Construction of a park ride facility at the JIM west regional transit center

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the New Mexico Department of Transportation, Transit and Rail Division, $1.762 million on August 27, 2026, under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509) to fund final design and construction of a park ride facility at the Jim West Regional Transit Center in Espanola, New Mexico.

The facility will include 60 parking spaces, restrooms, enhanced security with cameras and controlled access, improved lighting, an information kiosk, and larger covered waiting areas. Upon completion, the park ride facility is expected to enable the Northern New Mexico Regional Transit District (NCRTD) to deliver more efficient and timely transit service while improving the customer experience. The project outcomes include expanded local employment opportunities during construction and longer-term benefits from increased transit access, enabling residents to reduce vehicle fuel and maintenance expenses and access employment opportunities more readily. The enhanced security features are intended to deter theft, drug use, and vandalism.

Performance is located in New Mexico, USA, with an ultimate completion date of March 30, 2028. The New Mexico Department of Transportation administers the award as the designated state agency under the Section 5311 rural transit program, passing funds through to NCRTD as the ultimate recipient performing the design and construction work.

Activities

Final design and construction of a park ride facility in espanola new mexico.

Expected outcomes

Constructing a new park ride facility will allow ncrtd to provide additional amenities to improve the customer experience such as restrooms enhanced security an information kiosk larger covered waiting areas and 60 parking spaces. A park ride facility located on the districts campus will allow for more efficient and timely delivery of service. Individuals who elect to use public transit will see an increase in disposable income from a reduction in expenses from vehicle fuel and maintenance costs. This project will provide improved local employment opportunities during the construction phase as well as longer-term benefits from expanded transit services and access to employment opportunities. The park ride facility will be equipped with enhanced features such as security cameras improved lighting and controlled access. These features will aid in deterring nefarious activities such as theft drug use and vandalism.

Intended beneficiaries

Ncrtd staff communities in northern new mexico

Subrecipient activities

Final design and construction of a park ride facility in espanola new mexico.