Capitol Extension Light Rail Project
Sector: Mass Transit • Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Source: AZFamily
The Capitol Extension project is a potential light rail expansion in Phoenix that would connect the downtown area with the state Capitol. Valley Metro is considering three routes and six configurations, including a route that would cut through the Woodland Historic District on 15th Avenue. The project has raised concerns among residents about the impact on the historic neighborhood, including the
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Mass Transit, Government, Road, Rail
- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- AZFamily
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Original status | Planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Capitol Extension project is a potential light rail expansion in Phoenix that would connect the downtown area with the state Capitol. Valley Metro is considering three routes and six configurations, including a route that would cut through the Woodland Historic District on 15th Avenue. The project has raised concerns among residents about the impact on the historic neighborhood, including the demolition of five houses and potential loss of historic status. |
Original sector | Transportation |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Arizona |
City | Phoenix |
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Source | AZFamily |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Mass Transit, Government, Road, Rail |
Article published date | 2025-06-19 |
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