These are the gateways to the mill avenue district, tempe. Kalamazoo metro transit has public transit routes and schedules available for each bus. Other popular maps have been our map of homes near the light rail along with a map hotels near the line, where to grab a drink along the line and of course where to grab a burger when you are hungry. Is the light rail system safe phoenix forum tripadvisor. Houstons lightrail starter line that opened in 2004 is the most similar to the phoenix system. Runs from northwest phoenix through tempe to east mesa. Over the last year, light rail boosters around the nation have declared phoenix light rail to be an unqualified success. Exit the westbound train at central station, located at central and adams. Soon, thousands of travelers attending events like the 2009 nba all star game in phoenix and the 2008 insight bowl in. Fall 2000 phoenix and tempe city councils approved a 20mile light rail transit alignment from christown mall in phoenix to dobsonmain in mesa november 2000 final light rail alignment approved. Crime and safety on light rail and what is being done. The valley metro rail runs from central phoenix, through downtown, to tempe and mesa in the east. Valley metro rail is a light rail transit system that serves the phoenix metropolitan area in arizona, united states.
Light rail light rail time schedule overview for the upcoming week. Stops maps 19th ave dunlap skyt route time schedules stops greater phoenix trail guides street maps system map valley metro. Metro light rail to and from sky harbor airport rail life. For more information on schedules and how to ride, check out. The phoenix light rail has been a blessing or a curse, depending on whom you ask. From there, follow the walkway with moving sidewalks on level 2 to the elevator and escalator down to the valley metro rail platform at 44th street and washington. There are 122 light rail jobs available in metro phoenix. From 44thwashington, free shuttle that stops at all terminals. Phoenix is a city with growing its local bus, commuter bus, light rail, neighborhood circulators or dialaride for people find a bus schedule get light rail schedules 7332 227. Crews put the finishing touches on installing light rail tracks on main street, just west of horne. Stations are close by and run right by some of the areas top.
In phoenix, weekend users make light rail a success the. The new public transit system connects downtown tempe with sky harbor airport, downtown and central phoenix, and west mesa. A light rail extension into northeast phoenix is part of the regional transportation plan and is being studied. Many modes working in concert create a successful transportation network. The valley metro transit book contains all the maps and schedules you need to get around. Buslight railparatransitstreetcar city of tempe, az. Rail light rail time schedule overview for the upcoming week. Metro, the valleys new light rail system, is online. Walk south, cross washington st and enter the hotel off of the corner of jeff erson and central. Phoenix transportation guide phoenix convention center. It has been in operation since 2008 and has an average daily ridership of 50,000 people per day.
As construction begins on the fivemile south central extension connecting south phoenix to the regional light rail system, valley metro is launching a new smartphone app. Valley metro rail styled corporately as metro is a 28. If you want to know where to leave your car, we also have a map of the park and ride lots where you can park for free before boarding the metro. If you leave an item on a bus, call valley metro lost and found at 6022535000. Metro has adjusted service in response to covid19 and face coverings are now required on all buses and trains. University of colorado a line catch the train to the plane with the university of colorado a line. Though delivered by the traditional hardbid method, kiewit had a large hand in redesigning the project and resequencing tasks after encountering more than 600 unknown obstructions in approximately 14 months of work. Mesa light rail line growing in a roundabout way news. This shuttle bus travels on 16th street between union station and civic center station, stopping at every block inbetween. Phoenix studies southern route for expanding light rail. Line section 1 is the first light rail transit system in arizona. Valley metros light rail is 26 miles of track that connect portions of mesa to tempe and phoenix, including downtown.
And along the way you pass quite a few of the valleys highlights sun. On buses, we suggest removing the child from the stroller and folding the stroller while onboard. Rail route time schedules stops maps 19th ave dunlap credit to. There are several ways to navigate the city, including public transportation and transportation services such as taxis, rental cars, charter services and ridehailing services such as uber, lyft, and ztrip. When operating in light rail intersections for incidents such as motor vehicle accidents company officers should consider the impact of lrv traffic on. Phoenix and valley metro seek input on capitoli10 west.
