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RoadRUNNER Transit is the public transportation system of the City of Las Cruces. Our commitment to safety, reliability and comfort is reflected in every single one of our vehicles. Ride smart and leave the driving to us.

What's New

The next Transit Advisory Board Meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2008 at Convention and Visitors Bureau Board Room, 211 N. Water St., at 3pm.  PLEASE NOTE THE NEW LOCATION. 

CITY PROPOSES TRANSIT FARE INCREASE -- OPENS COMMENT PERIOD

On June 9, 2008 the City introduced a proposal for the first fare increase ever in its 22+ years of operation. If approved by the City Council, a two-step implementation of the new fares could begin as soon as October 2008.  The proposal is to increase the base fixed route fare from 50¢ to $1.00 and the Dial-a-Ride Fare from 75¢ to $2.00.  Public informational sessions will be announced in August.

Click below to view the proposed fare matrix as well, additional information and the PowerPoint presentation provide to Council.  The comment period will go to September 2, 2008.

• Summary of proposed fare increases
• Propuesta del Aumento de las Tarifas recomendado por el Consejo Directivo del Departamento de Transporte Público  (en español)
• Aviso de Propuesta para el Aumento de las Tarifas del Transporte Público
• Memo to Council outlining need for fare increase
• Consideración al ajuste de las tarifas para el transporte público RoadRUNNER - Memo de 5 Junio del 2008 (en español)
• PowerPoint presentation given to Council on June 9, 2008

Comments may be submitted via:

• Comment cards on the buses
• By mail to RoadRUNNER Transit, POB 20000, Las Cruces NM 88004
• By calling RoadRUNNER offiices at 541-2500
• By faxing RoadRUNNER offices at 541-2545
• By email to roadrunner@las-cruces.org

         FREE Downtown Parking Shuttle (revised 7/5/07):  (click here for map and schedule)

• Free Shuttle Parking located at Campo and Arizona streets
• Provides service to the City Office Center (at Alameda and Lohman), Federal Court, Downtown Main Street, and City Hall
• Shuttle runs every 15 minutes
• Shuttle runs every 7-8 minutes during peak morning, mid-day and afternoon hours (see schedule for times)
• The shuttle run Monday through Friday (except Holidays)

Five-Year Transit Strategic Plan

See our 5-year strategic plan adopted by the City Council on March 19, 2007:
Transit Strategic Plan - Narrative and Goals
 

Transit Advisory Board Meeting

Transit Advisory Board meetings are held the third Thursday of every month at 3:00 p.m. in the Dresp Room at Branigan Library.  These are public meetings.  If you need directions or additional information, please call 541-2500.

Many Thanks To Our Sponsors

We would like to thank all of our Adopt-A-Shelter sponsors for partnering with the City to help provide additional amenities to our bus riding patrons. Want to get involved? Call us at 541-2500!

Fares

Please be ready with your fare, exact change or tokens, or one of RoadRUNNER Transit’s convenient passes when boarding. All buses have electronic fare boxes that accept the following fare payments; U.S. currency $1, $5, $10 & $20 dollar bills. Susan B. Anthony and golden Sacagawea $1 coins as well as 1¢ 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, & 50¢, tokens, transfers, change cards, and magnetic passes. Bus operators do not carry change. Fares or overpayments are Non-refundable.

Passes

Where To Buy Your Passes

Bus passes can be purchased on board the bus. Lost or stolen passes will not be replaced. Tokens are purchased at the Transit office only.

• On Any Bus – (Weekly, Bi-weekly, Day Passes, 31 Day, 30 Ride passes & Tokens)
• Albertsons Stores – 3 locations: Customer Service Desk (31 Day only)
• Las Cruces City Hall – Cashiers Desk: 200 N. Church (31 Day only)

Transfers

Transfers between bus routes are easy and free. Transfers are issued only upon request at the time a fare is paid. They are used to complete a one-way trip. Transfer tickets ay be requested with cash fares, tokens, & 30 ride passes. A transfer slip is not required with a 31 Day pass, Daily or weekly passes. Expired transfers will not be accepted. (See Fare Structure)

Contact the Transit Administrator Michael Bartholomew at : mbartholomew@las-cruces.org .