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County Engineer Eric Ulibarri introduced the plan and said it is the first comprehensive update since the 1998 Pedestrian Transportation Plan. \"We incorporated a Vision 0 and Safe Systems approach,\" consultant Noah Burke of Wilson and Company told the board, describing the plan's safety‑first framework and emphasis on designing for human error.

The plan summarizes existing conditions and public engagement and identifies key findings: approximately 102 miles of sidewalk and 152 miles of trail countywide, about 11 signalized intersections and 164 marked crosswalks; 85 percent of sidewalks are under 5 feet wide in many places, and curb‑ramp compliance has improved but remains incomplete. The consultant presented crash data from 2018 to Feb. 2022 (a period that included COVID‑era traffic reductions): 770 total crashes countywide and eight pedestrian‑involved crashes in that window.

Planners recommend a package of countermeasures and an implementation strategy tied to short (0–2 years), mid and long‑term time frames. The document lists 34 location‑specific recommendations with planning‑level cost estimates, priority scores and suggested phasing; it also calls for an interactive web page, ongoing public engagement, an annual review and an implementation monitoring framework. Short‑term examples include repainting crosswalks, updating signage and prioritizing ADA curb‑ramp upgrades; long‑term proposals include corridor reconstructions and complete‑streets projects.

Board discussion covered speed control, enforcement, and the relative pace of studies versus quick improvements. Member Altier said lowering posted speed limits could produce meaningful safety gains; staff responded that speed‑limit changes generally require a study and that traffic‑calming engineering (road diets, bulb‑outs, speed tables) is a primary tool. Staff said they are collecting speed and count data in some locations and will pursue engineering treatments where justified.

Public commenters and board members emphasized equity, accessibility for nonstandard mobility devices (tricycles, trailers and adaptive cycles), maintenance of existing sidewalks and clearer integration with school‑safety programs. Consultant Burke and staff said the plan incorporates Safe Routes to School recommendations and called for coordinating with the school district.

Board member Altier opposed the motion citing concern that the plan did not address a separate, immediate request to reduce posted speeds on Trinity Drive; Altier said Trinity’s existing 35‑mph limit made the corridor “pedestrian‑unfriendly” and that he would withhold support until speed reductions were pursued. The board nonetheless approved the motion by show of hands, 3 in favor, 1 opposed.

The board recommended that staff present the final plan to County Council for adoption; staff said they plan to present the document to council on Aug. 26 and will create the interactive web page and begin development of high‑priority projects if council approves the plan.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Los Alamos County - August 7, 2025 Transportation Board at 5:30 PM","oneSentenceSummary","The Transportation Board voted 3‑1 to recommend the 2025 Pedestrian Master Plan to County Council. The plan updates the county's 1998 guidance, identifies 34 location‑specific countermeasures, and calls for a living‑document approach with short‑, mid‑ and long‑term actions.","taxTitle","Los Alamos, New Mexico","taxId",51137,"location","New Mexico","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6584784,"Bicycle working group urges protected, continuous bike lanes and safer intersections in Los Alamos",4330,167000,4497000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5555699-9d1d5e18344aaff676fc8cbaa37843fe&start=167&end=4497","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5555699-9d1d5e18344aaff676fc8cbaa37843fe/thumbnail_167000.jpg","/articles/6584784/New-Mexico/Bicycle-working-group-urges-protected-continuous-bike-lanes-and-safer-intersections-in-Los-Alamos","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6584784-4ad7ef8c289d65200dbdd7e17a8edf49/orig.mp4?Expires=1770439174&Signature=gzYVgQ0MXnt1tOuS7HXfKYh20E3jrl6mpXGplbLEBoLKQTHgodO407xxe1bpnNJlJiPDIHkgpBtYomQ5mnqB5xnNfLcA8Q4M01h1Scgp~f98rjhYcEIHiipTYSLU2eUomObwLnxyFFuip7aTBvNqz2OTDBXkY~V-OHFxmXt~CliFjnNQFFXoa3J5CWbknRczF50SzgywkIRrmZJggHaB4hQM5NP~amTGlqqeZs-U3QiQUyB4OaCDM1ksN4L3UfSz8OUz4VjP6sCTpIkxOO5H4wCycoiofsWHGFeUth0uAZCmIdZOOZECy40u96xEsotBDfGip4DJz1~90EKpvtyE2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Herman Geppert, lead of the Bicycle Working Group, presented a condensed version of the group's 40‑page report to the Los Alamos County Transportation Board on Aug. 7, outlining infrastructure and policy changes the group says are needed to increase bicycle ridership.

