These are clean trains, they go where they go and do it nicely. I hope to see its routes expand. But considering the geographical and geological limitations of its construction it is still a nice ride. That's all. read more

I was trying to get ticket but machines at rural rd didn't accept my card so I took the train and the security guy just kicked me out .instead of helping me..I was crying because I was late for my flight but he said to get out buy ticket and wait for next train. So I got out crying and machines didn't accept my card again. So I am here again with no ticket waiting for another person who doesn't have any heart. Don't you ever get to my flight or to my airline valley metro workers! Nothing like humanity left in you read more

Smells like urine, but it's efficient and affordable. The length of the route is still pretty small, although, they are in the process of expanding. read more

For all of the immediate bitching that I want to do, I'm going to control myself and talk about how great it really is for now. It is a beautiful experience to be able to travel to downtown phoenix for nearly free. With all of the driving I do and the kick-in-the-crotch prices that gas has shot up to, I really appreciate the fact that a buck and some cents can get me out there. So we were riding it out to downtown to go get totally drunk one Friday night and when we first got on in Tempe, we noticed a bum passed out in one of the bendy middle sections. Whatever. Bum's happen. Most of the time they're more interesting than anyone else around, too. The fun didn't happen with him though until we starting turning up 3rd Ave. At one of the stops near US Airways Arena, he got up and walked to the side of the train that people were supposed to be exiting from, jumped outside really quick.....and pissed a little. Not a whole pee, just a touch. He then flipped it back in his pants and ran back onto the train before the doors closed. Impressive! What a feat of muscle control! It must of hurt to just pinch it off like that but he was pretty trashed. Well, this happened at least two more times, and on lucky number three he bit off more than he could chew and the doors closed on him before he could get back in. The sight of him screaming and banging on the doors as he watched his life (a backpack and duffle bag) glide away on an electric train was pitiful and saddening, but why gamble with your life when you could have picked up shop and pissed somewhere in safety? That's a dangerous game of roulette my friend. Now, why the fuck did the city let a ninety year old from Sun City pick the hours of operation? That's what must of happened because surely everyone else wants to ride it downtown, get drunk and ride it back. It would be cheap! I would spend the extra money on more drinks to stimulate the economy! WTF!! read more

I ride it often - mostly going to and from work. A general rule I use is "wear earbuds and listen to music". Like all big cities, there are loud and sometimes drunk/high people on board. True - anyone can get on without paying, but they do have security checking tickets. For $4.00 all day - you can ride unlimited (unlike the PHX busses). The trains are always on schedule, and you can get home from Tempe or Downtown as late as 11:45pm on Weekdays and even 2:45am on Friday and Saturdays. read more

Any time we go downtown we take the light rail, like last night we went to the Suns game. We parked for free at the park n ride at Central and C-back and the rail drops you off in front of the stadium. Right now you can ride for free if you have a ticket to any event at the US Airways Center, which works well because the ticket machines are either broken or you get those stupid susan b anthony coins for change. The light rail is great for many reasons; it saves gas, less frustration/expense of parking, and most importantly terrific people watching. On game days its fun because the train is packed with Suns fans and other days there are all kinds of interesting people. If you want to see city living at its best and worst- ride the light rail! read more

I've been to cities where the light rail system was large and throughout the city. Phoenix is at the beginning of rail but has the potential to grow into a large system that may compete against other large metropolitan cities. The rail cars are clean, rail stops are pretty clean for a city and connects to several cities. I am not the fan of the advertising on the rail since you can hardly see out of the windows but I guess something has to pay for the system. I am excited about future expansions and beyond. Good system, great security staff, easy to navigate and clean. read more

I just wish that this stupid HUGE metropolis could have more LIGHT RAIL connections!! compared to the circus you have to stand in the buses, the LR is a much enjoyable place. Truth! I've seen an increase of "free" night riders who are more scary than Freddy Krueger. Still, I wish (still) they can extend a bit more the night hours (what about until 3am??) and counting with the airport connection too! read more

