Our monthly look at New Mexico traffic fatalities via reports by the Traffic Research Unit at UNM shows a relative respite in the level of carnage for those walking the state’s streets and roadways: Unfortunately, overall fatalities in the state climbed to 43, significantly higher than the August figure in the prior two years: Death… Read More Pedestrian Fatalities Finally Drop in August
On its morning ride yesterday, the Better Burque Tactical Urbanism Team’s UNM Neighborhood Squad noted this, at the corner of Monroe and Central: That blocked sidewalk doesn’t seem to meet MUTCD! See. Click. Fixed! Big thanks to the City of Albuquerque staff (and contractors?) who responded so quickly to make this sidewalk accessible anew.
Hi. My name is Randy. I’m a “Road Work Ahead” sign. I’ve spent the last few weeks traveling along Central Avenue and, now, finally, Tingley Drive. Here’s a photographic look at my trip, so far.
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
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