Election results around the country last night illustrate many things, including the possible unintended consequences of using “bogeymen” (the transgender community, immigrants, etc.) to the ultimate detriment of a campaign. Sometimes politicians, in their desperation to seek/keep office, go too far, and a majority of voters respond with the electoral version of what Army counsel… Read More Unintended Consequences Can Be Your Friend: The Rio Grande Blvd. “Road Diet”

I’ll be honest. My first reaction to news that the State of New Mexico is developing a statewide bicycle network plan is that Step One should be: Get New Governor. Then we’ll talk. Still, you have to start somewhere, and those among us who love to do long-distance tours will be particularly interested. So, let’s… Read More Visually Touring the New NM Statewide Bicycle Network Plan

Riding up to the NE Heights this past weekend (Sunset Canyon…fun!), we came across good ‘ol Burlison Rd., home to some of the first buffered bike lanes in Burque. Having not ridden out there in a while, I was slightly, and strangely, saddened that a new striping job has put the buffer between cars and… Read More Burlison Drive Reverts to Bike Lane Conformity

At first glance, it might appear that Girard Blvd. is having its skinny bike lane fixed, but that job is, at least for now, not the reason for the lane closure northbound. Girard Looking South, 11.5.17 While the infamous skinny lane is now covered in a thin layer of construction-related dirt, the work at present looks… Read More The Work on Girard Isn’t, Yet, What You Think it Is

Runoff election is not this Tuesday, but next, the 14th of November.  Here’s a bit of visual incentive if you’re feeling too busy to vote. Just saying, so to speak.

Via the Twitterverse yesterday (thanks Ed Gerety!) I saw the following: Above is a graphic from the just announced National Association of City Traffic Officials (NACTO) “Designing for All Ages & Abilities: Contextual Guidance for High-Comfort Bicycle Facilities” guide. As the People for Bikes post in which Ed Gerety, the Twitterverse, and I found this gem points out,… Read More Who Says Roadway Infrastructure Tables Can’t be Sexy?