Mission Statement
The mission of the North Central Regional Transit District is to improve communities’ quality of life by providing a resilient, equitable, and effective public transportation system.
Vision Statement
To be a mobility leader connecting people, communities, and the region through seamless, integrated, and innovative mobility options for the betterment of our region.
About Us
The North Central Regional Transit District Blue Bus™ began service in 2007, celebrating over 20 years of service. With headquarters in Española, New Mexico, the Blue Bus connects communities, pueblos and tribes across 10,000 square miles throughout north central New Mexico, serving residents in Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, Taos and Los Alamos counties as well as eight Northern Pueblos and the Jicarilla Apache Nation. Additional services connect communities in San Juan, Mora and San Miguel Counties. The District operates a mix of fixed-routes, on-demand MyBlue™, an app-based ridesharing service, and free paratransit/ADA services for medically qualified riders. Further expanding its reach, the Blue Bus provides riders with connections to New Mexico Rail Runner, Santa Fe Trails, NMDOT Park and Ride, Los Alamos Atomic City Transit, Po’ Pay Messenger Service and Red River Miner’s Transit. All buses are ADA accessible and equipped with bicycle racks. Bus services are fare free and the MyBlue™ rideshare fare is $1 per one-way trip.
Statistics
NCRTD Employees
105
Annual Vehicle Miles
1.21 million miles
Fleet
Buses: 81 ranging from 36-passenger to 3-passenger vehicles Contingency Fleet: 27%
Administration Team:
23
Operations Team:
82 including 18 fleet and facilities workers and 48 transit operators
Facilities
Bus Stops: 383 Bus Passenger Shelters: 48
Total Service Area:
10,079 square miles
Address:
1327 N. Riverside Drive
Española, NM 87532
Telephone:
Main number: 505-629-4725
Fax: 505-747-6647
Communities Served
Los Alamos County:
Los Alamos
Taos County:
Town of Taos, Questa, Costilla, Red River, Peñasco, UNM Taos-Klauer, La Lama, Cerro, Arroyo Hondo, Las Trampas, Chamisal, Rio Lucio, Rodarte, Vadito, Talpa, Pilar, Ranchos de Taos, Village of Taos Ski Valley, Arroyo Seco, Valdez, Tres Piedras
Rio Arriba County:
Española, El Rito, Ojo Caliente, Chama, Tierra Amarilla, Cebolla, Gallina, Canjilon, Abiquiu, Chimayó, Cordova, Trucha,s Ojo Sarco, Dixon, Embudo, Santa Clara, El Duende, La Puebla, Hernandez, Ghost Ranch, Medanales, Velarde, Dulce
Pueblos and Nation:
Ohkay Owingeh, Pueblo de San Ildefonso, Pueblo of Tesuque, Pueblo of Pojoaque, Santa Clara Pueblo, Nambé Pueblo, Picuris Pueblo, Taos Pueblo and the Jicarilla Apache Nation
Santa Fe County:
Santa Fe, Española, Eldorado, Edgewood, Lone Butte, Los Cerrillos, Moriarty, Chimayo, La Puebla, Stanley, Tesuque Village, Galisteo, Madrid, The facilities of Oñate Military Complex (Homeland Security, National Guard, Troop Command) NM Corrections Department, SF County Adult Detention Center, Ski Santa Fe, La Cienega, La Cieneguilla
San Juan County:
Farmington, Bloomfield
Milestones
- In 2003, the Regional Transit District Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 73, Article 25, was enacted to allow the formation of the Regional Transit Districts to provide, among other things, regional networks of safe and efficient public transit systems.
- The first meeting of the Organizing Committee (then called the Working Group) was on November 5, 2003. That meeting established the major guiding principles of the NCRTD.
- The successful creation of New Mexico’s first regional transit district was celebrated on November 12, 2004, with a train ride on the Santa Fe Southern Railway line between Santa Fe and Lamy.
- For the tenth consecutive year, the Blue Bus Finance department was honored by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and the tenth consecutive year for its Distinguished Budget Presentation. The year also marked the seventh time the District was honored for its Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR). The District was awarded the Triple Crown award from the GFOA for the sixth consecutive year. These are four of the highest acknowledgements in government accounting.
- The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) was twice honored by the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) in 2012 and 2009 with the award for the Job Access and Reverse Commute (JARC) Transportation System of the Year.
- In October 2014 and again in 2018, the NCRTD received the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Administrator’s Award for Outstanding Public Service in Rural Public Transportation.
- The North Central Regional Transit District reported a record 294,313 trips in Fiscal Year 2019, 1.7 percent more than the previous year.
Sustainability
Vision and Mission Statement: To be an environmentally conscious, sustainable partner, enhancing the quality of life of the north central New Mexico communities and beyond.
FACT: NCRTD passengers aid in the reduction of approximately 2,291 tons of carbon emissions or 4.6 million lbs. annually
Health and Wellness at the Blue Bus
The Blue Bus believes in the benefits of Excercise. The bottom line is that exercise and physical activity are a great way to feel better, gain health benefits and have fun. The District tries to make sure all employees know that we are on their team and want to help them feel good!
We currently offer health and wellness reimbursements for $15 dollars a month!
