Tempe Streetcar

Tempe Streetcar
Overview
OwnerCity of Tempe
LocaleTempe, Arizona, United States
Termini
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+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
ElectrificationOverhead line, 750 V DC + battery
Route map
Map Tempe Streetcar highlighted in green
Legend
Rio East-Dobson Extension (planned)
 Marina Heights / Rio Salado
Hayden Ferry / Rio Salado
Tempe Beach Park / Rio Salado
Valley Metro Rail
to Metro Parkway
 Mill Avenue/Third Street
5th Street | 6th Street
University Dr / Ash
9th St / Mill
11th St / Mill
College Ave / Apache
| Tempe TC
 Paseo del Saber / Apache
Rural / Apache
| University
Dorsey/Apache Boulevard
Valley Metro Rail
to Gilbert Road/Main Street
Handicapped/disabled access All stations are accessible
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The Tempe Streetcar is a modern streetcar in Tempe, Arizona, operated by Valley Metro. The 3-mile (4.8 km) line serves downtown Tempe, Tempe Town Lake, and the Arizona State University Tempe campus with 14 stations. Construction began in 2017,[3] and the line opened for service on May 20, 2022.

  1. ^ "Ridership Reports". Valley Metro. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  2. ^ "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.