The Better Burque Tactical Urbanism Team (BBTUT: Look for us at 311/SeeClickFix!) had more work that it could handle today, Sunday, during its semi-official weekly ride. Several spots involved issues along Central Avenue, including several HAWK signals that have yet to be put into operation, including at Walter: Not having any beg buttons and electrical… Read More All in a Hard Day’s Work for Your BB Tactical Urbanism Team
Have you ever day-dreamed about the complete dismantling of the entire Interstate Highway System? Ever wistfully contemplated pulverizing all roadways into millions and millions of car-free miles for walking, cycling, pogo-sticking, etc. through a far quieter, cleaner, and safer United States? Well, it’s not just a dream anymore, at least (possibly) for .000000000000000000000001% (approximately) of… Read More Public Meeting to Discuss Removing I-25 Off-Ramp at MLK
Your humble blog poster has commuted to/from town including this intersection since the very beginning of this Century. Literally thousands of trips. He’s never noticed this sign (signage) before, so it’s either new or he’s been too busy paying attention to traffic (i.e., staying alive) to notice before. Regardless, this “Bosque Tr” (WITH ARROW!!!) sign… Read More That’s Rarest of Burque Sightings: Wayfinding Signage
For a variety of reasons, news about water in the area’s acequia system is always a bit hazier than information about other important topics. For most of us along ditches/drain/canals, it’s more a matter of empiricism. Here’s the view this morning along the Arenal Main Canal as it runs through the deep South Valley. Yup,… Read More It’s Not Yet Fall, Yet Something is Falling
Don’t say Better Burque didn’t warn you! Doctors and psychiatric professionals of all methodologies report you should now, under no circumstances, watch this City Council Rio Grande Complete Streets Plan discussion (code R-18-52 for “Roundabout”). Having made the ghastly decision to even merely glance at the image above, these same medical professionals strongly advise, as do… Read More Avert Your Eyes! Image Sure to Evoke Horror, Revulsion and Widespread Irrationality Bordering on Psychosis!
Here’s the original story to this point from the Local Paper of Record. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A woman died late Tuesday after being struck by a car at Central and Wyoming NE. Initial investigation by police conclude that a vehicle was traveling west on Central and was crossing through the intersection with Wyoming with a… Read More Touching-Up a News Story on Someone Killed Walking in Albuquerque
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