Tempe Streetcar

Tempe Streetcar
Overview
OwnerCity of Tempe
LocaleTempe, Arizona, United States
Stations14
Websitewww.tempe.gov/streetcar
Service
TypeStreetcar
SystemValley Metro Rail
Services1
Operator(s)Valley Metro
Rolling stock6 Brookville Liberty Modern Streetcars
Ridership793,628 (FY 2024)[1]
History
OpenedMay 20, 2022 (2022-05-20)[2]
Technical
Line length3 mi (4.8 km)
Number of tracks2
CharacterStreetcar in mixed traffic
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
ElectrificationOverhead line750 V DC + battery
Route map
Map Tempe Streetcar highlighted in green
Rio East-Dobson Extension (planned)
Marina Heights / Rio Salado
Hayden Ferry / Rio Salado
Tempe Beach Park / Rio Salado
Mill Avenue/Third Street
5th Street | 6th Street
University Dr / Ash
9th St / Mill
11th St / Mill
College Ave / Apache
Paseo del Saber / Apache
Rural / Apache
Dorsey/Apache Boulevard

Handicapped/disabled access All stations are accessible

The Tempe Streetcar, referred to as the Streetcar Line on regional transit maps, is a streetcar extension of Phoenix's Valley Metro Rail system. Construction began in 2017,[3] and the line opened for service on May 20, 2022.[2] It serves 14 stops across three miles of track serving various parts of the city's downtown, as well as the Tempe campus of Arizona State University, with the Valley Metro Rail main line.[4][5][6]

  1. ^ "Ridership Reports". Valley Metro. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Tempe streetcar service launches with free rides to be provided for first year". KTAR-FM. May 20, 2022. Archived from the original on May 21, 2022. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  3. ^ Jones, Vaughan (September 26, 2021). "Valley Metro Delays Tempe Streetcar Launch Until Spring 2022". KJZZ. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
  4. ^ Náñez, Dianna (November 28, 2014). "Tempe streetcar on track, could cost $200 million". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
  5. ^ Coppola, Chris (February 10, 2016). "Obama's budget includes $75 million for Tempe streetcar". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
  6. ^ Sackley, Mike (February 10, 2016). "President Obama designates $75 million to Tempe streetcar project". WTAR. Retrieved February 11, 2016.