Blog Post: MRMPO - Planning for Our Future

As a metropolitan area grows, changes, and ages, so does transportation in the region. Transportation, in turn, affects the economy, the environment, safety, and more. That’s where Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) come in to play. Fede...

Rail Runner Service Remains Suspended

The New Mexico Rail Runner Express passenger service remains suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rio Metro officials and the Governor’s reopening task force have been working on new COVID-19 operational protocols that will be instituted on the train o...

Bus Updates and Safety Measures

In accordance with the statewide stay-at-home order asking residents to remain in their houses to slow the spread of the coronavirus, Rio Metro bus service in Sandoval and Valencia Counties has taken measures to ensure that those who need public transit m...

New Software Implementation

Rio Metro is in the process of implementing a new scheduling software for our Dial-a-Ride service. The new software, called Ecolane, will streamline the delivery of shared ride service, reduce costs, and improve efficiencies. Implementation will take plac...

Rail Runner Receives Final PTC Certification

The New Mexico Rail Runner Express has been notified by the Federal Railroad Administration that its Positive Train Control or “PTC” system has been approved and conditionally certified by the FRA. This means that the commuter train op...

Rio Metro Temporarily Eliminates Bus Fares

Effective Tuesday, March 17, Rio Metro Regional Transit District buses and Dial-a-Ride services in Valencia and Sandoval Counties will be fare-free until further notice. 

In response to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this will reduce ca...