New ridership data appears to show the city’s newly launched Albuquerque Rapid Transit bus system is drawing more riders than the prior system it replaced. Click here for full story.
(From Friday, February 21, 2020)
Tag: Albuquerque Rapid Transit
Feb. 12, 2020
Could Albuquerque become the next major American city to eliminate bus fares for every rider? A city councilor is offering up his proposal to do that. Click here for full story.
(From Wednesday, February 12, 2020)
Jan. 15, 2020
A recent Albuquerque Police Department effort to ticket people who are jaywalking through the ART lanes has sparked the ire of a local group that’s now planning a protest in response. Click here for full story.
(From Wednesday, January 15, 2020)
Dec. 12, 2019
People who’ve never ridden Albuquerque’s buses are hopping on the new rapid transit service, but some new riders are finding that tracking the city’s new buses their cell phones isn’t so clear-cut. Click here for full story.
(From Thursday, December 12, 2019)
Dec. 5, 2019
Just six days into the start of service for Albuquerque Rapid Transit, the city is already looking at repairing damage to three different buses involved in three different crashes. Click here for full story.
(From Thursday, December 5, 2019)
Nov. 29, 2019
Two years behind schedule, the city says it is now “go time” for Albuquerque Rapid Transit this weekend. Click here for full story.
(From Friday, November 29, 2019)
Oct. 30, 2019
The Albuquerque Rapid Transit buses aren’t running yet, but that hasn’t stopped the city from giving new names to a few of its signature stops. Click here for full story.
(From Wednesday, October 30, 2019)
Oct. 10, 2019
The city of Albuquerque is hoping newly activated traffic signal technology can help bring a smooth commute and more drivers back to Central. Click here for full story.
(From Thursday, October 10, 2019)
Sept. 26., 2019
A newly released city audit highlights several deficiencies in a program that gave tens of thousands of dollars in grant funds to help small businesses on Central during the ART construction project. Click here for full story.
(From Thursday, September 26, 2019)
June 12, 2019
The city’s original retro-style, Route 66 diner-inspired buses planned for the Albuquerque Rapid Transit bus project have been replaced with a totally different style that’s getting mixed reviews. Click here for full story.
(From Wednesday, June 12, 2019)
Chris McKee 