Phoenix, Arizona, USA
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Overview - Phoenix
Located on the Salt River, Phoenix is the capital and the largest city by population in Arizona. It has approximately 1,650,000 inhabitants in the city proper as of 2023. The Phoenix metropolitan area (Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler) comprised 5,070,110 residents as of the 2023 US Census Bureau Estimate.
Phoenix's rapid transit network consists of a single light rail service. It also has a modern streetcar service.
Valley Metro
Opened 2008, Valley Metro consists of a light rail service that serves the cities of the Valley of the Sun, including Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa, Arizona, as well as a modern streetcar in Tempe.
Current extension plans as of July 9 call for further extensions to the north, south, and west.
Valley Metro Rail
Valley Metro Rail is a light rail service on an L-shaped alignment, running from Metro Pkwy in the northwest to Gilbert Rd in the southeast via Tempe, and serving 41 stations (5 of which have separate platforms in downtown Phoenix).
Valley Metro Rail was opened in December 2008 and the last extension to the line was the Northwest Extension Phase II to Metro Pkwy, opened in January 2024. Valley Metro Rail is owned and operated by Valley Metro.
| Service | M-F Midday | M-F Rush | Sat. | Sun. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Metro Rail | 15' | 15' | 15' | 20' |
Schedules -- Last Updated: Mar 30, 2025
Tempe Streetcar
The Tempe Streetcar is a modern streetcar service on an north-south alignment, running from Marina Heights in the north to Dorsey/Apache Blvd in the south and serving 14 stations (6 of which are served in a single direction only).
The Tempe Streetcar was opened in May 2022. The Tempe Streetcar is owned and operated by Valley Metro.
| Service | M-F Midday | M-F Rush | Sat. | Sun. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempe Streetcar | 20' | 20' | 20' | 20' |
Schedules -- Last Updated: Mar 30, 2025
References & Helpful Links
Valley Metro Rail at Wikipedia
Official Website for Valley Metro: Valley Metro
Maps
All Official Maps - Valley Metro [Last Accessed Mar 30, 2025]
Official System Map - Valley Metro [Last Accessed Mar 30, 2025]
Other Sources
Asset Notes
Colors for Valley Metro Rail, Tempe Streetcar, and PHX SkyTrain taken from May 2022 official system map.
Formerly (from page inception to May 22, 2022): Color for Valley Metro Rail taken from May 2019 official system map. Color for Tempe Streetcar taken from Nov 2018 official streetcar map.