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Revision as of 06:25, 25 April 2014
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| Founded | 1928 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Service area | Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, and southeastern Sandoval County, New Mexico |
| Service type | Public transportation |
| Routes | 40 |
| Hubs | Alvarado Transportation Center Uptown Transit Center Northwest Transit Center Central and Unser Transit Center |
| Fleet | 181 (21 being delivered) |
| Daily ridership | 35,616 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline, CNG, Diesel, Diesel-electric hybrid |
| Operator | City of Albuquerque |
| Chief executive | Bruce Rizzieri |
| Website | http://cabq.gov/transit |
ABQ RIDE is the local transit agency serving Albuquerque, New Mexico. ABQ RIDE operates a variety of city bus routes including the Rapid Ride semi-BRT service. Serving 13 million passengers in 2012, it is the largest public transportation system in the state.[1] The name "ABQ RIDE" and a new logo depicting the Alvarado Transportation Center clock tower were chosen in a contest, replacing the previous name, "SunTran". The current ABQ RIDE color scheme is red, white, and gold, though some of the existing fleet wears the previous red, white, and turquoise livery.
Service
The ABQ RIDE system includes regular service routes on most of the city's major streets as well as commuter routes that ferry workers between residential areas and the city center. Many routes terminate at the Alvarado Transportation Center downtown, where riders can connect to the New Mexico Rail Runner Express and other intercity modes of transportation. ABQ RIDE also operates the Rapid Ride BRT service and a circulator route for Downtown Albuquerque.
ABQ RIDE fixed bus service operates four types of routes, Rapid Ride routes, regular routes, commuter routes, and the Downtown D-Ride. Service times on each route may vary from every 20 minutes to every hour, but the system generally runs from 5:30 am until 6 pm, with some routes running later. A notable exception is route #66 which runs from 5:30 am until 12:30 am weekdays and Saturdays. Commuter routes only have a few run times during weekdays, usually towards Downtown Albuquerque or Kirtland AFB during the mornings and away from during the evenings. The Downtown D-Ride operates during weekdays without a fixed schedule, and usually departs the Alvarado Transportation Center every 10 minutes from 6:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Routes 96, 155, 222, 250, 251, 551, and 790 are either partially or fully funded by the Mid-Region Council of Governments (MRCOG), and either service areas outside of Albuquerque's city limits, create connections to its Rail Runner Express stations, or supplement service on the expanding west side.
In addition to its fixed route services, ABQ RIDE also operates a paratransit service called SunVan (known as Mini Ride from 2003–2006) that runs curb-to-curb service.
Routes
For detailed list of all routes, see List of ABQ RIDE Transit routes
ABQ RIDE operates 21 regular fixed routes, 15 commuter routes, 3 Rapid Ride routes, and 1 downtown circulator.
Fares
| Fare category | Standard Fare | 1-Day Pass | 2-Day Pass | 3-Day Pass | Monthly Pass | 3-Month Pass | 6-Month Pass | Yearly Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | US$1.00 | US$2.00 | US$4.00 | US$6.00 | US$30.00 | US$75.00 | US$125.00 | US$225.00 |
| Student (Age 10 - High School) 1 | US$0.35 | N/A | N/A | N/A | US$12.00 | US$30.00 | US$50.00 | US$90.00 |
| Senior (62+) & mobility impaired 2 | US$0.35 | N/A | N/A | N/A | US$12.00 | US$30.00 | US$50.00 | US$90.00 |
| Child (Under 10) 3 | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| UNM/CNM Students 4 | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Veterans with a VIC or VHIC card 5 | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
1Requires valid school ID.
2Requires picture ID.
3Must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
4Class schedule must be shown to obtain sticker. ABQ RIDE sticker valid for one year.
5Veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system, and who have a VIC (Veterans Identification Card) or newly issued VHIC (Veterans Hospital Identification Card), are eligible to receive the sticker.
The fare for ABQ RIDE's paratransit service is $2 One-Way, with 10 paratransit fares for $18.
