What is the latest status of the project “Capitol Extension (CAPEX) Light Rail Project”?

The status recorded for “Capitol Extension (CAPEX) Light Rail Project” is planned.

Who are the main government, EPC, and private stakeholders for “Capitol Extension (CAPEX) Light Rail Project”?

Taiyo maps the stakeholders of “Capitol Extension (CAPEX) Light Rail Project”: government bodies (City of Phoenix).

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This Taiyo project page references City of Phoenix (.gov) along with the original URL (https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/public-transit-news/community-invited-to-provide-input-on-west-phoenix-transit-optio.html). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Capitol Extension (CAPEX) Light Rail Project

Sector: Mass Transit • Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Source: City of Phoenix (.gov)

Project

Planned

The Capitol Extension (CAPEX) is a planned light rail expansion extending west from the existing Valley Metro Rail system in downtown Phoenix toward the State Capitol area. This extension will ultimately connect to the future I-10 West Extension, serving a strong ridership base and creating an important connection to future expansions in west Phoenix.

Status: Prospective
Sector: Mass Transit, Rail, Government
Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: City of Phoenix (.gov)

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The project “Capitol Extension (CAPEX) Light Rail Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Mass Transit sector, located in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from City of Phoenix (.gov).

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Original status	planned
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description

Description	The Capitol Extension (CAPEX) is a planned light rail expansion extending west from the existing Valley Metro Rail system in downtown Phoenix toward the State Capitol area. This extension will ultimately connect to the future I-10 West Extension, serving a strong ridership base and creating an important connection to future expansions in west Phoenix.
Original sector	Public Transit

Location

Country	United States of America (USA)
State	Arizona
City	Phoenix

Source

Source	City of Phoenix (.gov)
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Record type	Project
Sector	Mass Transit, Rail, Government
Article published date	2025-11-16

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