NCRTD News:

The North Central RTD (The “District” or NCRTD) board of Directors has approved a new Long Range Strategic Plan that will affect all service areas in efforts to enrich main town centers, improve accessibility, and expand service.

The Long Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) details the commitments and goals of the District over a 20 year period and will be reviewed periodically throughout the upcoming years. This will ensure that the LRSP will stay up to date will current affairs and technology that may affect the District’s plan.

These projects will affect all service areas in the 10,000 square miles the North Central RTD covers in hopes of improving service for riders.

Notable projects include:

• Zero Emission Bus Plan to aid in the reduction of pollution. The District aims to transition its entire fleet to zero emission vehicles in a commitment to sustainability.

• An efficient microtransit system to establish greater mobility in communities of less than 2,000 people. This service aims to provide better flexibility and connection for rural regions.

• Expanded service on preexisting routes to provide more flexibility and connectivity among other state transportation services. The District hopes to include weekend service where applicable, make better timed transfers, and increase frequency on routes.

• Bus Rapid Transit system that streamlines routes connecting Santa Fe, Taos and Española. This will be a high-frequency system that runs 7 days a week when fully  operational.

The North Central RTD is excited to pursue these goals with a service-oriented mindset. This plan was established to help District riders travel throughout the North Central New Mexico while making a commitment to sustainability, efficiency, and community. The District hopes to be a leader in the expansion and use of public transportation in New Mexico.

The North Central Regional Transit District provides fare-free bus service to an area that encompasses over 10,000 square miles of north central New Mexico including the counties of Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos, the Eight Northern Pueblos and the Jicarilla Apache Nation.

For more information or to view available routes visit RidetheBlueBus.com.