like the Market Street cycle track, implementation remains a challenge.
Topics explored include:
- The origins and impact of San Antonio’s Bike Network Plan
- Community-led strategies for safer, more connected neighborhoods
- Policy changes, quick-build projects, and how residents can get involved
- The economic and public health implications of improved active transit options
- The future of cycling infrastructure and what’s needed to move projects from paper to reality
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