Transit News

On Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day, Valley Metro bus and rail will operate on a Sunday schedule. .

Valley Metro is offering extended evening and weekend hours to help riders sign up for reduced fare..

Valley Metro and the city of Phoenix are seeking community input on the modified route for the Capitol Light Rail Extension..

Learn about Smart Fare and easier ways to pay at local town halls.

Go easier and greener with the sponsored rides program.

Three Arizona cities in the greater Phoenix region are collaborating on a more flexible public transit concept aimed at bridging some of the widening gaps facing the sector..

A variety of high-capacity transit projects are in progress or planned in Phoenix. Valley Metro and the City of Phoenix invite you to attend a public meeting or go online to learn more. .

The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) and stakeholders are working together to make travel options around the greater Phoenix region more accessible..

The region will soon have a new connection from Mesa, Tempe and downtown Phoenix to new areas of northwest Phoenix..

Commuters and employers recognized for their commitment to sustainability.

Commit to the cause this fall by changing up your commute! .

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Valley Metro and the city of Phoenix are asking for feedback on street configuration and potential station locations for the newest light rail extension..

Valley Metro is extending and streamlining routes as well as adjusting schedules to better serve the needs of its customers. Riders should check their route ahead of the bi-annual service change going into effect on Monday, April 24. .

Phoenix Rising FC is the next Valley sports team to join Valley Metro as a Rail Ride partner. .

Valley Metro and the city of Phoenix are conducting a study to evaluate new transit options in west Phoenix..

Valley Metro riders now have a new, easy way to pay with the addition of mobile fare! Mobile fare is now available in the Valley Metro app..

You can score big when you ride Valley Metro to this week's Super Bowl events in downtown Phoenix. Here's 5 reasons why:.

On your mark, get set, go! Before you sprint toward the finish line, let us take you to the expo and start lines. Below are ways to reach your destinations along with service impacts from the Rock n Roll Arizona events and the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. .

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has extended the survey period for the 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) to Wednesday, Jan. 4..

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As construction continues, the project team and construction crews are adhering to current guidelines about health and safety protocols..

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The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) endorsed U.S. Democratic House leaders' call this week for work on a fourth economic recovery legislative package in response to the coronavirus pandemic, with the next bill focused on infrastructure..

As a result of the continued impacts of COVID-19, the city of Phoenix Public Transit Department will reduce bus service beginning May 4. Click here for more information on service reductions..

This week, Phoenix officially began another year of paving more than ever before. Pavement maintenance work is tied to temperature, and with the warmer spring temperatures here to stay, Street Transportation crews and contractors are out in full force. Phoenix has accelerated the pavement maintenance for its roadways due largely to the Council-approved $200 million advance from Transportation 2050 street program revenue..

As Tempe’s first streetcar route is on track to open next spring, city officials and transportation planners are considering future routes that could connect to regional destinations in Tempe and Mesa. .

A critical corridor for commuters, freight and Sky Harbor Airport will undergo a major reconstruction. Physical work on the Interstate 10-Broadway Curve project is still more than a year away, but planners want to alert travelers early and often..

A recently released traffic report shows the Phoenix area's traffic congestion isn't nearly as bad as other large metropolitan areas — including ones with smaller populations..

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Much of the plot to kill the future of light rail in Phoenix was hatched in a window-tinting shop on South Central Avenue. At first, the plot was narrow..

After a summer full of mentorship, engineering and design training and career mentorship, 17 high school students presented their group projects in a celebration ceremony at South Mountain Community College Tuesday. .

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Valley Metro Rail regional system expands to 28 miles and 38 stations.

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