Mid-Region Council of Governments to address River Crossing Issue in 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan

First of three Public Meetings scheduled to gather input on river crossing strategies

(Bernalillo, NM – September 22, 2010) - The Mid-Region Council of Governments (MRCOG) is kicking off a series of three public meetings on the 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan. These upcoming meetings will focus on how the Plan will address river crossings in the region. The first meeting will take place Wednesday, September 29^th at the U.S. 550 Transit Center in Bernalillo. Several alternative river crossing strategies will be presented for public review and comment.

“It’s clear that existing river crossings are not going to accommodate the projected growth in this region”, said Bernalillo County Commissioner and Metropolitan Transportation Board Chair Maggie Hart Stebbins. “The 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan can address this critical issue in several ways. It is important that residents understand the options we have for keeping traffic moving across the Rio Grande.”

A number of strategies will be presented at the public meetings, and will range in scope from land use policies, to improving transit across the river, to adding traffic lanes.

“We’re very interested in what the public has to say about the future of transportation in this area”, says Steven Shaw, Vice-Chair of the Rio Metro RTD Board. “I want to encourage people to come out to this meeting for the RTD Transit Advisory Council and get involved with the Metropolitan Transportation Plan.” 

“Crossing the River” Public Meeting Schedule

Southern Sandoval County Service Sector Council
Wednesday, September 29^th
6:30 PM
U.S. 550 Transit Center
400 Station Street in Bernalillo

(At the U.S. 550 Rail Runner Station on U.S. 550 between Camino del Pueblo & I-25)

Two more public meetings are planned to discuss the issue; one in Los Lunas and another in Albuquerque:

 Los Lunas                                                               
 Monday, October 4^th
5:30 PM
Los Lunas Village Hall Council Chambers
^{660 Main Street, Los Lunas}  

Albuquerque                                                  
Public Involvement Committee
Thursday, October 7th
5:30 PM
MRCOG Boardroom
809 Copper Ave NW

Contacts:  Augusta Meyers, Mid-Region Council of Governments, 505-239-8612, ameyers@mrcog-nm.gov

 

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