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Valley Metro

101 North 1st Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85003
602.253.5000

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Valley Metro
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Valley Metro provides bus and rail service in Phoenix and surrounding areas. 

Press Releases

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The 5.5-mile light-rail extension connects South Phoenix to Valley Metro Rail's new two-line system.
June 9, 2025
Valley Metro
Valley Metro and the city of Phoenix are moving the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub project into the next testing phase ahead of the project’s June 7 launch.
The 5.5-mile extension will operate between downtown Phoenix along Central and 1st avenues and introduce a two-line rail system intersecting at the new transit hub in downtown...
May 8, 2025
Valley Metro
Valley Metro’s South Central Extension/Downtown Hub light-rail project will open June 7.
The opening of the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub will be celebrated with a ribbon cutting and a community event to highlight the new rail service extension into the region...
April 10, 2025
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Valley Metro Board awards Construction Manager At Risk contract, nine artist contracts for Capitol Light Rail Extension.
Southwest Transit Partners has been selected as the Construction Manager at Risk for the project while the nine artists will be responsible for creating engaging artwork that ...
Aug. 30, 2024
Valley Metro
Valley Metro contracts STV to support new West Valley Bus and Paratransit Operations and Maintenance Facility.
The West Valley Bus and Paratransit Operations and Maintenance Facility will be designed to accommodate various types of transit vehicles and the growing population in the community...
Aug. 1, 2024
Valley Metro
U.S. Second Gentleman rides streetcar with local and federal officials (L to R): City of Mesa, Ariz., Vice Mayor Francisco Heredia, Valley Metro CEO Jessica Mefford-Miller, U.S. Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, City of Tempe, Ariz., Mayor Corey Woods and Federal Transit Administration Region IX Administrator Ray Tellis.
While on his visit, Emhoff emphasized the Biden-Harris Administration’s $903 million investment in transit projects in Arizona, including the recent $15.9 million RAISE grant ...
July 24, 2024
Valley Metro
Valley Metro has been awarded a $15.9 million RAISE grant to advance the Rio East-Dobson Streetcar Extension Study.
The REDE project aims to expand the existing three-mile Valley Metro Streetcar by an additional 4.35 miles, from Tempe into west Mesa, Ariz.
June 26, 2024
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Valley Metro celebrates the opening of the Northwest Phase II extension.
The project includes a series of “firsts” for Valley Metro, including the first elevated station, rail-only bridge over I-17 and a multimodal transit center named after regional...
Jan. 29, 2024
Keolis will manage operations of the Valley Metro RPTM's bus network in Metro Phoenix’s East Valley beginning Jan. 1, 2024.
Oct. 3, 2023
STV
STV has partnered with Valley Metro as lead planner and designer for Rio East-Dobson Extension project.
The project will evaluate the expansion of Valley Metro Streetcar by approximately four miles; the streetcar is part of metro Phoenix’s larger transit system connecting the Valley...
Sept. 19, 2023

Videos

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This week's update features videos from the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), The Rapid, Metropolitan Tranist Authority of Harris County (Metro), Valley Metro and the California...
June 3, 2016
Weekly Transit Update 4/8/2016
Your weekly update features BART's Fleet of the Future, rabbittransit's driver recruitment campaign, Valley Metro Bus Rodeo, Sound Transit's Northgate Link Extension and a behind...
April 9, 2016
Media Coverage of the Bus Roadeo
As the Bus Rodeo is underway, Valley Metro bus operator Roy Murray gives his perspective on operating daily bus service during an interview with 12 News.
April 8, 2016

News

Valley Metro
A Valley Metro bus.
The contract includes four-year and three-year options, for a total maximum contract term of up to 10 years.
April 29, 2026
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A Valley Metro train.
Valley Metro plans to advance planning of the west Phoenix corridor along Indian School Road.
Jan. 29, 2026
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Valley Metro is seeing big drop in safety and security incidents throughout its system.
According to the agency, from January to June 2025, total incidents decreased 75% compared to the same period in 2024.
Nov. 7, 2025

