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A MEMORIAL

REQUESTING THE CITY OF SANTA FE TO SET ALL CONTROLLER UNITS

THAT ARE PART OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROL ASSEMBLIES FOR SIGNAL

COORDINATION FOR A CONTINUOUS MOVEMENT OF TRAFFIC AT A

DEFINITE SPEED.

WHEREAS, traffic volumes in Santa Fe are getting worse;

and

WHEREAS, such volumes pose significant safety hazards;

and

WHEREAS, many municipalities have found that

synchronizing traffic signals regularly allows for a

continuous flow of traffic, a reduction in traffic accidents

and other contributions to traffic safety;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF

REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that the city of

Santa Fe be requested to set all controller units that are

part of traffic signal control assemblies for signal

coordination for a continuous movement of traffic at a

definite speed; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the signal controller units

be monitored at least every eighteen months; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial be

transmitted to the mayor of Santa Fe.