From: ROMERO, JOHN J

Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 8:28 AM

To: BULTHUIS, JON R.; RODRIGUEZ, ADELE T.
Cc: SNYDER, BRIAN K.; PINO, ISAAC J.; SMITHSON, KENNETH E.; AMADOR, LOIS O.; PADILLA,
E. CASEY; DEVINE, RICHARD J.
Subject: RE: Bus Stop near Homeless Shelter

Jon, you are correct regarding the problem with installing a crosswalk. We conducted whats called a Gap
Study in this area as part of the recent Cerrillos Road reconstruction project. There are not enough gaps
available on Cerrillos Road to allow for a pedestrian to cross or for us to place a marked X-walk. Federal
Studies have shown that marked crosswalks, placed on multi-lane roads with as much volume as Cerrillos
Road, have more pedestrian crashes than areas without marked crosswalks. I believe it has to do with a
false sense of security perceived by the pedestrian.
We can place a pedestrian level sign at the bus stop to reiterate the prohibition of pedestrians crossing. We
have these types of signs at the non-signalized intersections along the recently reconstruction portion of
Cerrillos.
-jjr

From: BULTHUIS, JON R.

Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 6:40 AM
To: RODRIGUEZ, ADELE T.
Cc: SNYDER, BRIAN K.; PINO, ISAAC J.; ROMERO, JOHN J; SMITHSON, KENNETH E.; AMADOR,
LOIS O.; PADILLA, E. CASEY
Subject: RE: Bus Stop near Homeless Shelter

Terrie The location of the bus stops along Cerrillos Road were determined through the design process
associated with the reconstruction of that facility a few years ago. As Casey Padilla's note
(below) indicates, the stop on the northbound side of Cerrillos, approaching Cm. Carlos Rey, is
the best location for the stop given the design of that section of roadway. Although I can't speak
for John Romero (but have copied him on this email), the prospects of installing a mid-block
pedestrian crossing on Cerrillos Road is highly unlikely, particularly given the multiple lanes and
high traffic volumes. With regard to adding a stop on the southbound side of Cerrillos, one
currently exists just past the intersection of Cm. Carlos Rey - just half a block from the shelter
location. Again, this site was selected during the reconstruction of Cerrillos Road and meets all
ADA requirements.

I understand the nature of the nature of the requests being made, and concede that pedestrians
crossing Cerrillos Road at locations other than marked crosswalks is an issue throughout the
corridor, but note that it is a major arterial and that considerable thought was given to bus stop

locations during the design process prior to reconstruction, and significant investment has been
made in facilities following that plan.

Although it's probably not the response you hoped to hear, the best response to the issue may
be a public education approach to remind residents and volunteers at the shelter of the existing
bus stop locations and the need to use appropriately marked pedestrian crosswalks at the
intersection of Cerrillos and Cm. Carlos Rey in getting back and forth. If you'd like, I can work
with staff to develop a brochure, specifically for the shelter, that provides some basic information
about the bus system and how to safely access it at the existing stops near the shelter
location. Let me know if that would be a helpful next step.
Jon

From: PADILLA, E. CASEY

Sent: Monday, January 26, 2015 3:34 PM
To: BULTHUIS, JON R.
Subject: RE: Bus Stop near Homeless Shelter
Jon,
Yes, this has come up several times before. The shelter in question was installed by the DOT and is a
massive green concrete shelter not easily moved. As the bus approaches Camino Carlos Rey there is a right
turning lane in which our bus cant pick up passengers so the current location makes the best sense. We
have may stop that are mid-block example in front of Wal-Mart; many customers but has never been
brought up as an issue. Thx, Casey

From: BULTHUIS, JON R.

Sent: Monday, January 26, 2015 2:27 PM
To: PADILLA, E. CASEY
Cc: SMITHSON, KENNETH E.
Subject:Fwd: Bus Stop near Homeless Shelter

Casey Please provide a written response to me with regard to the email below.
Thanks,
Jon

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-------- Original message -------From: "RODRIGUEZ, ADELE T."

Date:01/26/2015 2:08 PM (GMT-07:00)
To: "BULTHUIS, JON R."
Cc: "PINO, ISAAC J."
Subject: Bus Stop near Homeless Shelter
Dear Jon:
Hope you are well. I am doing a series of public meetings regarding the homeless shelter at 2801
Cerrillos. An issue that continually comes up is the bus stop on Cerrillos going north before the Camino
Carlos Rey light. It is by Coronado Condos and Silver Saddle Motel. What happens is that people who
have taken that bus to get to the shelter dart across Cerrillos Road.
I will have to address this issue when I do a report to Council. Is it possible to move that bus stop to the
light to have people use the cross walk? Could it be eliminated from that spot? Could there be a bus stop
going south that would stop close to the shelter? The other request is for a cross walk to be put at that bus
stop. If you happen to know the regulations to have a cross walk at a location other than a light I would
any information on this issue. Your help to formulate a response to this pressing issue is most appreciated.
Thanks, Terrie

A. Terrie Rodriguez, Director

Youth and Family Services Division
City of Santa Fe, P.O. Box 909
500 Market Street, Suite 200
Santa Fe, NM 87504-0909
505-955-6603 office
505-955-6760 fax
505-231-1177 cell