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Thanksgiving holiday schedule for Valley Metro
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Independent Newsmedia
Valley Metro is encouraging riders to use buses and light rail during this busy holiday season.
On Thanksgiving, Nov. 28, Valley Metro will operate on a Sunday schedule, according to a release.
The day after Thanksgiving, local buses, light rail and the rural route will operate on a regular weekday schedule. There will no RAPID or Express commuter bus service on Friday, Nov. 29.
The customer-service office will be closed on Thanksgiving and open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29.
Holiday travelers can use light rail for access to Sky Harbor Airport. Riders need to exit at 44th Street/Washington station for connection to the Sky Train, the release states.
Here are some events Thanksgiving weekend that people can get to by using light rail:
Friday, Nov. 29: City Skate Tree Lighting at 6 p.m.; exit Jefferson/First Avenue or Washington/Central Avenue.
Friday, Nov. 29: Fantasy of Lights Parade at 6 p.m.; exit at Mill Avenue/Third Street
Friday, Nov. 29: Merry Main Street, 5-10 p.m.; exit at Mesa Drive/Main Street
Saturday, Nov. 30: Phoenix Flea Fall 2019 at Heritage Square from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., exit at 3rd St/ Jefferson or 3rd St/Washington
Saturday, Nov. 30: Duel in the Desert, ASU vs Arizona football at 8 p.m.; exit at Veterans Way/College Avenue
Saturday, Nov. 30: Merry Main Street, noon-10 p.m., exit at Mesa Drive/Main Street.
For more information on hours of service, please visit valleymetro.org/hours-service.
Valley Metro provides eco-friendly public transit options to residents of greater Phoenix and Maricopa County including the planning and operations of a regional bus system and 28 miles of light rail. In fiscal year 2019, total ridership for the system was 64 million passengers, according to the release.
