Traffic calming, equestrian & wildlife warning signs on County Road 110

To: Taos County Public Works Department, Attn: Debra Chavez, Director; Taos County Board of Commissioners

What we're asking for

We, the undersigned residents, property owners, and concerned community members of County Road 110 and the surrounding area, respectfully request a comprehensive traffic safety assessment and appropriate improvements along the entire length of County Road 110.

This rural roadway serves homes, agricultural properties, equestrians, pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and visitors accessing public lands and recreational trails. It also passes through habitat used by native wildlife, including bighorn sheep, mountain lions, black bears, elk, and other species. We ask the county to assess wildlife movement and crossing risks along this route, and to coordinate with appropriate wildlife agencies where warranted.

1. Equestrian warning and crossing signs. Install approved signs near horse properties, riding routes, trail entrances, and frequent crossing locations.
2. Speed control and traffic calming. Assess vehicle speeds and consider appropriate speed limits, speed-feedback signs, enforcement, and engineered calming measures where safe and feasible.
3. Share-the-road signage. Remind drivers to use caution around horses, pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users.
4. Safer trail access. Review intersections, trail entrances, sightlines, crossings, and roadside conditions; improve visibility and traffic controls where warranted.
5. Event-related traffic management. Evaluate traffic, parking, and safety impacts from organized recreational events and consider suitable event traffic-management requirements.
6. Wildlife corridor and crossing safety. Assess wildlife movement along and across County Road 110, including areas used by bighorn sheep, mountain lions, black bears, elk, and other native animals. Consider wildlife crossing warning signs, speed-management measures, and habitat connectivity protections in consultation with New Mexico wildlife authorities.
7. Protection of rural community character. Account for the area's agricultural heritage, equestrian activities, and wildlife habitat when planning improvements.

Request for action

Please initiate a road-wide safety assessment, including wildlife-crossing concerns; identify priority locations; provide a written response with findings and proposed measures; outline a reasonable implementation timeline; and offer residents an opportunity to participate in the review.

Our objective is safe shared use of County Road 110 while protecting residents, recreational users, horses, native wildlife, and the rural landscape.

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