Valley Metro Rail will begin service on the new Central Mesa extension from 22 August, seven months earlier than scheduled.
“We are pleased to bring light rail to the Mesa community seven months in advance. It is a true testament of our team’s skillful coordination and expertise that we continue our positive track record of delivering projects on time to the local community,” said Steve Banta, Valley Metro CEO.
Train testing and training will ensure the 3.1-mile extension is a safe and reliable addition to the entire transit network. Valley Metro received local and regional approval in 2009 to move forward with the Central Mesa Light Rail Extension, which will extend light rail on Main Street from Sycamore to Mesa Drive and include four station locations and a park-and-ride facility. In August 2010, the extension was approved to enter into Project Development by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The project is being built using a mix of regional Proposition 400 funds and federal grants.
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