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Gleejb's Blog – March 2010 Archive (4)

Paseo del Norte & the adjacent multi-use trail

This arrow marks the approximate spot where David Anderson was killed by an out of control car that came crashing off Paseo del Norte and landed on the multi-use trail just to the south of PdN. What you can't see here is just how close the path is to the 60 mph east bound traffic. The path is closer to PdN at this point than any other. And that… Continue

Added by gleejb on March 31, 2010 at 2:30pm — 12 Comments

David Anderson

Through BikeABQ president Craig Degenhardt, Tristin Anderson has invited all cyclists to her father's funeral. It will be Saturday at 10 am, Sagebrush Community Church

6440 Coors Blvd. NW Albuquerque, NM

The Duke City Wheelmen Foundation will be placing a ghost bike for Mr. Anderson soon. With reference to the ghost bike and the cycling communities support for the family, Tristin said: "I would like to let them know they we appreciate their support and good thoughts more than they… Continue

Added by gleejb on March 26, 2010 at 1:11pm — No Comments

Ghost Bike for Roy Sekreta

Placed a Ghost Bike for Roy Sekreta on March 19, 2010 @ Comanche and the bike path. Stop by and pay your respects.

The Ghost Bike is one reminder out of many to drive safely,

for the fast moving east bound traffic. It is a blind hill with a 40 mph speed limit.

Although there are plans in place to construct an underpass for the bike… Continue

Added by gleejb on March 20, 2010 at 8:37am — No Comments

Easy To Miss??

Albuquerque is a great place to ride a bike. We have lots of nice, sunny days and many miles of bike routes, lanes and paths that make ABQ a cycling friendly place. But there will always be room for improvement. One initiative seeking to improve cyclists' safety will be announced on Thursday, March 11, 2010. Mayor Berry will be unveiling a new cyclist/cycling awareness campaign in a press… Continue

Added by gleejb on March 8, 2010 at 12:00pm — No Comments