Category: Transportation
The Personal History, Illustrated, of the Light at Coors and Las Estancias
Hi, everybody! I’m the light at the intersection of Coors Blvd. and Las Estancias Dr. in the deep South Valley south of Rio Bravo… How ya doin? You might notice the covers over my lights and signals. They are there, and have been ever since I was born, way back in April of 2014: The… Read More The Personal History, Illustrated, of the Light at Coors and Las Estancias
What’s Planned and What We’ve Learned Concerning Girard Boulevard
After hearing from many, the City of Albuquerque has listened and its Department of Municipal Development (DMD) will, by all accounts, restripe the oft-discussed Girard Complete Street Project’s Lomas to Indian School segment in the dimensions outlined below: The reconfiguration above shaves a foot from each driving lane to widen the northbound bike lane to… Read More What’s Planned and What We’ve Learned Concerning Girard Boulevard
Ceci n’est pas une “bus”
With the A.R.T. “punch list” being rapidly punched, the days are numbered for this fabulous temporary protected bike lane through the heart of Albuquerque. Ride it while you can, folks!
What Ya Doing Next Monday From 4:30 to 6:30 P.M.?
Usually we just post this at “our” Facebook page, then drone on and on about the issues included here at BB, but let’s skip a step, and some droning on and on, and simply plop the November agenda for the Greater Albuquerque Bicycling Advisory Committee (GABAC) here: If you’re interested in issues noted above, perhaps… Read More What Ya Doing Next Monday From 4:30 to 6:30 P.M.?
Unintended Consequences Can Be Your Friend: The Rio Grande Blvd. “Road Diet”
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”