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Peoria Council approves transit agreement

6/27/2022
Peoria City Council approved an intergovernmental agreement amendment with the Regional Public Transportation Authority for transit services in the city.

Tempe Streetcar rolls into town after 10-year vision

6/6/2022
The long-awaited Tempe Streetcar finally rolled into town on May 20 with an opening attended by elected officials, stakeholders and Tempe residents. 

Valley Metro prepares to lay track on next Central …

5/10/2022
Construction crews have nearly completed the first phase of a major Valley Metro light rail track installation project in downtown Phoenix as part of the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub light …

Tempe Streetcar begins running on May 20

4/28/2022
Tempe residents will finally be able to board the new Tempe Streetcar beginning on May 20, Valley Metro announced.

As public transit expands, South Tempe left out of …

2/18/2022
With downtown Tempe set to open its new Streetcar system this spring and Valley Metro’s expansion of the light rail in Phoenix, the Valley’s public transit continues to grow along with its population.

Mesa Polar Express experience back for 1 more weekend …

12/16/2021
The Polar Express is arriving in Mesa this holiday season. Families can hop on the Polar Express at the Mesa Drive/Main Street light rail platform in Mesa for an enchanting experience, according …

Mesa Polar Express experience back for 2 weekends in …

12/1/2021
The Polar Express is arriving in Mesa this holiday season. Families can hop on the Polar Express at the Mesa Drive/Main Street light rail platform in Mesa for an enchanting experience, according …

Buttigieg visits Phoenix to sign grant for light-rail …

11/23/2021
Light rail in metro Phoenix will get a funding boost from federal coffers, which is in addition to millions of dollars headed to Arizona under the infrastructure bill President Joe Biden signed this week.

Supply chain issues delay Tempe Streetcar

10/7/2021
The Tempe Streetcar project has been in the city’s sights for close to a decade, but Tempe will have to wait a little longer for that dream to come to fruition.

Waymo, Valley Metro work to close transportation gaps

9/10/2021
A partnership between a self-driving vehicle technology company and a local transit agency is spelling out big changes for the future of Valley roads.

Rosendin employees provide spark for Valley Metro …

9/8/2021
With a regional position in Tempe, Rosendin officials offer insight into how portions of streetcar tracks were built for the Valley Metro Tempe Streetcar Project. Crews spent over three years …

Valley Metro CEO Smith to retire in 2022

8/18/2021
CEO Scott Smith recently informed the Valley Metro Boards of Directors of his intent to retire after working as the agency’s chief executive for the past five and a half years. Smith will …