Albuquerque is not alone in its long, painful wait for federal transit dollars, according to Streetsblog’s Angie Schmitt: The Trump administration has slowed the release of federal transit grants to such a crawl that expansion projects in the works for years are now in jeopardy. Under U.S. DOT Commissioner Elaine Chao, the Federal Transit Administration… Read More A.R.T. funding: It’s not just Albuquerque
by Scot One of my roadway fixations the past few years has been the socio-economic and other impacts resulting from the route chosen for I-25 back in the 1950s, in particular from what is now I-40 to Rio Bravo. I have perhaps devoted more total words and pictures to this subject, one I term creation… Read More Burque Roadway History, 1956: “The Narrow Waistline” That Became a “Border Wall”
It’s a brief mention at KOB-TV, only a few words that Joseph Fricke has died. Struck in early July along Central Avenue by hit & run driver Allen Hackett, Mr. Fricke was horrifically propelled skyward from the crash, as seen in released APD footage. Now, a fortnight later, Mr. Fricke has died. Mr. Hackett allegedly… Read More Cyclist Joseph Fricke Dies From Hit-and-Run Crash Injuries
Albuquerque grew 36% in population during the 1980s, making it one of the fastest growing cities in the United States during that decade. In contrast, the city’s population grew only 2% from 2010 to 2016. Growing cities need “beltways.” At least, that’s what some powerful Burqenos argued back in the 1980s. Above we see the… Read More Burque Roadway History, 1989: Proposed Inner Beltway
For bicyclists traveling in a conventional bike lane … the approach to an intersection with vehicular turn lanes can present a significant challenge. For this reason it is vital that bicyclists are provided with an opportunity to correctly position themselves to avoid conflicts with turning vehicles. – National Association of City Transportation Officials The Better Burque… Read More “Bike lane meets MUTCD standards”
by Scot We’re starting a new feature here at Burque Babble, at least as long as my Newspapers.com 7-day trial lasts. I’m having so much fun so far, I might, cheapskate though I most certainly am, pony up for a real subscription. So for a week or who knows how long, I’ll occasionally post a… Read More Burque Roadway History: 1993, A Road Through Sawmill Gets Axed
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