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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 12 million passengers in 2010, it is the largest public transportation system in the state. 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.
and other intercity modes of transportation. ABQ RIDE also operates the Rapid Ride
BRT
service and a circulator route for Downtown Albuquerque
.
ABQ Ride service for most routes begins at 6 am and a few routes running along the main corridors of the city don't complete their service until around 10:30 pm. A notable exception is the route 66 bus that runs until approximately midnight on Friday and Saturday evenings.
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.
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.
The fare for ABQ RIDE's paratransit service is $2 One-Way, with 10 paratransit fares for $18.
On August 13, 2007, all bus routes are now free for University of New Mexico
students. In October 2007, free ridership was extended to Central New Mexico Community College
students as well.
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.
ABQ RIDE has also signed options with New Flyer for 94 60-foot articulated hybrid buses and 68 40-foot hybrid buses http://newflyer.com/index/news-app/story.59. Other transit authorities have since piggybacked on ABQ RIDE's articulated bus options, 25 being by MBTA
in Boston, Massachusetts, eight by RTC RIDE in Reno, Nevada and 17 by Valley Metro
in Phoenix, Arizona.
On October 4, 2010, the Federal Transit Administration
approved a $3 million grant request from ABQ RIDE to provide money for bus replacement.
Since the recent transportation tax increase was approved on October 6, 2009, there has been discussion about a new Rapid Ride route. The location for this new Rapid route will likely be along San Mateo.
service along Central Avenue. 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.
New Mexico
New Mexico is a state located in the southwest and western regions of the United States. New Mexico is also usually considered one of the Mountain States. With a population density of 16 per square mile, New Mexico is the sixth-most sparsely inhabited U.S...
. ABQ RIDE operates a variety of city bus routes including the Rapid Ride
Rapid Ride
Rapid Ride is the name of an express bus service with some bus rapid transit features in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Inaugurated on December 21, 2004, Rapid Ride was intended to provide a faster and more efficient means of public transit in Albuquerque and to serve as a pilot project for a potential...
semi-BRT
Bus rapid transit
Bus rapid transit is a term applied to a variety of public transportation systems using buses to provide faster, more efficient service than an ordinary bus line. Often this is achieved by making improvements to existing infrastructure, vehicles and scheduling...
service. Serving 12 million passengers in 2010, it is the largest public transportation system in the state. The name "ABQ RIDE" and a new logo depicting the Alvarado Transportation Center
Alvarado Transportation Center
The Alvarado Transportation Center is a multimodal transit hub located at 100 1st Street SW in Downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.The complex was built as a hub for Albuquerque's regional transit system and as a replacement for Albuquerque's previous bus depot and train station...
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 ExpressNew Mexico Rail Runner Express
The New Mexico Rail Runner Express is a commuter rail system serving the metropolitan areas of Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is administered by the New Mexico Department of Transportation and the Mid Region Council of Governments , a regional government planning association, while...
and other intercity modes of transportation. ABQ RIDE also operates the Rapid Ride
Rapid Ride
Rapid Ride is the name of an express bus service with some bus rapid transit features in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Inaugurated on December 21, 2004, Rapid Ride was intended to provide a faster and more efficient means of public transit in Albuquerque and to serve as a pilot project for a potential...
BRT
Bus rapid transit
Bus rapid transit is a term applied to a variety of public transportation systems using buses to provide faster, more efficient service than an ordinary bus line. Often this is achieved by making improvements to existing infrastructure, vehicles and scheduling...
service and a circulator route for Downtown Albuquerque
Downtown Albuquerque
Downtown Albuquerque is the central business district of Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is where a large number of the city's highrise buildings are located, as well as being the center of government and business for the region....
.
ABQ Ride service for most routes begins at 6 am and a few routes running along the main corridors of the city don't complete their service until around 10:30 pm. A notable exception is the route 66 bus that runs until approximately midnight on Friday and Saturday evenings.
