Albuquerque Rapid Transit

Albuquerque Rapid Transit
A New Flyer Xcelsior XD60 on Route 777 in Downtown
Overview
SystemABQ RIDE
OperatorABQ RIDE
GarageWestside/Daytona
VehicleNew Flyer XD60
Began serviceNovember 30, 2019
Route
LocaleAlbuquerque, New Mexico
StartCentral and Unser Transit Center
EndRoute 777 - Tramway Boulevard (NM 556)
Route 766 - Uptown Transit Center
Length13.8 miles (22.2 km) Route 777
12 miles (19 km) Route 766
Stations19
Service
Ridership1,129,448 (2020) [1]
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Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) is a bus rapid transit (BRT) system serving the Central Avenue corridor in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. There are two lines running between Tramway Boulevard (NM 556), the Central and Unser Transit Center (CUTC), and the Uptown Transit Center (UTC).[2][3] It was built in 2016–17 and began limited operation in November 2017,[4] but was subsequently delayed for over two years due to problems with the stations and buses. After the original fleet of electric buses was replaced with diesel buses, the line began regular service on November 30, 2019.[5]

  1. ^ McKay, Dan (March 21, 2016). "Rapid transit debate heads to City Council on Monday night". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved March 21, 2016.
  2. ^ "Bus Rapid Transit plan moves forward". KRQE News 13. Retrieved October 11, 2014.
  3. ^ "Map-Albuquerque Rapid Transit".
  4. ^ Jaceks, Emily (November 25, 2017). "After 13 months, ART opens its doors to riders". KOB4. Retrieved November 26, 2017.
  5. ^ Reisen, Matthew; Martinez, Pilar (December 1, 2019). "ART up and running". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved December 1, 2019.