Transit Modes here are several types of transit considered during T the planning process. The modes considered for a specific corridor will vary depending Express Bus upon conditions, needs and opportunities unique to the corridor. Options can include: Express Bus Buses that make fewer stops, with increased distances between shelters. Express Future buses frequently operate on freeways. Transit Bus Rapid Transit A limited-stop bus service Bus Rapid Transit that provides faster service Corridors and travel times. Bus rapid transit can operate in exclusive corridors, high-occupancy- vehicle lanes, on expressways, or in mixed traffic on city streets. Bus rapid transit service can receive signal prioritization and feature quick, convenient fare collection. Modern Streetcar Streetcars operate on tracks, typically mixed with auto traffic, and are powered by overhead power lines. They differ from Modern Streetcar light rail in their vehicle size and single-car operation. Stations are also more simple and frequent than light rail. Light Rail Light rail is powered by overhead power lines and travels in a dedicated guideway alongside vehicle traffic or its own right-of-way. Light rail For more information on Valley Metro trains provide an extremely future transit corridors, please contact: smooth and quiet ride, traveling 602.262.7433 (RIDE) at posted speed limits. A three- [email protected] car train can carry as many as ValleyMetro.org Light Rail 600 passengers. To receive this information in alternative formats, Commuter Rail call 602.253.5000/TTY 602.251.2039. Rail service that typically uses Para recibir esta información en formatos alternativos existing freight railroad tracks favor de llamar al 602.253.5000/TTY 602.251.2039. and equipment. Stations are often five to 10 miles apart For questions on or a copy of the Regional and operations usually focus Transportation Plan, call the Maricopa Association of on peak-commute hours with Governments (MAG) at 602.254.6300. Download the less frequent service during plan from the MAG website at www.azmag.gov. off-peak hours. RPT1963/SN/03-13-2013

Commuter Rail alley Metro Rail is responsible for the development and operation of the Future High Capacity Transit Corridors System Expansion region’s high-capacity transit system. V s one of the country’s fastest-growing While operating the 20-mile light rail starter metropolitan areas, the Valley of the line that opened in December 2008, Valley Sun has a critical need for additional Metro has also begun planning, design and A Bell Rd transit options. construction for the 37 additional miles of high- capacity/light rail transit corridors identified in 17 Phoenix The Regional Transportation Plan identifies the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). Thunderbird Rd six future high-capacity transit corridors, 37 Peoria miles in total. It is Valley Metro’s responsibility The agency is a public, nonprofit, regional 2026 2032 to determine the specific transit route for each organization with five member cities—Phoenix, Peoria Ave 101 2016 corridor and examine whether light rail, bus Tempe, Mesa, Glendale, and Chandler—and its 101 51 rapid transit, modern streetcar or some other Board of Directors comprises representatives Paradise Northern Ave Valley transit mode is best to serve these corridors. All from each of the member cities, typically of the transit corridors in the plan are scheduled mayors or city council members. Glendale 2026 Bethany Home Rd to be in place by 2032. They are built using local, regional and federal funds.

Indian School Rd Central Mesa Light Rail Extension: A 3.1-mile extension from the current end- Avondale Scottsdale of-line, running east on Main Street through Planning Process 202 McDowell Rd 202 downtown Mesa to Mesa Drive. Scheduled to he planning process involves 10 2023 McKellips Rd open in late 2015. An unfunded Phase II of the identifying options and refining plans Tolleson Mesa extension could travel east to Gilbert Road. for each of the future transit corridors Buckeye Rd T 17 identified in the RTP. The RTP outlines 143 University Dr Northwest Light Rail Extension: A five-mile regional transportation improvements Broadway Rd 2016 2016 extension from the current end-of-line, running through 2032. north on 19th Avenue toward Peoria Avenue. Southern Ave Phoenix This extension will be built in two phases, with Valley Metro identifies the options—potential 60 Baseline Rd the first phase of 3.2 miles terminating at Dunlap transit routes and modes—through a formal Tempe Guadalupe Rd Avenue. Phase I is scheduled to open in early study process known as an Alternatives Gilbert 2016; Phase II in 2026. Analysis. Community participation is an 10 101 important part of the process, ensuring that Warner Rd Tempe Streetcar: A 2.6-mile line from Rio Chandler residents, business owners, community 202 Salado Parkway to Southern Avenue in the Mill groups and policymakers have the Avenue corridor. Scheduled to open in 2016. An opportunity to provide their input. unfunded Phase II of the extension could travel ve ve ve ve ve ve ve A A A A A A A east to Rural Road. d

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Alma School Rd Phoenix by the State Capitol area to the I-10 boards and organizations. Typically, public freeway ending at 79th Avenue. Scheduled to meetings are held in an open-house format LEGEND open in 2023. with Valley Metro staff members available Glendale: Five miles, runs northwest into to share information and answer questions. Light Rail Line Streetcar Public comments may also be submitted by downtown Glendale. Scheduled to open in mail, fax or email. Light Rail Extension Streetcar Extension (Unfunded) 2026. Transit mode and route to be determined. Light Rail Extension (Unfunded) Future High Capacity / Light Rail Corridors for Further Study In addition to looking at various routes and Northeast Phoenix: 12 miles, runs northeast transit modes, the Alternatives Analysis South Central Corridor Study towards Paradise Valley Mall. Scheduled to identifies the potential impacts of each option open in 2032. Transit mode and route to be Note: Dates indicate calendar year openings and establishes the goals and objectives that determined. will guide the evaluation of the options. South Central Corridor Study*: An Following the in-depth evaluation, a Locally evaluation of transit routes and modes that Preferred Alternative – typically a single route would serve the community between downtown and mode – is identified and carried through Phoenix and Baseline Road along Central a public approval process. The project then Avenue. Study completion scheduled in 2013. enters into environmental analysis, design, *Study is part of Phoenix’s Transit 2000 plan and construction and, finally, operation. The is being funded by Phoenix and a federal grant. project development process can take 12 years depending on the project mode and alignment.