Bike Advocacy
Raising Awareness
Dr. Okerblom and his Son
From the Mesilla Valley Bike Coalition:
Please join us tomorrow morning, March 16th, at The Bean in Mesilla at 8:30AM to ride a few miles with Dr. Bob Okerblom. He is riding across the country to promote awareness of the dangers of driving while texting. Dr. Okerblom’s 19 ear old son was hit and killed in 2009 by a texting driver. Let’s all join him tomorrow, Wednesday, as he leaves Las Cruces to ride to El Paso. You can read more about it at the link below.
Loving Father, Adventurous Soul Remembered
Dr. Dr. Ronald Chester Fronczek 1947-2011
Dr. Ronald Fronczek was remembered in a ceremony attended by nearly 100 family, friends and strangers (including myself), who share a similar love of life and love of nature. Making it more difficult is the fact that Dr. Fronczek was a loving father and mentor, who certainly touched many lives.
As the weather is becomes favorable to riding, I urge everyone ride with caution, ride aware, and be smart. Remind your friends that bikes belong, that we are human beings.
With that in mind, we are planning to create a marketing campaign and we could use your help! We are looking for volunteers! We are looking for any bicycle rider who is willing to have a close-up photograph of there face with a brief printed quote of why you like to ride your bike. If you would like to volunteer, please give send us a message
MVBC Lights up the Holidays!
Courtesy of KVIA
After the recent death of Ricardo Duarte, the Mesilla Valley Bike Coalition held a fundraiser to purchase bicycle lights for the Community of Hope in Las Cruces. This past Saturday, coalition members were on hand distributing lights to those in need. Hopefully this will become an annual event and minimize the possibilities of another tragic incident from occurring. We to go MVBC!
KVIA Article & video: http://www.kvia.com/news/26042925/detail.html
Toys for Tots Ride
Join us this Sunday, December 11, 2010 for a fun Toy Ride(drive). The ride will meet at Milagro Coffee at 11am (riding off at noon) and end at High Desert. Please bring a toy suitable for a child between the age of 4 and 9, and your helmet!
Advocacy Volunteers Needed!
The Las Cruces Metropolitan Planning Organizations is looking to fill two community member positions on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee (BPAC) board. Deadline to submit application letters is December 31, 2010 and can be mailed to Andy Hume.
Press Memo:
Hello.
The Las Cruces MPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Advisory Committee (BPAC) is seeking two community members to serve on the board.
The MPO is looking for two community members to fill the following positions: City of Las Cruces Citizen Representative and Pedestrian Community Representative. Anyone interested in the City of Las Cruces position must live inside the city limits.
The BPAC is made up of members of the bicycling and pedestrian community, City of Las Cruces, Dona Ana County, Town of Mesilla Staff, NMDOT, and NMSU representatives. This committee provides input to the Policy Committee regarding bicycle and pedestrian facilities within the MPO and how they can be improved and expanded to serve residents better. The BPAC meets bi-monthly on the third Tuesday of the month at 5:00 pm.
Please submit your letter of interest to Andy Hume by December 31, 2010 to be considered for either position. Include your experience with bicycle or pedestrian issues.
All of the letters will be submitted to the Policy Committee for consideration at their meeting on January 12, 2011.
Please forward this invitation to anyone you feel may be interested. Thank you.
Andrew Hume
Planner
LCI #2837
Las Cruces Metropolitan Planning Organization
PO Box 20000, Las Cruces, NM, 88011
phone – (575) 528-3047, fax (575) 528-3155
Hit and Run driver turns herself in!
Ricardo Duarte poses with his daughter Rebecca at her high school graduation at the University of Texas at El Paso in 2007. (Photo courtesy of the Duarte family)
I’m glad the family will have an opportunity for closure.
Sun News Article: http://www.lcsun-news.com/ci_16353906
Update 2
Hit & run victim Ricardo Duarte
Rediflex camera footage from the intersection of Valley and Avenida de Mesilla purportedly showing the white minivan suspected of the hit & run fatal accident of 58 year old Ricardo Durate.
Sun News Article: http://www.lcsun-news.com/las_cruces-news/ci_16349562
Bicycle Fatality Update
Robin Zielinski/Sun-News
58 year old Ricardo Duarte of Las Cruces died Thursday (10-14-2010) morning in an El Paso hospital after being struck by a white minivan. The van drove off. Investigators have concluded that Mr. Duarte wasn’t using any lights or reflectors and heavily used roadway with a 45mph speed limit.
Please be careful out there and ride smart!
Sun News Article: http://www.lcsun-news.com/ci_16345368
Sad News
Suspected vehicle type: White Minivan
Another sad day my friends. A 58 year old male was struck down at 11pm while riding his bicycle on Valley drive between Lohman and Hadley. The culprit left the scene leaving the helpless man bleeding on the side of the road. He died later in the hospital.
One thing we can do is to encourage City Council to consider proper education for not only bicyclist but for the entire community. People have to understand that we also have the right to the road AND more importantly, we are human beings!
City Council: CityCouncil@las-cruces.org
Sun News Article: http://www.lcsun-news.com/ci_16338677
People for Bikes
If you haven’t heard about People for Bikes then you need to check them out and drop by Outdoor Adventure to personally sign the petition for!
Commuters in the News
It is always a plus when the local newspaper runs a story about commuters. The article is about three White Sands Missile Range employees who’s commute could possibly be the most difficult in the area. If these guys can ride to work, then we should all ride to work or school or where ever you need to be…
WSMR cyclists peddle their way to leaner, greener commute…
South Solano Road Diet a Go!
Local ride heading south on Solano
Congratulations Las Cruces, you are one step closer to what you CAN be.
Despite some resistance, the south Solano micro-resurfacing and Road Diet will continue as planned. A big THANKS to the City Council, especially Councilwoman Connor; Mayor Miyagishima, and City Manager Moore for their continual support of this progressive community.
Last but not least, a much BIGGER THANKS to Mike Johnson, Dan Soriano, Caeri Thomas and of course Andy Hume. Without their efforts, Las Cruces bicycle facilities would be a fraction of what they are now!
No word yet on the expected completion date but we will keep you posted.
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