New Mexico Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Initiative

New Mexico Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Initiative The Center for Injury Prevention, Research & Education has a partnership with NMDOT Traffic Safety
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The Center for Injury Prevention, Research & Education has a partnership with NMDOT Traffic Safety to conduct education and outreach to communities statewide to increase the capacity for safe walking and bicycling while helping to reduce collisions that lead to injury and fatality on New Mexico public roadways

NM Travel Statutes: Motorists passing bicyclists. It varies by municipality. Regardless of how the statute is written. W...
09/29/2023

NM Travel Statutes:
Motorists passing bicyclists. It varies by municipality. Regardless of how the statute is written. We owe duty of care to all travelers.

Travel Safe Quiz:
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09/27/2022

ABQ CiQlovía is just 1 month away on October 16! Kathryn Ave from Louisiana Blvd to San Pedro will be closed off to cars and open to people walking, biking, and playing. Come visit our Bike thru Burque CiQlovia table for a chance to win raffle prizes!

09/27/2022

It doesn't matter where you go, just bike!

Statute of The Week: Bicycling in a parking lane - quality and safety of your cycling experience. Discretion is given to...
08/16/2022

Statute of The Week:
Bicycling in a parking lane - quality and safety of your cycling experience. Discretion is given to the cyclist.

https://www.abqjournal.com/2524532/cyclists-ask-for-more-cleanups-pedestrians-request-a-headsup.html?utm_source=newslett...
08/16/2022

https://www.abqjournal.com/2524532/cyclists-ask-for-more-cleanups-pedestrians-request-a-headsup.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily&utm_edition=202208151303&utm_source=Albuquerque+Journal+Newsletters&utm_campaign=f607f55060-EMAIL_DAILYNEWSLETTER_U&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_2dcf4c82cd-f607f55060-109373581

FYI - Great column! Glad to see community members taking action on these matters. Glad to see these issues getting the proper attention. 🚵‍♀️🚶‍♀️😎

Readers who get around on two wheels are asking for help with glass, mud and more

In an earlier post, it was suggested smaller/safer motor vehicles play a positive role in safer streets. Check out these...
07/07/2022

In an earlier post, it was suggested smaller/safer motor vehicles play a positive role in safer streets. Check out these two photos from Craigslist. The sellers felt compelled to put the bikes for sale in front of their parked pick-up trucks (new & late model), then took the picture to post. I ask you, do these motor vehicles look safe to you?

https://www.krqe.com/traffic-roads/three-new-speed-cameras-installed-along-albuquerque-streets/FYI, if you missed it🧐......
06/17/2022

https://www.krqe.com/traffic-roads/three-new-speed-cameras-installed-along-albuquerque-streets/
FYI, if you missed it🧐...
The original three ABQ (3) speed cameras have caught 108,000 people going 11 mph or more over the posted speed limit (40mph). Part of the solution? 1. Drive less 2. Drive slower when you do drive
3. Operate smaller, slower, safer vehicles. 4. Walk, bike, take the bus more. Lastly, Look For Me.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The City of Albuquerque revealed Tuesday that three more speed cameras are up and running. They have also already caught thousands of drivers going over the speed li…

Statute of The Week: Car Door Zones and Cycling travel lines. ...Heads up everybody! You gotta' Look For Me! 😎
05/03/2022

Statute of The Week: Car Door Zones and Cycling travel lines. ...Heads up everybody! You gotta' Look For Me! 😎

Statute of The Week: Pedestrian Islands. Is it about establishing right-of-way? Or is it the best practice to accommodat...
03/21/2022

Statute of The Week: Pedestrian Islands.

Is it about establishing right-of-way? Or is it the best practice to accommodate around the most vulnerable? Or is it about all travelers maintaining a standard/duty of care? What are your thoughts?


Travel Safe Quiz:
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...How did American car culture grow to what it is today?Here's one take. What do you think? https://youtu.be/p_v6OlR-hF...
03/21/2022

...How did American car culture grow to what it is today?
Here's one take. What do you think?

https://youtu.be/p_v6OlR-hFI

In the new book "Glamour Road," authors Tom Dolle and Jeff Stork look at how the auto industry found new ways to appeal to both women in the 1950s and young ...

Are self-driving/autonomous vehicles (even if electric) part of a larger solution for traffic safety and sustaining the ...
02/22/2022

Are self-driving/autonomous vehicles (even if electric) part of a larger solution for traffic safety and sustaining the environment? Thoughts?
https://youtu.be/W3n6bhl2FJI

As the race for self-driving cars accelerates, experts weigh in on their status and just how long until they think it will be until autonomous automobiles ta...

FYIhttps://www.krqe.com/traffic-roads/possible-changes-coming-to-paseo-del norte/ #:~:text=ALBUQUERQUE%2C%20N.M.%20(KRQE...
02/08/2022

FYI
https://www.krqe.com/traffic-roads/possible-changes-coming-to-
paseo-del norte/ #:~:text=ALBUQUERQUE%2C%20N.M.%20(KRQE)%20%E2%80%93,intersection%20of%20Golf%20Course%20Road.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Senate Tax, Business, and Transportation Committee passed a bill that could change the work commute for people living on the west side of Albuquerque. Senate Bil…

Statute of The Week: Duty Of Care - we need more community discussion as to what this actually means for traffic safety....
02/01/2022

Statute of The Week: Duty Of Care - we need more community discussion as to what this actually means for traffic safety.

