[NMCycling] NMDOT BIKE PLAN

[Brent Bonwell via Bike-racers]

*FYI - Let NMDOT know where you ride and where you'd ride if the roads 
are improved.
*http://www.bhinc.com/nm-bike-plan/participate/*
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*Subject:*NMDOT Press Release: NMDOT LAUNCHES "NM BIKE PLAN" WEBSITE AND 
INTERACTIVE MAP FOR PUBLIC COMMENT


*MEDIA CONTACT: *Emilee Cantrell, (505) 469-8243 
orEmilee.cantrell2 at state.nm.us <mailto:Emilee.cantrell2 at state.nm.us>

*NMDOT LAUNCHES "NM BIKE PLAN" WEBSITE AND INTERACTIVE MAP FOR PUBLIC 
COMMENT *

*Santa Fe, NM*– Today, the New Mexico Department of Transportation 
announced the launch of a project website and interactive map for the 
Prioritized Statewide Bicycle Network Plan (NM Bike Plan). Thewebsite 
<http://www.bhinc.com/nm-bike-plan/>provides a platform for bicyclists 
and others to share their valuable input in the bicycle planning and 
route prioritization process.

Through an interactive map New Mexicans can identify currently used or 
potential bike routes and complete a questionnaire on user preferences. 
Input from bicycle users of state roads and highways for commuting, 
recreation, or touring is valuable in identifying the bike facility 
needs that fit their uses and locations around the state.

The plan considers how best to provide New Mexico residents and visitors 
with a safe and connected bicycle network on state maintained and owned 
roads and highways. Highlights of the plan will include:

  * A map of prioritized bicycle routes on State maintained and owned
    roads and highways

  * Design standards for bicycle facilities that are specific to the
    road type, road usage, and types of bicyclists using the route

  * Methods to include bicycle facilities into existing road maintenance
    schedules as funding and facility conditions allow

In addition, the plan will incorporate public comment, the results of an 
equity analysis, project funding considerations, and input from local 
and regional agencies in the development of the long-term plan.

In the coming months BHI and Alta Planning, consultants for the plan 
development, will host three public meetings across the state. For 
meeting dates and locations visit the project website. The public 
comment for this portion of the planning process is open through the end 
of December.

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