In addition to its fixed route services, ABQ RIDE also operates a paratransit
Paratransit
Paratransit is an alternative mode of flexible passenger transportation that does not follow fixed routes or schedules. Typically mini-buses are used to provide paratransit service, but also share taxis and jitneys are important providers....
service called SunVan (known as Mini Ride from 2003–2006) that runs curb-to-curb service.
Routes operating on weekdays and weekends
- 1 Juan Tabo Weekday and Weekend
- 2 Eubank Weekday Weekend
- 3 Louisiana Weekday Weekend
- 5 Montgomery/Carlisle Weekday Weekend
- 8 Menaul Weekday Weekend
- 10 North Fourth Street Weekday Weekend
- 11 Lomas Weekday Weekend
- 16/18 Broadway/University/Gibson (The "B.U.G.") Weekday Weekend
- 31 Wyoming Weekday Weekend
- 66 Central Avenue Weekday Weekend
- 141 San Mateo Weekday Weekend
- 155 Cottonwood/Coors Weekday Weekend
- 198 98th Street/Dennis Chavez Weekday Weekend
- 766 Rapid RideRapid RideRapid Ride is the name of an express bus service with some bus rapid transit features in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Inaugurated on December 21, 2004, Rapid Ride was intended to provide a faster and more efficient means of public transit in Albuquerque and to serve as a pilot project for a potential...
() Weekday Saturday Sunday - 777 Rapid RideRapid RideRapid Ride is the name of an express bus service with some bus rapid transit features in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Inaugurated on December 21, 2004, Rapid Ride was intended to provide a faster and more efficient means of public transit in Albuquerque and to serve as a pilot project for a potential...
Weekday Saturday Sunday
Routes operating on weekdays and Saturdays
- 36 12th Street/Rio Grande Weekday Saturday
- 50 AirportAlbuquerque International SunportAlbuquerque International Sunport is a public airport located 3 miles southeast of the central business district of Albuquerque, a city in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States. It is the largest commercial airport in the state, handling 5,888,811 passengers in 2009...
/DowntownDowntown AlbuquerqueDowntown Albuquerque is the central business district of Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is where a large number of the city's highrise buildings are located, as well as being the center of government and business for the region....
Weekday Saturday - 51 Atrisco/Rio Bravo Weekday and Saturday
- 53 Isleta Weekday Saturday
- 54 Bridge/Westgate Weekday Saturday
- 157 Golf Course/Montano/Uptown/Kirtland AFB Weekday Saturday (Service to Kirtland AFB on weekdays only)
- 790 Rapid RideRapid RideRapid Ride is the name of an express bus service with some bus rapid transit features in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Inaugurated on December 21, 2004, Rapid Ride was intended to provide a faster and more efficient means of public transit in Albuquerque and to serve as a pilot project for a potential...
() Weekday Saturday
Routes operating on weekdays only
- 6 Indian School Commuter Weekday
- 7 Candelaria Commuter Weekday
- 12 Constitution Commuter Weekday
- 13 Comanche Commuter Weekday
- 34 San Pedro Commuter Weekday
- 40 DowntownDowntown AlbuquerqueDowntown Albuquerque is the central business district of Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is where a large number of the city's highrise buildings are located, as well as being the center of government and business for the region....
Get Around "D-Ride" Weekday (free route) - 92 Taylor Ranch Express Weekday
- 93 Academy Commuter Weekday
- 94 Unser Commuter Weekday
- 96 Crosstown Commuter Weekday
- 97 Zuni Weekday
- 98 Wyoming Commuter Weekday
- 140 San Mateo Weekday
- 162 Ventana Ranch Commuter Weekday
- 217 Kirtland AFB Limited Weekday
- 222 Rio Bravo/SunportAlbuquerque International SunportAlbuquerque International Sunport is a public airport located 3 miles southeast of the central business district of Albuquerque, a city in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States. It is the largest commercial airport in the state, handling 5,888,811 passengers in 2009...
