Valley Metro bus service improvements take effect on April 25, making it easier for riders to connect with employment, education and entertainment destinations. Among the service enhancements is increased frequency on Route 72 – Scottsdale/Rural. Buses will run every 10 minutes from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays between the Tempe Transportation Center and Camelback Road.
“The improved frequency of Route 72 will connect riders to key destinations such as ASU Tempe, ASU SkySong and Scottsdale Fashion Square,” said Scottsdale Councilmember and Valley Metro Board Treasurer Suzanne Klapp. “The increased frequency will also provide improved connection to Valley Metro Rail for downtown Scottsdale and north Tempe residents.”
Riders in Phoenix will have an additional connection to Valley Metro Rail with the new Route 32 – 32nd Street, which will provide service from Camelback Road to the 44th St/Washington rail station.
The next round of service improvements will occur in October 2016, incorporating the first elements of the robust transportation plan approved by Phoenix voters in August 2015. As a result of Transportation 2050 (T2050), 44 Phoenix bus routes are scheduled to expand hours of service and increase frequency to a minimum of 30 minutes.
“The addition of Route 32 is the first expansion of bus service since the residents of Phoenix approved the T2050 plan, but this is just the beginning,” said Maria Hyatt, City of Phoenix Public Transit Director. “In October, we take a huge step with the system-wide expansion of hours and improved frequency on all of the bus routes Phoenix operates. This will provide additional opportunities to those who rely on public transportation to connect with employment and education destinations.”
Riders can review all proposed October 2016 service changes at valleymetro.org/servicechanges and offer their feedback from April 18-May 20. Input can be provided with an online comment card, sent via email to [email protected] or mailed to:
Valley Metro Community Relations
Attn: Service Changes
101 N. 1st Ave., Ste. 1300
Phoenix, AZ 85003
A public hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 18 to gather feedback and respond to questions about the proposed service changes:
Open House: 5-5:30 p.m.
Hearing: 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Valley Metro Boardroom
101 N. 1st Ave., 10th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003
