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November 1, 2008

More Pedicab Registrations in Austin - 126

The following information, plus aditional contact information can be found in the following document:
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/publicworks/downloads/limoadd.pdf
ATX Pedicab
Mr. Dana Schoebert
5 pedicabs
(512) 803-2832
Capital Pedicab
Mr. Greg Foulkes
45 pedicabs
(512) 448-2227
Dikes on Bikes
Seth Bounds
6 pedicabs
(713) 870-4523
Dirtnail
Mr. Luke Iseman
2 pedicabs
Heart of Texas Pedicab
Mr. Steve Smajstrla
29 pedicabs
(512) 930-8791
Lone Star Cyclery
Mr. Bruce Swan
3 pedicabs
(512) 740-3711
Metrocycle
Mr. Nathan Lipson
22 pedicabs
1 rickshaw
(512) 825-1276
Movemint Bike Cab
Mr. David Knipp
2 […]

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October 7, 2008

Pedicab registrations increase to 117.

The following information is taken from this document found at the City of Austin Public Works Department.  It was last updated September 23rd, 2008
ATX Pedicab - 5 pedicabs
Capital Pedicab - 45 pedicabs
Dikes on Bikes  - 5 pedicabs
Dirtnail - 1 pedicab
Heart of Texas Pedicab - 23 pedicabs
Lone Star Cyclery - 3 pedicabs
Metrocycle - 16 pedicabs
Roadkill Pedicab […]

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October 6, 2008

Austin Cronicle interviews Luke Iseman

The Following article is taken from the Austin Chronicle Website.  Please see the full article here:
http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/story?oid=oid:681437
Making It, Weirdly
DIY pedicab hits the street
BY LAUREL CHESKY
 

Luke Iseman and his newly approved pedicab
Photo by Jana Birchum
Projects in various […]

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September 29, 2008

Pictures of Austin’s Pedicabs

 
Mainstreet Pedicab as used by Capital Pedicab, Dikes on Bikes, and others.

Cycles Maximus as used by Roadkill Pedicab, and Tricyclo Pedicab.

Pedatek Pedicab as used by Metrocycle Cab Company.

Trailer pedicab manufactured by local professional welding shop.  This cab is in use by Heart of Texas Pedicab.

Bottom of a Mainstreet classic.

Bottom of Heart of Texas Pedicab.

Frame detail […]

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September 25, 2008

Death Cab for Cutie Calling

I have been sitting on the fence about Luke Isman’s pedicab.  I did not really want to become involved with the brew-ha-ha that was going on especially after I immersed myself in the Seattle accident that resulted in the death of Peter Dzioba.  I had blogged enough about pedicab controversies for a while.

I am just […]

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June 28, 2008

New pedicab and taxicab registrations

The ground and transportation office regularly updates the contact information  as well as number of vehicles for pedicab, taxicab, limousine, charter bus, and horse carriage companies.
You can find their updated document here:
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/publicworks/downloads/limoadd_5.8.08.pdf
In it you will find that there are currently: (as of May 8, 2008)
93 pedicabs
669 taxicabs
17 horse drawn carriages
118 limos
54 airport shuttle vans
81 chartered […]

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January 3, 2008

Third First Night is second to none (Austin)

I am glad to see that Pedicab drivers are getting more coverage and quotes in the local media.
This post take from the Austin American Statesman found here:
http://www.statesman.com/news/content/news/stories/local/01/01/0101firstnight.html

Third First Night is second to none
125,000 join carnival-like atmosphere downtown to greet 2008.
By Patrick George
AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
How did Austin ring in the New Year? With rock […]

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Video of Chalo and Jeremy’s Bicycle floats from Austin’s First Night parade.

Thanks to the folks over at pedicabnews.com  for finding this video.  It has some great footage of Chalo, Sachee, and Jeremy’s pedal powered creations in action. (at 1 min 43 seconds.)

 

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Regulations for Austin’s Pedicabs - Chapter 13 Section 2 Subpart E. of Austin City Code

Austin’s pedicabs are expected to follow the rules and regulations laid out in the Austin City Code in Chapter 13 section 2. This information can be found at the following website:
http://www.amlegal.com/austin_nxt/gateway.dll/Texas/austin/title13transportationservices/chapter13-2groundtransportationpassenger?f=templates$fn=altmain-nf.htm$3.0#JD_Chapter13-2
or can be found by going to http://www.amlegal.com/austin_tx/ and then

Click “No Frames”
Click “Title 13. Transportation Services.”
Click “13-2. Ground Transportation Passenger Services.”

Below is a rich […]

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January 1, 2008

Fun, Healthy, and Green. (Austin Chronicle article)

This article take from:December 27 2007 issue of the Austin Chronicle
Fun, Healthy, and Green. Pedicabs fill a self-propelled niche in Downtown transportBY SOFIA RESNICKAs what passes for winter in Central Texas finally arrived a couple of weeks ago, those who spend their weekend nights pedicabbing are breathing easier. It’s not just the farewell to […]

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December 13, 2007

“Pedicab Drivers Seek Eased Restrictions” (Austin)

This article taken from the following page:
http://www.kxan.com/Global/story.asp?S=7479878&nav=menu73_10

Pedicab Drivers Seek Eased Restrictions

Where and when Austin pedicab drivers can operate may change next year.

Urban Transportation Commission member Carl Tepper told KXAN Austin News that they’re looking at lifting some of the restrictions the drivers face.

Current regulation states they can operate from 8 a.m. to 4 a.m., but […]

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December 12, 2007

“Pedicab drivers hope to expand past downtown” (Austin)

Pedicab drivers hope to expand past downtown

Video: http://www.kvue.com/video/index.html?nvid=200440&shu=1

The city of Austin is considering easing restrictions on pedicab drivers. The proposed changes include allowing pedicabs into new areas of town as well as adjusting their hours of operation. Right now pedicabs are restricted to the greater downtown area. The boundaries include MoPac to […]

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December 6, 2007

“The Future of Pedicabs In Austin”

It should be know that there are 10 , not 5 licensed pedicab companies in Austin as reported in the following article. See the list at the following link: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/publicworks/downloads/limoadd.pdf (Look in the non-motorised section at the bottom of the page.)
This article take from:
http://austinist.com/2007/12/04/pedicabs.php

December 4, 2007
The Future of Pedicabs In Austin

The city’s Urban […]

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City commission proposes changing pedicab restrictions (Austin)

This article taken from:
http://media.www.dailytexanonline.com/media/storage/paper410/news/2007/11/30/TopStories/City-Commission.Proposes.Changing.Pedicab.Restrictions-3125177-page2.shtml

City commission proposes changing pedicab restrictions
By Maya Srikrishnan

Ashley Mahaney, a studio art senior, sometimes makes enough money for a month’s rent in one night of pedicabbing.

But restrictions implemented by the city have made it difficult for Mahaney and her fellow pedicabbers to make a living.

“The city of Austin took away our privileges […]

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Pedicab Drivers Call Road Rules Bad For Business (Austin)

This article take from:
http://www.kxan.com/Global/story.asp?S=7435638&nav=menu73_2

Pedicab Drivers Call Road Rules Bad For Business

They can get you around traffic in a hurry, and they’re a big part of the effort to keep Austin green.

Yet the city’s pedicab drivers say the road rules they’re expected to follow are bad for business.

There are more than 100 pedicab drivers in the […]

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