Weekday - 250 AirportAlbuquerque International SunportAlbuquerque International Sunport is a public airport located 3 miles southeast of the central business district of Albuquerque, a city in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States. It is the largest commercial airport in the state, handling 5,888,811 passengers in 2009...
/DowntownDowntown AlbuquerqueDowntown Albuquerque is the central business district of Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is where a large number of the city's highrise buildings are located, as well as being the center of government and business for the region....
Nonstop Express Weekday - 251 Albuquerque-Rio Rancho Rail RunnerNew Mexico Rail Runner ExpressThe New Mexico Rail Runner Express is a commuter rail system serving the metropolitan areas of Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is administered by the New Mexico Department of Transportation and the Mid Region Council of Governments , a regional government planning association, while...
Shuttle Weekday - 551 Jefferson-Paseo Del Norte Express Weekday
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 University of New Mexico The University of New Mexico at Albuquerque is a public research university located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the United States. It is the state's flagship research institution... /CNM Central New Mexico Community College Central New Mexico Community College , formerly Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute, is the community college for metropolitan Albuquerque, New Mexico.... Students 4 |
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.
The fare for ABQ RIDE's paratransit service is $2 One-Way, with 10 paratransit fares for $18.
On August 13, 2007, all bus routes are now free for University of New Mexico
University of New Mexico
The University of New Mexico at Albuquerque is a public research university located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the United States. It is the state's flagship research institution...
students. In October 2007, free ridership was extended to Central New Mexico Community College
Central New Mexico Community College
Central New Mexico Community College , formerly Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute, is the community college for metropolitan Albuquerque, New Mexico....
students as well.
Current fleet
| Number | Year | Model | Image | Length | Engine model | Engine type | Farebox | Garage | Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301-340 | 1996 | Neoplan Neoplan USA Neoplan USA was a major transit bus manufacturing company based in Denver, Colorado, which was entirely separate from the German corporation, Neoplan, licensing its designs from the German company of the same name. The company was founded in 1981 and folded in 2006. It was originally a subsidiary... AN440A Neoplan AN440 The Neoplan Transliner was a series of related mass transit bus models introduced by Neoplan USA in 1981.- Models :The Transliner was available in a wide variety of body styles. Transliners could be ordered in 35', 40', and 60' lengths... |
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40 feet (12.19 m) | Cummins Cummins Cummins Inc. is a Fortune 500 corporation that designs, manufactures, distributes and services engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission control and electrical power generation systems... L10G Cummins L Series engine The Cummins ISL is a straight-six diesel engine designed and produced by Cummins. It displaces , and began production in 1998. The engine was based on its predecessor, the Cummins C8.3 engine.... |
CNG Compressed natural gas Compressed natural gas is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline , diesel, or propane/LPG. Although its combustion does produce greenhouse gases, it is a more environmentally clean alternative to those fuels, and it is much safer than other fuels in the event of a spill... |
GFI Odyssey | Southside (Yale Blvd) |
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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 |
| 401-435 | 2001 | Thomas Built Thomas Dennis Company LLC Thomas Dennis LLC was created in 1999 as a joint venture between Thomas Built Buses, Inc. of the United States and Dennis Bus of the United Kingdom.... SLF 232G |
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32 feet (9.75 m) | Cummins Cummins Cummins Inc. is a Fortune 500 corporation that designs, manufactures, distributes and services engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission control and electrical power generation systems... B-Gas Plus Cummins B Series engine The Cummins B Series is a family of straight-four and straight-6 diesel truck and industrial piston engines manufactured by Cummins. The B Series is known for displacing "one liter per cylinder" because of the popular straight-four and straight-six. A straight-four is also available... |
