Albuquerque's Modern Streetcar

Planning and design is underway for Albuquerque’s Modern Streetcar project.  This system will move people along the Central Avenue corridor between the BioPark and Nob Hill, and from the University of New Mexico to the Albuquerque International Sunport.  This exciting project will feature state-of-the-art electric streetcars running along these routes.

We are now hosting a series of kick-off meetings to involve the public in this process.  I personally invite you to attend one of these three meetings to give your input on the process. 

At these meetings, the consulting firm HDR will present key features of the planned Modern Streetcar project and you will be asked to comment on important decisions.

The Modern Streetcar project will allow Albuquerque to continue moving forward as a premier destination city by creating more walkable communities, connecting neighborhoods, stimulating the local economy, and providing a direct route from the Sunport to the Alvarado Transportation Center.  There, people can connect to the Rail Runner and City of Albuquerque Public Transit System.

I have challenged the Department of Municipal Development and the Transit Department to ensure the system is operating by Fall, 2009.  Your participation is an important part of the process, and I hope you can attend at least one of these meetings.

Martin J. Chavez,
Mayor

Public Meeting Schedule (Printable Version)

Wednesday, September 20
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Alvarado Transportation Center
1st and Central
Area of Focus: Central Avenue from Tingley to I-25

Tuesday, September 26
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Immanuel Presbyterian Church
Carlisle and Central
Area of Focus: Central Avenue from I-25 to Carlisle

Wednesday, September 27
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Heights Community Center
Coal and Buena Vista
Area of Focus: Central Avenue to Sunport

For more information on these public meetings, please call 830-5462.