Metro Light Rail is a 32 km (20 mi.) light rail line operating in Arizona. It serves the cities of Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa. Construction began in March 2005; operation started December 27, 2008. The line has 2011 estimated daily ridership of 41,300, making it the 12th busiest light rail system in the nation. The expected construction cost for the initial 20 miles is $1.4 billion, or $70 million per mile.
Fares:
Tickets can be purchased at ticket vending machines at the entrance to all stations and must be validated before boarding the train.
One-Ride Ticket - $1.75
All-Day Pass - $3.50 (purchased at retail outlet or ticket vending machine)
All-Day Pass - $5.25 (purchased on board a bus)
Children 5 years of age and under ride free.
You may purchase a season pass as well.
Light Rail map:
Light Rail Schedule:
Light rail offers over 30 convenient stations on several lines to get you anywhere you want to go.
Light rail trains serve stations regularly between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. Some lines provide additional late night/early morning trips. Holiday schedule operates on: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
The Valley Metro Rail Northwest Extension is one of the first extensions planned. Engineering has already begun on this 4-mile (6.4 km) route from the current terminus at Bethany Home north on 19th Avenue to Dunlap Road, and eventually west to Metro Center Mall. Construction will be from Spring 2009-2011. The project should be ready by late 2012. Unfortunately, Valley Metro had to push back this extension to 2023 due to the economy.
Phoenix, Arizona
Metro Light Rail is a 32 km (20 mi.) light rail line operating in Arizona. It serves the cities of Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa. Construction began in March 2005; operation started December 27, 2008. The line has 2011 estimated daily ridership of 41,300, making it the 12th busiest light rail system in the nation. The expected construction cost for the initial 20 miles is $1.4 billion, or $70 million per mile.Fares:
Tickets can be purchased at ticket vending machines at the entrance to all stations and must be validated before boarding the train.Children 5 years of age and under ride free.
You may purchase a season pass as well.
Light Rail map:
Light Rail Schedule:
Light rail offers over 30 convenient stations on several lines to get you anywhere you want to go.
Light rail trains serve stations regularly between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. Some lines provide additional late night/early morning trips. Holiday schedule operates on: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Monday-Friday
Peak: 6:00 - 9:00 a.m. / 3:30 - 6:30 p.m
Base: 5:00 - 6:00 a.m. / 9:00 a.m - 3:30 p.m. / 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Evening 7:30 p.m - 11:30 p.m
Early/Late: 4:00 - 5:00 a.m / 11:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Saturday, Sunday and Holiday
Base: 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Evening 7:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m
Early/Late: 2:00 - 8:30 a.m / 11:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Future Plans:
The Valley Metro Rail Northwest Extension is one of the first extensions planned. Engineering has already begun on this 4-mile (6.4 km) route from the current terminus at Bethany Home north on 19th Avenue to Dunlap Road, and eventually west to Metro Center Mall. Construction will be from Spring 2009-2011. The project should be ready by late 2012. Unfortunately, Valley Metro had to push back this extension to 2023 due to the economy.
http://www.lightrail.com/maps/phoenix/phoenix.htm
http://www3.rtd-denver.com/schedules/getRouteList.action?routeType=2