CNG Compressed natural gas Compressed natural gas is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline , diesel, or propane/LPG. Although its combustion does produce greenhouse gases, it is a more environmentally clean alternative to those fuels, and it is much safer than other fuels in the event of a spill... |
GFI Odyssey | Southside (Yale Blvd) |
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First low floor buses First buses to include annunciator system 402-404 used on D-Ride Most replaced by 900-series. Fareboxes upgraded from GFI CENTSaBILL in October 2009 on remaining fleet. To be retired late 2011 or early 2012. |
| 436 | 2002 | Thomas Built Thomas Dennis Company LLC Thomas Dennis LLC was created in 1999 as a joint venture between Thomas Built Buses, Inc. of the United States and Dennis Bus of the United Kingdom.... SLF 235 |
35 feet (10.67 m) | Cummins Cummins Cummins Inc. is a Fortune 500 corporation that designs, manufactures, distributes and services engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission control and electrical power generation systems... ISB Cummins B Series engine The Cummins B Series is a family of straight-four and straight-6 diesel truck and industrial piston engines manufactured by Cummins. The B Series is known for displacing "one liter per cylinder" because of the popular straight-four and straight-six. A straight-four is also available... |
Diesel Diesel engine A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber... |
GFI Odyssey | Southside (Yale Blvd) (Westside 2007-2008) |
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Only diesel-powered 35-foot 400-series bus in ABQ RIDE fleet. Stored in 2008, returned to service in 2011. |
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| 6401-6412 | 2004 | New Flyer New Flyer Industries New Flyer Industries Inc. is a bus manufacturer in North America, headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It also has factories in Crookston and St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA.-History:... DE60LF |
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60 feet (18.29 m) | Caterpillar Caterpillar Inc. Caterpillar Inc. , also known as "CAT", designs, manufactures, markets and sells machinery and engines and sells financial products and insurance to customers via a worldwide dealer network. Caterpillar is the world's largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas... C9 / Allison Allison Transmission Allison Transmission is an American manufacturer of commercial duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems. Allison products are specified by over 250 of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers and are used in many market sectors including bus, refuse, fire, construction,... Hybrid |
Diesel-electric Diesel-electric Diesel-electric transmission or diesel-electric powertrain is used by a number of vehicle and ship types for providing locomotion.A diesel-electric transmission system includes a diesel engine connected to an electrical generator, creating electricity that powers electric traction motors... hybrid |
GFI Odyssey | Westside (Daytona Rd) |
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Used on Rapid Ride Low floor Features a signal-priority system Fareboxes upgraded from GFI CENTSaBILL in October 2009 |
| 6601-6606 | 2006 | New Flyer New Flyer Industries New Flyer Industries Inc. is a bus manufacturer in North America, headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It also has factories in Crookston and St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA.-History:... DE60LF |
60 feet (18.29 m) | Caterpillar Caterpillar Inc. Caterpillar Inc. , also known as "CAT", designs, manufactures, markets and sells machinery and engines and sells financial products and insurance to customers via a worldwide dealer network. Caterpillar is the world's largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas... C9 / Allison Allison Transmission Allison Transmission is an American manufacturer of commercial duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems. Allison products are specified by over 250 of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers and are used in many market sectors including bus, refuse, fire, construction,... Hybrid |
Diesel-electric Diesel-electric Diesel-electric transmission or diesel-electric powertrain is used by a number of vehicle and ship types for providing locomotion.A diesel-electric transmission system includes a diesel engine connected to an electrical generator, creating electricity that powers electric traction motors... hybrid |
GFI Odyssey | Westside (Daytona Rd) |
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Similar to the 6400-series, but with modified windows, emergency exits, and air recirculation systems Features a signal-priority system |
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| 701-758 | 2007 | New Flyer New Flyer Industries New Flyer Industries Inc. is a bus manufacturer in North America, headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It also has factories in Crookston and St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA.-History:... DE40LFR |
