| Community Celebration for South Central Extension/Downtown Hub End-to-End Light Rail Testing | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/public-transit/3374 | Public Transit | | 3/4/2025 8:30:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3374/54305414193_23ed5939bd_k.jpg | | Community Celebration for South Central Extension/Downtown Hub End-to-End Light Rail Testing | <div class="ExternalClassCDA887EC45E7468E89099DEEA22ACAB1"><html>
<p>Valley Metro and the City of Phoenix invite the community to a celebration to commemorate the first trains reaching Baseline Road and testing across the entire length of the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub (SCE/DH) light rail line.</p>
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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align:left;"><strong>Who:</strong> Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego<br></div>
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<strong>When:</strong> Saturday, March 8, 2025 </div>
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<div dir="ltr"> *Remarks begin at 10:15 a.m. <br> Train to arrive at Baseline/Central Ave station at approximately 10:30 a.m. <br></div>
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<strong>Where:</strong> Central Ave & Baseline Park-and-Ride</div>
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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align:left;"> (Northwest corner of Baseline/Central Ave)<br></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align:left;"> *Please enter the park-and-ride using Baseline Road entrance<br></div>
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<strong>What:</strong> Celebration of first end-to-end train testing along the complete 5.5-mile alignment<br></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align:left;"> Short speaking program to include project updates<br></div>
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<strong>Media interested in attending should RSVP to Juliana Vasquez-Keating at </strong>
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<div>As part of this celebration, Valley Metro will also host the fifth installment of the Meet-and-Paint series, a unique community art experience featuring South Phoenix artists Martin Moreno and Emily Costello at the SCE Community Office located at 5040 S. Central Ave. in Phoenix. The sessions are from 1 – 3 p.m. in Spanish and 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. in English session.</div>
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<div>Participants will paint alongside Martin Moreno and Emily Costello with a personal art station setup, including canvas, easel, acrylic paints, brushes, and apron. (All supplies provided at no cost.) The event is free but space is limited to 12 participants per session. Interested participants can register online by filling out the form <a target="_blank" href="https://form.jotform.com/250334801501140">here.</a></div>
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<strong>About the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub:</strong> The South Central Extension/Downtown Hub will extend the existing light rail system from downtown Phoenix south along Central Avenue to Baseline Road, connecting historically and culturally significant neighborhoods. The project includes a new light rail transit hub in downtown Phoenix, featuring new stations and public art throughout the corridor. Now at 96% completion and entering the final phases of construction, train and system testing is progressing and trains are operating more frequently along the route as we prepare to introduce a two-line light rail system with the opening of the SCE/DH. Learn more at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.valleymetro.org/project/project/south-central-extension-downtown-hub/opening">valleymetro.org/southcentral/opening.</a><br><br></div>
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| Phoenix Bus Rapid Transit Seeks Feedback for 35th Avenue Lane Options | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/public-transit/3349 | Public Transit | | 2/11/2025 9:30:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3349/R-BRT-HDR Project 2022-Rte 35 and Rte 3 (4-22-22 and 4-28-22)--225_resized.jpg | | Phoenix Bus Rapid Transit Seeks Feedback for 35th Avenue Lane Options | <div class="ExternalClass4005CBA4F18C427389E24F8E20CCD209"><html>
<p><span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span><a href="/publictransitsite/Documents/BRT_Press_Release_Spanish.pdf" target="_blank">Leer en español</a><span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span></p><p>The City of Phoenix Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) team is beginning its next phase of community outreach for the City's first BRT Corridor <span id="ms-rterangepaste-start"></span>–<span id="ms-rterangepaste-end"></span> 35th Avenue.<br></p>
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<div>The Phoenix BRT Program will host two community workshops, three business workshops and various pop-up events in February and March, with feedback opportunities open through April 6, 2025. In addition, there will also be a virtual open house for those who prefer to obtain information and materials online.</div>
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<div>Community input is critical at this stage and will help guide the design of BRT along this corridor. Members of the public will have an opportunity to learn about the two BRT lane options and give feedback. To check out the corridor map, online content and for more details visit <a target="_blank" href="https://meetphoenixbrt.com/">MeetPhoenixBRT.com</a>.<br></div>