Is a motorist required to wait and yield to a pedestrian in this scenario?


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https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GB3JMH8

How does a collision like this happen??? There is a bright light shining directly on the reporter. Even if the bright li...
01/20/2022

How does a collision like this happen???

There is a bright light shining directly on the reporter. Even if the bright light created glaring for the driver -or- if the driver has low vision at night, etc the driver needs to stop if they are unable to see--not drive anyway and hope for the best.

According to the article, the reporter stated “I thought I was going under the wheel". Imagine having that thought run through your mind. One word, terror. Further, the reporter stated this type of collision happened to her when she was in college as well. Twice???

Interestingly, it was stated the reporter felt compelled to comfort the driver! - For what? Being a fool??

I understand, the reporter was attempting to stay composed on live
TV. She was being very gracious. As for the driver? The apologies don't cut it. Enough motorist nonsense! No more excuses! ...More accountability!

Intrepid TV reporter Tori Yorgey shocked viewers when she was struck by a car during a live broadcast Wednesday, but she seamlessly bounced right back up to finish her report.

Happy New Year Everyone! Best for 2022! As many of you know, off-road riding is all the rage! Everyone is bikepacking or...
01/10/2022

Happy New Year Everyone! Best for 2022! As many of you know, off-road riding is all the rage! Everyone is bikepacking or gravel biking. For grins, the following post is from UK cycling enthusiast Julian Hutchings. He is providing 7 reasons you should NOT buy a gravel bike. What are your thoughts? Enjoy 😜!

This video will give you 7 sensible, reasonable, cogently argued, devastating reasons why you should definitely not buy a gravel bike.Contact Rowan Foggitt f...

Statute of the Week: Pedestrian walking against light--but IN crosswalk. Statutes and Duty/Standard Of Care. Two aspects...
10/29/2021

Statute of the Week:
Pedestrian walking against light--but IN crosswalk.

Statutes and Duty/Standard Of Care. Two aspects of our transportation environment that work hand in hand. More community-wide discussion is needed about this pairing.


Travel Safe Quiz:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GB3JMH8

...If you thought navigating traffic on your bike was tough, check this out! Fabio's urban free ride bike skillz! LOL!😜*...
10/29/2021

...If you thought navigating traffic on your bike was tough, check this out! Fabio's urban free ride bike skillz! LOL!😜

*Note: this video is meant for your viewing enjoyment. It is NOT recommended you operate your bicycle this way---even if you have the "skillz".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jDKJT2dDZQ

Urban Freeride Alarm! Was für eine krasse Speed-Aktion mit A1 in Salzburg!! Manchmal wird es ganz schön knapp, meine Videos rechtzeitig bis 17:00 Uhr hochzus...

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Statute of The Week: Bicycling and t-intersections. Go or No-go?


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The entire community benefits from motorists maintaining their vehicles (drivers and non-drivers). At the very least, it contributes to a culture of safer roads and cleaner air. There's no down side. We all win. 😎🌻🌳

https://www.abqjournal.com/2476831/23k-flunked-emissions-zia-dropped-from-vanity-plates-ex-data-shows.html
Statute of The Week: Bicyclist Rights and Duties in NM. The same as pedestrians or not?


Travel Safe Quiz:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GB3JMH8
Are self-driving/autonomous vehicles (even if electric) part of a larger solution for traffic safety and sustaining the environment? Thoughts?
https://youtu.be/W3n6bhl2FJI
Statute of The Week: Walking on shoulders


Travel Safe Quiz:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GB3JMH8
FYI
https://www.krqe.com/traffic-roads/possible-changes-coming-to-
paseo-del norte/ #:~:text=ALBUQUERQUE%2C%20N.M.%20(KRQE)%20%E2%80%93,intersection%20of%20Golf%20Course%20Road.
Statute of The Week: Duty Of Care - we need more community discussion as to what this actually means for traffic safety.

Is a motorist required to wait and yield to a pedestrian in this scenario?


Travel Safe Quiz:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GB3JMH8
FYI-

A new federal safety policy outlined today by Pete Buttigieg’s U.S. Department of Transportation

https://americawalks.org/an-exciting-shift-in-federal-transportation-and-safety-policy/
Statute of The Week:
Bike Travel In Left Lanes On One-Way Streets


Travel Safe Quiz:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GB3JMH8
How does a collision like this happen???

There is a bright light shining directly on the reporter. Even if the bright light created glaring for the driver -or- if the driver has low vision at night, etc the driver needs to stop if they are unable to see--not drive anyway and hope for the best.

According to the article, the reporter stated “I thought I was going under the wheel". Imagine having that thought run through your mind. One word, terror. Further, the reporter stated this type of collision happened to her when she was in college as well. Twice???

Interestingly, it was stated the reporter felt compelled to comfort the driver! - For what? Being a fool??

I understand, the reporter was attempting to stay composed on live
TV. She was being very gracious. As for the driver? The apologies don't cut it. Enough motorist nonsense! No more excuses! ...More accountability!
Statute of The Week (2022!)
Legal bike travel within bike lanes.
Look For Me on my -- gravel bike -- in 2022! LOL!!!


Travel Safe Quiz:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GB3JMH8
Happy New Year Everyone! Best for 2022! As many of you know, off-road riding is all the rage! Everyone is bikepacking or gravel biking. For grins, the following post is from UK cycling enthusiast Julian Hutchings. He is providing 7 reasons you should NOT buy a gravel bike. What are your thoughts? Enjoy 😜!
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