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To educate the Greater Phoenix community about the benefits of a well-designed and accessible mass transit system, which represents a major component of a balanced regional transportation plan.
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Past Archives
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December 27, 2006 Light rail spurs rush of private development
December 19, 2006 Light-rail chief keeps project rolling along
December 14, 2006 Weekend freeway restrictions in the Phoenix area (Dec. 15-18) & METRO traffic restrictions update
December 13, 2006 Scottsdale City Council straddles light-rail fence & Napolitano says road, transit projects can be built faster without a tax boost
November 10, 2006 Voters approve 70% of nationwide Transit / Transportation initiatives, worth over $40 billion.
November 9, 2006 Rick Simonetta to appear on KFNX Radion on Monday
November 6, 2006 Symposium focuses on WV transit needs
October 28, 2006 Jane Morris, Deputy Director, City of Phoenix Aviation - November 2, 2006
October 23, 2006 Extra light-rail station in works & 1st light rail car leaves Japan for N.J. testing
October 18, 2006 Proposition 104
October 16, 2006 Forum to Provide Information on West Valley Transit
October 13, 2006 Tucson - NATIONAL TRENDS IN LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
October 2, 2006 West Valley Human Services Alliance Transit Symposium
September 28, 2006 West Valley Human Services Alliance Transit Symposium
September 27, 2006 HDR and Councilwoman Peggy Bilsten invite you to a reception for President Bush's Nominee for Secretary of Transportation
September 25, 2006 MESA MAIN STREET BRT STUDY OPEN HOUSES
September 20, 2006 PARK AND RIDE LOT OPEN HOUSE
September 18, 2006 Valley Metro Vanpool Program Sets Record with 300th Van
September 14, 2006 Weekend Freeway Restrictions in Phoenix area (September 15-18) & METRO traffic restrictions update
September 13, 2006 West Valley mayors eye light-rail route changes
September 7, 2006 Phoenix Business Outreach
August 11, 2006 METRO traffic restrictions update - Weekend freeway restrictions in the Phoenix area (Aug 11 - 14)
July 28, 2006 Weekend freeway restrictions in the Phoenix area (July 28-31)
July 21, 2006 Weekend freeway restrictions in the Phoenix area (July 21-24)
July 20, 2006 Phoenix Public Transit to expand busing services
July 18, 2006 Metro RPTA will be hosting three separate kick-offs to welcome Route 660
July 14, 2006 MAG given award for transit plan
July 14, 2006 Trying to soothe light-rail gripes
July 7, 2006 ADA certified to get service for at least three months
June 29, 2006 Weekend closures and other transit news from the Metro Area
June 26, 2006 Valley bus agency to improve schedules, travel times
June 8, 2006 Transportation Acceleration Summit - Wednesday, June 14, 2006
June 6, 2006 Light rail on budget, on track for '08
June 2, 2006 METRO traffic restrictions update - June 1 & Weekend freeway closures in Valley (June 2-5); drivers urged to use alternate routes when possible
May 18, 2006 Tempe Weekend Road Closures & Weekend Freeway Closures in Valley (May 19-22); Westbound Loop 202 closed in Tempe for rubberized asphalt paving
May 17, 2006 Congratulations to our Friends in Tucson and Pima County!!!
May 12, 2006 Valley Metro learns from others' light-rail failures
May 11, 2006 Weekend freeway closures in Valley (May 12-15); Quiet Pavement work continues on Loop 202 in Tempe
May 10, 2006 Lane Restrictions on Southbound I-17
May 4, 2006 METRO traffic restrictions update 5/4 & State Transportation Board to conduct public hearing in Flagstaff
May 1, 2006 Candidates' views differ on light rail, Marketplace
April 27, 2006 Effective May 1, 2006, routes that will return to regular routing & Weekend Freeway Closures, Restrictions in Phoenix area (April 28-May 1)
April 24, 2006 Transportation alternatives studied - Queen Creek pushes parkway, commuter rail plans
April 24, 2006 Arizona considers commuter rail
April 19, 2006 For our friends in Pima County.
April 17, 2006 The passing of a very good friend...
April 12, 2006 Street Closures - Phoenix & Tempe
April 12, 2006 METRO traffic restrictions update/Southbound Mill Avenue over Tempe Town Lake will be closed
April 12, 2006 Valley Metro Bus Service in downtown Phoenix Impacts of April 10 march on bus routes and service
April 8, 2006 Monday March freeway ramp restrictions
April 7, 2006 Valley Forward's Livability Summit
April 6, 2006 Weekend freeway restrictions in the Phoenix area (April 7-10)
April 6, 2006 Arizona Transit Association (AzTA) 2006 Annual Conference & Rail Symposium
March  28, 2006 What is the future of transit service for Valley Metro?
March  20, 2006 Subject: Weekend freeway restrictions in the Phoenix area (March 24-27); drivers urged to use alternate routes
March  20, 2006 Public transit woos Valley's commuters
March  16, 2006 Weekend freeway restrictions in the Phoenix area (March 17-20); drivers urged to use alternate routes
March  10, 2006 March 18 Transportation Master Plan Informational Workshop Cancelled
March  9, 2006 Weekend freeway restrictions in the Phoenix area (March 9-13); drivers urged to use alternate routes
March  8, 2006 You are invited to two INFORMATIONAL WORKSHOPS
March  6, 2006 Light Rail Construction Updates
March  6, 2006 First Tracks of 20-mile METRO System Placed
March  3, 2006 Weekend freeway restrictions in the Phoenix area (March 3-6); drivers urged to use alternate routes
February  28, 2006 Announcing Phoenix Neighborhood Partnership
February  23, 2006 Weekend freeway restrictions in the Phoenix area (Feb. 24-27); drivers urged to use alternate routes
February  22, 2006 SCR 1019 and HCR 2031: Regulatory Takings
February  16, 2006 Fourth Annual Friends of Transit Conference on Friday, February 24th
February  16, 2006 Weekend freeway restrictions in the Phoenix area (Feb. 17-20); drivers urged to use alternate routes
February  13, 2006 Fourth Annual Friends of Transit Conference on Friday, February 24th
February  9, 2006 Driver Alert! Use alternate routes to avoid weekend freeway closures and restrictions (Feb. 10-13)
February  8, 2006 Mineta urges full funding for light rail
February  7, 2006 Dial-a-Ride becoming challenge for seniors
February  2, 2006 Freeway Closures - Friday, February 3 Monday, February 6
February 1, 2006 Residents design life along light rail
January 26, 2006 Weekend Closures on Phoenix Area Freeways (January 27 - 30); Drivers Urged to Use Alternate Routes
January 21, 2006 HIGHLIGHTS from APTA's President's Letter:  January 20, 2006
January 20, 2006 For our Friends in Tucson and Pima County...
January 20, 2006 Editorial: Light rail worth shouting about
January 12, 2006 Business owners told light rail is commerce catalyst & Smart steps drawing praise for Valley Metro
January 12, 2006 Freeway Closures - Friday, January 13 Monday, January 16
January 11, 2006 From our Friends at Valley Forward
January 6, 2006 Weekend closures on Phoenix area freeways (Jan. 6-9); drivers urged to use alternate routes
January 4, 2006 Commuter rail considered as Valley traffic snarls grow