RoadRUNNER Transit

{{Infobox Bus transit | name = | logo = RoadRUNNER-Transit.png | logo_size = 250 | image = RoadRUNNER_Transit_bus.jpg | image_size = | image_caption = A RoadRUNNER Transit bus in Las Cruces, NM | company_slogan = | parent = City of Las Cruces | founded = | headquarters = Las Cruces, New Mexico | locale = | service_area = Las Cruces, New Mexico | service_type = Public transportation | alliance = | routes = 9 | destinations = | stops = | hubs = Central Transfer Point <br/> Mesilla Valley Mall <br/> Venus Transfer Point | stations = | lounge = | fleet = 15 buses | ridership = | fuel_type = Diesel | operator = | ceo = | website = [https://lascruces.gov/community/transportation/roadrunner-transit/ RoadRUNNER Transit] }}

'''RoadRUNNER Transit''' is the local public transit authority serving Las Cruces, New Mexico.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-05 |title=Roadrunner Announces Its Biggest Ever Transit Improvements |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/roadrunner-announces-biggest-ever-transit-130000837.html |access-date=2023-08-18 |website=Yahoo Finance |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=RoadRUNNER begins trial for free rides. Here's what you need to know |url=https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/2022/11/28/roadrunner-begins-trial-for-free-rides-heres-what-you-need-to-know/69682082007/ |access-date=2023-08-18 |website=Las Cruces Sun-News |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Routes== All bus routes operate Monday-Saturday. There is no Sunday service. {| class="wikitable" !No. !Areas served !Notes !Map |- ! style="background:rgb(247, 169, 51); color:black" |'''1''' |Main, Telshor, Del Rey, Elks | |[https://lascruces.gov/wp-content/smush-webp/2025/03/Screenshot-2025-03-24-at-11.22.36%E2%80%AFAM.png.webp] |- ! style="background:rgb(253,218,0); color:black" |'''2''' |El Paseo, University, Telshor, DACC | |[https://lascruces.gov/wp-content/smush-webp/2024/05/rr-rt2.jpg.webp] |- ! style="background:rgb(174,39,98); color:white" |'''3''' |Roadrunner, Highway 70, Mesilla Valley Mall | |[https://lascruces.gov/wp-content/smush-webp/2024/05/rr-rt3.jpg.webp] |- ! style="background:rgb(0,106,179); color:white" |'''4''' |Amador, South Valley, Town of Mesilla, Union | |[https://lascruces.gov/wp-content/smush-webp/2024/05/rr-rt4.jpg.webp] |- ! style="background:rgb(138,108,43); color:white" |'''5''' |Alameda, Picacho, Motel | |[https://lascruces.gov/wp-content/smush-webp/2024/05/rr-rt5.jpg.webp] |- ! style="background:rgb(141,215,247); color:black" |'''6''' | rowspan="2" |Valley, Missouri, Walnut, Evelyn, Madrid, Hoagland | rowspan="2" |Route 6 runs counterclockwise and Route 7 runs clockwise. |[https://lascruces.gov/wp-content/smush-webp/2024/05/rr-rt6.jpg.webp] |- ! style="background:rgb(146,197,62); color:black" |'''7''' |[https://lascruces.gov/wp-content/smush-webp/2024/05/rr-rt7.jpg.webp] |- ! style="background:rgb(109,111,113); color:white" |'''8''' |Lohman, Mesilla Valley Mall, Triviz, University, Solano, Amador | |[https://lascruces.gov/wp-content/smush-webp/2024/05/rr-rt8.jpg.webp] |}

==Fleet==

===Current fleet===

{| class="toccolours sortable" style="font-size: 85%;" |- bgcolor=#FF5500 ! Quantity !! Year !! Model !! Length !! {{access icon|12px}} !! Comments |- bgcolor="#BBFFFF" |3 |2000 |Nova Bus RTS |35 feet |15px | |- bgcolor="#BBFFFF" |8 |2004 |Gillig Advantage Low Floor |35 feet |15px |First low floor buses. |- bgcolor="#BBFFFF" |4 |2008 |Gillig Advantage Low Floor |35 feet |15px |Replaced older non-ADA compliant buses.[http://www.las-cruces.org/news/news_item.asp?NewsID=1808] |}

In addition, RoadRUNNER Transit added two new low-floor minibuses in 2011. These buses are used on both fixed route and paratransit service.

===Retired fleet=== {| class="toccolours sortable" style="font-size: 85%;" |- bgcolor=#FF5500 ! Quantity !! Year !! Retired !! Model !! Length !! {{access icon|12px}} !! Comments |- bgcolor="#BBFFFF" |3 |1986 |2008 |Orion I |30 feet |15px |Replacement: Gillig Advantage Low Floor (2008) |- bgcolor="#BBFFFF" |2 |1989 |2008 |TMC RTS |35 feet |15px |Replacement: Gillig Advantage Low Floor (2008) |}

== Depots == The authority has a facility at Hadley Avenue. In October 2022, construction started on a replacement facility at Westway Avenue.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2022-11-10 |title=City breaks ground on transit operations, maintenance facility |url=https://www.lascrucesbulletin.com/stories/city-breaks-ground-on-transit-operations-maintenance-facility,19388 |access-date=2023-08-18 |website=Las Cruces Bulletin |language=en}}</ref>

==Future plans== RoadRUNNER Transit unveiled their 2010-2015 Transit Strategic Plan on August 20, 2009.<ref>[http://www.las-cruces.org/public-services/roadrunner/docs/2010%20Transit%20Strategic%20Plan.pdf City of Las Cruces RoadRUNNER Transit Strategic Plan 2010 to 2015 Update]</ref> Some ongoing improvements include but are not limited to increased frequency and number of routes and the addition of more bus shelters. Short-term plans include improvements to ADA facilities, addition of Braille to bus stop posts, extended Saturday service, and the addition of hybrid electric buses.

==References== <references/>

==External links== *[https://lascruces.gov/community/transportation/roadrunner-transit/ RoadRUNNER Transit official site] *[https://roadrunner.passiogo.com/ RoadRUNNER online system map and bus tracker]

Category:Bus transportation in New Mexico Category:Transportation in Doña Ana County, New Mexico Category:Las Cruces, New Mexico Category:Transit agencies in the United States