Sandia High School Area Safety and Traffic Calming Measures

Background

Councilor Fiebelkorn received numerous requests from residents in this area to address unsafe road conditions for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. In April 2023, the Councilor initiated a public process to determine appropriate ways to calm traffic in the vicinity of Sandia High School. The area involved in the study included the boundaries of Claremont Ave to Comanche Rd, Aztec Rd to Wisconsin St. Public meetings allowed the project team to share an overview of the corridor's safety challenges and provide a forum for the community's feedback on these issues and potential solutions.

The study concluded that the community would benefit from calming measures and Councilor Fiebelkorn was able to secure funding to complete this construction. The project is currently in design at 90% and completion is anticipated in 2025.

Project Funding

Capital outlay funds for the construction phase of this project were provided by Representative Elizabeth “Liz” Thomson and Senator Daniel Ivey-Soto.

Report

View the completed Sandia High School Safety and Traffic Calming Study

Traffic Calming Measures Included

The study identified several options to increase safety along these roadways. The traffic calming measures that will be installed include:

• Striped parking on Dellwood Rd, Veranda Rd, and Claremont Ave
• Traffic circle on Claremont Ave at Utah St
• Sharrow Markings at Claremont Ave
• Speed humps on Utah St, Wisconsin St, and Aztec Rd
• Centerline striping at Wisconsin St and Aztec St
• Enhanced crosswalk at Pennsylvania St
• Widen sidewalk at Pennsylvania St

Public Meetings

April 20, 2023

• Meeting PowerPoint Presentation
• Meeting Recording:

June 1, 2023

• Meeting Recording:

Project Contacts

Stephen Montaño, Lee Engineering: [email protected]

Aziza Chavez, City Council Special Projects Analyst: [email protected]

Site and Surroundings

Claremont Ave to Comanche Rd, Aztec Rd to Wisconsin St NE