Valencia County Service Improvement Plan

About the Plan

The Rio Metro Regional Transit District is evaluating options to improve transit services in Valencia County in response to growth and economic development in the region. Rio Metro's Valencia County Service Improvement Plan includes potential bus routes that serve key roads, businesses and popular destinations. The final improvements will be based on public comment, funding, and an evaluation of the initial routes implemented.

Goals of the Valencia County Service Improvement Plan include:

  • More transit service within Valencia County and to Albuquerque
  • More regularly scheduled routes that don't require reservations
  • Make Rio Metro transit services easier to use and available to a larger number of residents
  • Provide the maximum amount of transit services possible within budget

Learn More about the Valencia County Service Improvement Plan

View the Map (downloadable PDF)

Valencia County Service Improvement Plan Map

Existing Services

The Rio Metro Regional Transit District provides regional and intercity transit service in Bernalillo, Sandoval and Valencia Counties. In addition to the New Mexico Rail Runner Express, Rio Metro operates bus service in all three counties.

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Rio Metro Bus Service in Valencia County >>

UNM Valencia Campus Pilot Project

The UNM Valencia Campus has become one of the most popular destinations for Rio Metro passengers. As part of its Valencia County Service Improvement Plan, Rio Metro is evaluating a new bus route linking the Los Lunas Transportation Center to the UNM Valencia Campus.

Proposed Route:

  • Begins at the Los Lunas Transportation Center
  • Follows NM 6 to NM 47
  • Ends at the UNM Valencia Campus
  • Five trips per day, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Connects with Rio Metro Route 207 at the Transportation Center

Learn More about the UNM Valencia Campus Pilot Project

Rio Metro Bus

Policy Changes

The Rio Metro Regional Transit District is making changes to the bus Riders Guide. A new Deviated Fixed Route Policy and No-Show Policy for the buses have also been developed. These policies will become effective on April 6, 2015.

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Questions and Comments

For questions and comments related to the Valencia County Service Improvement Plan, please contact Grant Brodehl at (505) 247-1750 or gbrodehl@mrcog-nm.gov.