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Articlesby Alex RomanOctober 9, 2023

Executive Q&A: How Transit Leaders Worked to Improve Workforce, Ridership

What has changed for agencies in the last two years? We asked transit leaders from across the U.S. about their latest workforce and ridership efforts.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 3, 2023

Valley Metro Selects Keolis to Operate East Valley Bus Contract

The contract includes four-year and three-year options that could bring the total contract term to 10 years.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 18, 2023

STV Selected to Plan, Design Streetcar Expansion in Metro Phoenix Area

The project will evaluate the expansion of Valley Metro Streetcar by approximately four miles, from downtown Tempe into Arizona's third-largest city, Mesa.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsFebruary 27, 2023

Phoenix Rising FC Partners with Valley Metro

Phoenix Rising FC and Valley Metro announced a partnership to deliver an easygoing matchday experience for fans of the club.

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Photo GalleriesFebruary 17, 2023

Valley Metro Rail Serves 250K During Super Bowl LVII

Ridership on light rail exceeded average ridership by 60% for the entire six days of events, proving that public transit is essential to hosting an international mega-event, according to Valley Metro officials.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 31, 2022

ACI Begins Operation of New Valley Metro Streetcar Service

The operation, which covers three miles and features 14 stops, is Arizona’s first modern streetcar line.

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NewsMay 23, 2022

Valley Metro Launches Tempe Streetcar Service

The three-mile streetcar route will take riders to major employment centers, entertainment and event destinations, and historic neighborhoods, as well as connect to the regional transit network.

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NewsMarch 18, 2022

Valley Metro Names Mefford-Miller as New CEO

She joins the agency after coming out on top of an extensive, nationwide search following CEO Scott Smith’s retirement announcement in summer 2021.

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NewsNovember 19, 2021

U.S. DOT Awards Valley Metro $158.1M Grant for Light Rail Extension

The 1.6-mile light rail extension will provide frequent, reliable, sustainable, and safe public transportation, helping residents get to work, schools, healthcare facilities, recreational venues and more between downtown Phoenix and the planned redevelopment of the Metrocenter Mall.

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NewsAugust 31, 2021

Riders Prefer AV Technology, New Study Shows

Valley Metro partnered with Waymo and ASU to study autonomous vehicle travel.

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