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40 feet (12.19 m) | Cummins Cummins Cummins Inc. is a Fortune 500 corporation that designs, manufactures, distributes and services engines and related technologies, including fuel systems, controls, air handling, filtration, emission control and electrical power generation systems... ISL Cummins L Series engine The Cummins ISL is a straight-six diesel engine designed and produced by Cummins. It displaces , and began production in 1998. The engine was based on its predecessor, the Cummins C8.3 engine.... / Allison Allison Transmission Allison Transmission is an American manufacturer of commercial duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems. Allison products are specified by over 250 of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers and are used in many market sectors including bus, refuse, fire, construction,... Hybrid |
Diesel-Electric Diesel-electric Diesel-electric transmission or diesel-electric powertrain is used by a number of vehicle and ship types for providing locomotion.A diesel-electric transmission system includes a diesel engine connected to an electrical generator, creating electricity that powers electric traction motors... hybrid |
GFI Odyssey | Westside (Daytona Rd) |
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Features restyled front end, frameless windows, and video screens Features a signal-priority system |
| 950-983 | 2009 | New Flyer New Flyer Industries New Flyer Industries Inc. is a bus manufacturer in North America, headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It also has factories in Crookston and St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA.-History:... DE40LFR |
40 feet (12.19 m) | Cummins ISL Cummins L Series engine The Cummins ISL is a straight-six diesel engine designed and produced by Cummins. It displaces , and began production in 1998. The engine was based on its predecessor, the Cummins C8.3 engine.... / Allison Allison Transmission Allison Transmission is an American manufacturer of commercial duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems. Allison products are specified by over 250 of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers and are used in many market sectors including bus, refuse, fire, construction,... hybrid |
Diesel-electric Diesel-electric Diesel-electric transmission or diesel-electric powertrain is used by a number of vehicle and ship types for providing locomotion.A diesel-electric transmission system includes a diesel engine connected to an electrical generator, creating electricity that powers electric traction motors... hybrid |
GFI Odyssey | Southside (Yale Blvd) |
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Features restyled front end, frameless windows, and video screens Features a signal-priority system Replaced most 400 series. |
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| 6901-6906 | 2009 | New Flyer New Flyer Industries New Flyer Industries Inc. is a bus manufacturer in North America, headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. It also has factories in Crookston and St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA.-History:... DE60LFR |
60 feet (18.29 m) | Cummins ISL Cummins L Series engine The Cummins ISL is a straight-six diesel engine designed and produced by Cummins. It displaces , and began production in 1998. The engine was based on its predecessor, the Cummins C8.3 engine.... / Allison Allison Transmission Allison Transmission is an American manufacturer of commercial duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems. Allison products are specified by over 250 of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers and are used in many market sectors including bus, refuse, fire, construction,... hybrid |
Diesel-electric Diesel-electric Diesel-electric transmission or diesel-electric powertrain is used by a number of vehicle and ship types for providing locomotion.A diesel-electric transmission system includes a diesel engine connected to an electrical generator, creating electricity that powers electric traction motors... hybrid |
GFI Odyssey | Westside (Daytona Rd) |
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Features restyled front end and video screens. Features a signal-priority system. |
As of 2008, all ABQ RIDE buses are wheelchair accessible.
All buses feature TwinVision LED destination signs
Headsign
A destination sign or destination indicator is a sign mounted on the front or side of a public transport vehicle, such as a bus, tram/streetcar or light rail vehicle, that displays the vehicle's route number and destination, or the route's number and name on transit systems using route names...
. 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
Flip-disc display
The flip-disc display is an electromechanical dot matrix display technology used for large outdoor signs, normally those that will be exposed to direct sunlight. Flip-disc technology has been used on buses across North America and Europe. It has also been used extensively on public information...
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.
