Was it “Pedestrian Error” That Killed Someone This Week at Lomas & Truman?

The preliminary Albuquerque Police Department report on the crash that killed 69-year-old Stanley Atkinson this past Monday cites its primary cause as “pedestrian error.” A closer look illustrates the lack of logic in such a finding and insight into how deeply biased law enforcement tilts for drivers and against anyone else using our roadways. The… Read More Was it “Pedestrian Error” That Killed Someone This Week at Lomas & Truman?

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Record January Traffic Fatalities in New Mexico

In the past month, we New Mexicans have endured the largest number of January state traffic fatalities in the past quarter-century, according to current and historic reports from the Traffic Research Unit at UNM. 38 people died on our roadways last month, including nine pedestrians and four “pedalcyclists.” Here’s how those 38 deaths compare with… Read More Record January Traffic Fatalities in New Mexico

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Our Elementary Schools and ADA Compliance

I’ve begun one of those projects for which the number of case studies might approach infinity. How many sidewalks adjacent to Albuquerque public elementary schools are out of ADA compliance? The question comes up based on an understanding and an aspiration. Understanding: Property owners are directly responsible for “maintenance, repair, and liability of the sidewalk… Read More Our Elementary Schools and ADA Compliance

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Deep Dive: Formal Comments on 2040 Long-Range Transportation Plan Update

Emailed comments on the draft “Connections 2040 MTP” long-range transportation plan update mentioned frequently here at BB in recent weeks are due by 5:00 PM today, Thursday, February 6th. Here’s that email address. For those interested, and there might not be very many, below are the comments passed along by your humble blogger earlier this… Read More Deep Dive: Formal Comments on 2040 Long-Range Transportation Plan Update

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