FY18 Facts and Figures
Valley Metro Rail System Fact Sheet
RIDERSHIP 15.7 million rail riders
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FIVE BUSIEST STATIONS 40 37,819 80 19th Ave/Dunlap
Main St/Mesa Drive 29,182 30 60 19th Ave/Montebello 19th Ave/Camelback
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ABOUT VALLEY METRO RAIL Valley Metro Rail is responsible for the planning, design, construction and operations of the region’s light rail/high-capacity transit system, serving 15.7 million total passengers in Fiscal Year 2018.
The initial 20-mile light rail line opened on December 27, 2008. Two extensions began service by spring 2016, adding six more miles and connecting downtown Mesa to northwest Phoenix.
The 35 stations were designed with significant consideration given to the desert sun and heat. Eleven park-and-rides provide 4,488 parking SYSTEM OVERVIEW spaces along 26 miles. Artwork is also an integral part of the urban system, • Number of miles: 26 reflecting the history and culture of local neighborhoods. • Number of stations: 35 • Number of vehicles: 50 Each light rail vehicle has a comfort capacity of 175 passengers and • Number of parking spaces: 4,488 features state-of-the-art technology designed for the urban desert climate. • Total travel time: 85 minutes • Cost to ride: $2.00 per ride $4.00 1-Day Pass
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