Project: Valley Metro Rail (Phase 1)
Summary
The Valley Metro Rail is a 26.3-mile light rail line in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, Arizona. The first phase of the project (the focus of this case) includes the initial 20-mile light rail line with 28 stations from Downtown Phoenix to Mesa. Construction began in early 2005 and service started in December 2008. The Valley Metro Rail is developed and operated by Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority.
Characteristics and Setting
Classification/Type
New Transit Line
Transportation Mode
Light Rail
Usage
41,845
Length (mi)
20.00
Economic Distress
0.84
Population Density (ppl/sq mi)
372
Population Growth Rate (%)
2.0%
Employment Growth Rate (%)
1.7%
Market Size
3,484,004
Airport Travel Distance (mi)
2.6000
Topography
17
Geography
Region
Southwest
State
AZ
County
Maricopa
City
Phoenix, Tempe, & Mesa
Urban/Class Level
Metro
Local Area
N/A
Impact Area
N/A
Transportation System
Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa
Timing
Initial Study Date
2004
Post Construction Study Date
2013
Construction Start Date
2005
Construction End Date
2008
Months Duration
46
Costs
Project Year of Expenditure (YOE)
2008
Planned Cost (YOE $)
N/A
Actual Cost (YOE $)
$1,400,000,000
Actual Cost (2022$)
$2,191,311,700
Pre/Post Conditions
NOTE: All pre/post dollar values are in 2022$
Transportation
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Impacts
NOTE: All impact dollar values are in 2022$
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Case Location
Narrative
Valley Metro Rail (Phase 1)
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