As of August 13, 2007, all bus routes are now free for University of New Mexico students, faculty, and staff via a sticker on their ID.[2] In October 2007, free ridership was extended to Central New Mexico Community College students as well.[3] In August 2013, UNM Hospital Employees also gained access to the ABQ RIDE sticker program. ABQ RIDE started offering stickers to veterans in the VA health care system on April 21, 2014.[4]
Fleet
Current fleet
| Numbers (Quantity) | Year | Chassis Model | Image | Length | Engine Type | Fuel type | Farebox | Garage |  |
 |
Bike Rack | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301-340 (40 buses) |
1996 | Neoplan AN440A | 
|
40 feet (12.19 m) | Cummins L10G | CNG | GFI Odyssey | Southside (Yale Blvd) |
|
2 | Sportworks DL2 |
Originally used flip-dot headsigns, replaced by TwinVision LED signs in 2004. Digital Recorders annunciators added in 2004. Fareboxes upgraded from GFI CENTSaBILL in October 2009 First buses in fleet to use bike racks |
| 402-404 (3 buses) |
2001 | Thomas Built SLF 232G | 
|
32 feet (9.75 m) | Cummins B-Gas Plus |
CNG | GFI Odyssey | Southside (Yale Blvd) |
|
2 | 402: Sportworks DL2 NP 403-404: Sportworks DL2 |
First low floor buses First buses to include annunciator system used on #40 D-Ride TwinVision LED signs retrofitted in 2004 Fareboxes upgraded from GFI CENTSaBILL in October 2009 on remaining fleet. |
| 436 (1 bus) |
2002 | Thomas Built SLF235 | 
|
35 feet (10.67 m) | Cummins ISB |
Diesel | GFI Odyssey | Southside (Yale Blvd) |
|
3 | Sportworks Trilogy |
Stored in 2008, Brought back into service in 2011 Used on #250 Nonstop Airport Express TwinVision LED sign retrofitted in 2004 Farebox upgraded from GFI CENTSaBILL in October 2009 Only bus in fleet to include a rear window. |
| 6401-6412 (12 buses) |
2004 | New Flyer DE60LF | 
|
60 feet (18.29 m) | Caterpillar C9 / Allison Hybrid |
Diesel-electric hybrid | GFI Odyssey | Westside (Daytona Rd) |
|
3 | Sportworks Trilogy |
Used on Rapid Ride Low floor Features a signal-priority system Fareboxes upgraded from GFI CENTSaBILL in October 2009 |
| 6601-6606 (6 buses) |
2006 | New Flyer DE60LF | 
|
60 feet (18.29 m) | Caterpillar C9 / Allison Hybrid |
Diesel-electric hybrid | GFI Odyssey | Westside (Daytona Rd) |
|
3 | Sportworks Trilogy |
Similar to the 6400-series, but with modified windows, emergency exits, and air recirculation systems Features a signal-priority system |
| 701-758 (58 buses) |
2007 | New Flyer DE40LFR | 
|
40 feet (12.19 m) | Cummins ISL / Allison Hybrid |
Diesel-Electric hybrid | GFI Odyssey | Westside (Daytona Rd) |
|
3 | Sportworks Trilogy |
Features restyled front end, frameless windows, and video screens Features a signal-priority system |
| 950-983 (34 buses) |
2009 | New Flyer DE40LFR | 
|
40 feet (12.19 m) | Cummins ISL / Allison hybrid |
Diesel-electric hybrid | GFI Odyssey | Southside (Yale Blvd) |
|
3 | Sportworks Trilogy |
Features restyled front end, frameless windows, and video screens Features a signal-priority system Replaced most 400 series. |
| 6901-6906 (6 buses) |
2009 | New Flyer DE60LFR | 
|
60 feet (18.29 m) | Cummins ISL / Allison hybrid |
Diesel-electric hybrid | GFI Odyssey | Westside (Daytona Rd) |
|
3 | Sportworks Trilogy |
Features restyled front end and video screens. Features a signal-priority system. |
On order
| Numbers (Quantity) | Year | Chassis Model | Image | Length | Engine Type | Fuel type | Farebox | Garage | |
|
Bike Rack | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 601-621 (21 buses) |
2014 | New Flyer XN40[5] | 
|
40 feet (12.19 m) | Cummins Westport ISL G | CNG | GFI Odyssey | Southside (Yale Blvd) |
|
3 | Sportworks Trilogy |
Replacing some 300-series buses |
As of 2008, all ABQ RIDE buses are wheelchair accessible.
All buses feature TwinVision LED destination signs. The front destination signs on the New Flyer buses are able to display route numbers in different colors (as the Rapid Ride buses do for the three Rapid Ride routes, the Red Line, Blue Line, and Green Line). All other signs, including the front destination signs on all 300 and 400 series buses, display in orange only. The 300 series buses formerly featured flip-dot destination signs, however, they were retrofitted with the orange TwinVision LED signs in 2004 alongside the automated voice annunciatior system.
