“Hikers, Bikers and Automobiles” special episode

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This week, in a special episode, NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS explores pedestrian and cyclist safety in New Mexico, and airs the Christopher Productions film “Hikers, Bikers and Automobiles.”

New Mexico has one of the highest rates of cyclist and pedestrian deaths in the country.
How are local leaders working to improve safety for everyone on the road?
What more can be done to ensure that New Mexicans feel safe to exercise, walk and bike on the streets of their communities?

Host Gene Grant will lead a discussion on these issues with a special panel of guests.

GUESTS:
Marisa Demarco, public health reporter for KUNM
Melissa Lozoya, Department of Municipal Development for City of Albuquerque
Don McIver, poet, educator, and bike enthusiast
Ann Overstreet, board member of Bike ABQ – Learn more: New Mexico Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Initiative

HOST:
Gene Grant

The Producer of NEW MEXICO IN FOCUS is Sarah Gustavus. Associate Producer is Kathy Wimmer. Funding for this program was provided in part by the McCune Foundation Communications Fund, Santa Fe Community Foundation.

Episode 941 airs April 15, 2016 at 7:00pm on Ch.5.1