Riding the rail makes me feel like I live in a real city. It's kind of slow and I wished I lived closer to a station, but it will be useful for weekend outings to downtown Phoenix or Tempe. Four stars for the system itself, FIVE STARS for the headphones rule. read more

Why does nobody object, to the mentally deranged, retarded, ugly bums, that go around, begging for change, & cigarettes? Constantly threatening other people, calling them 'bitch', & illegally drinking, at bus stops? And, constantly pinching, tiny bits, of tobacco, & placing it, on top, of a tiny, white piece, of paper, & licking it, twisting it up, then placing it, in their mouth, & lighting it up? That pretty much, sums up, the light rail experience. The 2001 Diamondbacks, would be ashamed. read more

Being that I was on a Light Rail pub crawl, I had to take advantage of the light rail...I walked down from Mill Avenue to the Light Rail and boarded the train to Priest & Washington. My friend has written about odd folks on the light rail, and this was no exception. On the way back from the bar I sat too far from where the train would stop. After it finally stopped, I began walking toward it and realizing it was further away than I expected, I started jogging (and drunk jogging is not impressive). Still, as I drew closer the chimes sounded and the door started to close before I made it - then an arm came through stopping the door and I was able to board. It was an older guy who appeared to be in the same condition I was in - or worse. A few young college students were behind me and starring at him in amazement as he started talking to me. He asked me if I was from here. Queen Creek I said. Oh, you are from here? Well, really from Ohio. He said but from Earth? He told me that he mostly recently came from Albuquerque and he was trying to get back on this train. He talked to me about time travel and how his relatives came from St. Louis on a wagon and it took 6 months. Isn't an airplane a form of time travel? You can make the same journey in 3 hours. How is that possible? I did keep up the conversation with him because he really into his tale and would agree to any BS I threw out there. I said telephones might be the next time travel machine and this light rail was a form of time travel also. He talked about Einstein and Relativity... As we reached the Mill exit he said he was trying to ride the train back to Albuquerque and maybe if he stayed on it he would find his way back....good luck with that - but thanks for holding the door for me! read more

METRO light rail - This guy talked to me about time travel and Relativity... - Public Transportation Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I come from Europe so I have been on a lot of public transportation in several different countries. This train is extremely nice, it's new, comfortable, well-maintained. The timetable is very convenient and the fares are very low. Like in any large city you will come across "interesting" people especially late and during weekends. read more

Living in the southeast valley, the light rail wasn't something I felt I needed to seek out and take. It was always just easier (and faster) to take my car, rather than drive out of the way simply to catch the rail. However, with a friend in town and needing to go into Tempe to pick up a packet for Pat's Run, I decided to give it a whirl. One ride totally changed my perspective. Driving out of the way to Dobson and Main is completely worth it. The ride from there to Tempe was quick, and the train is clean and air-conditioned. A great experience, and to not have the pressure of driving into Tempe, finding a place to park, wondering how much it will cost, etc. was great. We ended up taking it again the next day for Pat's Run. The next week I was in Tempe again for an event at Madcap Theatre and once again the rail was a great convenience. I didn't realize how much I missed DT Tempe until I was able to freely spend some time there again. Now, when I know I need to head west for whatever reason, I am in the habit of checking the rail line and seeing where the stops are. Turns out the Girl Scout store (I'm a GS Leader) has a light rail stop just a few blocks away... Naturally I would like the rail to be extended further east. For now however, if you're heading into Tempe or Phoenix and live in Gilbert or Queen Creek or anywhere more east than Mesa, it will save you fuel and stress to take the rail there vs. driving. Give it a try! read more

