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The project includes a series of “firsts” for Valley Metro and the community, including the first elevated station, rail-only bridge over I-17, and a multimodal transit center named after regional transit champion, former Phoenix Mayor, and Councilmember Thelda Williams.
If approved by the MBTA Board of Directors, these fare changes would go into effect in spring and summer 2024.
The initial $182 million award is for the first component of the Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 project, which will finally deliver subway service to residents of East Harlem.
Systemwide in 2023, the CTA provided nearly 36 million more rides compared to 2022. In 2023, bus ridership increased 15.5% over 2022. Rail ridership increased 13.4%.