WALK Albuquerque: Upcoming Events of Interest (April 2007)
Claude Morelli
Greetings friends and supporters of WALK Albuquerque--
This message contains a list of upcoming walk-related events in the Albuquerque area (including this weekend!). I hope you will join me in participating in one or more of them.
Claude Morelli, AICP
WALK Albuquerque
Voice: 505.344.9742
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April 2007 Events of Interest to Friends and Supporters of WALK Albuquerque
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Ditch Trail Cleanup – Village of Los Ranchos (Pueblo Acequia)
WHEN: Saturday, 21 April 2007, 9 AM to noon
WHERE: Sign-in where Green Valley Road intersects the Pueblo Acequia. From Los Ranchos Village Hall & Fire Station, head north on Rio Grande Boulevard about 0.20 miles to Green Valley Road. Head east on Green Valley about 0.26 miles to the Pueblo Acequia. (click here to view a map)
WHY: Have fun, get exercise, keep the valley clean, and show support for the Ditches with Trails Project.
WHAT TO BRING: Dress in layers appropriate for spring. Wear sun screen, long sleeves, a hat and heavy gloves. It may be helpful to bring a pitch fork and branch clippers. Water and light snacks will be provided by the Ditches with Trails Project.
SPONSORS: Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and the Ditches with Trails Project (www.ditcheswithtrails.org)
INFORMATION: Contact Claude Morelli (344-9742 or claude....@transnuevo.com)
Planning Workshop – Focusing on Corner of Unser & Central
WHEN: Saturday, 21 April 2007, 8:30 AM to 3 PM
WHERE: West Mesa Community Center – 550 Glenrio NW (click here to view a map)
WHY: Give input regarding future development on the city-owned northwest corner of Unser & Central. This site is currently the last stop on the west end of the Central Avenue Rapid Ride bus line. It has potential for redevelopment following transit-oriented design principles. For background information on transit-oriented development, see http://www.vtpi.org/tdm/tdm45.htm and http://www.apta.com/research/info/briefings/briefing_8.cfm.)
SPONSOR: City of Albuquerque, Planning Dept, Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency
Earth Day Festival at La Montanita Coop (Nob Hill)
WHEN: Sunday, 22 April 2007, 10:30 AM to 6 PM
WHERE: Along Silver Avenue, between Carlisle and Amherst, in the Nob Hill district of Albuquerque (click here to view a map). Note that this location is accessible via the Central Avenue Rapid Ride bus service. For a schedule, please visit http://www.cabq.gov/transit/pdf/06dec000766su.pdf.
WHY: Enjoy walking through the Nob Hill area, meeting new people, and enjoying street-booth displays. Visit the WALK Albuquerque booth!
SPONSOR: La Montanita Cooperative
INFORMATION: For information on the festival, please visit www.lamontanitacoop.com.
Facilitated Meeting – North Fourth Street Redevelopment Plan
WHEN: Tuesday, 24 April 2007, 6 to 8 PM
WHERE: North Valley Senior Center -- 3825 Fourth Street NW, Albuquerque (click here to view a map)
WHY: Identify community concerns, clear up misconceptions, and resolve disagreements about the plan.
SPONSOR: City of Albuquerque, Planning Dept, Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency
INFORMATION: Contact Richard Asenap, Albuquerque Planning Department (924-3478 or ras...@cabq.gov).
Metropolitan Transportation Board – Important Meeting!
WHEN: Thursday, 26 April 2007, starting at 5 PM
WHERE: Mid-Region Council of Governments, Board Room -- 809 Copper Avenue NW (click here to view a map)
WHY: At this meeting, the Metropolitan Transportation Board is scheduled to adopt a new Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) for our region. The Board will also adopt new Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) project lists for the 2006-2011 and 2008-2013 time periods. Walk Albuquerque urges you to attend this meeting. We ask you to remind the Board that walking is an integral part of our region’s transportation system and deserves abundant support both through the policy framework of the MTP and through incorporation of well-funded pedestrian-oriented projects and programs in the TIP (i.e., especially those that enable pedestrians to circulate safely and comfortably in activity centers, in major public transportation corridors, and to and from schools).
SPONSOR: Mid-Region Council of Governments
INFORMATION: For more information on the Metropolitan Transportation Plan, please visit http://www.mrcog-nm.gov/2030_mtp.htm. For more information on federal requirements for addressing pedestrians in regional transportation plans, please visit http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/bikeped/bp-broch.htm.
