The Valley will soon have a new connection from Mesa, Tempe and downtown Phoenix to northwest Phoenix.
The Northwest Extension Phase II light rail project will officially open for service on Saturday. A ribbon cutting and community celebration is being planned on that day to commemorate the occasion.
“As Phoenix continues growing, so does the need for reliable, affordable transportation options that can connect Phoenicians to opportunities all over town,” Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego stated in a news release. “Whether it’s going to work, to the doctor’s office, or to visit loved ones, I believe every person should be able to get where they need to go without relying on a car. The Northwest Extension II — by way of the newly named Thelda Williams Transit Center — is going to deliver on that vision, while at the same time helping us reduce carbon emissions in the long-term. Three years in the making, the extension is going to breathe life into neighborhoods around the Metrocenter development, accelerate private and public investment in the area, and improve quality of life for Phoenix residents.”