All buses are also all equipped with a Digital Recorders automated voice annunciator system, which announces the major intersections (or on the Rapid Ride buses, the stops). The system was first introduced in 2001 on the 400 series buses. The 300 series buses were retrofitted with the system in 2004 (alongside the TwinVision LED destination signs), and all deliveries since then has had the system factory-installed.
On October 4, 2010, the Federal Transit Administration approved a $3 million grant request from ABQ RIDE to provide money for bus replacement.[6]
On February 7, 2014, ABQ RIDE placed an order for 21 New Flyer Xcelisor XN40 CNG Buses, with deliveries starting in the middle of March. These buses will replace some of the 300 series buses.
Retired fleet (since 1965)
Source: ABQ Bus Riders
| Numbers (Quantity) | Year introduced | Year retired | Model | Engine type |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 404-424 (21 buses) |
1966 | 1980 | GMC "Old Look" TDH-3501 | Diesel | 
|
| 101-109 (9 buses) |
1973/1974 | 1980 | Flxible Flxette | Diesel |
|
| 501-506 (6 buses) |
1975 | 1997 | GMC New Look T8H-5308A | Diesel |
|
| 601-652 (52 buses) |
1976 | 1997 | GMC New Look T6H-4523A | Diesel |
|
| 701-724 (24 buses) |
1978 | 1997 | Flxible/Grumman 870 45096-8-1 | Diesel |
|
| 801-815 (15 buses) |
1982 | 2002 | GMC RTS T80204 | Diesel |
|
| 101-110 (10 buses) |
1989 | 2008 | TMC RTS T80206 | Diesel |
|
| 201-248 (48 buses) |
1989 | 2008 | TMC RTS T70206 | Diesel |
|
| 401,405-435 (31 buses) |
2001 | 2009 | Thomas Built SLF232G | CNG |
|
Other vehicles
In addition, the fleet comprises numerous smaller vehicles like the SunVan paratransit vans and Old Town trolley. CNG buses (300-series and buses 401-435), 436, the 900-series buses, and the Old Town Trolley operate out of the Yale Transit Facility on 601 Yale Blvd. SE, while the 700-series, Rapid Ride buses (6400-series, 6600-series, and 6900-series), and the paratransit fleet operate out of the West Side Transit Facility on Daytona Rd near Unser Blvd. and I-40. The Westside Transit Facility operates on all seven days a week except on city-observed holidays. The Yale Transit Facility operates on weekdays only.
Plans
Bus rapid transit service along Central
In November 2011, ABQ RIDE announced plans for true bus rapid transit service along Central Avenue.[7] The service differs from the Rapid Ride based on the fact that it would use a dedicated travel lane, and thus can be considered a true BRT service.
On March 24, 2014, ABQ RIDE demonstrated a New Flyer XN60, which was built for RTC in Las Vegas, NV, and was en route for delivery. This type of bus is one of the designs being explored for BRT service, and is the longer 60 foot version of the current XN40 buses being delivered to ABQ RIDE.[8][9]
Notes
- ^ http://www.cabq.gov/transit/news/abq-ride-makes-history-with-13-million-passengers-for-the-calendar-year/
- ^ "UNM/ABQ Ride bus pass program". Retrieved 2014-03-25.
- ^ "CNM - Services for students". Retrieved 2014-03-25.
- ^ [cite web | url=http://www.cabq.gov/transit/news/mayor-berry-announces-program-to-provide-free-abq-ride-transportation-to-veterans-with-v.a.-hospital-cards/ | title=ABQ RIDE to Provide Free Transportation to Veterans with V.A. Hospital Cards | accessdate=2014-04-22]
- ^ "ABQ RIDE EXERCISES OPTIONS TO PURCHASE 21 40-FOOT XCELSIOR® BUSES". New Flyer. 2014-02-07. Retrieved 2014-02-09.
- ^ "Federal Transit Administration State of Good Repair Project Descriptions". Federal Transit Administration.
- ^ "Mayor Richard Berry and ABQ RIDE Announce Study to Improve Bus Service". Retrieved 2011-10-11.
- ^ "'Train-like bus' on display in ABQ". KRQE News 13. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
- ^ "ABQ RIDE Gets a Taste of Future BRT". Retrieved 2014-03-25.
External links
- ABQ RIDE (Official Site)