ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – More traffic safety measures are coming to two Albuquerque streets notorious for car crashes. The city announced Friday that it will be making targeted improvements to Lead and Coal Avenues this year.
One of the improvements includes expanding the rest-in-red signal technology to six more intersections along both corridors. The technology, first installed in 2024, automatically turns lights red to stop speeders.
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“Rest-in-red technology and timing the lights have helped reduce crashes,” said Director of Municipal Development Jennifer Turner. “We reviewed the data, and total crashes are down, excessive speed crashes are down, and red light running is down.”
To reduce speeding, the city will install an automated speed enforcement camera near Lead and Bryn Mawr. Drivers who are caught speeding will receive a $100 ticket citation…