Valley Metro LINK is a new state-of-the-art service that will carry East Valley passengers from as far East as the Superstition Springs park and ride lot near Power Road and the US60 freeway. A map of the LINK system shows the route running from Superstition Springs heading North on Power to Main Street where it will go West to connect to the Sycamore Transit Center and connect with the Light Rail system. Along the 12 mile corridor, the LINK system also connects with several bus routes which will bring people from other parts of the valley.
Connecting Bus Routes
- Route 104 – Alma School
- Route 112 – Country Club/Arizona Ave
- Route 120 – Mesa Dr
- Route 128 – Stapley
- Route 136 – Gilbert Road
- Route 30 – University
- Route 45 – Broadway
- Route 61 – Southern
The bus runs on a "traffic signal priority" where lights wait to turn red until the bus passes which should help operate efficiently and conveniently. Other items of interest might be that the cost to ride will be the same as the "normal' bus and light rail fares.
The hours of operation for LINK will be different than light rail with the current schedule posted as:
Monday – Friday Hours:
6am – 8am: Every 15 minutes
8am – 3pm: Every 30 minutes
3pm – 6pm: Every 15 minutes
6pm – 10pm: Every 30 minutes
Saturday Hours:
6am – 10pm: Every 60 minutes
Sunday Hours:
6am – 6pm: Every 60 minutes
In the following short video, I spoke with Susan Tierney who is a "Public Information Officer" with Metro. In this video, Susan gave us some great LINK information and was very gracious to speak to me on short notice. Thanks Susan!
**please note, fare information and scheduled run times are subject to change and are set by Metro, NOT Rail Life! 🙂 **
Re: Transit fare outlets and premium fare charges if fare is paid on the bus.
I don’t live near any of the outlets you have listed, and if I have to go to one of them it will cost me extra money on the bus to go to a location I don’t want to go to in the first place, at a time that is inconvenient for me (all the while waiting for more buses in the 115 degree temperatures in order to purchase a 1-day reduced pass. In addition, I would have to be at those locations during their business hours. I need to be on the bus at a certain time, not standing in line while someone is purchasing lotto tickets and exchanging merchandise. I checked with the Fry’s store directly across from my residence, and they have no interest in selling passes. There are two buses that run along Main Street at this location. Does it not make sense that this is the proper location for an outlet?
Or is common sense not part of the equation? Also, only 3-day passes seem to be available at any of the locations. Do these passes have to be used in consecutive days, or on any day as long as the fare has been collected? My understanding is that the 31-day fare passes must be used on consecutive days.
Hi m. ryan,
Thanks for bringing up some excellent points. It is our understanding that passes mustt be used on consecutive days. I believe you can purchase fares online as well as other off site locations. Metro will also be making more information on the new fare structure available in the near future. http://www.ValleyMetro.org would be the ones to speak to about the “common sense” questions. 🙂
Please note, Rail Life is not associated with Metro.
Thanks so much for stopping by.