Job Access is a program that provides curb-to-curb transportation for qualified low-income residents to get to a job or job-training program in the Albuquerque area.  Since transportation can be a major barrier to employment for low-income residents, Job Access was developed to overcome transportation obstacles and help people get or keep jobs.

Do I Qualify?

You must be receiving TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) or meet the 150% Federal Income Eligibility Guideline (PDF).

Transportation will be provided for jobs, job training, and child care required for a job and/or job-related training.  Transportation is not available for side trips (such as grocery shopping or doctor's appointments).

You must live in Bernalillo County.  Trips can be provided to and from Sandoval County, as long as your residence is in Bernalillo County.

Transportation will only be provided if:

• bus service is not available,
• if a bus stop is more than ¼ mile away from your home or your destination,
• or it takes 1 ½ or more hours to get to your home or your destination.

How do I apply?

Agency Referral: If you are currently working with a low income agency representative (various agencies provide support) or a TANF Career Development Specialist, please contact your representative for assistance.

OR

By Appointment: If you are not working with a low-income or TANF agency, you may call 505-724-3623 to set up an appointment.

What information do I need to provide?

All applicants need to provide the following information in order to be considered for the Job Access program:

• Proof of income: 2 paycheck stubs or TANF Certification (contact us at 505-725-3623 if you cannot provide proof of income),
• the exact addresses for pick-up and drop-off locations,
• the  Job Access Program Details Policies Form signed by you, and
• the  Job Access Referral Form signed by your TANF representative (if you are referred).

Related Resources 

See Workforce for help in finding a job.

Don't know if bus service or public transportation is available for you?  Visit: 

• Abq Ride for bus service within the City of Albuquerque,
• the New Mexico Rail Runner Express for train services and shuttles from Belen to Santa Fe, or
• Rio Metro for rural bus and shuttle service.

The New Mexico Resources website provides comprehensive information on many government-funded programs, including cash assistance, childcare, energy, housing, and additional low-income transportation programs. 

Contact:
Jennifer Jimenez (jjimenez@mrcog-nm.gov)
Phone: (505) 724-3623 or (505) 247-1750 ext. 3623
Fax: (505) 247-1753 (Attn: Job Access Program)