ABQ RIDE has also signed options with New Flyer for 94 60-foot articulated hybrid buses and 68 40-foot hybrid buses http://newflyer.com/index/news-app/story.59. Other transit authorities have since piggybacked on ABQ RIDE's articulated bus options, 25 being by MBTA
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, often referred to as the MBTA or simply The T, is the public operator of most bus, subway, commuter rail and ferry systems in the greater Boston, Massachusetts, area. Officially a "body politic and corporate, and a political subdivision" of the...
in Boston, Massachusetts, eight by RTC RIDE in Reno, Nevada and 17 by Valley Metro
Valley Metro (Phoenix)
Valley Metro is the unified public brand of the regional transit system in and around the Phoenix, Arizona, metropolitan area, responsible for public transit.-About Valley Metro:...
in Phoenix, Arizona.
On October 4, 2010, the Federal Transit Administration
Federal Transit Administration
The Federal Transit Administration is an agency within the United States Department of Transportation that provides financial and technical assistance to local public transit systems. The FTA is one of ten modal administrations within the DOT...
approved a $3 million grant request from ABQ RIDE to provide money for bus replacement.
Retired fleet (since 1965)
Source: ABQ Bus Riders| Number | Year introduced | Year retired | Model | Engine type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 404-424 | 1966 | 1980 | GMC "Old Look" TDH-3501 | Diesel Diesel engine A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber... |
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| 101-109 | 1973/1974 | 1980 | Flxible Flxible The Flxible Co. was a motorcycle sidecar, funeral car, ambulance, intercity coach and transit bus manufacturing company based in the United States that was founded in 1913, and which closed in 1996.-History:In 1913, Hugo H. Young and Carl F... Flxette |
Diesel Diesel engine A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber... |
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| 501-506 | 1975 | 1997 | GMC New Look T8H-5308A | Diesel Diesel engine A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber... |
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| 601-652 | 1976 | 1997 | GMC New Look T6H-4523A | Diesel Diesel engine A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber... |
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| 701-724 | 1978 | 1997 | Flxible/Grumman Flxible The Flxible Co. was a motorcycle sidecar, funeral car, ambulance, intercity coach and transit bus manufacturing company based in the United States that was founded in 1913, and which closed in 1996.-History:In 1913, Hugo H. Young and Carl F... 870 45096-8-1 |
Diesel Diesel engine A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber... |
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| 801-815 | 1982 | 2002 | GMC RTS T80204 | Diesel Diesel engine A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber... |
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| 101-110 | 1989 | 2008 | TMC Transportation Manufacturing Corporation Transportation Manufacturing Corporation was a bus manufacturer based in Roswell, New Mexico.The company was formed in 1974 by Greyhound Bus Lines to manufacture Motor Coach Industries vehicles... RTS T80206 |
Diesel Diesel engine A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber... |
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| 201-248 | 1989 | 2008 | TMC Transportation Manufacturing Corporation Transportation Manufacturing Corporation was a bus manufacturer based in Roswell, New Mexico.The company was formed in 1974 by Greyhound Bus Lines to manufacture Motor Coach Industries vehicles... RTS T70206 |
Diesel Diesel engine A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine that uses the heat of compression to initiate ignition to burn the fuel, which is injected into the combustion chamber... |
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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), 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), bus 436, and the paratransit fleet operate out of the West Side Transit Facility on Daytona Rd near Unser Blvd. and I-40.Future plans
The city currently has plans to add a streetcar connecting Old Town, Nob Hill, UNM and eventually the city's airport. However, after the project received heavy criticism due to its costs and alleged poor planning, the city announced that it would conduct a new study examining the city's transportation needs. This study may take at least a year to complete.Since the recent transportation tax increase was approved on October 6, 2009, there has been discussion about a new Rapid Ride route. The location for this new Rapid route will likely be along San Mateo.
Bus rapid transit service along Central
In November 2011, ABQ RIDE announced plans for true bus rapid transitBus rapid transit
Bus rapid transit is a term applied to a variety of public transportation systems using buses to provide faster, more efficient service than an ordinary bus line. Often this is achieved by making improvements to existing infrastructure, vehicles and scheduling...
service along Central Avenue. 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.
External links
- ABQ RIDE (Official Site)