Bicycle safety
You tell’em Council Woman Thomas!
Las Cruces Council Woman Sharon Thomas appears in front of Congress speak on behalf of Livable Communities.
Ride of Silence 2011
The Ride of Silence will be held this evening, May 18th 2011 at 6:15pm at the Mesilla Plaza.
National Bike To Work Week
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SB 124 — Email the Governor
Having passed through both the New Mexico Senate and House, New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez now has twenty days to sign SB 124 in order to make this bill into law. This would be the first statewide 5 foot Safe Passing law in the nation.
SB 124 clarifies to motorists what a safe passing distance is, provides a safe operating space for cyclists across the state and creates another tool for law enforcement when responding to aggressive drivers and crashes; as well as an opportunity to educate motorists and cyclists on how to share the road safely.
Cyclists in New Mexico should contact Governor Martinez through our Advocacy Center and urge her to sign SB 124 into law.
~JEFF PEEL -STATE & LOCAL ADVOCACY COORDINATOR
The League of American Bicyclists has set up an easy way to email our Governor to sign the new bill.
Click here:
Support Safer Cycling in New Mexico- Tell Governor Martinez to Sign the 5 Foot Passing Law!
or here:http://capwiz.com/lab/utr/2/?a=36444516&i=109498544&c=
It works, its easy, try it out, and let your voice be heard.
You can also visit: bikesantafe.org for more info and more ways to reach the Governors office
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
Another Cyclist Hit – In stable condition
This time in El Paso. A 19 y/o woman has been citied for failure to yield after drifting to the right side of the road hitting and breaking Gabriel Perez’s back. Our condolences go to the family and the rider!
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
Free Lessons!
Caitlin at the Coop will be giving free basic bike maintenance and commuting lessons Thursday September 9th, 2010 at 6pm at Mountain View Market.
Critically injured by inattentive Police SUV
Tragedy in Washoe County NV. Beware of who is behind you
http://www.kolotv.com/video/?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=4923970&flvUri=&partnerclipid=
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