Open House – Great Streets Facilities Plan
WHEN: Thursday, 26 April 2007, 2 to 7 PM (presentations at 3 PM and 6 PM)
Friday, 27 April 2007, 9 AM to noon
WHERE: Winrock Mall, next to Dillard’s Women’s Store, in the Uptown Area of Albuquerque (click here to view a map)
WHY: View displays and give comments on proposals to create streets that are attractive, walkable public spaces.
SPONSOR: City of Albuquerque, Planning Department.
INFORMATION: Contact Manjeet Tangri, Albuquerque Planning Department (924-3356 or Mta...@cabq.gov).
Ditch Trail Cleanup – 4th & Montano Area (Gallegos Lateral)
WHEN: Saturday, 28 April 2007, 9 AM to noon
WHERE: Sign-in at Grecian Park (corner of Grecian Avenue and Calle Diez). From Fourth Street, head west on Guadalupe Trail / Grecian Avenue, about 0.35 miles (click here to view a map).
WHY: Have fun, get exercise, keep the valley clean, and show support for the Ditches with Trails Project.
WHAT TO BRING: Dress in layers appropriate for spring. Wear sun screen, long sleeves, a hat and heavy gloves. It may be helpful to bring a pitch fork and branch clippers. Water and light snacks will be provided by Ditches with Trails.
SPONSORS: Los Poblanos and Los Alamos neighborhood associations and the Ditches with Trails Project (www.ditcheswithtrails.org).
INFORMATION: Contact Claude Morelli (344-9742 or claude....@transnuevo.com).
Ditch Trail Cleanup – 4th & Griegos Area (Harwood Lateral)
WHEN: Saturday, 28 April 2007, 9 AM to noon
WHERE: Sign-in near where Freeman Avenue crosses the Harwood Lateral. From Griegos Road, turn south onto Ninth Street. Go south on Ninth St. about 0.25 miles to Freeman. Head east on Freeman to the Harwood Lateral (click here to view a map).
WHY: Have fun, get exercise, keep the valley clean, and show support for the Ditches with Trails Project.
WHAT TO BRING: Dress in layers appropriate for spring. Wear sun screen, long sleeves, a hat and heavy gloves. It may be helpful to bring a pitch fork and branch clippers. Water and light snacks will be provided by Ditches with Trails.
SPONSORS: Greater Gardner Neighborhood Association and the Ditches with Trails Project (www.ditcheswithtrails.org).
INFORMATION: Contact Claude Morelli (344-9742 or claude....@transnuevo.com).
Ditch Trail Cleanup – Bridge & Five Points Area (Arenal Lateral)
WHEN: Saturday, 28 April 2007, 9 AM to noon
WHERE: Sign-in at Center for Action and Contemplation -- 1705 Five Points Road SW (click here to view a map).
WHY: Have fun, get exercise, keep the valley clean, and show support for the Ditches with Trails Project.
WHAT TO BRING: Dress in layers appropriate for spring. Wear sun screen, long sleeves, a hat and heavy gloves. It may be helpful to bring a pitch fork and branch clippers. Water and light snacks will be provided by Ditches with Trails.
SPONSORS: Poplar Acres Neighborhood Association, Center for Action and Contemplation, and the Ditches with Trails Project (www.ditcheswithtrails.org).
INFORMATION: Contact Claude Morelli (344-9742 or claude....@transnuevo.com).
Ditch Trail Cleanup – Valle del Bosque park (Atrisco Lateral)
WHEN: Saturday, 28 April 2007, 9 AM to noon
WHERE: Sign-in at Valle del Bosque Park. From Central Avenue SW, head south on Sunset Road about a mile. The park will be on the east side of Sunset (click here to view a map).
WHY: Have fun, get exercise, keep the valley clean, and show support for the Ditches with Trails Project.
WHAT TO BRING: Dress in layers appropriate for spring. Wear sun screen, long sleeves, a hat and heavy gloves. It may be helpful to bring a pitch fork and branch clippers. Water and light snacks will be provided by Ditches with Trails.
SPONSORS: Vecinos del Bosque Neighborhood Association and the Ditches with Trails Project (www.ditcheswithtrails.org).
INFORMATION: Contact Claude Morelli (344-9742 or claude....@transnuevo.com).