Geppert told the board the single biggest predictor of how many people ride a bicycle is the quality of bicycle infrastructure. \"The biggest predictor of how many people ride a bike is quality of bicycle infrastructure,\" he said, adding that safe, continuous, intuitive and well‑separated facilities attract a broader range of riders, including women, older adults and people with disabilities.

The report recommends protected bike lanes where traffic volume and speed are high, and highlights intersections as a critical safety failure point. Geppert described \"protected intersection\" designs—setback bike lanes, front‑of‑car queueing areas for cyclists, corner islands and split crossings—that reduce blind‑spot conflicts such as right‑ and left‑hooks. He also recommended traffic‑calming tools including corner hardening, centerline narrowing, roundabout design elements and raised crossings to slow vehicle speeds and make crossings more legible for all users.

Geppert cited several data sources in the presentation. He said Los Alamos’ bicycle commute share is approximately 2.6 percent according to the League of American Bicyclists and noted results from LANL and county surveys showing a majority of local regular bike riders reported feeling unsafe on some routes. He urged applying NACTO (National Association of City Transportation Officials) guidance and Vision Zero principles when designing corridors.

Board members and members of the public raised several questions and cautions. Member Altier said the presentation contained strong assertions about riders’ safety perceptions and requested clearer citations; Geppert pointed to LANL and county surveys included in the full report. Several board members and public commenters asked about e‑bikes and regulatory options; Geppert and staff said New Mexico lacks a uniform statutory definition that would make local regulation straightforward and that European equipment standards (support only to 25 km/h) are not directly transferable.

Central Avenue and Diamond Drive drew repeated attention. Geppert suggested a trial of a modal (road) filter or temporary pedestrianized events and said Central Avenue could be a candidate for limited pedestrianization or seasonal trials to assess impacts on businesses and traffic. Board and public commenters noted concerns about emergency access, snow‑plow operations and commercial vehicle/trailer access; Geppert and staff said some European designs and removable bollard solutions exist and that local operational constraints would need project‑level analysis.

The working group gave a list of intersections and corridors it identified as priorities—Canyon/Trinity/Diamond and areas around Omega Bridge and Comoco Hill were singled out for redesign—along with guidance on bike lane width, separation and continuity. Geppert also urged incorporating bicycle design elements whenever road work occurs to build the network incrementally.

No formal motion or vote was taken on the working group's report. Board members asked staff to consider pilot treatments (for example, bridal filters on Central Avenue for events or summer trials) and to revisit specific striping pilots at Trinity/Diamond. Geppert said the group will remain available for follow‑up and encouraged public engagement on the report.

The presentation and ensuing discussion highlighted tradeoffs the county will need to evaluate—space allocation, freight and emergency access, winter maintenance and enforceability of evolving micromobility devices—but left policy decisions and implementation to staff, the board and, ultimately, the County Council.","The Bicycle Working Group presented design recommendations to boost ridership, emphasizing protected lanes, intersection redesigns and traffic‑speed control; the Transportation Board discussed e‑bikes, Central Avenue pilot options and next steps but took no formal action.","actionData","errors"]

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Transportation Board recommends adoption of Los Alamos County 2025 Pedestrian Master Plan, 3‑1

Bicycle working group urges protected, continuous bike lanes and safer intersections in Los Alamos