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SEARCHThe ridership spike was achieved by weekday commuters and special events that included home games for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona State University football.
Phoenix Metro light rail saw record ridership in September 2011 with 1,241,701 total boardings — the highest in the system's nearly three years of service. Ridership in 2011 is outpacing records achieved in 2010 by an average of more than 4 percent.
Metro also saw its highest ridership day on record with 60,437 riders on Sept. 9. The ridership spike was achieved by weekday commuters and special events that included home games for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona State University football.
Metro averaged 47,818 daily weekday riders in September; 34,520 daily riders on Saturdays and 19,887 on Sundays. Metro's 2020 weekday ridership projection of 48,004, developed during project planning, was also nearly reached.
The region’s fixed-route system finished out the year with a total of 373.5 million rides. Adding 12.3 million rides over 2024 represents an increase that is equal to the annual transit ridership of Kansas City.
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The agency ranked top five among mid-sized U.S. transit systems, defined as agencies with 15 million to 50 million annual trips.
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The subway system saw increases across all key metrics, with 62% of subway riders reporting they feel satisfied with the system overall.
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The new contract for Keolis and VRE will commence in July 2026, with the potential to expand to 15 years.
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The priorities are outlined in the 2026 Board and CEO Initiatives and Action Plan, which serves as a roadmap to guide the agency’s work throughout the year and ensure continued progress and accountability on voter-approved transportation investments and essential mobility services.
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In this edition, we cover recent appointments and announcements at HDR, MCTS, and more, showcasing the individuals helping to shape the future of transportation.
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This final component of the 2 Line will cross Lake Washington and connect with the 1 Line at International District/Chinatown Station, creating a fully integrated regional light rail system.
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The agency’s selection aims to slash travel times from the San Fernando Valley to the Westside to under 20 minutes.
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Expected to enter service in 2029, these locomotives support the agency’s commitment to offer reliable and efficient rail transportation across South Florida.
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See how the agency’s transit project completed a Final Environmental Impact Statement within the federal two-year guideline.
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