New Mexico Bill Could Require, Fund More Protected Bike Lanes

From KRQE News. A bike lane bill from state lawmakers could require cities to consider making for more space separating cyclists and other road traffic when reworking city roadways. The proposal also calls for millions of dollars in support of what are called “protected bike lanes.”

Sponsored by Rep. Dayan Hochman-Vigil (D-Abq.) and Sen. Elizabeth “Liz” Stefanics (D-Bernalillo, Lincoln, San Miguel, Santa Fe, Torrance & Valencia) are sponsoring House Bill 408. It calls for New Mexico cities with over 10,000 people to work toward installing permanent barriers between bikes and cars “when a roadway improvement is made within the limits of a municipality.” Attached to the bill is $5 million in funding for the work. Read More on KRQE.com