Update and improve bus shelters along route 66 improve the driveways at the central and unser transit center and make various improvements to the albuquerque rapid transit (art) stations and corridor

The Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration awarded the City of Albuquerque Transit Department $5.661 million on June 12, 2026, under the Federal Transit Formula Grants program (CFDA 20.507) to update and improve bus shelters along Route 66, enhance the Central and Unser Transit Center driveways, and upgrade Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) station and corridor facilities. The recipient, operating as ABQ Ride, will purchase and reuse bus shelters, improve lighting, lanes, and pin curbs, and upgrade cameras and signage to address aging infrastructure. The award supports continued transit service for Albuquerque passengers and workers. Performance period runs through September 30, 2029, with all work performed in New Mexico. The award carries no sub-recipients; ABQ Ride implements all activities directly as a municipal entity.

Purpose

The purpose of this award is to update and improve bus shelters along route 66 improve the driveways at the central and unser transit center and make various improvements to the albuquerque rapid transit (art) stations and corridor.

Activities

Funds will be used to purchase/reuse bus shelters improve lighting/lanes/pin curbs and to upgrade cameras and signage.

Expected outcomes

The funding will help provide improvements and upgrades on aging bus shelters routes and transit facilities.

Intended beneficiaries

City of albuquerque and the passengers that rely on its service will benefit from continued services permitting workers to get to work and other destinations.