When we moved to Phoenix this past January from Las Vegas, my number one excitement factor, aside from Dbacks Baseball, was that I would finally have a light rail system of my own in the city I call home. That sounds better than I thought it would! We specifically chose a place to live that was close to the Metro rail line, and in a general central kinda location so that other transit options and various fun would always be close by. We found ourselves one mile from the Priest Dr and Washington stop.I've always been a fan of light rail and transit in general, but yeah, it does go a little slower than I hoped as I was imagining for those of you that have been there, most of the outer area TRAX lines in Salt Lake City that run fairly fast and in their own right of way. I can only hope that the west Phoenix Metro extention is chosen to follow the I-10 right-of-way and follow the middle of the freeway that is already open and waiting for rail so at least some parts of the line will run over 40 MPH. On that note, yes, I do truely love this system and believe that it is an asset to this city and look forward to the day that it builds out more. For now it is nice to be able to leave the car behind and ride a bike to a station and not deal with any traffic at all, and it is VERY nice to be able to hop on after a Diamondback or Suns game or any other big event downtown and know we will be home in 10-15 minutes rather than wait in a parking garage for 30 minutes alone. Prices are very affordable, only $2.00 one way or $4.00 for the whole day, you really can't beat that price! read more

I have ridden the Light Rail train a few times since its inception, beginning with the debut free all-day ride. My favorite moment is attending a Fleetwood Mac concert to US Airways Center (now Talking Stick Arena), a round-trip generously paid for by US Airways. No traffic or parking hassles(!) with alot of fellow concertgoers joining the rides. For disabled riders, it's $2 all-day pass. Use of this mode of transportation is a hit or miss. I appreciate its invention and convenience. However, something's not enough or too much: getting around- even while usually better than that dreadful slowpoke city bus, is still limited. You can't actually ride around the entire city of Phoenix. Yet, still, you can get to downtown Mesa all the way from north-central Phoenix and vice-versa, on a pre-designated straightaway middle-of-road path. But, it attracts vagrants and some riders who grab a ride for free and hope to not get caught if a ticket checker hops in the last minute before the train moves, to catch 'em. While the train is wide enough to move around, wheelchair users, cyclists, strollers, obese, and poor/welfare have taken up so much space, thus causing discomfort among the inexperienced/sporadic riders. Just think with your mindset that anyone from all walks of life have ridden the Rail. The trains are, at times, clean- and get cleaned up per break stop. As is typical of "public" transportation, something is bound to be dirty or gross along the way- whether a spill or smelly riders. Just stay patient and positive, and ye shall survive- nobody bothered me ;) I see the city expands and improves the routes (I wish the Rail started when I was in college in the '80s, when I had to ride buses ;) ) Thanks for the (experimental) trips! read more

METRO light rail - Waiting for the ride, on platform.  Ticket on my (Chrismtas) skirt, enroute to the concert ;) - Public Transportation Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

It's ok but I don't understand why the bike riders don't use the bike racks (they need more racks) makes it hard as they congregate at the exits and makes it difficult to get on/off. Since they are connected some kind of wifi would be nice. read more

My son and I drove completely out of our way last night just to take the Light Rail to First Friday (I could have taken the 51 and gotten downtown sooner). Did I ride the rail to save fossil fuels? Obviously not. I've lived in AZ since 1982 and this was the FIRST time I ever rode public transportation in the state. It was cleaner than the subways in NYC and there were a lot less drunks than the time I took the train from Downtown Chicago to Wrigley Field. I'm a fan of Light Rail. I enjoyed the entire experience and I wish the rail ran all over the valley. read more

Had ridden the Light Rail one other time before when it had first opened. Maybe its because we only took it from one area of ASU to Mill that it seemed like a pleasant experience and it could have also been because it was new. My friend and I decided to take the light rail again to go to the Yelp Ultimate Science fare at the AZ Science Center. We boarded the train at Main St. and Dobson and got off the train at Washington and 3rd. For some reason, it took 25 minutes for us to just get moving from the Main Street station. Then of course the train had multiple stops. Keep in mind that we got on the train at Main St at 5:45. We didn't arrive at the AZ Science Center till 6:45. Therefore, it took an entire hour to get to the Science Center when it would have taken about 30 minutes to just drive there from Main Street and Dobson. Slllllooooowwwwww. Not only that, some of the people on the train were weird and we ended up sitting in front of a bum on the way back. I probably wont ride the train again. Not worth it and I dont' care about the environment. Haha read more

