Advocates tout development along Valley's light rail line, hope for more

More than 14 million people rode the Valley’s light rail system last year. Valley Metro says that was more than a 6.5 percent increase over 2011. And, some advocates are hopeful numbers like those will lead to more housing, shops, restaurants and other development along the 20-mile line.

Public transit in Valley might be getting more expensive

Valley Metro is asking for feedback on proposed fare increases on public transit.

Light rail extension in Mesa now official

Funding for the next extension of the Valley’s light rail system has been formally approved.

Light rail expansion under way in Mesa

The Valley’s light rail system is nearing its 4th anniversary. 

Officials highlight future plans for light rail

The City of Phoenix and Valley Metro celebrated the ongoing expansion of the light rail system Thursday morning by unveiling the markers for a new light rail route.

Phoenix light rail extension approved

The Maricopa Association of Governments has approved an estimated one billion dollar plan to extend the light rail farther west into Phoenix -- but they won’t be breaking ground just yet.

Take Me Out To The Ballgame!

Tens of thousands of fans will descend on downtown Phoenix tonight for Game 3 of the Diamondback-Brewers series. As KJZZ's Terry Ward reports, many of them will be riding light rail...

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