The Mid-Region Council of Governments provides metropolitan and rural transportation planning for the entire four-county area (Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia and Torrance Counties), which includes development of both a long-range transportation plan (MTP) and a short-term Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the Albuquerque metropolitan area.

MRCOG is also home to the Rio Metro Regional Transit District (Rio Metro). Rio Metro operates bus and rail service in Belen Los Lunas, Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Bernalillo, and rural areas of Sandoval County. Rio Metro also funds transit connections to various rail stations in conjunction with the New Mexico Rail Runner Express.

In addition, MRCOG administers Federal Transit Administration funding for the Job Access and Reverse Commute and New Freedom programs for agencies and organizations within the AMPA and provides assistance with curb-to-curb transportation for qualified low-income residents through the job access program.