ABQ RIDE

Turning Around the Culture at ABQ RIDE.

In this episode of the Stop Requested podcast by ETA Transit Systems, Inc, Levi McCollum and Christian Londono talk with Transit Director Leslie Keener.

The conversation explores Keener’s path from rail systems into transit leadership, and what it was like stepping into an agency facing challenges impacting service. Leslie shares how ABQ RIDE focused on culture, frontline engagement, and team alignment to begin rebuilding the organization from the inside out.

The episode also covers ABQ RIDE’s focus on safe, clean, and reliable service, the role of technology in modernizing the rider experience, and why people first leadership is central to lasting operational change.

Listen now: https://etatransit.com/podcast/leslie-keener/

Touch-A-Bus at City Council's 2026 Touch-A-Truck Event!

Over the weekend, community members and families explored city vehicles of all shapes and sizes, both flying and on-wheels while learning about public services. ABQ RIDE brought a 60-foot Albuquerque Rapid Transit bus to the event for folks to enjoy and APD's Transit Safety Officers rolled up in their mobile units to educate guests on safety programming.