It was recently announced that Steve Banta was chosen to lead Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority (RPTA) and METRO light rail as the single chief executive officer. The following info is an Op-ed by Arizona Councilmember and Valley Metro and METRO Boards member Shana Ellis. Take a look at what Shana has to say […]
Light Rail Station – Encanto and Central
The light rail station at Encanto and Central in downtown Phoenix is located near the Heard Museum. Many of the arts end entertainment venues along the twenty mile stretch have enjoyed renewed energy since the opening of the light rail line. Near by, you will also find a great mix of housing choices from condos […]
Light Rail Station – Roosevelt and Central
The light rail station at Roosevelt and Central in downtown Phoenix is a major hub of activity. The Roosevelt Station is home to the First Fridays Art Walk which has helped push some Friday ridership numbers well over the 50,000 boardings . Close by you will find housing, restaurants shopping and vibrant communities. Also called […]
Light Rail Station – Van Buren and 1st Ave
The light rail station at Van Buren and 1st Avenue in downtown Phoenix is also known as the ASU Phoenix Campus station at Grand Central Station. Bus connections and a hub of activity are near by with Phoenix Civic Space and a whole range of near by activities. This is a South bound light rail […]
Light Rail Station – Van Buren and Central
The light rail station at Van Buren and Central in downtown Phoenix is also known as the ASU Phoenix Campus station at Grand Central Station. ASU students are able to take light rail to the Tempe campus from their Phoenix classes. Bus connections and a hub of activity are near by with Phoenix Civic Space […]
Light Rail Station – Jefferson and 1st Ave
The light rail station at Jefferson and 1st Avenue in downtown Phoenix is one of the busier stations along the line and is near city and county buildings. Several business, housing and restaurant choices are also located near by. This is an east bound platform only, people heading North or West from downtown will want […]
Light Rail Station – 3rd and Jefferson
The light rail station at 3rd Street and Jefferson in Phoenix is an East bound station also known as the Ball Park / Arena Station. Located between Chase Field and US Airways Center, this station is very popular for people taking light rail to see the Suns, Diamondbacks or an event downtown. The light rail […]
Light Rail Station – 3rd and Washington
The light rail station at 3rdstreet and Washington in Phoenix is a West bound station also known as the Convention Center Station. This is also the light rail station used by most people coming from the East Valley to see a concert, the Suns or a Diamondbacks game. This is a busy station as convention […]
Light Rail Station – 12th and Jefferson
The light rail station at 12th Street and Jefferson in Phoenix is an East bound station where the line has split from the West Valley. There is an interesting mix of commercial and residential development near by but this station has been in the bottom third of boardings for the first year of operation for […]
Light Rail Station – 12th and Washington
The light rail station at 12th street and Washington in Phoenix is a West bound station where the line has splits from the East Valley. There is an interesting mix of commercial and residential development near by but this station has been in the bottom third of boardings for the first year of operation for […]