PHOENIX — As of Friday, south-central Phoenix is one step closer to more accessible public transport.
Valley Metro started testing trains on the new South Central Extension for the light rail. The 5.5-mile expansion will connect the existing routes in downtown Phoenix to Baseline Road.
You can expect to see trains running Washington and Jefferson streets, as well as 1st, 3rd and Central avenues during the testing period.
Testing will ramp up as Valley Metro nears its projected opening date in mid-2025.
Valley Metro shared the following safety tips for the new developments:
- Follow all traffic signals and use designated crosswalks
- Stay alert and listen for warning signals and train sounds
- Avoid standing on tracks—light rail trains are quiet and may approach at any time
- Do not enter the new station platforms during testing as they are currently closed
You can visit valleymetro.org/southcentral for more information.
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