New Mexico § 67-3-63 - Construction and maintenance of footpaths, bicycle lanes and bridle paths; expenditure of funds authorized
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 67-3-63 — Construction and maintenance of footpaths, bicycle lanes and bridle paths; expenditure of funds authorized, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 67-3-63. Construction and maintenance of footpaths, bicycle lanes and bridle paths; expenditure of funds authorized
A. The state transportation commission is authorized to expend as necessary matching
state road funds and federal aid highway funds administered by the department for
the construction and maintenance of footpaths, bridle paths or bicycle lanes along
and across state, county and municipal roads, streets or highways. B. In administering Sections 67-3-62 and 67-3-63 NMSA 1978 , the state transportation commission shall promulgate regulations setting forth guidelines
by which the state transportation commission shall determine whether the establishment
of any proposed bicycle lanes, footpaths or bridle paths is contrary to public safety
or the cost thereof is disproportionate to the need or probable usage within the meaning
of Section 67-3-62 NMSA 1978 . The commission shall recommend construction standards for footpaths, bicycle lanes
and bridle paths and shall provide a uniform system of signs that shall apply to all
such paths or lanes under the jurisdiction of the commission and all counties and
municipalities. The commission may restrict the use of footpaths, bicycle lanes or bridle paths
under its jurisdiction to pedestrian, equestrian or nonmotorized vehicle use. C. As used in this section, “ bicycle lane ” means a publicly owned and maintained paved path, way or trail designated and signed
as a bicycle route, and “bridle path” includes equestrian trails or ways. D. In the event that any of the provisions of this section or of Section 67-3-62 NMSA 1978 conflict with provisions of federal law or regulations relating to highway construction
funds and such conflict jeopardizes the receipt of funds by the state, then the conflicting
provisions of the specified sections of state law shall be suspended and not effective.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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