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Please use our media library for downloadable images and usage rights.Objective: Collaborate with transportation partners to connect Albuquerque neighborhoods for better resident and visitor accessibility.
Albuquerque, known for its distance between neighborhoods, faces unique transportation challenges that impact residents and visitors. Although most residents travel by private vehicle, traffic congestion in the city is minimal compared to other urban areas. Perhaps because of the ease of getting around by car, the 188-square-mile city has limited public transportation options, with a bus system serving as the main form of mass transit. While efforts have been made to improve public transportation infrastructure and expand service routes, gaps in coverage and frequency still exist.
Strategy 1: Explore public-private partnerships with the following transportation modes and entities in Albuquerque to expand transportation services to further visitor mobility beyond the Downtown core, especially between neighborhoods such as Uptown, Old Town, Nob Hill, Sawmill and Barelas. | |||
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Strategy 2: Public Transportation
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Strategy 3: Shuttle Services and Connectors |
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Strategy 4: Ride-Sharing and Rental Cars
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Bike Sharing
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Strategy 1: Advocate for and support the establishment of a neighborhood circulator shuttle system connecting different neighborhoods in ABQ, funded through public-private partnerships, with a fee attached to it, such as offering weekend passes and $1 rides. | |||
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Strategy 2: Seek public and private partners through a Request for Information (RFI) process to collaborate on funding this initiative, potentially through a public-private partnership or sponsorship agreements. | |||
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Strategy 3: Offer weekend passes for the shuttle system, allowing residents, tourists and office workers to easily commute between neighborhoods. | |||
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Strategy 4: Focus initial pilot routes around Civic Plaza to facilitate access to Downtown amenities and promote vibrant community activities. | |||
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Strategy 1: Explore partnerships with the New Mexico Tourism Department through the State Capital Outlay process to fund tourism infrastructure improvement projects. | |||
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Strategy 2: Encourage the City to develop special routing plans for signature events, coordinating with event organizers and transportation providers. | |||
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Strategy 1: Capture visitors to Santa Fe through targeted marketing that encourages them to add an overnight stay in Albuquerque, emphasizing transit options and potential itineraries. | |||
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Strategy 2: Enhance connectivity between Albuquerque and Santa Fe by offering additional “express” Rail Runner trains or shuttle services, making it easier for visitors to explore both cities. | |||
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