Evaluation & Planning – Planning for bicycling & walking as safe and viable transportation options

 Safety & Usage Evaluations & Surveys

1. IMall at Corbett
   

2. North Horseshoe at Espina

 

 

 

Campus Bicycle Facilities

• Bicycle Rack Locations on Campus Map (at right) 

   

 

 

 

                  Rack usage evaluation (image below) 

 

 

 

 

• Adding bicycle repair stations (bike tire pump, bike stand and wrenches – see photo)

            Locations (page link with maps and coordinates)

             #1. Corbett Hall, west side;

             #2. Williams Ave at Standley Dr. near Aggie Express;

             #3. McFee Circle by Zuhl Library (SW side); and

             #4. Frenger Mall at Hernandez Hall

 

 

 

 

 

• Installing flashing speed signage (to improve ped safety)

  

              1. Stewart Ave by Pinion Hall;

              2. Stewart Ave. by Equestrian Center;

              3. Wells Ave. in South Housing; and

              4. Wells Ave. by Intermural Field

 

 

• Installing additional bike and cart lanes (Stewart Ave; Espina Street; Arrowhead Ave )

  

 

 

 

 

 

• Adding Sharrows and share the road signage (Locust, Williams and Espina Streets)

 

 

 

 

 

• Installation of lights at pedestrian crossings (Alamogordo campus and University Ave)

(Photo at right)

 

 

 

 

 

 

• MPO Bike & Pedestrian Loop Trail around Las Cruces

  (Dec 2, 2012 Sun NEWS story  local) The 4.5-mile new trail will connect the Triviz Multi-Purpose Path with the La Lloroña Trail, and to trails that link to the north end of the New Mexico State University campus (see map).
  “From a bicyclists’ standpoint, it’s a great path . . .This portion creates a loop around Las Cruces, estimated to be more than 32 miles long.  MPO map of the Trail is provided at right & further details are available via the links below. Las Cruces MPO Multi-use Map [Draft]
  Mesilla Valley Bicycling Suitability Map

• Information from The Las Cruces Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) website indicates that Las Cruces has over 65 miles of in-road bicycle lanes, shared-use lanes, and bicycle routes.  The City of Las Cruces also has 15 miles of paved and natural-surface trails.  The bicycle facilities vary and enjoyment may depend on your experience level.
• Here is the regional Bicycling Suitability Map to help you plan your route.  The Las Cruces MPO has developed an In-Road Bicycle Facilities Priorities Plan and the Trail System Priorities Plan to guide the development of future facilities. Aerial images along the Outfall Channel Trail are provided via the following MPO website documents:  Channel Trail overview 1 and Channel Trail overview 2

More Routes and Maps

• Mesilla Metric Century, 100km, 50km: two scenic loop rides through Mesilla’s pecan orchards map & cue sheets.
• NM Touring Society listing & description of NM day & overnight bicycle tour routes
• Bicycling Suitability Map for Mesilla Valley/Las Cruces – local copy
• NMDOT BPE Guideline  Guide Local copy
• NEW MEXICO Bike Routes
• NM Equestrian Awareness Brochure  Local Copy
• LC MPO’s Bicycle Suitability Tips  Las Cruces route map

Local & Campus Bus Info – Las Cruces RoadRunner Transit (Bus System)  Feb 26, 2011  (posting)

• Use the bus to bike to campus (How to)
• Campus Route 1 Green map
• Campus Route 2 Maroon map
• Campus Route 3 Blue map
• Campus Route 4 Orange map