ACCESS Program Agency Application

Rio Metro ACCESS provides free bus and train passes to social service agencies serving low income New Mexicans.

Agencies that meet the criteria described in the program policy are invited to apply for the ACCESS Program.

Application Process

  1. The Agency receives the Rio Metro ACCESS Program Information Packet with Policies and Agreement for their review.
  2. The Agency fills out the Agreement and turns it in along with an IRS Recognition letter or other official documentation of tax-exempt status to be considered for the Rio Metro ACCESS Program.
  3. Once approved, the Rio Metro ACCESS Program Coordinator will explain the Request-Delivery-Reporting Process so that the Agency may start requesting the train and bus passes. The requested passes will be delivered along with the PASS CONTROL SHEET.
  4. The PASS CONTROL SHEET will be utilized as a form of “currency” between the Agency and client for issuing FREE train and bus passes to their qualifying clients.
  5. The PASS CONTROL SHEET will be collected and sent to the Rio Metro ACCESS Program Coordinator on the 1st of every month.

Helpful Documents

Alternate Format

  1. To request this information in an alternate format (eg., Braille, large print, audio), please contact Customer Service at 1-866-795-7245 or click here to download the request form.

Title VI

  1. The Rio Metro Regional Transit District operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, national origin, and disability, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Visit our Title VI / Non-Discrimination Notice Web Page.