Starting Saturday, June 7, Valley Metro is increasing light rail and streetcar trips to make it more convenient to travel using public transit. These service improvements align with the launch of Valley Metro’s new two-line light rail system.
On weekdays, light rail trains will arrive every 12 minutes until 7 p.m., reducing wait times and ensuring timely transfers between the A and B lines. In Tempe, streetcar service frequency will improve to every 15 minutes until 7 p.m.
About Transportation 2050: In August 2015, Phoenix voters approved Transportation 2050 (T2050), a 35-year citywide transportation plan. T2050 is overseen by the Citizens Transportation Commission and includes improved frequency on local bus service, new light rail service and stations and major street improvement projects. Funding for T2050 comes from a 7/10ths of a cent city sales tax that started Jan. 1, 2016. Over the life of the plan, the funds are estimated to generate about $16.7 billion, or more than half of the plan's overall cost. There will be an additional $14.8 billion in federal and county funds, passenger fares and other sources. For more information, visit the T2050 page or follow Phoenix Public Transit, Phoenix Street Transportation and Valley Metro on X.
About Valley Metro: Located in the fastest-growing county in the U.S., Valley Metro connects people to their most important destinations each day. Riders travel across the metro-Phoenix area on eco-friendly public transit including bus, light rail, paratransit and streetcar. Progress continues on additional high-capacity transit extensions that are either in planning or under construction to create a 50-mile rail system. Valley Metro also offers alternative transportation programs including paratransit services for seniors and people with disabilities , commuter vanpools, online carpool matching, bus trip mapping, bicycle safety and telework assistance. Two Boards of Directors from 19 local cities and towns and the county set the policy direction for the agency with the intent of advancing the regional public transit system in Maricopa County. In addition to federal and local funds, Valley Metro receives critical capital, bus and paratransit operations funds from Prop. 400, the 20-year, regional half-cent transportation sales tax. Voters continued the 20-year regional funding support for transit with the passage of Prop. 479 in 2024. Stay up-to-date by following us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and X or by visiting valleymetro.org and downloading the Valley Metro app.
