Greater Albuquerque Bicycling Advisory Committee

04/10/2021

Greater Albuquerque Bicycling Advisory Committee updated their information in their About section.

Greater Albuquerque Bicycling Advisory Committee updated their information in their About section.

04/08/2021

What’s a “Leading Pedestrian Interval”?

What’s a “Leading Pedestrian Interval”?

As part of the generally low-cost safety improvements announced yesterday by Mayor Keller at/near school crossings, perhaps the best and least expensive will be initiating “Leading Pedestrian…

02/17/2021

Memo to Buttigieg: Fix Our National Traffic Control Standards

Memo to Buttigieg: Fix Our National Traffic Control Standards

The feds will finally revise the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, which sets standards for signs, markings and signals that help road users — and, eventually, autonomous vehicles — safely…

02/13/2021

How Kittie Knox Changed Bicycling Forever

https://joebiel.medium.com/how-kittie-knox-changed-bicycling-forever-c874260c11ef

Let me tell you about my hero.

02/11/2021

Defining the 15-minute city

Defining the 15-minute city

The “15-minute city” may be defined as an ideal geography where most human needs and many desires are located within a travel distance of 15 minutes. Here’s what that means.

02/05/2021

Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority

ATTENTION CYCLISTS AND PEDESTRIANS: Due to a valve rehabilitation project, we have had to close a portion of the North Diversion Channel Trail until March 8. Detour signs are posted and diverts trail users to Jefferson Street south to Montgomery. Washington Street can then be used to join up with the Hahn Arroyo which will later connect to the North Diversion Channel Trail.

It is important to us to work as safely as possible for the crews and the community. We are advising the community to avoid this area if at all possible. If you do choose to travel this route, please use caution when following the detour and obey all construction signage, slow down your speed, and allow for extra time to reach your destination.

02/05/2021

Bike lanes make you less likely to die on the street–even if you’re driving or walking

Bike lanes make you less likely to die on the street–even if you’re driving or walking

Good, protected bike infrastructure makes cars drive slower, and gives more space to other modes of transit. That makes better and safer cities for all.

01/30/2021

Why Walkable Streets are More Economically Productive

Why Walkable Streets are More Economically Productive

3 dollars and cents arguments that definitively prove the need for people-oriented, walk-friendly places.

01/25/2021

Melissa & Chris Bruntlett

Cities can’t build their way out of congestion. Creating more space for cars only attracts more cars.

The one proven way to reduce traffic is to take space away from cars, and hand it to more efficient modes like bikes and trains.

Listen to the ‘Bike Talk’ podcast: https://soundcloud.com/biketalk/bike-talk-dutch-cycling-embassy

01/23/2021

Five Highlights from Pete Buttigieg’s Confirmation Hearing

Five Highlights from Pete Buttigieg’s Confirmation Hearing

The Secretary of Transportation nominee, Pete Buttigieg, used his confirmation hearing to reaffirm his support for mass transit and complete streets.

01/16/2021

In South Bend, Pete Buttigieg challenged a decades-old assumption that streets are for cars above all else

In South Bend, Pete Buttigieg challenged a decades-old assumption that streets are for cars above all else

Urban leaders see Buttigieg’s willingness to pursue so-called “complete streets” as a promising sign in the incoming transportation secretary.

01/13/2021

Federal Highway Administration on LinkedIn: #PedestrianSafety #FHWA_EDC #STEP_EDC

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/federal-highway-administration_pedestriansafety-fhwaabredc-stepabredc-activity-6754426780846764032-iJuk

Learn how FHWA’s Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian (STEP) promotes life-saving countermeasures to improve pedestrian safety. https://lnkd.in/gP9pShD...

01/10/2021

Transportation Psychologist

01/04/2021

Greater Albuquerque Bicycling Advisory Committee (GABAC)

Our next meeting will be Monday, January 11, 2021 from 4 pm to 6 pm on Zoom. The zoom link and agenda is available on the City's GABAC page https://www.cabq.gov/municipaldevelopment/our-department/engineering/greater-albuquerque-bicycling-advisory-committee

All GABAC meetings will be virtual until further notice. Check this webpage for updates on future meetings. Information and membership of the Greater Albuquerque Bicycling Advisory Committee.

01/03/2021

12/21/2020

Does bicycling really help to cut carbon emissions?

Does bicycling really help to cut carbon emissions?

Bike sales – and waits for repairs – have increased since the pandemic hit

12/20/2020

We should design cities for shorter distances, not faster speeds

We should design cities for shorter distances, not faster speeds

The pandemic has proved that solving congestion doesn’t solve our bigger transportation problems.

11/30/2020

Construction is done on the Alameda Drain Trail along 2nd Street from Montaño north to Paseo del Norte, thanks to Bernalillo County NM. We especially like these raised intersection crossings.

