BikeABQ

Editor Note:  We would like to thank Ms. Jennifer Buntz for bringing this issue to our attention & for her efforts on this matter.

Calling all cyclists,

Sometime last week "NO Bicycle" signs went up on Chappell Blvd.  Three on the north bound side, one on the south bound side, between Osuna and Singer.  Below is the inquiry to Mark Motsko, Public Information Officer from the Department of Municipal Development about these signs and his reply.  The initial inquiry was made by members of the Duke City Wheelmen Foundation.

BikeABQ, Duke City Wheelmen Foundation, as well as, members of the Greater Albuquerque Bicycle Advisory Committee (GABAC) are very concerned about the precedent that this action sets. 

Riding on Chappell instead of on the adjacent multi-use path (MUP) has been discussed previously, but no matter what your thoughts are about the wisdom of riding on Chappell, the problem with these signs is bigger.

Tell the Senate that Bike have a right to the road. The draft of the Senate’s transportation authorization bill, S. 1813 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, includes a mandatory side-path law for roads on Federal land that would force cyclists off certain roads and onto trails and paths, regardless of their condition or utility. Tell your Senators that bicyclists have the right to be on the road on federal lands.  The League of American Bicyclists have made your involvement easy.  You can sign their online petition.

Click to sign the petition.