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Mythbusters   Plans and Fact Sheets

Get the facts about Albuquerque Rapid Transit

2040 MTP Long Range Transportation Systems   Related Studies

Future, long range metropolitan area transit plan.

Addendum Cultural Resources Inventory   Planning

The report presents the results of an addendum to the cultural resource investigations for the proposed bus rapid transit system along Central Avenue in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) Project Categorical Exclusion   CatEx

An Analysis of 21 North American Transit Corridors   Related Studies

Increasingly, cities in the US, finding themselves short of funds, are wondering whether BRT, a lower cost mass transit solution initially developed in Latin America and a relatively new form of mass transit in the US, could also be used here to leverage transit-oriented development investments...

ART Central Avenue Parking Exhibits   Plans and Fact Sheets

This document shows proposed parking availability for each segment of the ART Central Avenue Corridor.

ART Construction Zone 60-Day Sequencing   Plans and Fact Sheets

ART Corridor Project Alignment and Stations October 2015   Maps

A map showing the ART Corridor Project Alignment and Stations, dated October 2015.

ART Traffic Impacts Summary   Planning

The following information was prepared to provide a summary of the anticipated traffic impacts of the proposed Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) bus rapid transit (BRT) project in relation to the project’s categorical exclusion (CE) and Small Starts application.

BRT Projects Improve Transit Service and Can Contribute to Economic Development   Related Studies

BRT is a form of transit that has generated interest around the world to help alleviate the adverse effects of traffic congestion and potentially contribute to economic growth. BRT features can include improvements to infrastructure, technology, and passenger amenities...

Bus Rapid Transit Systems: A Viable Transit Solution   Related Studies

Light rail is notoriously expensive — to the tune of approximately $150 million to $250 million per mile. Comparatively, BRT is typically $10 million to $30 million per mile...

Capturing the Value from Improved Transit and Urban Form in Albuquerque   Third-Party Studies

Bus Rapid Transit and Other Light Duty Fixed Guideway Transit Have Taken Off in Cities Large & Small—Their Success is Tied to Social Innovations to Plan for Capturing the Value Created—e.g. development regs and incentives, special districts and organizations...

CASE STUDY OF THE EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD, OREGON BRT SYSTEM   Related Studies

Using a share analysis, we find that between 2004 and 2010, about 42 percent of all new jobs in the Eugene-Springfield urban area located within one-quarter mile of a BRT station...

Center for Neighborhood Technology BRT Value Study   Third-Party Studies

An Analysis of Potential Development in the Albuquerque Rapid Transit Corridor Based on Comparisons with Development Achieved Nationally In Transit Station Areas and Corridors

Central Ave. Accessible Parking Study and Public Meeting Documents   ADA Study

Documents for the ADA Parking Accessibility Study and related public comments

Central BRT Feasibility Study - Walk Statistics   Planning

Characteristics of Bus Rapid Transit   Related Studies

The updated “Characteristics of Bus Rapid Transit for Decision-Making” (2009) (CBRT) report was prepared to provide transportation planners and decision makers with basic information and data to support the development and evaluation of bus rapid transit concepts as one of many options...

COA Central Avenue Corridor BRT Feasibility Assessment   Planning

The purpose of this Central Avenue Corridor BRT Feasibility Assessment is for the InfraConsult LLC team to provide an opinion on the feasibility of constructing a median running BRT in Central Avenue from 98th Street to Tramway Boulevard; to describe potential effects to vehicular traffic...

Congressional Briefing - April 2016   Planning

Congressional briefing on ART

Congressional Briefing - February 2017   Planning

Congressional briefing on ART

Congressional Briefing - July 2017   Planning

Congressional briefing on ART

Congressional Briefing - June 2016   Planning

Congressional briefing on ART

Congressional Briefing - November 2016   Planning

Congressional briefing on ART

Congressional Briefing - September 2016   Planning

Congressional briefing on ART

Congressional Staff Briefing - December 2015   Planning

Congressional staff briefing on ART

Congressional Staff Briefing - March 2016   Planning

Congressional staff briefing on ART

Construction Plans   Plans and Fact Sheets

Signed construction plans released in June 2016. Some changes to the plans have occurred during construction.

