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Newsby StaffNovember 8, 2010

Phoenix bands record songs for Valley Metro riders

Lyrics describe different aspects of using the Valley Metro system, such as how to buy fare, safety near train tracks and buses, or how one fare pass can be used on both bus and light rail. The 11 topics were selected based on common passenger questions at Valley Metro’s customer service line and from the top questions city transit departments receive.

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Newsby StaffOctober 12, 2010

Valley Metro unveils driver safety train wrap

The wrap showcases a bold, yet simple, public safety message: “Stop on Red.” Obeying traffic signals is key to safely sharing the road with the 20-mile, in-street light rail system.

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Newsby StaffJune 30, 2010

Phoenix Metro, 7-Eleven partner to sell passes

Stores began selling all-day passes and reduced all-day passes on Monday. Retail outlets selling Valley Metro passes include city and chamber offices, PLS Check Cashers stores, Fry’s Food and Safeway grocery stores.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 12, 2010

Phoenix Metro wraps first train

The Metro board of directors amended the agency advertising policy to permit sales of vehicle wraps, vehicle floor decals, station wraps and station display case advertising in July 2009.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 2, 2010

Valley Metro unveils ‘Try 1 in 5’ campaign

In February, employees from Valley Metro’s Business Services department will visit select workplaces and show colleagues how to find a carpool partner using the free “ShareTheRide” online ride-matching system at ShareTheRide.ValleyMetro.org.

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Newsby StaffDecember 15, 2009

Valley Metro director named ‘Woman of the Year’

Carol Ketcherside, deputy executive director, planning, for Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority, began her career in transportation 25 years ago. For 12 years she served as the executive director of the South West Transit Association.

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Newsby StaffDecember 8, 2009

Valley Metro opens new 'raindrop' shelter

Design and construction was completed by TranSystems, A Dye Design and Magnum Companies.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2009

Phoenix transit awarded $1M for paratransit

Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority will receive $647,923 for an online transportation directory, a regional mobility management program and sub-regional alternative transportation services.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2009

URS taps Simonetta to head HSR practice

He will be based in URS' Columbus, Ohio, office and direct its nationwide high-speed rail transit practice.

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Newsby StaffNovember 5, 2009

Valley Metro opens new transit center, stations

The transit center will provide service for the Valley’s first arterial Bus Rapid Transit service, Main Street LINK, which began connecting the east valley to the light rail station last December. Valley Metro will also open 13 out of 26 LINK stations along the route.

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