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FY15 Facts and Figures Ridership Highest ridership days

• 14.3 million rail riders • January 31, 2015 – NFL Experience/Super Bowl Central

• 71 million bus and rail riders • January 30, 2015 – NFL Experience/Super Bowl Central

• January 29, 2015 – NFL Experience/Super Bowl Central

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43,418 126,606 Top five busiest stations 40 120 35,534 • 19th Ave/Montebello

• Sycamore/Main St 30 90 81,856 • University Dr/Rural 24,995 75,822

• Veterans Way/College Ave 20 60

• 19th Ave/Camelback Riders (In Thousands) Riders (In Thousands)

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Valley Metro Rail is responsible for the development and operation of the region’s /high-capacity transit system, which served 14.3 million total passengers in fiscal year 2015. Design and Construction The initial 20-mile light rail line opened on December 27, 2008. On August 22, 2015, the Valley’s first light rail extension opened adding three more miles and connecting downtown Mesa.

There are 32 stations, primarily in the center of the roadway and designed with significant consideration given to the desert heat. Artwork is an integral part of the system and incorporated into each station. System Overview Ten park-and-rides serve the system where 4,073 free parking spaces can • Number of miles: 23 be enjoyed by riders on a first-come, first-served basis. Like the rest of the system, they are monitored using security cameras. • Number of stations: 32

• Number of vehicles: 50 All of the 50 light rail vehicles in the fleet have a comfort capacity of 175 passengers. The vehicles feature state-of-the-art technology and are • Number of parking spaces: 4,073 customized for the desert climate. • Total travel time: 76 minutes

• Cost to operate: $31.3 million in FY15

• Cost to ride: $2.00 per ride; $4.00 for all day

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