The committee is made up of nine individuals, each representing either one of the four quadrants of the city, unincorporated areas, the city at large or the Planning Commission.
It meets monthly on the 2nd Monday, 4:30-6:30 pm. The committee is made up of 9 individuals. Each representing either a cuadrant of the city, unincorporated areas, the city at large or the Planning Commission. It meets every month.
Mission: The committee advises city transportation and planning departments concerning bicycle safety and infrastructure. The committee promotes bicycling and bicycling safety for both transportation and recreation. We help make Albuquerque a better city!
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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
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.
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.
Learn how FHWA’s Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian (STEP) promotes life-saving countermeasures to improve pedestrian safety. https://lnkd.in/gP9pShD...
Transportation Psychologist
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.
Does bicycling really help to cut carbon emissions?
Bike sales – and waits for repairs – have increased since the pandemic hit
We should design cities for shorter distances, not faster speeds
The pandemic has proved that solving congestion doesn’t solve our bigger transportation problems.
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
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!
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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/
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.
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
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.
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/
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
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!
“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
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/
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.
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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
Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.
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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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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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
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
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
Join us (virtually) for our monthly meeting on Monday, May 11, 4-6p.
Full meeting agenda, which includes call-in info:https://www.cabq.gov/municipaldevelopment/documents/gabac-may-2020-virtual-agenda.pdf
Call in info:
Link to join the Zoom Meeting (please download the Zoom app before joining): https://cabq.zoom.us/j/97568480215?pwd=N0lscERMblpVQzhaajQxVnZ1L3VLdz09
Meeting ID: 97568480215
Password: CABQ
One tap mobile:
+16699006833,,97568480215#US (San Jose)
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Meeting ID: 97568480215
Find your local number: https://cabq.zoom.us/u/adwJBrrwjd
Sport Systems is offering free bike tune-ups to essential workers. This includes grocery store workers, firefighters, police officers, hospital workers and others. Call 505-837-9400 ahead of time to make an appointment.
#supportlocal #bikeabq
It is great to see our local bike shops like Sport Systems committing their time and limited resources to help essential workers keep their bikes rolling smoothly. Two Wheel Drive is also limiting their service to essential workers (and shout out to them for calling out grocery store workers for their incredible and essential work in addition to all of the healthcare heroes out there)!
Details on Bosque Trail construction by Tingley Beach
DETOUR ALERT: Please see information pertaining to detours along the Paseo del Bosque Trail where we are beginning work on repaving portions of the trail to create a smoother and safer experience for all trail users. #OneAlbuquerque
NO MEETING TODAY: the April 13 GABAC meeting is canceled. We are trying to set up a virtual option for our next meeting, scheduled for Monday, May 11th.
Continue supporting your local bike shop, for repairs only. Bike shops have been classified as "essential" but read this article before showing up so you know what to expect.
EDIT: call ahead to a bike shop to see how they are approaching this before showing up.
In summary: customers can't enter the bicycle shops, retail sales are banned, payments are to be made by credit card or debit card remotely; customers must leave and pick up bicycles outside the store; and the bikes have to be disinfected before being brought inside. Staff must also wear protective equipment and the stores have to be routinely disinfected.
BikeABQ Routes Bicycle Tours & Rentals Bike In Coffee Bikeburque Bike505 Slow Roll 505 Two Wheel Drive
>https://www.sfreporter.com/news/2020/04/01/bicycle-repair-shops-named-essential
“I have to say that if we’re calling car repair essential, it makes sense to extend that to bicycles, motorcycles, other transportation,” Alan Webber wrote. “Is there a review opportunity?”
Thank you to BikeABQ and Slow Roll 505 for sharing this image. We've added some clarifying text. Please share.
BOSQUE TRAIL CONSTRUCTION ALERT: next week, repaving will begin on sections of Bosque Trail just north and south of Central Ave, with a focus on repairing the areas that have been damaged by tree roots.
Thanks City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation for this work and keeping us informed.
Next week, we'll be starting some repaving work along the Paseo del Bosque Trail near Tingley Beach and the intersection with Central Ave.The work will involve repaving several short trail segments that have been uplifted by tree roots in order to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all trail users. Detours may be in place on some days, so please pay extra attention to any signage in the area. #OneAlbuquerque
Bike In Coffee at Old Town Farm will be opening for the season at the end of February. They'll be open most weekends (Fri-Sun) in the mornings throughout the summer and fall.
As they say Down South, "We're fixin' to get ready to get started!" We'll be open for the season the first weekend in March. Which, of course, includes the last weekend of February. Friday, 2/28 - Saturday, 2/29 and Sunday, 3/1. Until it gets a bit warmer and the sun starts getting up earlier, we'll be open from 9am until 2pm. Given the vagaries of weather, plan on T-shirts or parkas. Stay tuned!
City Hall - 400 Marquette Ave NW, 7th Floor Conference Room (Rm 7096)
Albuquerque, NM
87102
City Hall is very easy to get to from the Alvarado Transit Center as well as the various Rapid Ride routes.
MEETINGS: Second Monday of every month, 4:30 - 6:30 PM.
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