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Nov. 03, 2014
Vámonos Santa Fe!
Volume 1, Issue 8
“Transportation Planning for Pedestrians, Bicycles, Transit, Rail and Roads ”
Representing you…
City of Santa Fe
Santa Fe County
Pueblo of Tesuque
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CALL FOR PROJECTS
FFY16/17 Transportation Alternatives
Program
FFY15/16/17 Recreational Trails
Program
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
NMDOT
The Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) provides funding
for programs and projects such as: pedestrian and bicycle facilities,
safe routes to school projects, infrastructure improvements that
provide non-drivers better access to transit, environmental mitiga-
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Nov. SFMPO TECHNICAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE
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Recreational Trails Program (RTP)
The New Mexico (NM) Recreational Trails Program (RTP) provides
funding authority to the states to develop and maintain recreational
trails and trail related facilities for both non-motorized and motorized
recreational trail uses.
Nov. 27th
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2015 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update
… Update!
The Santa Fe MPO let a Request for
Qualifications (RFQ) in September
for assistance with the Up-Dating of
the 2010 MTP. We are currently working on a contract with a consulting
firm and hope to have a team on
board by early December.
The Robert Woods Johnson
Foundation and the Office of the Surgeon General are working on a “New
Public Health National Prevention
Strategy series underway that include the above info-graphcis.
Check it out at: www.rwjf.org
A new element the MPO will
be introducing to the MTP
highlights the relationship between public health and transportation policy and investments. Opportunities exist to
partner with state and local
public health agencies to
achieve multiple community
goals by aligning programs
like Bike-To-Work Week and
public investments that deliberately stimulate active transportation options.
The Pedestrian, Transit and Bicycle Master Plans provide a
comprehensive platform to assist with fostering this relationship.
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COMMUTE
SANTA FE
A Bicycle Commuter
Gathering
On Friday, October 10th,
thirty-five dedicated souls
who make bicycling in Santa Fe a regular habit gathered to discuss
current issues, meet fellow commuters
and consider the development of a one
day Bicycle Commuter Summit in 2015.
With three focused break-out groups,
everyone had a chance to describe to
others why they bike, what routes they
take and lessons learned. Common
themes surfaced quickly, but what was
most striking was the desire by all to
share their experiences and expertise
with their peers and others who desire to
make active transpiration a part of their
lives.
A brief, but poignant key note address by City Councilor, Joseph
Maestas detailed why cities like
Santa Fe benefit from championing
infrastructure investments that support safe commuting options at all
levels.
A follow up debriefing of the event
and discussion regarding Bike-ToWork Week 2015 and a Bicycle Commuter Summit in 2015 will be held at
the City Rail yard offices on Thursday,
Nov. 6th at 9AM. Follow “Bike-To-Work
Santa Fe” on Facebook to stay informed.
Thanks to all who helped organize
and participate!!
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Southwest Chief Rail Service: Reports to
Subcommittee on Nov. 6th.
The Transportation Infrastructure Revenue Subcommittee will
hear the results of two studies in reference to the possible decommissioning/rerouting of the Amtrak Southwest Chief
Route through northern New Mexico, Southern Colorado and
Kansas. The Santa Fe MPO Board passed a resolution in August supporting the continuance of the historic route. (Copy of MPO Resolution on next page)
After
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A RESOLUTION ENDORSING EFFORTS TO MAINTAIN THE AMTRAK SOUTHWEST CHIEF PASSENGER SERVICE THROUGH RATON, LAS VEGAS
AND LAMY, NEW MEXICO
WHEREAS, the Santa Fe Metropolitan Planning Organization (‘MPO’) promotes a multi-modal, regional transportation
system that is safe, energy and fiscally efficient, maximizes
community connectivity, serves the mobility needs of all citizens, and exists in harmony with the environment; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the 2010 Santa Fe Metropolitan Transportation Plan, the Santa Fe MPO
“supports the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enable global competitiveness productivity
and efficiency, and emphasizes the preservation of the existing transportation system”; and
WHEREAS, Amtrak’s Southwest Chief serves northern New Mexico on its route between Chicago and Los Angeles on the host railroad line of Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF); and
WHEREAS, The Southwest Chief is an indirect successor to the famed Santa Fe Super Chief, operate until
Amtrak took over provision of the nation’s passenger services in 1971. It had been the first Diesel-powered and all
-Pullman (sleeping car) train in the U.S., and was that railroad’s standard bearer, making its maiden run in 1936;
and
WHEREAS, the Southwest Chief’s Lamy station is located on the southern boundary of the MPO Planning Area
and is about a 30 minute drive from downtown Santa Fe; and
WHEREAS, Amtrak’s agreement with BNSF for use of the track expires in January of 2016; and
WHEREAS, the operation of long distance trains has been a core federal responsibility since 1971 and “long distance passenger rail is a vital and necessary part of our national transportation system and economy”; and
After
WHEREAS, Amtrak’s findings indicate that ridership along long-distance routes has increased 20 percent since
1998, reaching its highest point in 20 years in fiscal year 2013; and
WHEREAS, On April 5th, 2014, United States Senator’s Mark Udall, Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich together
drafted a letter supporting the preservation of the existing Southwest Chief route to the Chairman and Ranking
Member of the Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development; and
WHEREAS, On June 19th, 2014 the New Mexico Association of Counties passed a resolution supporting the
continuance of the existing Southwest Chief route; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Santa Fe Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Board are
in alignment with the call for support of the preservation of the existing Southwest Chief route and desire to see all
reasonable solutions exhausted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Santa Fe Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation Policy Board supports the continuation of Amtrak’s Southwest Chief along its current and historic route now
and after January 2016;
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
on DRAFT AMENDMENT 6 TO THE FFY2014-2017 TIP
Public Comment Period 11/05/14 – 11/19/14
The proposed Amendment includes the following changes:
Federal Fiscal Year 2015
CN:S100311 – I-25 Bridge Replacement at Milepoint 282.5 (Nine Mile Road)
 New Project to be added
Federal Funds = $854,400; State Match = $145,600; Project Total = $1,000,000
CN:S100330 – Santa Fe River Crossing at St Francis Drive and West Alameda
 Project to be removed due to City Funding being reallocated to other Bikeways Projects.
