Our efforts focus on two types of activities: (1) development of programs, strategies, and materials for educating the public and policy makers about walking and its benefits to the community; and (2) promotion of pedestrian-friendly design standards, development regulations, and projects.

Neighborhood Walks. Walk Albuquerque routinely sponsors or co-sponsors walks throughout the Albuquerque area. Examples of locations where we have led walks include downtown-area neighborhoods, neighborhoods in the Nob Hill area, and ditch trails in North and South Valleys. We are planning future walks in many other parts of our region. The walks are open to everyone and are entirely free.

Walk Audits. Walk Albuquerque has developed a Walk Audit process that we have applied in the Highland neighborhood (along Central Avenue) and in the Near North Valley area (along Twelfth Street, Second Street, Menaul Boulevard and local roadways). The results of the audits have been incorporated into City of Albuquerque plans for the affected areas.

Special Events. Walk Albuquerque has routinely participated in Earth Day celebrations, transportation fairs, and other events. These events have provided opportunities for us to answer questions and hand out pedestrian safety and other information to interested people.

Public Speaking. Walk Albuquerque leaders have routinely spoken on topics related to walkability at professional planning conferences, City Council meetings, university planning and design classes, and other venues.

Self-Guided Walking Tour Guides.WALK Albuquerque has been working with neighborhood associations and other organizations to develop a series of walking tour guides focusing on several different places in the city.  The guides include maps and narrative descriptions of recommended walking routes and interesting things to see along the way.  Their purpose is to encourage residents and visitors to both experience Albuquerque on foot and gain a greater appreciation of the benefits and pleasures of walking.

To date, five of the guides have been published.  These focus on the Duranes, Nob Hill, Raynolds, West Park, and Pat Hurley neighborhoods.   Printed versions of these guides are available at the Airport Visitor Center, Albuquerque Museum, Old Town Visitor Center, and all city libraries.

Two additional guides are currently under development.  These will focus on the North and South Valley Pilot Trails of the Ditches with Trails (DWT) Project.  They will be produced in cooperation with the DWT partners – the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, Rivers & Trails Program of the National Park Service, North Valley Coalition, and Vecinos del Bosque Neighborhood Association.

• If you want to download pdf's of our walking tour maps:
> Raynolds
> West Park
> Pat Hurley
> Duranes
> Nob Hill

People or organizations who are interested in obtaining bulk quantities of any of the walking tour guides should contact Claude Morelli at 505-344-9742.
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Walkability Education Course.WALK Albuquerque has developed a walkability education course entitled “Walking and Rolling Around Albuquerque”.  The course is targeted to the general public.  Neighborhood leaders, people in wheelchairs, and people with visual impairments are especially encouraged to participate.

The course uses our five neighborhood walking tour guides as a teaching tool.   No textbook is required.  Copies of the walking tour guides are provided for students by the instructors.

Students and instructors meet a total of seven times.  Two of the meetings take place in a classroom setting and five take place in the field.  The field visits include walks along each the five neighborhood tour routes.  Students and instructors together discuss how conditions for pedestrians could be improved.   There are also discussions of how walkability principles could be applied to other neighborhoods.

Albuquerque Alliance for Active Living -- Steering Committee & Policy Task Group. Walk Albuquerque leaders have provided many hours of service to the Steering Committee and Policy Task Group of the Albuquerque Alliance for Active Living. These efforts are targeted mainly toward reform of design standards and capital funding for pedestrian facilities in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. > Back to Top

Pedestrian Infrastructure Funding. Walk Albuquerque members have been leaders in advocating for major increases in attention and funding for pedestrian facilities by the City of Albuquerque and Mid-Region Council of Governments (MRCOG). Our work has focused mostly on outreach to elected officials, outreach to governmental staff, and active participation in the MRCOG Walk-Bike Advisory Group. > Back to Top

Development Review. When possible, Walk Albuquerque has sought to provide input and commentary on development projects in our region with a goal of making them more walk-friendly. > Back to Top

Participation in Planning Processes. Walk Albuquerque representatives have served or currently serve on several urban planning committees. These include the Governor’s Task Force on Our Communities, the NMDOT Pedestrian Safety Plan committee, the MRCOG Walk-Bike Advisory Group, and others. Walk Albuquerque members have also contributed substantial time and effort to the development of several ongoing planning projects in Albuquerque and elsewhere in the region. > Back to Top