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Proposed Montano Rail Runner Station A public hearing for the
Environmental Assessment for the Montano Station was held on
Thursday, My 6th, 2010 at the Los Griegos Health and
Social Services Center.
One Build
Alternative and the No-Action Alternative (the do nothing
alternative) were discussed. The public hearing provided the public
with an opportunity to comment on the proposed project. Information
presented at the hearing included: the need for the proposed
project, alternatives under consideration, and impacts to
environmental and cultural resources that would result from its
implementation. The hearing will also provided the public an
opportunity to comment on this undertaking and the planned measures
to mitigate environmental and cultural impacts and impacts to
bicycle and pedestrian facilities. View Presentation (PDF)
Proposed Montano Rail Runner Station Details The Mid-Region Council of Governments (MRCOG) is proposing a Rail Runner station on Montano between 2nd Street and Edith Blvd. MRCOG is completing the environmental review of the site and the proposed use. Station design concepts are also being developed and evaluated. Currently, funding is not in place for station construction and an estimated station cost has not been determined. MRCOG will pursue funding for construction when a station concept and a cost estimate has been determined. Station Location
The station will be located approximately 4 miles north of the Downtown Albuquerque station and 4 miles south of the Los Ranchos / Journal Center station. Concepts for the station include parking (ranging from 100 to 200 spaces), a platform, shade structures, a kiss and ride area, and bus and shuttle facilities. The station will significantly increase the number of people who live within ten minutes of the Rail Runner system and, because it is located on Montano, will provide improved access for west side residents. A public information meeting regarding the proposed station was held on December 15, 2009. See the Presentation Slides (PDF) Public Comments
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