Albuquerque gets you going. Bike, bus or car-whatever your means of transportation, the mountains and a seemingly endless horizon provide stunning company for pleasant inner city drives. On the outskirts of the city, empty stretches of highway run through stunning landscapes, and rural trails challenge you to explore them. Take it all in, and don't move on too quickly.
Transportation is becoming a concern for this growing city. Getting around in Albuquerque, which was planned on a grid pattern, is a simple matter, but rapid development to the east and west has meant acknowledging natural obstructions-like the Rio Grande and the Sandias. Two bisecting interstates with ever-widening lanes provide easy access to Albuquerque's neighborhoods as well as to other cities, but due to the roads limited life spans and an active Public Works Department, road rehabilitation is a constant presence.
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