This really is a nice system. One ways are two bucks, all day is four. Clean for the most part and certainly convenient to get into downtown or east of there. Good location stops, including the professional sports facilities, lots of restaurants and the heart of downtown. I asked a couple of officers about good restaurants and they gave me some great advice. Very nice people and a pleasure to walk in downtown. Another great thing about this system is that they put out a booklet that shows all of the restaurants and other stores and sites along the system. Excellent idea. I like that it goes to Tempe and Mesa But I do agree with others that this system should be extended to Scottsdale. Do not know what the plans are for going west, but because of the explosion of the population there and the openness of the desert, that would be a wise choice. Especially before it gets even more expensive to do. Just ask L.A. Idiot politicians there, hopefully Phoenix has its act together. Next time I am in Phoenix, I hope to stay at a hotel near this system. It is very user friendly. read more

Light rails serve a purpose if they are cost effective and built the right way. Arizona is making a mess out of their light rail and the money they are spending is crazy. The way this city is so spread out. Arizona would be better served with an overhead subway system. Arizona is 310 miles long. for 3 billion dollars Arizona could connect every town all the way to the border. Imagine living in Paradise Valley and being able to work in Flaggstaff, or Tucson, or on the weekend taking the subway to Prescott or Sedona, and being back Sunday night to go to work Monday morning and not having to drive your car. read more

THANK YOU LIGHT RAIL. You make my life much more easier.

It had been awhile since I had been on the light rail but decided a much needed cocktail night out was in order. I hate driving downtown and really am not into drinking and driving especially since a drunk driving conviction would mean loss of my job. Once on the train, I was happy to see the trains were still in perfect condition and like new. My biggest complaint is the honor system for paying the fare. I sometimes feel like I am the only one paying the fee. I had never had anyone ask for my ticket until tonight. Two uniformed Mesa police officers and someone I think was a light rail employee came into the car and starting asking people for their tickets. The best moment came when this guy in the back did not have a ticket and the officers removed him in a most impolite way. It was great! read more

As a recent tourist I would like to thank the local taxpayers for providing this line. I found this conveyance to be cheap, efficient, clean, safe and convenient. read more

Really need more security that actually cares. Was harrassed not once but twice on the light rail last night, and not once did I see any security come through. Also, people were just riding the light rail without paying the 2 dollars .. I will never ever ride this light rail again, was a horrible experience. I ended up getting off the lightrail and calling an uber because I was so scared. read more

I don't ride the rail much other than for the fun of it. Been on a couple rail day rides just to check out the stops and see what I see. It was a bit crowded but we had a really great time. In fact we got to check out some great spots along the route and even visit the Heard Museum (which I hadn't seen before) due to some public tweets via twitter. All in all it was a really great experience. I look forward to my next adventure. :) read more

It's a pretty solid option IMO as far as cheap transportation to downtown Phoenix or to Mill Ave. The train was waiting right after the D-Backs game just as advertised and it really wasn't as crowded as people say. Buying tickets from the little machine was easy as you can use cash, debit, and credit. Plus last night the attendant was there for the people who had questions. My only complaint is not running past 11 on Friday & Saturday nights but you can't miss what you never really had. I will use it again as it's just too simple. read more

To be fair, it is one of the least expensive public transit in the USA and they have done a fairly good job. I don't agree with the honor system because I saw many riders got caught not paying even though the fare is so cheap. I use it for many sport events and it is good for visitors of PHX because it stops at many tourists attractions..$3/day..it is a great bargain. read more

Can't wait until Cincinnati gets one... clean, quiet, and on-time. What more is there to say?

