The Future Albuquerque Area Bikeways and Streets (FAABS) document was first developed in 1965. It was used to guide the growth of the regional transportation network prior to the federal creation of metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) in 1975. Currently several member governments reference the FAABS in their development review processes for regional guidance on right-of-way dedication, roadway access, and long range systems planning and design.

FAABS Update

The FAABS was last updated in 2004.   View the 2004 FAABS.

On July 15, 2011, the Metropolitan Transportation Board passed a resolution ( R-11-09MTB – FAABS) directing MRCOG staff to collaborate with member governments to update the FAABS.

This update will modify FAABS to make it consistent with the:

• 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan;
• Rio Metro Regional Transit District Long Range Plan;
• ABQRide Long Range Plan;
• Limited Access Principle Arterial Roadway Access Policy; and
• other appropriate planning documents

The updated FAABS document will also incorporate Complete Streets principles and provide a rationale for making decisions on right-of-way sized for roadways based on current and future land use, proximity to activity centers, modal connectivity and the accommodation of all modes of transportation.

In addition, a new companion document will be produced to provide guidance on roadway design based on adjacent land use and the accommodation of all people using the street – pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and motor vehicle drivers – as well as people of all ages and abilities.

View FAABS Update Resource Documents

Contacts: Julie Luna (jluna@mrcog-nm.gov) or (505) 724-3639, Caerllion Thomas (cthomas@mrcog-nm.gov) or (505) 724-3604