Informed by numerous studies correlating physically-protected bike lanes with significantly heightened economic development, Bernalillo County has employed the concept in its Dolores Huerta/Cesar Chavez (formerly known as Bridge) Boulevard Project (aka: “Bridging Los Vecinos”) as shown here in a photo looking westbound at Isleta Blvd. taken yesterday.

Combining a large stacked chunks of roadway and “tonka toy” approach, BernCo has eclipsed typical flimsy treatment such as plastic poles, thus providing strolling cyclists and walkers with truly unsurpassed safety in comfortably making their way to the many small businesses along the corridor.

Bernalillo County is to be commended for its vision in execution of this long-awaited “Main Street” plan and BB Readers are encouraged to take advantage of the heightened safety and shopping opportunties now available in this historically vital stretch of “The Mother Road.” It’s urban non-motorized travel unlike any found elsewhere in the area.

It also just happens to be the final week for public comments regarding Phase III of “Bridging Los Vecinos.” Here are the details/links on how you can participate:

Submit your Public Comment

The public comment period opened on June 20 and ends on July 22, 2024. Comments were received at the public meeting, but the public can also submit a comment in the following ways: •    Email the project team at info@bridginglosvecinos.com. •    Submit a comment form on the project website at bridginglosvecinos.com. •    Call the hotline at 505-477-4001. •    Mail comment form to 6001 Indian School Road NE, Ste. 250, Albuquerque, NM 87110. To receive a printed comment form, please visit the website at bridginglosvecinos.com or call the project team at 505-477-4001.