West Phoenix light rail:
where it joins today's line,
Central and Indian School or 19th Avenue and Camelback.
Valley Metro and the City of Phoenix are taking public input on where the West Phoenix extension connects to the existing light rail line: Indian School Road and Central Avenue, or 19th Avenue and Camelback Road.
Two options, one route west
- Option 1: Indian School Road and Central Avenue.Central Phoenix.
- Option 2: 19th Avenue and Camelback Road.Central Phoenix.
- From either point, the line runs west toward Desert Sky.Per Valley Metro and the City of Phoenix (10 August 2026) and KJZZ (26 October 2026).
Indian School Road to Desert Sky
The proposed line runs west on Indian School Road to 75th Avenue, south to Thomas Road, and ends at the Desert Sky Transit Center at 79th Avenue and Thomas. An optional segment would extend it to 91st Avenue and Thomas.
What Valley Metro is asking
Valley Metro wants input on travel destinations, effects on businesses, access to homes and the community, and concerns during and after construction. You can share feedback online at valleymetro.org/westphoenix.
Not announced yet: the cost, the station list, a decision date, a construction schedule and a comment deadline.
Common questions, answered
Where would the West Phoenix light rail connect to the existing line?
At one of two points under study: Indian School Road and Central Avenue, or 19th Avenue and Camelback Road.
Where would the West Phoenix extension run?
West on Indian School Road to 75th Avenue, south to Thomas Road, ending at the Desert Sky Transit Center at 79th Avenue and Thomas. An optional segment would reach 91st Avenue and Thomas.
Has Valley Metro picked a connection point?
Not yet. Valley Metro and the City of Phoenix are taking public input on both options.
Where can I comment on the West Phoenix extension?
Online at valleymetro.org/westphoenix.
Know what is changing near you
Transit lines change how a neighborhood moves. If you are weighing a move in Central Phoenix or along the route, I can walk you through what is planned near the homes you are looking at.
Checked 4 November 2026. Connection options and route: Valley Metro and City of Phoenix, "Valley Metro, City of Phoenix to host West Phoenix Extension open house series," 10 August 2026; KJZZ, "West Phoenix light rail has 2 alignment options. Valley Metro wants the public to help choose," 26 October 2026. Plans can change, so check the Valley Metro project page for the latest.