The Albuquerque Bicycle Master Plan and IDO require bike infrastructure on key corridors, govern lane operation under Chapter 8 traffic code, and protect cyclists with reduced speed and dooring rules along Bosque, Rio Grande Trail, and ART connections.
Albuquerque's Bicycle Master Plan, updated periodically, identifies a network of separated lanes, shared roadways, and trails including the Paseo del Bosque along the Rio Grande. Chapter 8 of the Code of Ordinances regulates cycling on streets, with three-foot passing distance, dooring liability, and prohibition on most sidewalk cycling Downtown. The IDO requires bike parking at most non-residential developments and connects bike infrastructure to ART and ABQ Ride stops. Helmets are required for riders under eighteen.
Cyclists who violate sidewalk-riding bans or traffic signals receive standard traffic citations. Drivers who unsafely pass or door cyclists face fines and potential civil liability for injuries.
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