The RIDEST Initiative

The RIDEST Initiative outlines a phased, evidence-based approach to making New Mexico biker-friendly and biker-safe. It focuses on fairness, accountability, safety, and responsible motorcycle tourism.

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Overview

The RIDEST Initiative is a statewide, phased effort to make New Mexico biker-friendly and biker-safe by aligning laws, infrastructure, insurance, and accountability with real-world outcomes.

RIDEST does not seek to add unnecessary regulation. It seeks fairness, evidence-based safety, and accountability where existing systems fall short for motorcyclists.

Core Focus Areas

Motorcycle Awareness & Driver Education

Improve driver awareness and reduce collisions through modernized driver education, testing, and public safety messaging that reflects the realities riders face on New Mexico roads.

Fair Liability & Insurance Accountability

Update liability standards to reflect modern healthcare costs and ensure that motorists who injure riders carry adequate coverage for catastrophic motorcycle injuries.

Rider Infrastructure & Parking

Encourage rider-inclusive infrastructure, including motorcycle parking considerations in commercial development and public facilities.

Rider Training & Skills Development

Support rider education and training programs, including state-supported access for minors, rural riders, veterans, and underserved communities.

Injury Recovery & Support

Explore mechanisms to support riders facing traumatic injuries, including brain injuries, resulting from motorcycle crashes.

Responsible Motorcycle Tourism

Position New Mexico as a motorcycle-friendly destination that values safety, respect, and economic impact.

Evidence-Based Safety & Data Collection

Require improved data collection on motorcycle-related crashes to inform policy, identify risk factors, and guide future safety initiatives.

A Phased Approach

RIDEST is intentionally structured as a multi-phase initiative, allowing New Mexico to implement meaningful improvements without overreach.

  • Phase One: Fairness, accountability, and core protections

  • Phase Two: Training, infrastructure, and tourism support

  • Phase Three: Advanced safety, data-driven policy, and modernization measures

Each phase builds credibility, public support, and measurable outcomes.

Support the Initiative

RIDEST is built on public support. If you believe New Mexico should be biker-friendly and biker-safe, add your name to support this initiative.

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