February 2017 - Issue 67
Monthly Transportation News from and for the Region 
Special TPTG Meetings for TIP Development continue in February

Special TPTG meetings for TIP development are being held at MRCOG every Tuesday from 1:30pm to 3:00pm in February except for the February 21st meeting, which has been rescheduled to Thursday, February 23rd. The dates of the meetings are February 7th, 14th, 23rd, and 28th.
 
For more about this process and schedule click here .
Bike to Work Day Data Report for the Region Released

Each year Albuquerque participates in Bike to Work Day (BTWD), which celebrates and encourages bicycle transportation. In 2016, the Mid-Region Council of Governments (MRCOG), in collaboration with others, developed and distributed a survey to BTWD participants to build a better understanding of bicyclists needs, collect general perceptions about bicycling in the greater Albuquerque area, and identify targeted actions to make Albuquerque more bicycle
friendly. You can read the report here. 
 
The survey results showed an overall perception that Albuquerque is improving bicycle friendliness. Comments underscored the impact of dedicated bikeways and trails. After the 2016 BTWD event, several significant bikeway projects were completed, which will provide an interesting comparison with future survey efforts. The survey results also helped to see concerns such as people's behavior on roadways and take a deeper look at key elements to improve infrastructure as well as the BTWD event itself.
 

CMP Corridor Rankings 2014

The 2014 CMP Corridor Rankings Table has been completed and an accompanying document is in the works. 2014 is an important year for MRMPO's CMP as it is the first rankings table to be completed using Inrix travel times to determine speed differential. Inrix, a private company, collects travel times from GPS-equipped fleets and mobile devices located in vehicles. To contend with the new data source, the methodology used to create the rankings table was slightly altered. The new data source and altered methodology led to shifts in corridor rankings from previous years. Make sure to read the full report for a better understanding of the new data source, changes in methodology and updated corridor rankings.
 
 
RANK
Route
V/C Points
Speed Points
Crash Points
FINAL
1
ALAMEDA BLVD.
68.19
23.97
3.64
95.80
2
MONTANO
41.25
25.88
11.82
78.95
3
BRIDGE/CESAR CHAVEZ
48.61
15.08
11.33
75.02
4
U.S. 550
52.87
17.14
3.33
73.35
5
PASEO DEL NORTE
33.68
16.89
16.32
66.89
6
SAN MATEO
9.19
38.78
18.13
66.10
7
PARADISE BLVD.
30.65
18.86
16.00
65.51
8
ISLETA BLVD.
40.16
19.21
4.62
63.98
9
OSUNA
15.92
38.17
9.33
63.42
10
ARENAL
27.82
21.54
10.00
59.35

National Transit Institute Public Involvement in Transportation Decisionmaking Training Session being offered at MRCOG in March
 
The National Transit Institute offers transportation-related courses on various topics in various cities throughout the year. This year, Albuquerque will be host to their Public Involvement in Transportation Decisionmkaing training session from March 21-23.
 
More information on the course, including registration information, can be found here.  
Seniors can Ride the Rail Runner for Free this Spring!
 
Seniors are invited to explore Central New Mexico by rail for free this spring. Every Wednesday during the months of February, March, and April, seniors age 62+ can ride any New Mexico Rail Runner Express train at no cost. This special promotion will give residents and visitors the opportunity to explore locations in Santa Fe and Albuquerque using public transportation.
 
February Calendar

WHAT
 WHEN
 WHERE
TCC Meeting
 Tuesday, Feb. 3rd, 1:30pm
 MRCOG Board Room
Special TIP development TPTG Meetings
 February 7th, 14th, 23rd, and 28th (1:30pm-3:00pm)
 MRCOG Board Room
Metropolitan Transportation Board Meeting
 Friday, February 17th (10am)
 MRCOG Board Room
Mid-Region Metropolitan Planning Organization | 505.247.1750 |  www.mrcog-nm.gov
STAY CONNECTED: