Approximate Travel Times

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1 METRO Information

2 Approximate Travel Times Entire route = 65 minutes Christown to downtown Phx = 25 min. Downtown Phx to airport shuttle = 20 min. Downtown Phx to Mill Ave District = 25 min. Mill Ave District to Mesa = 20 min. Mesa to downtown Phx = 45 min. Travels at posted speed limits

3 Stations 28 stations, most in the center of the street. Stations have shade, drinking fountains, benches, art, plants Riders may ONLY enter or exit the train at the stations.

Look both ways before crossing. Never stop, park, or stand on the tracks.

4 Safety Light rail is quiet! Listen for horn and watch for flashing headlights. Look both ways before crossing. Never stop, park, or stand on the tracks. Obey traffic signals. A red arrow means do not turn. Jaywalking is illegal and unsafe. Cross only at crosswalks and obey the crosswalk signals.

When crossing the tracks on a bicycle, cross at an angle to avoid falling or tire

5 Safety Never try to beat a train through the intersection. Treat METRO high-voltage power lines with the same respect as utility company lines. When crossing the tracks on a bicycle, cross at an angle to avoid falling or tire damage. Skateboarding, rollerblading and riding bikes in the guideway or on the platforms is unsafe and is not permitted.

6 Security Cameras at stations, Park & Ride lots, inside and outside vehicle Emergency call boxes Security lighting Crime prevention through environmental design Police patrols and Fare Inspectors on some trains

8 Park and Ride Lots 19th Avenue and Montebello 794 spaces 19th Avenue and Camelback 410 spaces Central Avenue and Camelback 135 spaces 38th Street and Washington 189

7 8 Park and Ride Lots 19th Avenue and Montebello 794 spaces 19th Avenue and Camelback 410 spaces Central Avenue and Camelback 135 spaces 38th Street and Washington 189 spaces Apache and Dorsey 190 spaces Apache and McClintock 300 spaces Apache and Loop spaces Main Street and Sycamore 802 spaces No charge for use. No overnight parking!

6:00 am 7:00 pm - Trains run: Weekdays - every 10 minutes Saturdays - every 15 minutes Sundays - every 20

8 Hours and Frequency First full trip begins at end stations Weekdays: 4:40 a.m. Weekends: 5 a.m. 6:00 am 7:00 pm - Trains run: Weekdays - every 10 minutes Saturdays - every 15 minutes Sundays - every 20 minutes Before 6:00 a.m. & after 7:00 p.m. trains run every 20 minutes Last full trip begins 11 pm, ends at midnight. Friday and Saturday night: Last full trip leaves end stations at 2:00 a.m., reaching opposite end at 3:00 a.m.

9 METRO Station Art Reflects the neighborhood in which it s located Helps you remember your station 1% investment in a liveable community

Way & College serves Sun Devil Stadium, Wells Fargo Arena, ASU 600 people can board a three-car train in 30

10 METRO Can Handle Crowds Event Stations 3rd Street & Jefferson / 3rd Street & Washington serves Chase Field, US Airways Center, Convention Center Mill Ave & Third Street serves Mill Ave District & Tempe Beach Park Veterans Way & College serves Sun Devil Stadium, Wells Fargo Arena, ASU 600 people can board a three-car train in 30 seconds Comfort capacity = 175 people per car Maximum capacity is % of venue attendees are expected to ride METRO

11 Vehicle Features Air conditioned Large windows Four bike racks per car Eight interior cameras, panic button activates audio w/ driver

12 No step access wheelchairs, strollers, laptops & luggage roll right on No wheelchair securements needed Ramps and textured strips More info available Accessibility

13 Rail & Bus Connect METRO and bus together create a coordinated transit system Transit passes are good for rail and bus METRO LINK connects light rail to east Mesa/ Superstition Springs Trip Planner ValleyMetro.org

Shuttle runs every 10 minutes in a loop to

14 Sky Harbor Connection Exit METRO at the 44th St. & Washington station Cross the street to free Airport Shuttle on the SW corner Shuttle runs every 10 minutes in a loop to all terminals Automated train East Economy & Terminal West Economy & Terminal

15 How to Ride

16 Honor System No Turnstile! We are a proof of payment system. There is no turnstile on the platform, and no farebox on the train. Allows faster loading up to 200 people in 30 seconds. Must activate fare before boarding. Only passengers with activated fares allowed on the platform.

