Bernalillo County Commissioners Frank Baca and Walt Benson have announced a new Task Force to address speeding in the county. This follows several recent car accidents, including a high-speed crash with a school bus. The decision comes after public concern about driving behaviors on major roads.
Commissioner Frank Baca said that while drivers may speed for reasons like traffic or being late, these do not outweigh public safety concerns. He called for using proven practices and technologies from other communities to reduce speeding.
Commissioner Walt Benson referenced National Safety Council data, stating that speeding was a factor in 29% of traffic deaths in 2023, with 11,775 fatalities nationwide. He said that managing speed is a personal responsibility and important for road safety…