CN:S100390 – Acequia Trail/Railyard Crossing Construction
 New Project to be added following award of CMAQ-Flex funding for construction of a Multi-use
Trail Underpass of St Francis Drive.
Federal Funds = $3,263,808; City Match = $556,192; Project Total = $3,820,000
CN:S100410 – El Camino Real Buckman Road Retracement Project
 New Project to be added following award of Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) funding.
Still awaiting final confirmation of total awards amount.
Federal Funds = $TBD ; County/City Match = $TBD; Project Total = $TBD
Federal Fiscal Year 2016
CN:S100420 – FR-2098 Arroyo Hondo Bridge Preventative
Maintenance Project
After
 New Project to be added for the I-25 Frontage Road Bridge over the Arroyo Hondo between
NM599 and NM14
Federal Funds = $266,573; State Match = $45,427; Project Total = $312,000
The Public Comment Period runs from November 5, 2014 through November19, 2014. The
MPO Technical Coordinating Committee will review submitted public comment and make a recommendation on the proposed amendment at their next meeting on November 17 and the MPO
Transportation Policy Board will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed amendment at their meeting on November 20, 2014
The Santa Fe MPO’s public participation process satisfies the public participation process
for the Santa Fe Trails’ Program of Projects.
For more information on the Santa Fe MPO Transportation Improvement Program, please visit our
website at the following link: http://santafempo.org/documents/tip/
For more information, if you have questions, or wish to submit written comment, please contact:
Keith Wilson, MPO Senior Planner 505-955-6706
Written comments can also be mailed to:
Keith Wilson
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NCRTD CELEBRATES
10 YEARS
From the Santa FeHometownNews…”In 2004,
the North Central Regional Transit District
(NCRTD) became the first Regional Transit District created in the State of New Mexico following the passing of the New Mexico Regional
Transit District Act, in 2003, which enabled the
formation of multi-jurisdictional transit agencies.
The legislation was put forth and enacted to provide safe and efficient regional transit services
to transit-dependent groups such as seniors,
youth, low income and mobility-impaired residents, veterans, and further to provide residents
with access to education, higher paying jobs,
medical and quality-of-life services.”
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City of Santa Fe gives Santa Fe Trails Thumbs Up for Moving
Southside Transit Center To Valdez Park
“Santa Fe Trails passengers will soon have a new transit facility, located in the growing south side of the City Different, as
a result of a joint effort between the Federal Transit Administration and the City of Santa Fe.
At present, $735,000 is currently budgeted and available for this project. Construction itself is estimated to begin in the Spring of 2015, with occupancy at the
2521 Camino Entrada site anticipated to occur in the Fall of 2015.
Once completed, transfers from one bus route to another will occur at the new
Southside Transit Center rather than the present location for this activity - Santa
Fe Place Mall.
Although the majority of the Transit Center project will consist of exterior site improvements, a portion of the existing building on site will be
dedicated to passenger amenities with the remainder of the interior space to be occupied by
the Santa Fe Police Department.”
(City of Santa Fe Press Release)
From Santa Fe Place Mall to
2521 Camino Entrada
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About the Santa Fe MPO
Transportation Policy Board Members
Alternate Members
Commissioner Miguel Chavez – Santa Fe County – Chair
Governor Robert Mora – Tesuque Pueblo – Vice-Chair
Mayor Javier Gonzales – City of Santa Fe
Councilor Patti Bushee - City of Santa Fe
Councilor Carmichael Dominguez - City of Santa Fe
Commissioner Robert Anaya - Santa Fe County
Commissioner Liz Stefanics - Santa Fe County
Tamara Haas - New Mexico DOT
Councilor Peter Ives
-City of Santa Fe
Commissioner Daniel Mayfield
-Santa Fe County
Sandra Maes
-Tesuque Pueblo
Michael Sandoval
-NMDOT
The SFMPO Planning Area
Boundary
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