Traffic Congestion
In an April 2008 survey, 92% of employed residents asked specifically to think about traffic congestion indicated it is a problem in the Phoenix-metropolitan area. How can you help? Try promoting carpooling at your worksite!
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Riding the Light Rail
Hours of Service - Effective July 27, 2009
Weekdays:Hours. Trains begin the first full trip of the day at the end-of-line stations at approximately 4:40 a.m. The last full trip of the day Monday through Thursday begins at 11 p.m., arriving at the opposite end of the line at midnight. On Friday nights, the last full trip of the day begins at 2.a.m., arriving at the opposite end of the line at 3 a.m. Saturday morning. Please note that arrival times are estimates and the schedule is subject to change.
Frequency. Trains arrive every 10 minutes from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; all other hours, every 20 minutes.
Weekends and holidays:
Hours. Trains begin the first full trip of the day at 5 a.m. at the end-of-the-line stations. The last full trip of the day begins at 11 p.m., arriving at the opposite end of the line at midnight. On Saturday night, the last full trip of the day begins at 2 a.m., arriving at the opposite end of the line at 3 a.m. Sunday morning.
Frequency. Trains arrive every 15 minutes between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.; all other hours, and on holidays and Sundays, trains arrive every 20 minutes.
METRO shares the same holidays as Valley Metro bus service and operates using a Sunday schedule. Click here for more information.