David, speaking for Bike Santa Fe, updated VPAC on the group’s calendar and outreach plans and urged stronger coordination across local bicycling organizations. He said the group is “leaning towards maybe boxcar on the January 24” event and is planning the annual bike swap (likely Feb–Mar) and a bike ballet for 2026. Bike Santa Fe also plans smart-cycling and youth-safety classes for elementary schools and support for community rides and festivals.

David pointed to a recent Albuquerque City Council change to its traffic code as an example: in that city, officials updated rules to better protect vulnerable road users and plan additional pedestrian-activated “Hawk” signals. He cited figures reported in the Albuquerque paper, saying Albuquerque had "approximately 28 pedestrian deaths and 5 bicycle deaths so far in 2025," and urged Santa Fe to consider similar safety measures.

The group’s next board meeting is scheduled for Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Commons on Alameda; David said he will provide committee members with the Albuquerque article and a link for circulation.

Why it matters: Bike Santa Fe’s outreach and education programs feed into local planning and safety efforts; their proposed summit is intended to build a unified advocacy voice across multiple organizations.