The title of this blog is “Better Burque,” for better or worse, and if asked what single improvement would most make Burque Better in my opinion (and thanks for asking), it would be this: Make the bus service not suck nearly as bad as it does Or put in more polite language and tighter prose:… Read More The Wheels on ABQ Buses Don’t Go ‘Round Here
So I’m staring at these two proposed rail spur alternatives to spend a huge chunk of the $7.5 million (actually more) in this year’s capital outlay the City is slated to get toward “Balloon Park transportation improvements.” Rick Nathanson’s Journal story this morning concerns reaction from some Edith Blvd. Balloon Park neighbors (they hate the… Read More Cycling to Balloon Fiesta Far Better Idea Than Rail Runner Fiesta Spur
Albuquerque Journal’s Matt Reisen this morning has the latest surrounding the walking death of 12-year-old Eliza Almuina a year ago tomorrow. He reports that 76-year-old Revi Pexa has been indicted on a charge of “reckless driving” in the death. The story includes the following quote and observation from someone at the District Attorney’s Office: “It… Read More Driver Charged in Eliza Almuina’s Death
As reported by Francesca Washington at KRQE, e-scooter share businesses Bird and Razor have sent a letter to the Keller Administration decrying (cawing if you prefer) the “…onerous liability, fee and operations regulations promulgated by the city, and regret to inform the city that we will not be moving forward with business in Albuquerque.” For… Read More E-Scooter Firms Bird/Razor Caw at City Agreement
New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) recently met with railroad tycoons BNSF to discuss ideas on how cycling near/across the poorly angled train tracks at El Pueblo Rd. N.E. could be made safer. One of many such meetings held over the years on the subject by representatives of the many governmental and private entities involved,… Read More BNSF to El Pueblo Cyclists: Drop Dead
Sometimes I think we should change the name “Better Burque” to “Tales of Richard the Lionhearted.” Because we go on a bunch of crusades. I won’t list them all here out of embarrassment, as doing so reveals much about both the number of things that need fixing and, especially, BB’s inability to stay focused. Do… Read More BB’s Latest Crusade: Fixing All Burque Bike Route Signs
Update: Literally while writing the post below, the NM House “concurred” with the Senate version of HB 192, and it has moved on to the Governor’s Desk for signature into law. Huzzah! If you missed the debate in the Senate yesterday regarding House Bill 192 and want to see it, BB is going to… Read More HB 192 “Five Feet for Bicyclists” Passes Senate with Amendment; Goes Back to House
