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Source: Albuquerque Journal, N.新蒲崗迷你倉M.Sept. 09--HOW BEST TO DODGE THAT HAZARD IN THE ROAD? That question comes from Cheryl Mitchell, who emails "I was driving on Interstate 25 headed north during the heavy go-home time period. There (were) several consecutive cars in the middle lane that came to a sudden stop. When I pas(sed) on the left side, I could see that there was a large ladder that was on the road horizontally."I did not see how this situation was resolved," Cheryl says, "however, it made me wonder what the safest response is in that situation. Every option I can think of would present hazards to someone."You're right. It comes down to the split-second choice that presents the fewest hazards.Phil Gallegos, who handles information for the New Mexico Department of Transportation, says "the best a driver can do in situations such as the one your reader describes would be to make a choice based upon the least possibility of serious injury and/or damage."If a motorist could not change lanes and had to decide between running over the ladder for instance, or being hit from behind by another vehicle traveling at high speed, I think running over the ladder would be the wisest alternative. There are dozens of possible scenarios, and being alert to others around you and to road conditions is the best defense. The NMDOT makes every effort to keep the roadways clear of debris, but it is impossible to be everywhere at once."MORE DOUBTS ABOUT THE SAFETY OF MOUNTAIN/FRONTAGE ROAD: In a recent column the state explained the signs and signals were adequate at this site. Brenda isn't so sure."I, too, hesitate to travel on the frontage road toward the Mountain intersection," she emails. "I've seen one too many incidents of folks barreling through red lights, that I always look both ways -- even when I have the green light."I've often thought the use of traffic mirrors would be good to prevent a deadly T-bone crash there. These are often used at blinding curves. What does Mr. Gallegos of NMDOT say to this?"He says the state will keep working on it."The roadway geometry would negate the usefulness of a traffic mirror due to speed/ line of sight," Gallegos says. "Your readers' sincere interest has now become a challenge to our traffic section, and they will explmini storagere other options as much as possible to make this intersection safer."CHECK OUT THE UNM/CNM/SUNPORT TRANSIT STUDY: This week there are three opportunities to see how area transportation officials plan to connect these three busy commuter sites.From noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the University of New Mexico Student Union Building, Lobo Room A/B.From noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Central New Mexico Community College Student Resource Center, Room 204.From 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Loma Linda Community Center, 1700 Yale SE.In a Mid-Region Council of Governments news release, executive director Dewey Cave explains, "the idea is to identify a proposed route that would connect many of the state's key destinations, including UNM, the UNM Hospital, CNM, the stadiums, and the airport, as well as nearby neighborhoods and businesses."The proposed draft includes bus rapid transit with bus-only lanes, recommendations on land use and parking policies. It may still be revised.PARK AND RIDE TO THE STATE FAIR: ABQ Ride will have four routes running to the New Mexico State Fair starting Wednesday.Route Nos. 66, 157 and Rapid Ride Nos. 766 and 777 -- the Red Line and Green Line, respectively -- will drop off and pick up adjacent to the fairgrounds. On weekends from noon to 11:30 p.m. a free shuttle will take fairgoers from Louisiana/Central to the admission gate. (It won't start until 2 p.m. Saturday because of the parade.)Fairgoers can use the park-and-ride lots at the Uptown, Central and Unser and Northwest transit centers as well as the lot at Wenonah and Tramway.Regular bus fares -- $1 for adults; 35 cents for seniors, students 10-18 and the mobility-impaired; free for kids 9 and younger -- apply.Bus routes and times are available at . myabqride.com and at 243-RIDE.Assistant editorial page editor D'Val Westphal tackles commuter issues for the Metro area on Mondays and West Siders and Rio Ranchoans on Saturdays. Reach her at 823-3858; road@abqjournal.com; P.O. Drawer J, Albuquerque, NM 87103; or go to ABQjournal.com/traffic to read previous columns and join in the conversation.Copyright: ___ (c)2013 the Albuquerque Journal (Albuquerque, N.M.) Visit the Albuquerque Journal (Albuquerque, N.M.) at .abqjournal.com Distributed by MCT Information Servicesself storage