17 Signs at stations Map on station Where am I?

18 Which Train? Signs at stations & on train Announcements at stations and on train English and Spanish 19th Ave & Montebello WB Sycamore & Main - EB Only two directions!

How Much is My Fare? Full Fare Cost 1 ride $1.

- Disabled *All day pass bought on the bus is$5.

19 How Much is My Fare? Full Fare Cost 1 ride $1.75 All day* $ day pass 7-day pass 31-day pass $10.50 $17.50 $55 REDUCED FARES - Youths ages Senior 65 and up - Disabled *All day pass bought on the bus is$5.25 Fares shown are good for METRO and local bus Upgrade to express or RAPID bus by paying the difference in cash when boarding the bus

20 Where to Buy Passes Vending machines at light rail stations and transit centers On the bus Libraries, Fry s, Safeway, Food City Order from the Web site Full listing online at ValleyMetro.org

your Platinum Pass on target 1-ride fare is automatically activated for

21 Activate Your Pass Choose Activate when you buy, OR Insert pass into validator slot on vending machine Dip your pass in the bus farebox Tap your Platinum Pass on target 1-ride fare is automatically activated for rail. Keep your receipt as proof of payment. Buy a bus 1-ride fare on the bus.

22 Fare Vending Machine Screen Selection buttons Credit Card reader Platinum Pass / Smart Card target Validator Receipt and change Instructions in... English Spanish Braille Voice

23 Fare Vending Machine Screens

24 RAIL & BUS PASSES Oprima el botón <*> para español Press button below screen to select category. Selection FULL FARE REDUCED FARE EXPRESS/ RAPID FARE BACK

25 FULL FARE SELECTED Oprima el botón <*> para español Press button below screen to select fare type. Selection ONE-RIDE PASS 1-DAY PASS 3-DAY PASS 7-DAY PASS 31-DAY PASS BACK

26 FULL FARE / ONE-RIDE PASS SELECTED Oprima el botón <*> para español Amount due $3.50 Per All Day pass Press number of ticket(s). Selection 1 PASS 2 PASSES 3 PASSES 4 PASSES 5 PASSES BACK

27 FULL FARE / ONE-RIDE PASS SELECTED Oprima el botón <*> para español 1 Full Fare / All Day pass total amount due $3.50 Deposit coins or bills OR select credit card or debit card payment or cancel. CREDIT CARD DEBIT CARD CANCEL

28 FULL FARE / ONE-RIDE PASS SELECTED Printing

29 THANK YOU Take your passes

30 Safety at the Station Stand behind the textured strip Hold small children by the hand No skates, skateboards Walk your bike onto the station Use call button for emergencies

31 Conduct Wait for others to exit before boarding Priority seating goes to disabled and seniors Train won t move if doors are blocked If doors don t open automatically, push the yellow button Push this button to open the door

32 Conduct No eating Groceries OK Spill-proof cups only No feet on the seat Service animals, pets in closed carriers OK Use headphones for music or videos No more than one hour at a station

33 Conduct YES NO YES NO

34 Conduct YES NO YES NO

35 Conduct Priority seating area must be surrendered to seniors and people using wheelchairs

36 Conduct: Bikes 4 bike racks per car Board at door nearest bike symbol Place your bike in rack Don t block aisles or doors If train is crowded, wait for the next train

37 Violations Inspector can check your fare pass Citations issued Fines $50 - $500 Lose transit privileges

38 For More Information METRO RIDE GUIDE Where transit passes are sold Libraries Hotels Transit Book Airport Trip Planner ValleyMetro.org

Valley Metro. Ride Guide APRIL 2018 BUS & LIGHT RAIL

Valley Metro. Ride Guide APRIL 2018 BUS & LIGHT RAIL Valley Metro Ride Guide BUS & LIGHT RAIL APRIL 2018 How to Ride Connections Plan your trip using the online trip planner at valleymetro.org, Ridekick, the Transit Book or contact Customer Service. BUS