City Councilor Stephanie Telles announced a $200,000 allocation from District 1 set-aside funds to rework the Homestead Circle area.
The money will go toward traffic-calming improvements, including speed cushions and widened bike lanes, near Marie Hughes Elementary.
The city ties the project to The Kayla Project: Safer Together, created in memory of Kayla Regan Vanlandingham, a 19-year-old UNM art student killed while cycling on July 22, 2025. The initiative also promotes the Walking School Bus program, a supervised way for students to get to school.
“No loss of life on our roads is acceptable, and with the right design, we can prevent these tragedies,” Telles said.
Source: City of Albuquerque, Councilor Telles announcement. This page is an original Gazette summary of public reporting, not a reproduction of it. Confirm dates, times and details with the organizer or the original source before you go or act.