If You Build it They Will Come, or Get Killed Trying

Who and what was responsible for the death of someone walking somewhere in/near Coors and Rio Bravo Boulevards last night? Waking up this morning we find out no more than was stated immediately after the incident, although it is notable that media is using the word “crash” in their scant reports rather than “accident.” Of… Read More If You Build it They Will Come, or Get Killed Trying

Blaming “Pedestrian Error” in a Case of Illegal Roadway/Sidewalk Design

Update, 10.17.18: A follow-up phone conversation with the victim of the incident outlined below reveals that her injuries were relatively minor and not long-lasting. It is also worth noting that she was not aware the incident had subsequently been deemed “pedestrian error” as the primary cause, and very much disagreed with that finding. Research through… Read More Blaming “Pedestrian Error” in a Case of Illegal Roadway/Sidewalk Design

Deaths of Those Walking NM Roads Reach Double Digits in September

After somewhat slowing in August, the rate of those killed trying to walk in/near New Mexico roadways shot back to record levels in September. The Land of Enchantment is now again on pace for an all-time annual record number (~81) of pedestrian fatalities, surpassing the 79 killed last year. A review of statistics in the… Read More Deaths of Those Walking NM Roads Reach Double Digits in September