December 10, 2025
Public feedback opportunities continue for west Phoenix transit expansion
Phoenix City Council to take action early next year
PHOENIX – The community will have additional opportunities to learn about and provide input on expanded transit options for the Capitol Mall area and west Phoenix. Valley Metro and the City of Phoenix invite the public to attend upcoming meetings to hear updates on route options for the Capitol Light Rail Extension (CAPEX) and its connection to the I-10 West Extension (10WEST). (See attached map.) These projects would extend light rail service from downtown Phoenix to the Arizona State Capitol area (CAPEX) and travel along the I-10 freeway to ultimately connect with the Desert Sky Transit Center at 79th Avenue/Thomas (10WEST).
Phoenix City Council is expected to take action on the future of CAPEX and its connection to 10WEST in late January 2026. The Council will either adopt an updated CAPEX route as the first step to extend light rail to west Phoenix or vote to re-evaluate high-capacity transit alternatives to serve the area.
Public input gathered during this engagement period will help inform the Council's decision. Community members are invited to hear project updates and share feedback through multiple opportunities:
In-Person/Virtual Community Meetings:
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 (Virtual)
Noon – 1 p.m.
Meeting link: valley-metro.webex.com
Join by phone: 1.408.418.9388
Webinar number: 2481 341 9737
Webinar password: CAPEX2025 (22739202 from phones)
Spanish Audio Channel:
Join by phone: 1.408.418.9388
Access Code: 2496 325 4643
Password: 22739202
Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 (Hybrid – In-person & Virtual)
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Peralta Elementary School
7125 W. Encanto Blvd., Phoenix
Join online: valley-metro.webex.com
Webinar number: 2487 581 6037
Webinar password: CAPEX2025
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 (Virtual)
Noon – 1 p.m.
Meeting link: valley-metro.webex.com
Join by phone: 1.408.418.9388
Webinar number: 2499 913 0235
Webinar password: CAPEX2025 (22739202 from phones)
Spanish Audio Channel:
Join by phone: 1.408.418.9388
Access Code: 2494 018 4602
Password: 22739202
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 (Virtual)
6 p.m.
Join link: valley-metro.webex.com
Join by phone: 1.408.418.9388
Webinar number: 2481 125 6763
Webinar password: CAPEX2025 (22739202 from phones)
Spanish Audio Channel:
Join by phone: 1.408.418.9388
Access Code: 2485 010 2842
Password: 22739202
Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026 (Hybrid – In-person & Virtual)
6 – 7:30 p.m.
1929 W. Fillmore St., Phoenix
Meeting link: valley-metro.webex.com
Webinar number: 2485 880 5698
Webinar password: CAPEX2025
The same information will be provided at each meeting and all materials and presentations are available in English and Spanish.
Those unable to attend can view the interactive video presentation, review project materials and submit feedback online at valleymetro.org/CAPEX. Public comment will be collected through January 2026, with Phoenix City Council action expected in late January.
About the Capitol Extension: The Capitol Extension (CAPEX) is a planned light rail expansion extending west from the existing Valley Metro Rail system in downtown Phoenix toward the State Capitol area. This extension will ultimately connect to the future I-10 West Extension, serving a strong ridership base and creating an important connection to future expansions in west Phoenix. Learn more at valleymetro.org/CAPEX.
About I-10 West Extension: The 10-mile I-10 West (10WEST) extension will connect the greater West Valley to the existing Valley Metro Rail system. This project is unique and will see light rail trains traveling in the median of Interstate 10, before ultimately crossing to the north side of the freeway to a terminus at the existing Desert Sky Transit Center. Learn more at valleymetro.org/10WEST.