Anthony J. Mortillaro
NCRTD News:
ESPAÑOLA — The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) announces that Executive Director Anthony J. Mortillaro has informed the Board of Director’s that he will be commencing his retirement leave as of June 30, 2025, concluding a distinguished tenure marked by significant growth and innovation since the District’s inception 20 years ago.
Since joining the District in 2011, Mortillaro has been instrumental in expanding NCRTD’s services, increasing ridership, and implementing innovative transportation solutions tailored to the unique needs of rural, semi urban and tribal communities.
Under his leadership, the District introduced the MyBlue on-demand rideshare services in Taos and Española and initiated plans to acquire 16 electric and 9 hybrid electric buses and vans as part of the adopted Zero Emissions Transition plan and a planned Rural Rapid Transit Route between Taos and Santa Fe.
These efforts contributed to NCRTD being honored as the 2024 Community Transit System of the Year – Small System by the Community Transit Association of America. Prior to this recent award the District had received the 2018 and 2014 Federal Transit Administration award for “Outstanding Public Transportation Service”.
Under Mortillaro’s leadership, several significant milestones have been achieved. He oversaw the construction and opening of a state-of-the-art maintenance facility at the District’s Española headquarters, which has greatly enhanced the efficiency and safety of NCRTD’s operations. Plans are also underway to open a similar facility in Taos in 2025, with future facilities planned for Santa Fe, as well as the expansion and renovation of the Jim West Transit Center.
These projects have been made possible through federal grants secured under Mortillaro’s leadership. Overall, approximately $77 million worth of projects have been funded, constructed, or are in various planning stages due to his proactive approach to acquiring federal funds to expand the district’s services and facilities.
The successful 2018 election for the reauthorization of the regional transit gross receipts tax, which passed with 74% support, stands as a testament to his effective leadership and his ability to mobilize community support for critical funding measures.