Sun City West Stop Added to 660

Phoenix, AZ (Feb. 17, 2010)  Effective Monday, March 8, the rural connector bus route that travels between Wickenburg, Surprise and the Arrowhead Towne Center on weekdays and Saturdays will now go to the Sun City West Foundation at 14465 R.H. Johnson Blvd. The bus stop is being added to provide transportation for Sun City West residents that want to go to the Arrowhead Towne Center for shopping and social activities. The service is also convenient for passengers making local trips between Grand Avenue and Bell Road.

Route 660 is funded by Proposition 400 funds, the countywide half-cent sales tax that funds regional transportation, and federal funds. The smaller buses on Route 660 can carry up to 16 passengers and are completely accessible to persons with disabilities.

Click here for the new timetable effective March 8. Free transfers are available between Route 660 and the Sun City West Foundation (SCWF) bus service, although advance reservations are required for the SCWF service. Route 660 also provides flexible stops. Choose your own pick-up and drop-off location up to three-quarters mile from the regular route. Requires a one-day advance notice. Flexible stops can be made by calling 1-800-713-3809.

For more information about Route 660, or any Valley Metro transit service, go online to www.valleymetro.org and click on the bus icon or call 602.253-5000.