You will be pleasantly surprised at the cleanliness. Never park apparatus on or between the light rail tracks. The project includes track improvements along mckinley street in downtown phoenix, expansion of the existing operations and maintenancecenter, purchase of 18 light rail vehicles, and construction of two. The cities of glendale, scottsdale, peoria, and phoenix contract some of their service directly to service providers.
The initial segment of metro light rail service in the phoenix, arizona area began operating in december 2008. South central lrt extension capital investment program. For many valley residents, its been a lifeline and their only mode of transportation getting them to work, doctor. Transportation 2050, public transit, phoenix, light rail, valley metro, connecting communities. I have read where there is no security and people have had problems with drunks on the buses and rails. The system serves on average over 49,400 weekday riders as of 2016, making it one of the busiest light rail. The line carried 49,416 passengers per day in 2016, making it the 14th busiest light rail system in the country. I am in mesa and want to go to the heard museum is the light rail safe to take. Tempe may be home to state farm, for instance, but the light rail line ensures that mesa and phoenix benefit. View phoenix valley metro light rail in a larger map. Rail light rail route schedule and stops the rail light rail direction.
The light rail system, which operates under the valley metro brand name, has 38 stations and 26 miles 42 km of tracks within the cities of phoenix, tempe, and mesa. The valley metro rail station is located in 44th street and washington so passengers need to take the sky train to get there. I wouldnt have given it a second thought to use especially after using the l. Phoenix voters pass a 410 cent sales tax for public transportation. Theyll help you with the schedule and tell you what it means to transfer buses and how to do it. Available in english and spanish, construct vm will notify users about current and upcoming construction and can be downloaded on ios or android devices. Downtown tempe is home to two metro light rail stations 3rd st. Light rail need to get from the airport to your downtown hotel.
Download system map pdf create an etransit book service. Crime and safety on metro light rail are growing concerns. View and download kalamazoo metro transit bus routes and. Street transportation transportation 2050 phoenix, arizona. So the caregiver would have to hold the baby or child. Valley metro plans to extend its light rail system from downtown phoenix to the south mountain village core via central avenue and 1. Valley metro light rail schedule and map phoenix westbound and eastbound. The valley metro rail system locally referred to as the light rail or called the metro, provides more than 25 miles of public transportation for central and downtown phoenix, the downtown and arizona state university areas of tempe, and downtown mesa in arizona. New statistics from the phoenix police department show emergency calls at light rail. The cool people at friends of transit just sent us an email describing more details on traveling between metro light rail and phoenix sky harbor international airport. Light rail line proposed extensions station parkandride stations airport phoenix valley metro light rail line. October 2019 transit book 12mb pdf effective october 28, 2019. This first section was 20 miles long, covering a small part of west mesa, tempe at the asu main campus, downtown phoenix and the central corridor of phoenix.
You can learn about schedules and bus stop locations by calling a valley metro customer service. Metro light rail history 19962009 the walter cronkite. The network, which is part of the valley metro public transit system, began operations on december 27, 2008. With the light rail passengers can get to downtown and lots of other destinations. This free shuttle service will be great for people attending events in downtown phoenix and tempe. The regional transit system has 61 local bus routes, 15 key local bus routes, 1 limited. Westin 7 metro light rail walking path to light rail stops metro light rail stops 6 hotel palomar erson st.
In operation since the tail end of 2008, the 26mile valley metro light rail stretches from 19th ave. The next segment, extending mesa access by another 3. Bus and rail riders may bring car seats aboard, but there are no seat belts to strap the car seat to the bus or rail seat. A list is displayed showing the earliest four trains that will depart your start station after your selected travel data and time. Experience the sights and sounds of downtown denver on rtds free mallride. Two extensions are currently under construction, in mesa and phoenix.