Coming this Spring: Bikeshare Pilot Program in Albuquerque

A coalition of public and private interests have come together in Albuquerque to launch New Mexico's first bikeshare program.

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February 28, 2015, 11:00 AM PST

By James Brasuell @CasualBrasuell


"Albuquerque will join several major and regional U.S. cities like Phoenix, Denver and Austin that have bike share programs — the first known such initiative in New Mexico," reports Damon Scott.

After introducing the concept of bikeshare to his readers, Scott also provides a few of the salient details on the pilot program:

  • "[The Mid-Region Council of Governments] is one of the partners on a city pilot program, which will begin with 35 to 50 bikes in the Downtown corridor. Organizers expect to have the program in place by May 15."
  • "The Downtown corridor as the pilot launch site will get stations housing a minimum of five bikes each in places like the National Hispanic Cultural Center, Convention Center, PNM offices area and the Alvarado Transportation Center, among other areas not yet identified."

2015 so far has been a big year for alternative transportation in Albuquerque. Mayor Richard Berry signed complete streets legislation at the end of January.

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