Mesilla Valley MPO - Active Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting - August 18, 2026

The Mesilla Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization's Active Transportation Advisory Committee met on August 18, 2026, under the Doña Ana County Government. A significant portion of the meeting focused on recommending a Road Safety Audit (RSA) project proposal to the governing board. The committee reviewed crash data and economic costs associated with three potential corridors: El Paso, Lomodora, and University Avenue. Discussions included the complexity and potential impact of each corridor, with Lomodora showing the highest crash numbers and economic costs, though University Avenue was also favored by some members for its potential to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety. The committee acknowledged constraints from the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), which has reduced the number of RSAs it funds annually, influencing the selection process. The committee was tasked with selecting one corridor for the RSA application, with considerations of data, project complexity, and potential benefits. Updates on related city and state transportation projects were also provided, including signal projects and trail connections. The meeting concluded with scheduling notes and announcements about upcoming safety summits and conferences.