March 25 Transit Center Groundbreaking

WHAT:
Superstition Springs Center Transit Center Groundbreaking Ceremony celebrates the construction of this Proposition 400 funded facility that serves Valley Metro bus service including the new LINK bus that connects to METRO light rail.

WHEN:
Wed., March 25, 2009
10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

WHERE:
Superstition Springs Circle road south of the mall near the park and ride off of US 60 and west of Power Road (Park near Macy’s)

WHO:
Invited speakers include Valley Metro Executive Director David A. Boggs, Mesa Mayor Scott Smith, Mesa Councilmember Scott Somers, Westcor Senior Manager Steve Wood and Mesa City Manager Chris Brady

WHY:
This event commemorates Valley Metro’s first construction project that also includes 26 LINK stations being built along Power Road and Main Street in Mesa.

HOW:
The transit center and LINK stations are funded by Proposition 400 funds, the countywide half-cent sales approved by voters in 2004, which funds transportation services and projects through 2026.

Superstition Springs Transit Center Features:• Landscaping on the roof that offers a cooling effect
• Artistic metal fence panels that direct pedestrian traffic to and from the bus stations
• 80 additional new parking spaces
• Seating, trash receptacles and tree grates that will integrate with the design of the shelter structure and fencing
• Offers a pleasant and protected place to wait
• LINK and Routes 30, 40, 45, 61, 108 and 533 will serve the transit center
• Next bus or real time signage using a scrolling, dynamic message
• Savings in excess of $100,000 per year for bus operations

LINK Stations Feature:
• Unique bus stations will offer maximum shade and minimal visual obstruction for the passenger
• Some platforms will be raised to ease boarding, especially for passengers in a mobility device
• Integration of lighting to provide a halo effect in the evening hours
• Unique design and fencing
• Fare vending machines at some stations
• Additional landscaping for visual interest and to offer a cooling effect
• Seating is arranged so that passengers can be warmed by the sun on cold, winter mornings
• Art is incorporated into two LINK stations. The Superstition Springs Transit Center is designed by Mesa artist William Barnhardt and the Mesa Arts Center station is designed by Phoenix area artist Laurie Lundquist.

Valley Metro/RPTA provides eco-friendly public transit options to residents of greater Phoenix and Maricopa County, including a clean-fuel bus fleet, low-emissions light rail,  a bio-diesel Dial-a-Ride fleet, online carpool matching and bus trip mapping, and bicycle and telework assistance. Funding is provided by local, state and federal revenues; and administered by a board of 15 governments working to improve and regionalize the public transit system. www.ValleyMetro.org

All service and projects funded by the Proposition 400 Regional Transportation Plan funds were approved by Maricopa County voters in November 2004.