Finance Committee reviews plan to boost bike and walker safety.

TLDR:

• The City of Santa Fe Finance Committee will consider a proposal to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety
• The proposal includes funding for maintenance of pedestrian and bicycle facilities

The City of Santa Fe Finance Committee is set to consider a resolution from District 2 Councilor Mike Garcia that would adopt the city’s Bicycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee’s recommendations for funding, inventory, and maintenance of pedestrian and bicycle facilities. The resolution highlights the need for consistent maintenance to prevent accidents and ensure accessibility to essential services. The proposal has support from Bike Santa Fe and the Mayor’s Committee on Disability, emphasizing compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The proposal, if adopted, will proceed to the full City Council for further consideration. In other news, the trial for former Rust armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed continues, with testimony on alleged drug use and evidence tampering. Additionally, a partnership between SFPS and Care Solace aims to provide expanded mental health services for students, staff, and families. Lastly, a new alert system proposal aims to address the crisis of missing and endangered Indigenous people.