Let’s Talk New Mexico, 1/29/26, 8am: New Mexico has the highest per capita pedestrian traffic fatalities in the country. Because of this grim statistic, cities across the state are implementing strategies like Vision Zero that aim to eliminate traffic-related deaths entirely. But what exactly is changing, what work still needs to be done, and how can we tell if the initiatives are working?
This week on Let’s Talk New Mexico, we’re diving into the design philosophies that will hopefully make our streets safer for everyone: drivers, cyclists and pedestrians alike. And we want to hear from you! What needs to change on the roads in your neighborhood to make them less dangerous? What factors do you think lawmakers should consider when changing traffic patterns? And how do you think Vision Zero will affect your daily commute? Email your questions and comments to letstalk@kunm.org, leave a voice message by clicking the link above, or call in live at (505) 277-5866, Thursday morning at 8.
Guests:
- Valerie Hermanson, City of Albuquerque Transportation Planning Manager
- Leila Murrieta, BikeABQ Board Member
- Erick Aune, Santa Fe Metropolitan Planning Organization
- Stephanie Nakhleh, We Can Have Nice Things
