UNM Hospital adds employee shuttle service to connect with Rail Runner

Big response spurs hospital to take lead in helping employees with transit connection

(07-13-06) UNM Hospital is among the first businesses to provide a free shuttle service for employees who would like to use the New Mexico Rail Runner Express as part of their daily commute to and from work.

“We did an employee survey and got an overwhelming response for this service”, says UNM Hospitals Transportation Manager, Janey Flores. “Limited parking is just one of a number of reasons why we want to encourage our employees to use the Rail Runner to get to work. It’s a great service and very reliable, so we look forward to having it help our employees with transportation costs and reducing travel-induced stress.”

The shuttle, which is being funded completely by the hospital, is designed to bring hospital employees from the Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner station directly to the facility. The Hospital shuttle will drop off and pickup in front of the main hospital only. The Mid-Region Council of Governments, which is implementing the Rail Runner project for the state, worked with UNMH to coordinate the free service.

“We really applaud UNM Hospital for having the vision to do this”, says Lawrence Rael, Executive Director for the Mid-Region Council of Governments. “Their employees will really benefit from the hospital’s foresight. We hope other businesses will take note of what UNM Hospital is doing, and follow their lead.”

CONTACTS: 

Augusta Meyers, MRCOG Communications Mgr. (505) 724-3626, ameyers@mrcog-nm.gov

S.U. Mahesh, NM Department of Transportation (505) 490-0976

Janey Flores, UNM Hospital Transportation Manager at (505) 272-4074

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