Mid-Region Metropolitan Planning Organization

12/29/2020

Parts of Albuquerque still seeing low traffic during pandemic, nearly a year later

Nathan Masek, a senior transportation planner at the Mid-Region Council of Governments, recently sat down with KRQE News 13 to discuss how metro travel patterns are shifting through the pandemic. “What really jumped out in the data was pretty significant reductions in areas of employment such as downtown, the Journal Center, the southeast where we have the national labs, the airport, as well as a lot of commercial activity," noted Masek.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – We’re getting a first look at the impact COVID-19 is having on metro traffic throughout 2020 and when we can expect roads to return to “normal.” T…

12/24/2020

Rio Metro Regional Transit, NM

Our diverse communities depend on safe and efficient transportation infrastructure. This is an important milestone for Central New Mexico!

Rail Runner Receives Final PTC Certification

12/21/2020

The Mid-Region Metropolitan Planning Organization is grateful for the forum of ULI New Mexico professionals who reinforce our shared ideals of equitable, regional development.

#BoardMemberMonday - Spotlighting Kendra Montanari, Board Member-Champion. Thank you for the work you do for #ULI New Mexico! #NewMexico #ABQ #Community

12/07/2020

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will host a virtual public meeting on the upcoming construction project for the NM 500 Rio Bravo Bridge Construction Project and the community is invited to attend. As this construction will cause significant traffic impacts, it is important for residents who live or work near this roadway to understand the project. The virtual Zoom meeting takes place Wednesday, December 9 at 6:00 p.m. You can register to attend by visiting: //linktr.ee/NM500RioBravo. For questions, contact Jennifer Hyre at: [email protected]

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will host a virtual public meeting on the upcoming construction project for the NM 500 Rio Bravo Bridge Construction Project and the community is invited to attend. As this construction will cause significant traffic impacts, it is important for residents who live or work near this roadway to understand the project. The virtual Zoom meeting takes place Wednesday, December 9 at 6:00 p.m. You can register to attend by visiting: //linktr.ee/NM500RioBravo. For questions, contact Jennifer Hyre at: [email protected]

10/30/2020

How COVID-19 pandemic has impacted Albuquerque’s traffic pattern

MRMPO's Nathan Masek described his findings about traffic patterns in the region during COVID-19 in this KRQE interview.

https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/how-covid-19-pandemic-has-impacted-albuquerques-traffic-pattern/

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The Mid-Region Metropolitan Planning Organization is responsible for transportation planning in the Albuquerque metro area. Recently, they have been following traffic patt…

10/14/2020

Fall 2020 Bicycle Friendly Community Survey

Help the League of American Bicyclists gain a better understanding of local bicyclists’ experiences and perceptions of bicycling in Albuquerque. Take this survey today! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BFC_Fall20

Share your input about bicycling in your community!

10/01/2020

ABQ CiQlovia's photo-a-day challenge starts today--check it out!

Join our 📷 Photo-a-Day #CiQloChallenge2020!

Between October 1st to the 31st, take a photo each day according to the theme listed. Make sure to tag us as well as include the hashtag above. You do not have to be in #Albuquerque necessarily but we'd definitely love local shots.

#photooftheday #instagood #explore #inthistogether #photochallenge #photoaday #photochallenge2020

09/21/2020

Happening now! Check out the City of Albuquerque's virtual ¡Bike Thru Burque! Week taking place from September 20-26. It doesn’t matter where you go, just bike! Go to the website bikethruburque.com and commit to ride.

You can also sign-up to get your free 2020 Bike to Work Day t-shirt and other giveaway items. Order online and pick-up your gear at a local business.

The City is offering raffle prizes to people who participate.

09/21/2020

New Mexico Rail Runner Express

From passenger service on the New Mexico Rail Runner Express and Amtrak to common freight carriers like the BNSF Railway through Albuquerque and Belen, railroads are essential for New Mexico's economy and communities. Today is the start of #RailSafetyWeek. We hope you'll look and listen before crossing the tracks!

Trax says, look both ways and listen before crossing the tracks, and only cross at designated crossings. Expect a train at any time and from either direction.

#STOPTrackTragedies #RailSafetyWeek #OperationLifesaver #NMRailRunner #RideRioMetro #GoTraxGo

09/17/2020

According to ICount NM, "an accurate census is critical because it is used to determine the distribution of federal dollars and political representation for the next ten years." Please visit https://2020census.gov/ to be counted!

09/11/2020

Bike Thru Burque Week 2020 Survey

This year’s annual Bike to Work Day was postponed due to COVID-19. The re-imagined event, Bike Thru Burque, is now being hosted as a week-long virtual event, from September 20-26.

