Phoenix Public Transit Department

200 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85003

Press Releases

New Flyer of America
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PTD has invested in a total of 26 firm orders for zero-emission fuel cell-electric transit buses and low-emission hybrid-electric transit buses, with the goal of reducing public...
May 26, 2023
City of Phoenix
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The webpage is designed to garner feedback about the new service coming to the city.
Feb. 28, 2020
Bus ridership in Phoenix is up 6.1 percent from January through August over last year, due to 30 minute or less frequency and longer service days that are funded by the voter-...
Oct. 19, 2017
When a Phoenix Dial-a-Ride (DAR) paratransit customer calls in to schedule a trip, there’s a great juggling act in the background going on to make sure they get where they need...
Jan. 18, 2017
The first bus service expansion related to Transportation 2050 (T2050) begins Monday, April 25 with the start of a new route - Route 32 (32nd Street).
April 22, 2016
The Phoenix City Council has appointed a new committee to provide recommendations on the city’s transportation infrastructure and services.
July 8, 2014
Central Station renovations offer more shade for passengers and sustainable features for cost-effective operations.
March 18, 2014
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Lieutenant Adrian Ruiz of the Phoenix Police Department was recognized by the Arizona Transit Association (AzTA) and Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) with the 2013 Excellence Award for Outstanding Transit Individual at the annual AzTA/ADOT Excellence Awards Luncheon in April.
Lieutenant Adrian Ruiz of the Phoenix Police Department was recognized by the Arizona Transit Association (AzTA) and Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) with the 2013 ...
May 13, 2013
A five-year bus service contract awarded by Phoenix City Council on Wednesday will have a minimal increase to Phoenix’s public transit budget
March 22, 2013
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The Crescordia Award from the environmental advocacy organization Valley Forward was presented for the refurbishment of Central Station, the city's downtown transit hub and busiest...
Oct. 3, 2012

Additional content from Phoenix Public Transit Department

Debbie Cotton, director of the Phoenix Public Transit Department, has taken on a new assignment as interim director for the Phoenix Convention Center.
Nov. 21, 2011