Since 2015, 18 people have been killed, 17 people have been seriously injured, and 1,209 crashes have been recorded along this section of Coors Boulevard.
Bernalillo County sees such dangerous conditions as unacceptable and is implementing measures to eliminate traffic deaths and severe injuries.
This project will benefit all road users and community members who...
- drive and ride in vehicles
- take transit
- are pedestrians and bicyclists
- cross the street
- use mobility devices (such as wheelchairs)
This project is not a bicycle and pedestrian plan.
The improvements will be implemented along Coors Boulevard from Gun Club Road in the south to Blake Road in the north.
Safe Streets for All is a national program that Bernalillo County has received funding from to improve our local streets.
Driven by data, this strategy aims to eliminate traffic deaths and severe injuries among all people that use our roads. It also improves public health and prioritizes universal access for everyone regardless of how they get around.
Vision Zero is a global strategy that aims to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while recognizing the need for safe mobility that benefits everyone equally. Vision Zero aims to make clear that traffic deaths are preventable; it holds system designers (like transportation planners and roadway engineers) and policymakers (like elected officials) accountable for the controllable factors that determine the safety of roads.
Bernalillo County is making a safety commitment for walkers, bikers, and drivers who deserve safe, accessible, and equitable mobility.