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<li>Tuesday, February 18, 2025 – Alta Vista Elementary School – 8710 N 31st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051 – 6 p.m. </li>
<li>Saturday, March 8, 2025 – Carl Hayden High School – 3333 W Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85009 – 11 a.m. </li>
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<li>Wednesday, February 19, 2025 – Alta Vista Elementary School – 8710 N 31st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051 – 6 p.m. </li>
<li>Saturday, March 1, 2025 – Carl Hayden High School – 3333 W Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85009 – 9:30 a.m. </li>
<li>Wednesday, March 12, 2025 – Bret Tarver Learning Center – 1516 N 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009 – 6 p.m.</li>
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<strong>About Transportation 2050:</strong> In Aug. 2015, Phoenix voters approved Transportation 2050 (T2050), a 35-year citywide transportation plan. T2050 is overseen by the Citizens Transportation Commission and includes improved frequency on local bus service, new light rail service and stations and major street improvement projects. Funding for T2050 comes from a 7/10ths of a cent city sales tax that started Jan. 1, 2016. Over the life of the plan, the funds are estimated to generate about $16.7 billion, or more than half of the plan's overall cost. There will be an additional $14.8 billion in federal and county funds, passenger fares and other sources. For more information, visit the <a href="/t2050" target="_blank">T2050 page</a> or follow <a href="https://x.com/PhoenixMetroBus" target="_blank">Phoenix Public Transit</a>, <a href="https://x.com/StreetsPHX" target="_blank">Phoenix Street Transportation</a> and <a href="https://x.com/valleymetro" target="_blank">Valley Metro</a> on X.</div>
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<strong>About the Phoenix BRT Program:</strong> BRT, or bus rapid transit, is a high-capacity bus service that provides a fast, reliable and convenient transit experience. BRT is unique because there are no universal standards. This means BRT can be planned and designed to best meet the needs of the community it serves. However, there are a series of recurring elements found in successful BRT systems, and the more elements that are incorporated into a system, the more likely it is to succeed as an effective, efficient transportation service. Visit <a href="https://meetphoenixbrt.com/" target="_blank">MeetPhoenixBRT.com</a> to learn more.<br></div>
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| First Train to Cross Salt River Bridge Along New South Central Light Rail Extension | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/public-transit/3335 | Public Transit | | 1/28/2025 11:30:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3335/54293441739_af0f7c2a43_k.jpg | | First Train to Cross Salt River Bridge Along New South Central Light Rail Extension | <div class="ExternalClass072609C70D3A4D9EBE1007E0AEBD6BFD"><html>
<p>Valley Metro and the City of Phoenix will host an event to commemorate the first train crossing the Salt River Bridge as testing expands into south Phoenix. The celebration will also recognize Construction Advisory Board members and community groups for their work and participation throughout the project. The event includes short remarks from elected officials and an opportunity to view the train crossing this iconic bridge. While this event is by invitation only and not public, a community celebration will be held in coming weeks to commemorate trains traveling to the future end-of-line at Baseline Road.</p><div></div>
<p><strong>Who: </strong> U.S. Representative Yassamin Ansari<br></p>
<p> Phoenix D8 Councilmember Kesha Hodge-Washington</p>
<p> Phoenix D7 Councilmember Carlos Elvira-Galindo </p>
<p> Valley Metro CEO Jessica Mefford-Miller</p>
<p> Valley Metro Board of Directors </p>
<p> Valley Metro Construction Advisory Board North and South members</p>
<p> Local community groups<br></p>
<p><strong>When: </strong> Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025</p>
<p> 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.</p>
<p> *Remarks begin at 3:15 p.m.</p>
<p> Train to cross Salt River Bridge at ~3:30 p.m.<br></p>
<p><strong>Where: </strong> Nina Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center </p>
<p> 3131 S. Central Ave.</p>
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<p><strong>What: </strong> Celebration of first train crossing Salt River Bridge into South Phoenix</p>
<p> Highlight SCE/DH project progress and ongoing train testing</p>
<p> Recognize Construction Advisory Boards (CABs) and other community groups’ project participation </p>
<p> Emphasize train testing safety<br></p>
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<strong>About the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub: </strong>The South Central Extension/Downtown Hub will extend the existing light rail system from downtown Phoenix south along Central Avenue to Baseline Road, connecting historically and culturally significant neighborhoods. The project includes a new light rail transit hub in downtown Phoenix, featuring new stations and public art throughout the corridor. Now at 95% completion and entering the final phases of construction, the project marks an important milestone for Valley Metro Rail as we prepare to introduce a two-line light rail system with the opening of the SCE/DH. Train and system testing is underway along the alignment as the project progresses toward opening in mid-2025. Learn more at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.valleymetro.org/project/project/south-central-extension-downtown-hub/opening">valleymetro.org/southcentral/opening.</a><br></p>
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