Advocacy Links...
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We're compiling a list of Advocacy Links for New Mexico and beyond. There are several advocacy groups within New Mexico, and tons of other ones out there to share ideas, concerns, and solutions with. Initially we'll have some riding clubs mixed in, and the plan is to build regional areas for each city/town for local info... For now we'll just get things up on this page as quickly as possible. For more information, you can also check the great links page of the New Mexico Touring Society.
National Bicycle Information Center - The PBIC serves anyone interested in pedestrian and bicycle issues, including planners, engineers, private citizens, advocates, educators, police enforcement and the health community. They have lots of great information, statistics, design recommendations and more.... They have several great examples of good ped/bike planning. Bikes Belong - Bikes Belong Coalition is sponsored by the American Bicycle Industry. Their goal is putting more people on bikes more often. They assist local organizations, agencies, and citizens in developing bicycle facility projects that will be funded by TEA-21, and are the bicycle industry's political lobbyist. BikePlan Source - Great reference source for planners and designers. Current information on what works, what doesn't, and why. Fedral Highway Admin. Design Reference Library for Bikes - Has great info on federal design guidelines for combining bike and motorist traffic with respect to issues like lane/shoulder design, multi-use trails, rumble strips, and traffic calming. Fedral Highway Admin. Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Research - A collection of the latest studies and techniques published by the FHA. Super info! Fedral Highway Admin. Pedestrian & Bicycle Publication Order Form - A must for city planners, traffic calming engineers and Advocacy groups. Lots of really detailed documents on design standards and studies for bike lanes, paths, multi-use issues and more. International Mountain Biking Association - Great resources for MTB and trail planning. Lots of resources for identifying and solving multi-use issues for trails. Ken Kifer's Info Collection - There are some GREAT articles here to help educate commuters, city staff, advocates... Some really thoughtful analysis about what works, what doesn't, and why. National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse - A great resource for communities and local municipalities to get information about Rails-to-Trails and other Community Improvement projects. Thunderhead Alliance - The "Big Momma" of Bike Advocacy Groups New Mexico - Statewide Bike Coalition of New Mexico - Us of course! NM Safe Routes to School Program - A good source to learn about improving bike/ped safety to schools, how to apply for financial assistance, etc. New Mexico Touring Society - Centered in Albuquerque, but with lots of great info statewide. Some very cool ride maps, Tour information, and a great page full of Links. New Mexico - Regional Albuquerque Area
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Mesilla Valley Bicycle Coalition (Las Cruces) Socorro Strider's and Riders - Site caters mostly to training and racing. Lots of local and statewide event information for bikers, runners, and multi-sport. Taos Cycle Club - Very active group for advocacy in northern NM, recreational, touring, training and racing road and MTB. Lots of local info, and a growing interactive site for classifieds and that sort of thing. more coming soon..... |