NMDOT Pedestrian Outreach Program

This research report reviews best practices in pedestrian outreach and engagement from various state, regional, and city agencies that will guide pedestrian outreach for the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Pedestrian Safety Action Plan (PSAP). This report summarizes insights from interviews with government personnel overseeing pedestrian safety or active transportation initiatives throughout North America. The study examines engagement methods, including in-person and remote approaches, to effectively involve communities in the transportation planning processes. Key findings stress the significance of successful engagement regarding safety through data-driven prioritization methods and trust-building with communities while offering adaptable feedback systems. The findings led to practical recommendations for NMDOT to develop a sustainable and inclusive engagement framework while leveraging the best national practices and tools, such as the Our Voice App and the AARP Walk Audit Toolkit. The report recommends building a statewide advisory committee and regional engagement administrators alongside supporting outreach programs for youth and dedicated residents.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • First phase of project has been completed. Final report going to the TRID (Transportation Research Information Documentation) database, with follow-up phases to come.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Completed
• Contract Numbers:

  D19853

• Sponsor Organizations:

  New Mexico Department of Transportation

  1120 Cerrillos Road
  P.O. Box 1149
  Sante Fe, NM  United States  87504-1149

  University of New Mexico, Albuquerque

  Department of Civil Engineering
  Albuquerque, NM  United States  87131-0001
• Managing Organizations:

  New Mexico Department of Transportation

  1120 Cerrillos Road
  P.O. Box 1149
  Sante Fe, NM  United States  87504-1149
• Performing Organizations:

  University of New Mexico

  Department of Civil Engineering
  Albuquerque, NM  United States  87131
• Start Date: 20231002
• Expected Completion Date: 0
• Actual Completion Date: 20250630

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Best practices; Outreach; Pedestrian safety
• Identifier Terms: New Mexico Department of Transportation; Pedestrian Safety Action Plan
• Geographic Terms: New Mexico
• Subject Areas: Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01965257
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: New Mexico Department of Transportation
• Contract Numbers: D19853
• Files: RIP, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Sep 11 2025 10:51AM