Check out bikethruburque.com to find out more about the event. We also hope you'll commit to ride!

Also, there's a short survey about bicycling you are encouraged to take regardless of whether you can participate in the event or not. Please share your thoughts with us if you can!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FKBZSXK

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

09/08/2020

KRQE News 13

“This is a unique situation, almost a once in a lifetime scenario,” said Nathan Masek, a senior transportation planner with the Mid-Region Council of Governments. “To capture what’s actually happening, and how the COVID restrictions and the pandemic is affecting our travel demand, our traffic volumes on the roadway.”

Data shows Albuquerque-metro traffic rebounding slower in some areas amid COVID-19

09/05/2020

Mid-Region Council of Governments

MRCOG offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2020 for the Labor Day holiday. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2020.

All of us at MRCOG wish you and your families a wonderful and safe holiday weekend! #laborday #labordayweekend #laborday2020

08/26/2020

The Official Site of Rio Rancho, NM

If you are a Rio Rancho resident, please consider taking this short but important survey regarding the Rio Rancho Water Resources Management Plan.
https://rrnm.gov/FormCenter/Utilities-Forms-8/Water-Resources-Management-Plan-Public-I-130

Please send in your comments on the strategies listed below, and rate their priority of importance by checking the box next to Most Important, Important, Least Important. Please also provide any suggestions that you have for other water resources initiatives, if you see something that has not been a...

08/15/2020

A major project to better connect the community with Albuquerque’s historic railyards!

There was some exciting news at the last Rail Yards Advisory Board meeting that the City of Albuquerque hosted last week. We wanted to share it with you all!

Downtown Albuquerque News was kind to give us a link so that you can read their article without subscribing, but we recommend supporting local small publications like these that are hyper focused on neighborhoods like ours. So, especially if you live in the immediate area, check them out!

This article preview is courtesy of Downtown Albuquerque News, a digital newspaper delivered by email on weekday mornings. If you find the article informative, please consider subscribing.

Read more with this link: https://us3.campaign-archive.com/?u=306fc3b21030d6f0128cc4af9&id=6632318243

08/10/2020

Thanks, ULI New Mexico!

#sponsorshoutoutsunday - Spotlighting Rio Metro and MRCOG. Thank you for being our annual diamond sponsor and supporting ULI New Mexico!
#NewMexico #ABQ #Community

07/17/2020

New Mexico Department of Transportation - Statewide Pedestrian Safety Action Plan Public Input Map

The NMDOT is undertaking a statewide Pedestrian Safety Action Plan (PSAP) and they'd love guidance from community members. The PSAP will provide NMDOT strategic actions for how to make pedestrians safer in New Mexico. Please consider taking their survey to make New Mexico safer place to for everyone drive, ride, and walk!

07/14/2020

Safety is a shared responsibility, whether you drive, bike, walk, or ride transit.

Obey all signs, signals, pavement markings and other traffic control devices placed on or adjacent to streets and highways. Failure to comply with a traffic control device can result in a traffic violation.

#OperationSafeDriverWeek #RideRioMetro #ObeyTrafficControlDevices

05/18/2020

Strava | Run and Cycling Tracking on the Social Network for Athletes

Have you heard of the Strava app? Not only is it a great way to track your bike riding, walking, hiking, and/or running, but MRMPO is able to use this data (which is aggregated and de-identified) to help improve our walking and bicycling facilities and networks. The more people who use it, the better our data! You can download the app here: https://www.strava.com/.

Designed by athletes, for athletes, Strava’s mobile app and website connect millions of runners and cyclists through the sports they love.

05/17/2020

ICount NM

ICount NM

Hey Albuquerque! THE TIME TO RESPOND TO THE CENSUS IS NOW! - You haven’t missed your opportunity to help your community for the next ten years! You can respond online, by the phone (844-330-2020) or by mail.

05/15/2020

We're missing what would have been Bike to Work Day today, but the good news is that Bike to Work week is now planned to take place in September (21st-27th) this year. We'll let you know when the official Bike to Work Day will take place in our region once it is announced.

05/15/2020

Mid-Region Council of Governments

Mid-Region Council of Governments

The New Mexico Rail Runner Express will extend suspension of passenger service through May 31, 2020 in accordance with the State’s Public Health Orders and Executive Orders. Learn more: https://www.mrcog-nm.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=142 #nmrailrunner #nm #nmtransit

05/06/2020

This week is Bike to School Day 2020: From a Distance! Here is a great idea for parents and students from walkbiketoschool.org. Get out for a walk or ride with your family! Can you take a test ride to your school or around your neighborhood? Share a photo of your family or a location on your route with the tag #BiketoSchoolDay.