City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation will connect to this trail by constructing a segment between just north of Menaul and Montaño. This will connect to the existing Matthew Trail. Design of the trail is more or less complete but a construction timeline has not been announced yet.

Steel Bender Brewyard BikeABQ

11/24/2020

VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING: NMDOT NM 550/Rio Bravo Bridge Replacement Project

WHEN: Wednesday, December 9, 6-7:30 P.M.

Register at: https://linktr.ee/NM500RioBravo

OR

Call-in at the scheduled meeting time: +1 346 248 7799

Webinar ID: 849 1147 9420

This is a critical network link. Show up and make your voice heard!

BikeABQ Bike In Coffee ABQ CiQlovía Slow Roll 505 Albuquerque Mountain Bike Association City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation Bernalillo County NM

11/23/2020

Urban ABQ

The last underpass along the North Diversion Channel Trail is currently under construction. Once it is complete, you will be able to ride from UNM Hospital to Balloon Fiesta Park without crossing a single major street!

We are advocating for the trail, which is managed by the City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation department, to one day continue north past Balloon Fiesta Park to Tramway.

Exciting #bikeabq news: the last “notch”/underpass on the North Diversion Channel Trail, under Indian School Rd, is currently under construction. It should be open by Spring 2021.

#bike #abq

>https://www.kob.com/albuquerque-news/crews-build-underpass-for-popular-abq-bike-trail/5930559/

11/13/2020

Mayor Tim Keller

Thanks Mayor Tim Keller! We're always looking for people to join us. If you'd like to help make #ABQ more bike friendly, apply today: http://www.cabq.gov/municipaldevelopment/our-department/engineering/greater-albuquerque-bicycling-advisory-committee

Calling all cyclists! Our Greater Albuquerque Bicycling Advisory Committee is looking for a representative from SW ABQ. If you’re interested in helping the City build a more inclusive bicycling community through active participation in policy and planning efforts, apply at https://www.cabq.gov/clerk/boards-commissions#greater-albuquerque-bicycling-advisory-committee.

09/17/2020

Celebrate ¡Bike Thru Burque! Week and get free bike swag!

Go the link, fill out the form and pick it up at a variety of local businesses: https://bikethruburque.com/free-gear/

Pickup locations: Two Wheel Drive Sport Systems Sandia Cycles The Bike Coop Northeast Cyclery LLC Bike505 Canteen Brewhouse Steel Bender Brewyard Slice Parlor Tractor Brewing - Wells Park Santa Fe Brewing Company Bike In Coffee Nexus Blue Smokehouse Pop Fizz Il Vicino Wood Oven Pizza - Albuquerque West Side Marble Brewery Westside Tap Room Canteen Taproom Java Joe's Central & Unser Library San Pedro Library Taylor Ranch Library Westgate Library

09/17/2020

NMDOT

Tramway is used by many cyclists and we know that many bike users don't feel comfortable using the multi-use path because of the bad visibility at intersections. We appreciate NMDOT dedicating more space to cyclists who are riding on the road.

Have you seen the new road striping? What do you think about it?

Cyclists are ecstatic! Hwy 556 (Tramway) is getting a new paint job from Encantado Road NE to Tramway Lane NE. District Three Assistant Traffic Engineer Margaret Haynes takes us on a tour of the striping and why it’s a benefit not only to cyclists but to pedestrians and to motorists as well.

09/15/2020

Participate in ¡Bike Thru Burque! Week - Sept. 20-26

Bike to Work Day didn't happen this year, so the City is going virtual. The concept is simple: it doesn’t matter where you go, just bike!

Everyone who signs up to participate is entered to win prizes. Go to the website and commit to ride.

LEARN MORE >>> https://bikethruburque.com/

Participate in ¡Bike Thru Burque! Week - Sept. 20-26

Bike to Work Day didn't happen this year, so the City is going virtual. The concept is simple: it doesn’t matter where you go, just bike!

Everyone who signs up to participate is entered to win prizes. Go to the website and commit to ride.

LEARN MORE >>> https://bikethruburque.com/

09/15/2020

www.cabq.gov

Join us TODAY (virtually) for our Quarterly Combined Meeting w/ the Greater ABQ Trails Committee (GARTC)

Call info and agenda:http://www.cabq.gov/municipaldevelopment/documents/gabac-september-2020-virtual-agenda.pdf

09/07/2020

BikeABQ

From recommendation to implementation in a matter of months; this is exciting.

Check out the first "Active Street" in #ABQ on Bell Avenue from Alcazar to San Pablo.

International District Economic Development International District Healthy Communities Coalition

Great to see that people in the neighborhood are taking ownership of this active street and activating it safely!

09/07/2020

“A reader remarked that many drivers do not come to full stops at stop lights before they turn right on a red light. This situation occurs frequently on Tramway, and I have had several close calls while biking."

Fortunately, we have been told by NMDOT that the #Tramway repaving/re-striping improvements will include more signage to prevent these types of conflicts.

