/tags/smart-growth-america Smart Growth America en-US Copyright Mon, 29 Aug 2022 19:11:50 GMT /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2022-08-29/lets-talk-pedestrian-safety-in-new-mexico A recent study ranked New Mexico as the most deadly state in the nation to be a pedestrian. Albuquerque came in second for the number of walkers killed per capita on the metro area's roadways. On this week's Let’s Talk New Mexico, on Thursday, Sept. 1, we’ll take a look at why it’s so dangerous to commute by foot and by bike in our state. Mon, 29 Aug 2022 19:11:50 GMT /show/lets-talk-new-mexico/2022-08-29/lets-talk-pedestrian-safety-in-new-mexico Nash Jones /local-news/2022-07-26/albuquerque-ranked-second-in-the-nation-for-pedestrian-deaths-despite-city-initiatives A new study ranks New Mexico as the most dangerous state in the nation to be a pedestrian, and the state’s largest city as the second most deadly metro area for those on foot. While Albuquerque’s numbers dipped some during the early pandemic, its rates have nearly doubled over the last decade despite new initiatives to bring them down. The danger is rooted in road design and the burden is not being shouldered equally by residents. Wed, 27 Jul 2022 03:31:15 GMT /local-news/2022-07-26/albuquerque-ranked-second-in-the-nation-for-pedestrian-deaths-despite-city-initiatives Nash Jones