Articles

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On May 9, 22 recruit officers graduated from the inaugural MTPD Criminal Justice Academy.
WMATA celebrated the graduation of 22 recruit officers from the inaugural MTPD Criminal Justice Academy while Valley Metro is introducing Inter-Con Security on board its light...
May 13, 2025
Brandon Lewis
Michael Eshleman (left), Rose Casey (middle) and Michael O’Keefe (right). Not pictured: Dan Phu.
Personnel updates from around the public transit industry.
April 4, 2025
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Valley Metro fare machine.
The agencies are making adjustments to the way fares are being collected.
March 27, 2025
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Valley Metro app.
MST in Monterey County, Calif., PRT in Pittsburgh, Pa., and Valley Metro in Phoenix, Ariz., are looking to make it easier for riders to pay for using their respective transit...
July 30, 2024
Valley Metro
Valley Metro's new fare machine.
PANYNJ has expanded its TAPP system to the five terminal stations in the PATH system while Valley Metro is installing new fare machines at light-rail stations starting April 1...
March 21, 2024
Valley Metro
Valley Metro will begin operations of the Northwest Extension Phase II light-rail segment on Jan. 27, 2024.
New areas of northwest Phoenix will be connected via the 1.6-mile extension to Mesa, Tempe and downtown Phoenix.
Dec. 26, 2023
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New features, new ways to pay for fares and better mobile experiences are all being brought to riders through these updates at various agencies.
July 6, 2023
MTM Transit
MTM Transit will operate Valley Metro RPTA’s ADA paratransit service, as well as the city of Manteca’s Manteca Transit system.
MTM will operate Valley Metro’s paratransit and demand response services, as well as the city of Manteca’s Manteca Transit system.
June 30, 2023
Valley Metro
Valley Metro, local, state and federal partners held a ribbon cutting on May 20 to mark the start of service for the three-mile Tempe Streetcar line.
The 14-stop, three-mile line is the region’s first modern streetcar line and provides a link to employment centers, entertainment destinations and connects to the regional transit...
May 23, 2022
Valley Metro
Jessica Mefford-Miller
Valley Metro notes Mefford-Miller’s dedication to the customer experience, innovation and collaborative partnerships.
March 18, 2022

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Darren Curry
Curry will be responsible for planning, developing and directing all aspects of the agency’s Maintenance Division.
July 25, 2023
Valley Metro
The city of Litchfield Park in Arizona will utilize the RideChoice program beginning July 1.
The RideChoice program, operated by Valley Metro, utilizes rideshare transportation providers, including Uber, taxicabs and other wheelchair accessible vehicles as an efficient...
June 22, 2023
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Left, Melissa Boyles has been named Valley Metro chief of staff and Mike Pal has been named chief transportation officer.
Melissa Boyles has been named chief of staff and Mike Pal will serve as chief transportation officer.
May 23, 2023
Valley Metro
Valley Metro and the city of Phoenix are conducting a study to evaluate new transit options in west Phoenix.
The West Phoenix High-Capacity Transit Alternatives Analysis will ultimately recommend the best transit type and potential routes to meet the transportation needs of Maryvale ...
March 8, 2023
Valley Metro
Passengers riding the Valley Metro rail line during the week of Super Bowl LVII.
Ridership on light rail exceeded average ridership by 60 percent for the entire six days of events leading up to the big game.
Feb. 17, 2023
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Valley Metro app.
Mobile Fare allows riders to pay for 1-Ride and 1-Day passes for both full and reduced fare.
Feb. 2, 2023
Valley Metro
Ken Kessler has been named CFO of Valley Metro.
Kessler has more than 30 years of experience in public sector financial management.
Dec. 7, 2022
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With new utilities upgraded throughout most of the project area, track installation and station construction continue throughout the corridor.
Sept. 2, 2022
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It will serve the Tempe ASU campus, downtown Tempe, Gammage Auditorium, Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe Beach Park and connect to many small businesses and neighborhoods.
April 29, 2022
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The SBFAP granted more than $360,000 to 62 businesses impacted by construction during its first year.
April 8, 2022
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Due to a lack of Valley Metro bus operators, there may be disruptions to schedules, including delayed service and missed trips.
Feb. 9, 2022
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Construction crews installed six steel tub girders that will support the system's first rail-only bridge over a freeway.
Jan. 20, 2022