The much anticipated running of the light rail with using state-of-the art light rail vehicles with a modern, streamlined design is almost upon us. After years of planning, construction and endurance of torn up streets, the trains begin to operate on December 27th !
The big event will be celebrated by a ‘coming-out’ party from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. with free train rides until 8 p.m. on the 27th . Free rides will continue through December 31st. Nine large scale celebrations and several smaller festivities are scheduled along the 20 mile alignment. The fun begins at the Sycamore & Main Street station in Mesa where the Salt River Project is sponsoring an event with live music, food, a classic car show and a kid zone. Various other parties along the line will include festival booths, farmers markets, entertainment and exhibits.
a.m. to 5 p.m. with free train rides until 8 p.m. on the 27th . Free rides will continue through December 31st. Nine large scale celebrations and several smaller festivities are scheduled along the 20 mile alignment. The fun begins at the Sycamore & Main Street station in Mesa where the Salt River Project is sponsoring an event with live music, food, a classic car show and a kid zone. Various other parties along the line will include festival booths, farmers markets, entertainment and exhibits.The light rail will be a blessing for those who will now be able to commute without the hassle of fighting the traffic! And, for those who are not able to take advantage of the rail system, at least there will now be fewer cars on the road. A fully loaded rail car can take up to 180 cars off the road and a typical three-car train could take 540 cars off the road! The implementation of the light rail will bring opportunities for businesses to grow and develop along the route. Already anticipating the benefits of the new mass transit, Metro is already in the process of planning the development of future extensions of the light rail to encompass even more areas of the valley. The greater Phoenix metro area finally joins other large cities in providing much needed efficient public transportation.
Hours of service. On weekdays, you can catch the first train of the day at any station at 4:40 a.m. and the last train at 11 p.m., arriving at the opposite end of the line at midnight. On weekends and holidays, the service day begins at 5 a.m. and the last full trip begins at 11 p.m. at all stations, arriving at the opposite end of the line at midnight. The trains will operate 365 days a year.
Mark your calendar for this milestone celebration and join in the fun!
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