My question is how on Earth do they monitor who's paid, and who hasn't? A friend and myself rode from Mesa to Chase Field tonight timing it perfectly coming and going simply walking on showing no pass whatsoever regardless of the fact that we both purchased them! The Train was absolutely packed with people both coming and going which I feel is a good thing for the most part! The people with bikes take up a lot of space when they just stand in aisles with them, and don't hang up them up like they're supposed to! Seriously though, how many are riding for free, and how are they monitoring that??? I see it as a good mode of transportation for people that really need it, but a huge $$$$ loss for the city as whole with people just walking on! At least you have to always slide your pass when riding the bus! Am I missing something? read more

Love me some light rail. Mattter of fact, Im' going ot change my name to Light Rail Larry. Not sure where the Larry came from but hey, it works. I am a frequent Light Rail user, since I live very close to a very central LR stop. I like to people watch, and what a grat place to do it on a weekend on the way downtown. I saw a guy in a prom dress on a BMX bike, that was cool. The light rail is now my go to travel method, since I don't drink and drive. I love being able to go get a few beers and not have to worry about it. It's safe, reliable and clean. Wish I could say that about all of my ex girlfriends. Bing Bang Zoom!!!! read more

After having a lovely dinner with my husband, we realized it was too early to call it a night, so we decided to hop on the light rail and go to another bar. It was awesome. The last time I used public transportation was in Paris a couple of years ago. This was a lot of fun. We can't wait to do it again. Next time we want to go all the way to Tempe to bar hop there. read more

ah I'll throw in my 2 cents worth. First, I tried to take the Metro from McClintock, the signs for the park n ride led me into the weirdest trailer court ever. And I thought smoking weed with meth addicts in a trailer court was weird, this was worse. Thank you City of Tempe. Since I was not High I decided to go down Apache to the next Park n Ride, which was at Dorsey Lane, easy pleasy. The service gets a big A for effort, in that it gets people off the roads. Another A goes for not having police goons like in Minneap frisking every "person of color" which yeah it happens there. The Metro here was just people going from place to place, many with bicycles, just a cool experience really. Downtown Phoenix ain't much to shout about but I'm glad I went there nonetheless. read more

I don't understand the people who don't like or understand the light rail. I think its a big step in the Valley embracing being a big city. I live near the light rail route so maybe I'm biased, but having the light rail has gotten me more out and about trying new restaurants downtown and in Tempe. It's a nice ride and a great cost savings on game nights. read more

Love the light rail! Now I can drink and not have to pay for a cab!

Public trans is the only option I have so I'm like in love with light rail. Faster than bus and allows me anonymity.

It was a quick trip downtown from Mesa, I didnt like some of the people getting on the train but hey its public transport. My legs were also hurting from the seats on the short trip downtown I have RLS and man it hurt for days after. It was great for saving gas and if I worked by one I would take it daily. This was my first time so watch where you park by the pickup locations cause I got my car towed, $200 fine!!! I would take it downtown again but park in the right spot this time. read more

If I could give it a zero I would, to start the ticket machines are situated so poorly you cannot read the screen on a sunny day which happens quite a bit in PHX. Took it to the ballpark this weekend, on the way there I got asked for my ticket three times by three different agent between Tempe and ball park. On the way home, no security and the cars were filled with passed-out homeless people, not a security person in sight from ballpark to Tempe, just plain old creepy and smelly, never again. read more

For my purposes, this was great. I was in town for a conference held at the Convention Center and stayed at a hotel less than a block from the light rail. The new prices were $4 for a day or $20 for a week. It was quick, easy, and convenient. The clientele definitely changed from day to night, which is why it gets 4. Mostly plenty of space, even if it was standing room. I also took it to and from the airport and can only imagine that it will be wonderful once it connects directly to the airport. It runs frequently and on time. read more

Light rail extended its hours! In an ideal world it would be 24 hours, and run every 10 minutes all the time. I am still going to give it 5 stars as 24 hours seems pretty inconceivable in Phoenix. read more

This light rail is a very convenient (and not to mention stylish) way of transportation.If you're trying to get somewhere super far across town like...hm don't know, copper square from Pilgrim Rest Baptist church, it can get a little costly, but other than that, this is great.The facility is air conditioned, there isn't the low-moral of a bus being circulated through the air, and everyone seems to be just having a chill time getting from place to place to complete the various tasks that just so happen to pop up in their daily lives.All in all, it's a pretty decent time, and a great way to get around town.Four out of five stars. read more