Road Warrior D'Val Westphal, the Journal's news editor, tackles commuter issues for West Siders on Tuesdays and the rest of the Albuquerque Metro area on Saturdays.
Passing Lane Not Yet in the Works
ROAD WARRIOR: CAN WE GET A PASSING LANE ON UNSER? Mario e-mails that "since there are no immediate plans on widening Unser Boulevard up to King Boulevard, would it be too much to ask if a passing lane for northbound traffic be added at the intersection of 26th NE and Unser— located just south of Paseo del Volcan and Unser in Rio Rancho?
(Tuesday, May 13, 2008)
Noisy Cycles Are Noticeable, at Least
SAFETY SHOULDN'T COUNT YOUR WHEELS: Sandy e-mails that "May is National Motorcycle Safety month. With the increase in the number of bikes on the road— gas prices and warmer weather— it might be a nice idea to remind folks to take an extra second to look out for each other, both cars and bikes. Remember one headlight— two wheels!"
(Saturday, May 10, 2008)
Light Should Be Unstuck
ROAD WARRIOR: WAITING AND WAITING TO GET ONTO PASEO: Lil e-mails that "my concern relates to the change in the timing cycle on Second Street at the Paseo del Norte intersection."
(Tuesday, May 6, 2008)
Van May Enforce Work-Zone Limits
ARE: THE WORK ZONES IN FORCE 24/7? Edith Feliciano asks via e-mail whether "the speed limits posted in the double-fine zone-work areas along Interstate 40 pertain to the vehicles in the far left lane and when there are no workers present in the evenings or on weekends?"
(Saturday, May 3, 2008)
Construction That Lasts and Lasts
ROAD WARRIOR: RIO GRANDE CLOSURE PUTS COMMUTE IN THE SEWER: Wes asks via e-mail "do you have any information on when Rio Grande will be open for through traffic between Alameda and Interstate 40?"
(Tuesday, April 29, 2008)
Paseo to Jefferson Now Up to Speed
IS THE STATE CASHING IN ON THE PASEO CAM? Dan e-mails that "about a month ago I started noticing the flash (on the Paseo/Jefferson red-light/speed camera) going off in the morning when cars were traveling between 50 and 55 mph."
(Saturday, April 26, 2008)
Phantom Police on Ellison?
ROAD WARRIOR: WHO'S DIRECTING TRAFFIC AT CIBOLA? ab e-mails, "I don't understand this: Cibola High School has three exits at the end of the day for students to drive out of the school grounds and three traffic lights to allow this to occur.
(Tuesday, April 22, 2008)
Police Attuned to Motorcycle Hubbub
CAN YOU MUFFLE THE MOTORCYCLES? Bob Anderson says via e-mail that he "was wondering if you have any idea on why our city allows illegal motorcycles to roar and race around our city streets.
(Saturday, April 19, 2008)
Traffic Signals Bug Commuters at All Hours
TRAPPED ON ALAMEDA AT THE FOURTH SIGNAL: connieleigh e-mails, "I live on the West Side and take Alameda from Corrales every morning @ 4 a.m."
(Tuesday, April 15, 2008)
Improved MVD Trying ... Really
A NEW AND IMPROVED MVD: A few weeks ago readers let loose with gripes about the state Motor Vehicle Division. As it has in the past, it probably made everyone (except MVD employees) feel better— a good rant usually does.
(Saturday, April 12, 2008)
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