ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – This weekend, bus riders were awarded goodie bags to provoke the idea of taking public transportation to local markets.
The Winrock Park Market is a newly created event in Uptown. Visitors can enjoy the shopping district and visit with growers, artisans, and food trucks. Live music is also featured at the event.
On Saturday, those who took the bus to the Route 766 bus stop were given gift bags with prizes.
“The Winrock Park Market is quickly becoming a staple in the Uptown community,” said Councilor Fiebelkorn. “To combine it with a zero-fare transit ride makes for a perfect Saturday. Transit is not only for home-work trips but also for getting to fun family events and for shopping locally.”
Officials said the gifts might incentivize the riders to continue using the public transportation the city provides for free.
“This event exemplifies how local businesses, City leaders, and the transit system can collaborate in a beneficial way for all parties,” said Transit Director Leslie Keener. “Constituents enjoy a free ride and access to fun local events, Winrock Town Center increases attendance and event promotion, and ABQ RIDE raises ridership and awareness about convenient bus access to gems around Albuquerque.”
If you’re interested in the market, it runs every Saturday through October 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.