Student Pick-up/Drop-off Udated Procedures

To help ease traffic congestion between Desert Ridge and the Vineyard Estate neighbood, the City of Albuquerque has created a queuing lane for cars waiting to enter the drop-off and pick-up zone on the east side of our campus. The City Traffic Engineering Division (TED) completed a minor striping modification to address queuing issues that Desert Ridge experiences during before/after school transition. The intent is to provide space along Barstow so that drivers do not completely block access to the surrounding neighborhood by double parking along Greenarbor.

Here is what to know about this new lane and how it should work:

• Location of the Queuing Lane: This lane will run along Barstow from the north driveway (on the west side of the school) to Green Arbor. It will continue along Green Arbor from Barstow to the school’s back parking entrance.

• Bike Lane Adjustment: Please be mindful that the bike lane on Barstow will shift slightly. Cyclists will now be on your left when you’re in the queuing lane, so please be cautious.

• Signage and Striping: The queuing lane will be marked with yellow curb stripes and clear signage to help direct traffic.

• Important Reminders: 

  • This lane is for waiting only. You cannot park or use it as a drop-off/pick-up zone. It is designed to provide space for more cars to line up as they wait to enter the main drop-off and pick-up area.  

  • Please do not form a double lane on Green Arbor. The double lane should begin once you pass the first yellow gate and officially are on campus property.

  • If your student needs to cross to the west side of Barstow, please remind them to use the crosswalk directly in front of the school. We are seeing students run across the street on the north and south ends of Barstow. There are no crosswalks at those locations and we do not have staff stationed off of the school grounds for supervision. 

APD will be monitoring the lane and may issue citations if it is used for dropping off or picking up students outside the designated area.  

Thank you for helping us make the process safer and smoother for everyone. Your cooperation in following these guidelines is greatly appreciated!