Corridor Alignment Cross Sections   Plans and Fact Sheets

PDF report containing the full plan set for ART. 15MB file size.

Cultural Resources Inventory   Planning

Investigations resulted in the documentation of 138 buildings. These resources are described in detail in this report. This undertaking complies with the provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act as amended through 1992, and applicable regulations.

Electric Bus Information   Third-Party Studies

Presentation on ART's electric buses from company BYD.

FTA Small Starts Application   Small Starts

This financial analysis supports the City of Albuquerque’s (ABQ RIDE) request for award of a Small Starts Construction Grant Agreement for the Albuquerque Rapid Transit Project (ART Project). Specifically, ABQ RIDE is requesting that the ART Project be recommended for funding...

Infrastructure Priorities   Related Studies

In your experience, how important are the following factors in influencing where companies make real estate investments?

ITDP Evaluation of Albuquerque Rapid Transit   Third-Party Studies

Institute for Transportation and Development Policy’s United States Program (ITDP US) evaluated the city’s plans to construct a bus rapid transit (BRT) system. ITDP US found the Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) Central Avenue corridor to have high potential to be a top quality BRT corridor.

Map of Left Turn Signals and Pedestrian Crossings   Maps

This map shows the location of future pedestrian crossings and signalized left turns and U-turns along Central Ave.

National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) Presentation January 2014   Third-Party Studies

A presentation and study on BRT by the NAIOP organization from January 2014.

National Bus Rapid Transit Institute (NBRTI)   Related Studies

BRT is an innovative, high capacity, lower cost public transit solution that can significantly improve urban mobility. This permanent, integrated system uses buses or specialized vehicles on roadways or dedicated lanes to quickly and efficiently transport passengers to their destinations...

Nob Hill Proposed Sidewalk Width   Plans and Fact Sheets

Diagram showing proposed sidewalk widths from Girard Blvd. to Washington Dr.

Parking Maps for Central Avenue During ART Construction   Maps

*NOTE: THE FREE PARKING DOES NOT INCLUDE PARKING ON UNM CAMPUS.

Pedestrians at serious risk when drivers are “permitted” to turn left   Related Studies

A study to examine driver behavior in permitted left turns has identified what researchers call an “alarming” level of risk to pedestrians crossing the street – about 4-9 percent of the time, drivers don’t even bother to look and see if there are pedestrians in their way...

Project Overview Report   Plans and Fact Sheets

Improving transportation options is vital to Albuquerque's future quality of life and economic development. Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) offers quick, simple, and safe first-class travel along with economic benefits.

Regional Accessibility Benefits Associated With Implementation of the ART on Central Avenue   Third-Party Studies

White Paper - Regional Accessibility Benefits Associated With Implementation of the Albuquerque Rapid Transit on Central Avenue.

Safe Access is Good for Business   Related Studies

You may be reading this primer because your state transportation agency or local government has told you about plans that will affect access to your business. They may be planning to install a raised median on your roadway, to close a median opening, or to reconfigure your driveway...

Ten Principles for Successful Development Around Transit   Related Studies

Recently, however, new trends have emerged that favor cities, transit, and development around transit. A number of major cities with extensive transit networks—including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, and Seattle—are enjoying increases in overall population and even greater gains in downtown areas...

Traffic Analysis Report - Further Analysis Ongoing   Third-Party Studies

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impacts on vehicular traffic with the implementation of a 17- mile ART vehicle system in Albuquerque, New Mexico –Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART). Central Avenue is the highest ridership transit corridor in the Albuquerque Metropolitan Planning Area...

Tree Removals and Plantings   Plans and Fact Sheets

This infographic contains information on tree removals and replacements in each of the five construction segments.

Why Left Turns Are So Deadly   Related Studies

One of the most challenging maneuvers for a driver to make — a left turn — is also one of its most dangerous for pedestrians...
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