The City of Albuquerque is investing more than $773,000 in school crossing improvements. By the end of August, over 75 school crosswalks will have been improved in one year.
An additional $145,000 and 37 school crosswalks are on the list to be refreshed by the end of November, according to the city's site.
“We’re putting the safety and well-being of our families in Albuquerque first,” Mayor Tim Keller said. “Like many of you, when Liz and I are getting our kids ready for school in the morning, we think about their safety as they get to school and back home, and everything in between. These continued improvements at crosswalks and our crossing guard program are all part of our effort to stand up for families as we head into the school year.”
The crosswalk improvements range from a fresh coat of paint to new ADA Compliance ramps and the installation of several "Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB’s).
Some of the schools benefitting from improvements since April 2021 include Carlos Rey Elementary School, Mary Ann Binford Elementary School, Rudolfo Anaya Elementary School, Hubert H. Humphrey Elementary School, Sombra Del Monte Elementary School, Marie M. Hughes Elementary School, Tierra Antigua Elementary School, Wilson Middle School, Truman Middle School, Desert Ridge Middle School, Washington Middle School, Tony Hillerman Middle School, Eisenhower Middle School, La Cueva High School, Volcano Vista High School, West Mesa High School, Horizon Academy West.
The Albuquerque Police Department traffic unit is urging drivers to comply with posted speed limits around schools across the city for the children’s safety, the City reported.