05/04/2020

Happy National Bike Month! The weather is beautiful, there are fewer cars on the roads...now is a great time to get out on your bike. And if it's been a while and your bike needs some work, bike shops are considered essential businesses and are open but do have some COVID-related limitations so you might want to check out their websites or give a call before going there.

04/29/2020

Tiny Census Concerts

Inspired by NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, ICount NM is inviting YOU to join them for Tiny Census Concerts, a series of concerts that highlight New Mexico’s favorite creatives in
support of participation in the Census! Details at their website! https://tinycensusconcerts.com/

Inspired by NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, we are inviting YOU to join us for our Tiny Census Concerts, a series highlighting New Mexico’s favorite creatives!

04/09/2020

COVID-19 Data: New Mexicans are some of the best in the nation at staying home

COVID-19 Data: New Mexicans are some of the best in the nation at staying home

Judging by the numbers, New Mexico is doing well when it comes to social distancing. In his daily COVID-19 briefing on Thursday President Donald Trump was quick to point out that some states are doing better than others. Sign up for our Newsletters “Some states they stay in better,” the Presiden...

04/01/2020

ABQ RIDE

Ride ABQ RIDE free on Wednesday, April 1. Other free fare days to come, including Earth Day, April 22.

03/26/2020

Connections 2040 Virtual Open House

Join us for our Connections 2040 Virtual Open House!

Details on the plan here: http://mrcog-nm.gov/…/MTP-Public-Presentation-March-2020-PDF

If you are joining us without a facebook login, please send any comments or questions to [email protected]

03/17/2020

The Mid-Region Council of Governments is keeping a close watch on the Coronavirus situation. Read more about what MRCOG, Rio Metro, and MRMPO are doing to serve our region in the March edition of Travel Times. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Metro-ABQ-s-Transportation-News---the-March-Issue-of-Travel-Times-has-Arrived-.html?soid=1112684966139&aid=ZON830rz0-k

03/10/2020

Mid-Region Council of Governments

Mid-Region Council of Governments

The MRMPO - 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan has released the Final Draft Connections 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan. Public comments accepted until 5 PM on April 8, 2020. An open house is scheduled for March 25 from 11 AM-7 PM at MRCOG.
https://www.mrcog-nm.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=124 #transportationplanning #abq #nm #planning #publiccommentnm

03/06/2020

Placemaking brings together cultural resources and transportation options to accelerate economic development. The ULI New Mexico hosted "Arriving by ART" to showcase how this approach to growth is strengthening our #OneAlbuquerque community. We are proud to support this event and appreciate all who came along yesterday. Mayor Tim Keller put it best, "thank you to everyone for believing in the power of design."

02/24/2020

MRMPO : Sign Up to Stay in Touch

Want a brief monthly update on transportation in our region and beyond? Sign up for Travel times! Our March edition is soon out! https://visitor.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001aDucyD7f1deXdm5ZafTOus-0dVmX7Q-BM3mEjJL3HFWZo-1nRiRjuCiLLxLPXNLMjKcvbLG0Cjs7L4RaksYPB09I5RBdJ9Zu-KpFwZ_JjRb3O_jIopL5jogeEIWL022m75xBRqVqDmbKYRVuHq-Zx2sWHmRICoe7vzkl8s1Qj8lCyxA-W6pDMgTJw2hdIOuf9RNoCkiyHlWc-wmBmJjEUzRBNyEI2ru-g5FuaXIw6qgV8p0mKFrdHnw_awAI9RDktmUt7xAVnkA%3D

02/18/2020

Although our organization is focused on metro Albuquerque's operational transportation infrastructure, the City is hosting an exciting event for community members to shape the future of the historic railway shops. We hope to see you at B'Ruppe tomorrow!

‪📢 TOMORROW we will host a public meeting on the Rail Yards from 6pm-8pm at B’Ruppe. City of Albuquerque staff from Environmental Health, Family & Community Services, Department of Municipal Development, Albuquerque Film Office, and Metropolitan Redevelopment will be available to answer questions. There will be activities for kids and a taco truck. Join us! ‬

02/12/2020

If you’re in Santa Fe today, stop by the Roundhouse and visit our colleagues with the New Mexico Rail Runner Express!

It's Transportation Day at the NM State Legislature! We're here with our friends at #OperationLifesaver and other transit agencies from across the state talking about public transportation in New Mexico and rail safety.
#NMTA #NMRailRunner #RideRioMetro #NMDOT

02/07/2020

New Mexico Rail Runner Express

Seniors 62+ ride the Rail Runner FREE every Wednesday through 2020!
#seniorsridefree #rideriometro #nmrailrunner