Map of NM4 Crossing and Multi-Use Trail Improvements Project. Courtesy LAC
COUNTY NEWS RELEASE
Los Alamos County Public Works Department invites the public to attend a public input meeting regarding the upcoming NM4 Crossing and Multi-Use Trail Improvements Project.
This project includes the design and construction of both new and reconstructed multi-use trails along NM4 between Sherwood Blvd. and La Vista Dr. and within Piñon Park. The planned improvements will enhance connectivity and safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
Link to December 5, 2024 public meeting presentation.(PDF, 6MB)
Key features of the project include:
*Approximately 3,500 feet of existing multi-use trails will be reconstructed to improve user experience and accessibility.
*Approximately 2,500 feet of new multi-use trail alignment will be added, providing additional paths for multi-modal transportation and recreational use.
*reduction in lanes on NM4 is being evaluated to reduce the westbound direction from the existing 2 lanes to 1 to facilitate a mid-block crossing of NM4 as will the need for a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK) to further enhance the midblock crossing.
For more information on this project please go to: https://www.losalamosnm.us/County-Projects/NM4-Crossing-and-Multi-Use-Trail-Improvement-Project
We encourage the public to join us for a presentation at the upcoming Transportation Board meeting, where your insights and feedback are essential for addressing the needs of our community.
The meeting will take place on Dec. 5, 2024, at 5:30 PM at Fire Station 3 in White Rock, NM.
Zoom link for virtual attendance: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81357060773
If you cannot attend the public meeting but wish to submit comments, please email them to lacpw@lacnm.us by December 12, 2024.
Community members are encouraged to attend and provide their input on this important project. For more information, please contact the Los Alamos County Public Works Department at 505-662-8150.
The Project Scope is as follows:
“Los Alamos County has received Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) funding from the New Mexico DOT for the design and construction of a new multi-use trail along the northside of NM4 and reconstruction of the existing multi-use trail along the southside of NM4 connecting to a new enhanced midblock at-grade crossing across NM4 between La Vista Drive and Sherwood Boulevard in White Rock.
“As part of the design process a reduction in lanes on NM4 is being evaluated to reduce the westbound direction from the existing 2 lanes to 1 as will the need for a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK) to further enhance the midblock crossing. The project also proposes construction of a trail network within the Pinon Park, County owned open space that will include new trail alignments and reconstruction of selected existing trail alignments originally constructed in the late 1980s where the pavement surface has exceeded its life and is no longer ADA compliant.
“The project will include approximately 2,500ft of new multi-use trail alignment and approximately 3,500ft of reconstructed multi-use trail alignment along NM4 and within the County owned Pinon Park. The County is also in discussions with Los Alamos Public Schools to obtain an easement to allow for inclusion of the reconstruction of the existing trail alignment along the west side of Pinon School from Pinon Park to Grand Canyon.
“This project supports two of Council’s Strategic Goals; investing in infrastructure and enhancing communication. This project provides maintenance and improvements to existing infrastructure. The enhancement of communication strategic goal is being accomplished by engaging the public and coordinating citizen involvement and feedback as a key part of the project development process.”
