July 2023 cruising through summer

Please enjoy the Santa Fe Metropolitan Planning Organization's Quarterly Newsletter, where people-powered transportation planning happens! Each quarter we share developments in our programs, plans, and projects driven by the voice of the public.

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The MPO and City of Santa Fe Public Works Department partnered for a first of its kind (in Santa Fe) Neighborhood Street Safety Study for a powerful examination of community perceptions, neighborhood context, and technical data.

Follow along with a storymap that describes the process, existing conditions, and potential design solutions for specific locations to address speeding and other safety issues.

Key findings highlight the push and pull of neighborhood livability within a car-dominated environment. However, there are very few simple remedies that can occur quickly or without thoughtful analysis and financial resources.

Right: Compare survey responses related to speeding (left map) to actual speeding (right map)

Below: Survey comments and data were compiled for a comparative analysis of each major corridor.

Two projects were awarded for funding in this spring's Recreational Trails Program (RTP) and Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) call for projects.

The City of Santa Fe partnered with IRideNM to submit an RTP application for needed maintenance, reconstruction, and drainage at the Buckman OHV area for a total project cost of $140,122.

The Santa Fe Safe Routes to School Program was funded in 2019 via a TAP grant to the City of Santa Fe. With the success of the program, Santa Fe Public Schools is now able to take ownership and was awarded $294,000 to continue the program for two more years.

City of Santa Fe Public Works Complete Streets Division staff play an important role in capital projects, traffic operations, and street maintenance. After chronic staff shortages, two new(ish) engineers are on board and at your service!

City Traffic Engineer Jeanne Wolfenbarger

Number of years with the City: 1

Key responsibilities: City Traffic Engineer, handle constituent concerns, support all traffic engineering endeavors, help develop new roadway standards

Top traffic safety goal for Santa Fe: To achieve less severe road accidents with careful road design, to encourage more transit use

Do you like to walk, bike, or take the bus? I walk and bike for leisure. I ride the Rail Runner frequently.

Favorite street in Santa Fe: San Francisco Street, the plaza is my favorite part of Santa Fe

Red or green? It depends. 

Anything else you want people to know? I previously worked for the City of Albuquerque and have both private and public sector experience.

PeopleForBikes is a national organization focused on making biking better for everyone. Each year, they run a network analysis to determine a bicycle network score for cities across the country. Check out how Santa Fe compares here.

The Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) is administered by the NMDOT and funds much more than highways! Check out their new storymap describing the program and with before/after imagery from around the state.

The New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division recently opened the Trails+ grant application cycle to fund outdoor recreation projects across the state. Most applicants must have a 50% match.

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