#bikeabq #bike #abq

>https://www.abqjournal.com/1491784/political-signs-have-no-place-in-right-of-way.html

08/21/2020

City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation

City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation

The Esperanza Bicycle Safety Education Center continues to hold pop-up bike clinics around town. Stop by Bataan Memorial Park today between 10am and 3pm for some tips on how to repair a flat tire and tune up your brakes. #OneAlbuquerque
https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/city-of-albuquerques-esperanza-bike-shop-holding-pop-up-clinics/

08/21/2020

The 2020 ABQ Bicycle & Trail Map is now available on the CABQ website. Just click/tap "Download the Comprehensive City Map" at this link -> https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/recreation/bike

Distribution of physical maps is a challenge this year. Follow City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation for updates on their efforts to get maps in hands.

#bikeabq #bike #abq BikeABQ Bikeburque ABQ CiQlovía Bike In Coffee Routes Bicycle Tours & Rentals Fixed and Free Bike Shop New Mexico Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Initiative

08/10/2020

City of Albuquerque Climate Action Plan Survey

Take this City of ABQ Climate Action Plan survey and tell the city you want "safer, more bike and pedestrian-friendly streets or paths"

>https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ABQCAPSURVEY

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06/10/2020

Account Login - Survey123 for ArcGIS

Does your neighborhood have a good candidate for an Active Street? Nominate it at this link and the City will review the list soon >> > https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/66fca3a6f5e147c1900d4596440b36cb

RULES - The street:
- should not carry transit service
- should be classified as a collector or local street (a low traffic small street)

Please share!

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06/07/2020

Join us, virtually, for our quarterly combined meeting with the Trails Committee on Tuesday, June 9, 4-6 p.m. Link to to agenda:https://www.cabq.gov/municipaldevelopment/documents/gabac-june-2020-virtual-agenda.pdf

Call in info: Join Zoom Meeting: https://cabq.zoom.us/j/91868522669?pwd=RVhXb0ZhRVIvVnd1TE0yNC9VMzBsdz09

Meeting ID: 918 6852 2669
Password: 332789
One tap mobile: +13462487799,,91868522669#,,1#,332789# US (Houston) +16699006833,,91868522669#,,1#,332789# US (San Jose)

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06/02/2020

From motion to action, we've never seen anything move this quickly! Thank you ABQ City Council for making this happen. We agree with Vision Zero Albuquerque on all points.

Our motion from our virtual May meeting was calling on the City of Albuquerque to:
- Look into temporarily restricting vehicle access to certain areas in order to support social distancing, outdoor recreation, & economic development.

Our streets are public spaces. We support people using them to protest injustice and we support people using them as safe ways to practice self care and find community. What #ABQ streets would make good #activestreets? Would you and your neighbors support and help activate something like this in your neighborhood? Share your ideas with us and your city leaders! Together for Brothers International District Healthy Communities Coalition ABQ CiQlovía Healthy Here NM Bernalillo County Community Health Council

05/28/2020

From motion to action- thank you City of Albuquerque Planning Department for making it easier for folks to add more outdoor seating. We hope that the next steps is #openstreets so more people can safely walk, roll & bike while keeping distance.

Our motion from our May meeting was calling on the City of Albuquerque to:
- Look into temporarily restricting vehicle access to certain areas in order to support social distancing, outdoor recreation, & economic development.

Thank you City of Albuquerque Planning Department, Mayor Tim Keller, City Councilor Pat Davis, City Councilor Cynthia Borrego and others for waiving the outdoor seating app fee. This should help local #restaurants, assuming the permitting process isn't too challenging. We caution against adding much more seating on our already narrow sidewalks & hope folks are being encouraged to use their parking lots instead.

Also, Nob Hill Main Street, West Downtown, ABQ, Mile-Hi District ABQ, South Valley MainStreet & other New Mexico MainStreet / merchant groups are invited to explore street closures for outdoor dining- so check it out!

#streets4people #openstreets #lessparkingmoretables #eatoutside National Complete Streets Coalition Strong Towns New Mexico Restaurant Association

DETAILS > http://www.cabq.gov/planning/news/mayor-keller-supporting-restaurants-to-expand-outdoor-dining

05/27/2020

At our virtual May meeting, we made the following motions (votes), both of which were approved unanimously. They called on the City of Albuquerque (CABQ) to:

- Look into temporarily restricting vehicle access to certain areas in order to support social distancing, outdoor recreation, & economic development.

- Explore reducing automobile lanes on Central Avenue between Louisiana & Tramway.

All meeting details will be found on the CABQ website once we approve the minutes next week: https://www.cabq.gov/municipaldevelopment/our-department/engineering/greater-albuquerque-bicycling-advisory-committee

Our next virtual meeting will be our Quarterly Design Review w/ the CABQ Trails Committee on Tuesday, June 9th, 4p; details coming soon.

#street4people #openstreets #albuquerque #abq