Bernalillo County/International Sunport station

Bernalillo County/International Sunport
Rail Runner Express commuter rail station
Bernalillo County/International Sunport Rail Runner station
General information
Location113 Rio Bravo Boulevard, Southwest
South Valley, New Mexico
Coordinates35°1′49″N 106°39′26″W / 35.03028°N 106.65722°W / 35.03028; -106.65722
Line(s)
Platforms1 side platform
Tracks1
Construction
Parking172 spaces
AccessibleYes
Other information
Fare zoneZone B
History
OpenedApril 20, 2007
Services
Preceding station New Mexico Rail Runner Express Following station
Isleta Pueblo
toward Belen
Rail Runner Express Downtown Albuquerque
Location
Map

Bernalillo County/International Sunport is a station on the New Mexico Rail Runner Express commuter rail line, located in South Valley, New Mexico, United States.

It is located on Second Street, just north of Rio Bravo, and is accessible via Second Street and Prince Street. It serves the residents of the South Valley and as a connection to the Albuquerque International Sunport. The station began service on April 20, 2007 as the sixth station on the line.

Passengers can transfer to ABQRide Route 222, which connects the station to the South Valley, the Sunport and the Kirtland Air Force Base. The station has free parking, with 172 spaces.

Each of the Rail Runner stations contains an icon to express each community's identity. The icon representing this station is an ear of corn and the sun, which has a meaning that is actually twofold. The corn reflects the South Valley's agricultural heritage, which remains a viable economic influence in the area today. The sun in the icon represents the station’s connection to the Albuquerque International Sunport.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Rio Metro Regional Transit District Official Site - Bernalillo County / Intl Sunport Station Information". Archived from the original on 2013-11-27. Retrieved 2013-12-05.