The City’s Parks & Recreation Department is preparing an application for a Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) grant to build an internal trail at Bill Witt Park which connects to nearby neighborhoods and creating a loop of over one mile inside the park!

💡 Want to help increase the odds of winning the grant?
TPWD strongly values letters of community support — and this is where YOU can make a real difference.

✍️ We’ve made it easy.
We created short, copy-and-paste letter templates you can use as:
• an individual resident
• a business owner
• or on behalf of an organization

👉 Link to templates: https://docs.google.com/document/d/100wZz1_QDBj8jydmfaCxlngsvbBysFBdwWij9BAgg0s/edit?usp=drivesdk

You can personalize it (or not!), sign your name, and submit it only takes 5 minutes and has a real impact. Submit to SergioG3@corpuschristitx.gov and CC ibikecorpuschristi@gmail.com

📅 Deadline: January 15, 2026

Every letter counts. Thank you for helping make Corpus Christi amazing! 💚

Why does Google Maps miss bike lanes in Corpus Christi… and how can we fix it?

If you’ve ever turned on the bike layer in Google Maps and were confused you’re not alone in your frustration. The good news is you can fix this!

Here’s how 👇

1️⃣ Ask the City & MPO to publish bike data

Google doesn’t magically know where bike lanes are. It relies on public GIS maps from cities and MPOs. When bike infrastructure isn’t published clearly or publicly, it gets missed.
✅ Asking for open, accurate bike maps helps everyone, including residents, visitors, and planners.

Contact:
city manager, Peter Zanoni, peterz@CorpusChristiTX.gov
mayor, Paulette Guajardo, paulette.guajardo@corpuschristitx.gov
Your city council member

CC MPO, Robert MacDonald, rmacdonald@cctxmpo.us
CC MPO GIS director, Victor Mendieta, vmendieta@cctxmpo.us

2️⃣ Help improve OpenStreetMap

OpenStreetMap is a free, community-edited map that Google and many other platforms rely on.
✅ Anyone can contribute.
✅ Updating bike lanes, multi-use paths, and trails helps fix gaps in real time.

https://www.openstreetmap.org

3️⃣ Better data = better directions

When accurate bike data exists, Google Maps does update.
✅ More complete routes
✅ Safer navigation
✅ Fewer “bike lane disappears” moments

Corpus Christi’s bike network deserves to show up properly and community voices matter in making that happen.

This is a popular route to bike on in Corpus Christi. Here is the full Google Map Route:

https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1X32yQSFMbc6HLUA6DGpbBMWOcHAnkrg&usp=sharing

And Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/14170093149

I typically ride in cities and was apprehensive about coming to a nature trail. However, this particular trail was very unique, I had this addictive experience of breathing clean air that I will never forget! The beautiful scenery was enjoyable.

Try the route yourself! See the Strava Map here.

If you’re looking for a ride that combines adventure, nature, and vibrant local culture, this is one of the most scenery-packed bike experiences you can get in Texas! I love that it accomodates cyclists of all walks of life, from seasoned cyclists, and even kids! My 6 year old easily achieved this route. casual cruiser or a seasoned cyclist, this route has something for everyone.

What makes this ride so special? It’s not just the smooth paths or the tree-lined stretches—it’s the experience of the journey. Along the way, you’ll pass by two lively food halls perfect for a mid-ride snack or cold drink, a local chocolatier (yes, really!), a bustling weekend craft fair, peaceful views of the river, and plenty of opportunities to spot birds and other wildlife. It’s a ride that satisfies the senses and reminds you of the joy of exploring your community on two wheels.

For neighboring cities like Corpus Christi, this route serves as an inspiring example of how bikeable infrastructure and thoughtful urban planning can transform how we experience our cities. Imagine if more communities had bike-friendly routes like this—connecting people not just to destinations, but to nature, small businesses, and each other.

Check out the Strava map here if you want to try the route yourself!

Print & post this poster at any bulletin board you know of! It could be at work, a coffee shop, a gym, or even a place of worship. Make sure to strike up a friendly conversation to seek approval of course! It could also be a good time to talk about the cause.

The PDF link is here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V8AHvRWb1MXhwFn_du4VzxxhytGlaARv/view?usp=sharing

I have already posted in Coffee Waves, Cafe Calypso, Coral Bean Cafe, Boarri Craft Butchery, Lucy’s Snackbar, Disc Go Round and Cookie + Crumbs. Do you know of any other place? Let me know!