Metro ABQ's hub for mobility data, growth forecasts, & GIS. Responsible for the long-range Metropolitan Transportation Plan & Transportation Improvement Program
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The Mid-Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (MRMPO), housed within the Mid-Region Council of Governments, performs long-range transportation planning for the region. A key product of the MPO's is the 2040 Metropolitan Transportation Plan that helps determine what our transportation system will look like. The Mid-Region Metropolitan Planning Organization leads the planning effort with significant input and guidance from other stakeholders including member agencies, partner organizations, and the general public.All modes of transportation are considered as part of the planning process.
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Bike to Wherever day is today! Where will you ride? Don't forget to participate in the photo contest and sign up for the B2W Riding Challenge! https://bikethruburque.com/
#WheresYourWherever #bikethruburque #Bike2Wherever
Bike to Wherever day is today! Where will you ride? Don't forget to participate in the photo contest and sign up for the B2W Riding Challenge! https://bikethruburque.com/
#WheresYourWherever #bikethruburque #Bike2Wherever
Tomorrow is Bike to Wherever Day!
Commit to ride your bike somewhere on May 21 and get entered into a raffle to win prizes! It doesn't matter where you ride, just get outside and get on a bike.
Tomorrow is Bike to Wherever Day!
Commit to ride your bike somewhere on May 21 and get entered into a raffle to win prizes! It doesn't matter where you ride, just get outside and get on a bike.
Beginning on Monday, May 24, the New Mexico Rail Runner Express will resume its full schedule, including weekends! See their website for details.
Passenger Service Returns to Full Schedule
Take the Bike to Wherever Day survey! The survey takes about 7 minutes to complete and will help us understand biking patterns during the pandemic. By completing the survey, you will receive a raffle ticket to win t-shirts, gift cards, bike tune-up vouchers, zoo passes, bus passes, and more! Take the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JQMYZF9
Take the Bike to Wherever Day survey! The survey takes about 7 minutes to complete and will help us understand biking patterns during the pandemic. By completing the survey, you will receive a raffle ticket to win t-shirts, gift cards, bike tune-up vouchers, zoo passes, bus passes, and more! Take the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JQMYZF9
#BikethruBurque #Bike2Wherever #BikeABQ #VisionZero Vision Zero Albuquerque BikeABQ Mid-Region Metropolitan Planning Organization
Join the City of Albuquerque in celebrating Bike to Wherever Day on May 21! Bike to Wherever Day is an adaptation of Bike to Work Day. Rather than focusing on biking to work, we want you to bike to… wherever! It doesn’t matter where you bike—we just want to celebrate biking wherever it takes you. Join us by committing to ride and participating in socially-distanced activities, including a photo contest, riding challenge, survey, and more! Learn more at https://bikethruburque.com/ #bikethruburque #Bike2Wherever
Announcing Bike 2 Wherever Day 2021! Read more here...
It doesn't matter where you go, just bike!
Did you know May is National Bike Month, and tomorrow is Bike to School Day? There are a variety of events planned this month aimed at encouraging people to get on their bikes and ride. Stay tuned for more information, and in the meantime, hope you can get on your bike and enjoy this beautiful weather!
Did you know May is National Bike Month, and tomorrow is Bike to School Day? There are a variety of events planned this month aimed at encouraging people to get on their bikes and ride. Stay tuned for more information, and in the meantime, hope you can get on your bike and enjoy this beautiful weather!
The most recent population projections released in 2020 from UNM-GPS anticipate the region growing to approximately 960,000 people by 2040. The previous 2016 release projected the region would surpass one million residents by 2040. Read more in our latest issue of our newsletter, Travel Times. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Metro-ABQ-s-Transportation-News---the-FFY21-Q2-Issue-of-Travel-Times-has-Arrived.html?soid=1112684966139&aid=kdUWv_ST5C4
Volume 2, Issue 2 | FFY-Q2 2021 TRAVEL TIMES Visit our Website Population Projections for the Metro Area University of New Mexico Geospatial and Population Studies (UNM-GPS) releases updated populatio
KRQE News 13 reports that "Last year, traffic went down when the pandemic hit as businesses closed and people stayed home. However, data shows that deadly crashes actually went up during that time in Bernalillo County." Willy Simon, a transportation planner with the Mid-Region Council of Governments, helps make sense of the data. The story is linked below. https://www.krqe.com/traffic-roads/less-traffic-more-deadly-crashes-in-bernalillo-county-in-2020/
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Last year, traffic went down when the pandemic hit as businesses closed and people stayed home. However, data shows that deadly crashes actually went up during that time …
Starting Monday, March 1, ABQ RIDE is offering free bus and Sun Van fares for senior citizens age 60 and over, students age 25 and younger with their college ID or class schedule, and military veterans. To learn more about transit services for the City of Albuquerque, visit: www.cabq.gov/transit
Transit ***RIDE FREE all day Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 on all buses and Sun Vans. ABQ RIDE is celebrating Transit Equity Day in honor of the birthday of civil rights icon Rosa Parks. Free rides last from the start of service until the end of the service day! We encourage our riders to stay home if you....
Join the U.S. Census Bureau on March 9, 2021 for a discussion about their COVID-19 HUB for Demographic and Economic Resources. The webinar will cover background information about the data hub, discuss the different surveys that make up the data, provide additional resources, and showcase a live demo of the interactive dashboard. See the Mid-Region Council of Governments website for speaker bios and registration. https://www.mrcog-nm.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=163
U.S. Census Bureau's COVID-19 Hub Webinar for New Mexico on March 9
Thankful to serve the diverse communities of Central New Mexico and thankful for everyone working towards racial justice, transit equity, and an environmentally-resilient future.
Transit Advisory Board: Do you regularly ride the City bus (ABQ Ride)? If so, we invite to apply to serve on the City’s Transit Advisory Board, which advises the City on ABQ Ride programs and services. Ideal candidates are regular ABQ Ride users who work well with others and have an interest keeping ABQ Ride safe, reliable, innovative, and inclusive for all. For more information, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/clerk/boards-commissions?fbclid=IwAR0k4SkDfczNBNet4rFfN-iFgUFljgn-IGTGFblfSJnEGq86sUmfO7xBTUE#transit-advisory-board
Transit Advisory Board: Do you regularly ride the City bus (ABQ Ride)? If so, we invite to apply to serve on the City’s Transit Advisory Board, which advises the City on ABQ Ride programs and services. Ideal candidates are regular ABQ Ride users who work well with others and have an interest keeping ABQ Ride safe, reliable, innovative, and inclusive for all. For more information, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/clerk/boards-commissions#transit-advisory-board
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…
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
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
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]
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…
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!
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
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.
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
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!
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
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“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
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
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...
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
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
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!
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
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.
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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.
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.
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