Mid-Region Metropolitan Planning Organization

Metro ABQ's hub for mobility data, growth forecasts, & GIS. Responsible for the long-range Metropolitan Transportation Plan & Transportation Improvement Program

[NMRailRunnerExpress @NMRXExpress]

Design is underway for Rio Metro's transit facility in Valencia County. Read this month's blog post to learn more about the location, use, and energy-efficient design of the building: https://t.co/OfgFUrSctn

#TransitTuesday #RideRioMetro

[Mid-Region Metropolitan Planning Organization @MidRegionMPO]

This study is the first national analysis of this topic in more than a decade and identifies actions to advance just and equitable outcomes in traffic safety for all roadway users, regardless of race.

[Mid-Region Metropolitan Planning Organization @MidRegionMPO]

The Governors Highway Safety Association (@GHSAHQ) issued a new report finding that traffic crash fatalities disproportionately affect Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. https://t.co/ROPYZKILJC

[Mid-Region Metropolitan Planning Organization @MidRegionMPO]

Consider applying to work on our team! Resumes should be received no later than 5:00 p.m. Friday, July 2, 2021.

[MRCOG @midregioncog]

Planning Program Coordinator: MRCOG seeks a Planning Program Coordinator to work as part of an interdisciplinary team to support various programs within the organization. Resumes should be received no later than 5:00 p.m. Friday, July 2, 2021. https://t.co/VH3KwPDUHY

[MRCOG @midregioncog]

Community Engagement Committee (CEC) Draft Charter Revisions Open for Public Review: Draft revisions to the CEC charter are open for a 45-day period of public review. Submit comments by close of business on Monday, August 9, 2021. Feedback will help… https://t.co/OAps88uQ6r

[MRCOG @midregioncog]

The “Profiles in Congestion” Report Has Gone Digital: The Profiles in Congestion report is now in digital format! This report showcases the 31 most congested corridors in the Albuquerque Metropolitan Area. Hover over tables, segments of roadways, and… https://t.co/BLnpRNJVem

[Mid-Region Metropolitan Planning Organization @MidRegionMPO]

Please join @cabq and @PopFizzABQ for an open house this evening, Tuesday, 22-June-2021, from 5-7PM at the Rail Yards Blacksmith Shop! Planners will review the project goals and preliminary concepts for a new multi-modal trail linking Downtown to the Rail Yards.

[Mid-Region Metropolitan Planning Organization @MidRegionMPO]

"The bus stop is a place of community. It’s not supposed to be a scary or dangerous place."

[NMRailRunnerExpress @NMRXExpress]

This month's Ride Rio Metro blog post features a guest piece on transit equity. Read the compelling story of a local transit rider: https://t.co/d1kr78hhPh

#PublicTransit #RideRioMetroBlog #NMTransit #TransitEquity #MRMPO

[MRCOG @midregioncog]

Job Opening: Rio Metro Operator / Bus Driver (Los Lunas Office): The Mid-Region Council of Governments / Rio Metro Regional Transit District seeks professional to transport passengers for curb to curb and fixed route bus service in its Los Lunas office.… https://t.co/b8cH3yimm1

[Albuquerque City Council @ABQCityCouncil]

City Councilor @Klarissajpena joined other Councilors, @MayorKeller, @ABQPoliceChief, & family members of Erika Chavez to launch the Speeding Has A Name educational campaign to warn drivers about the tragic consequences of reckless driving. https://t.co/cGDxw0YTut

[ABQDMD @abqdmd]

We are building for the future all over #ABQ & Mesa Del Sol is no different. #OneAlbuquerque
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[Mid-Region Metropolitan Planning Organization @MidRegionMPO]

The most recent 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 newsletter: https://t.co/GE4VLmCfCY

[MRCOG @midregioncog]

RFP #2021-03, Commuter Rail Operations & Maintenance: Rio Metro Regional Transit District, in cooperation with the NM Dept. of Transportation invites individuals / firms to submit proposals for the operation & maintenance of commuter rail trains,… https://t.co/WI4dZQJ2UQ

[Jonathan Berk @berkie1]

"Hoboken... shows what can be accomplished when a municipality really focuses on the zero of Vision Zero — the “Mile Square City” has recorded no traffic fatalities for three straight years." @StreetsblogNYC

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[Bernalillo County @BernCounty]

Groundbreaking for the Route 66 Visitor Center is taking place this Sunday, March 21 at 10 a.m. County Commission Vice Chair @StevenMQuezada and @cabq City Councilor @Klarissajpena are hosting the groundbreaking.

[City of Albuquerque @cabq]

Coming to Your Neighborhood: Community Planning Area (CPA) Assessments
Take the Pre-Assessment Survey today & help us anticipate your community's priorities!
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#OneAlbuquerque #CABQCPA

[ABQDMD @abqdmd]

Celebrating Dolores Huerta & Cesar Chavez today by dedicating the newly named roadway of Avenida Dolores Huerta. Intersection of 4th street and Avenida Dolores Huerta/Avenida Cesar Chavez is the first in the country w/ two civil rights leaders. #OneAlbuquerque

[Mid-Region Metropolitan Planning Organization @MidRegionMPO]

We are excited to see the Covid-safe return of the @NMRXExpress!

[NMRailRunnerExpress @NMRXExpress]

We look forward restarting passenger service on March 8! We are taking several precautions to ensure public safety, including limited capacity, socially distanced seating, enhanced cleaning and sanitizing, and more. Learn More: https://t.co/9RJ0bdEhq1 #NMRailRunner #RideRioMetro

[Mid-Region Metropolitan Planning Organization @MidRegionMPO]

Willy Simon, a transportation planner with @midregioncog, helps make sense of the data. https://t.co/8ZVkQQYvkh

[Mid-Region Metropolitan Planning Organization @MidRegionMPO]

Local station @KRQE 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."