Attachment A - Fiscal Year 2020-21 T2050 Annual Progress Report

ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT 
FY 2021
JULY 1, 2020 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021
MOVING PHOENIX 
FORWARD
Attachment A

Councilmember Debra Stark 
Chair, Transportation, Infrastructure 
and Planning Subcommittee
Mayor Kate Gallego
Commissioner Jennifer Mellor
Chair, Citizens Transportation 
Commission
“T2050 is more than just a plan; it’s 
an investment in our community, to 
get our residents more connected. 
As we reemerge from the pandemic, 
improving our infrastructure is critical 
to creating jobs and connecting every 
resident to economic, education and 
social opportunities across our city. I’m 
proud of the work we’ve done this year 
to increase light rail, extend and add 
bus services, and pave more miles of 
street than ever before. Robust, inclusive 
transportation options for Phoenix are 
becoming a reality with the help of the 
smart, long-range planning of T2050.”
“T2050 allows Phoenix to continue 
investing in our growing city’s future. 
Among the many accomplishments 
in the last year, Phoenix has 
upgraded dozens of buses and Dial-
a-Ride vehicles, added bus service to 
underserved areas and broken ground 
to expand light rail service to Northwest 
Phoenix. These efforts ensure reliable 
transit and promote connectivity for 
Phoenix residents, while also supporting 
economic development. T2050 
investments not only strengthen our 
transportation system — they directly 
impact the daily life of Phoenicians.”
"Improving Phoenix’s transit system and 
city streets has always been a top priority 
for the residents of Phoenix, as proven 
when T2050 was approved by voters in 
2015. As part of that ballot initiative, the 
Citizens Transportation Commission 
was created to provide transparency, 
oversight and guidance in how T2050 
is implemented. The city just marked a 
T2050 milestone in the completion of the 
first five years of the plan, and now, more 
than ever, each of the 15 commissioners 
relish the opportunity to work with the 
public and city staff to continue to fulfill 
the T2050 vision."
A MESSAGE FROM LEADERSHIP
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Annual Progress Report — Fiscal Year 2021 
Interactive features may be found throughout the document in orange.
1.0	 Program Overview
2.0	 Bus and Dial-a-Ride
3.0	 High Capacity Transit
4.0	 Street Maintenance and Improvements
5.0	 Appendix
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1.0 
Program
Overview
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Transportation 2050 (T2050) is 
Phoenix’s 35-year plan dedicated 
to improving multiple modes 
of transportation in Phoenix, 
including bus, light rail, 
Dial-a-Ride (DAR), streets, bikes lanes, 
and active transportation. Phoenix voters 
made T2050 possible when they 
approved Proposition 104 on 
August 25, 2015. The 
measure, which replaced 
the previous 0.4% sales 
tax with a 0.7% sales 
tax, became effective 
Jan. 1, 2016, and 
allocates 70 cents of 
each $100 spent to the city’s transportation 
needs. Approximately 86% of funds support 
public transit and 14% supplement street 
maintenance and improvement funds.
T2050 revenues supplement other sources 
of transportation funding, allowing the city 
to accomplish more. This report recognizes 
T2050 accomplishments for July 1, 2020, to 
June 30, 2021 (FY 2021). In addition, the report 
identifies cumulative progress, since the start 
of the program, and provides an overview of 
improvements planned for the next five years.
T2050 celebrated its fifth anniversary during 
FY 2021 by publishing the first Long-Term 
Performance Metrics Report and creating 
a video summary of key milestones.
T2050 LONG-TERM
PERFORMANCE METRICS REPORT  
JANUARY 2016 – DECEMBER 2020
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Lifecycle Revenues
Over the course of 35 years, Phoenix expects 
sales tax revenue to generate over half of the 
estimated $31.5 billion in overall T2050 funding. 
Federal, state, regional and local funding sources 
will provide the remaining funding. 
 
shows funding sources as established at the 
launch of the program. 
In addition to these funds, Public Transit and 
Street Transportation department staff pursue 
opportunities to reduce costs through innovation 
and efficient project delivery methods. 
More information on program assumptions can 
be found in the appendix, with projected and 
actual sales tax revenue shown in Table A.1. 
For additional information on regional and federal 
funding, visit phoenix.gov/T2050/Funding.
T2050 FUNDING
T2050 PROGRAM AREAS
Figure 1.1 Sources of Funds
T2050 
FUNDS
FEDERAL 
FUNDS
REGIONAL 
FUNDS
FINANCING
$
$
OTHER 
TRANSIT 
REVENUES
TRANSIT 
FARE 
REVENUES
Total estimated 
revenues for 
35-year program
$31.5B
  
$16.8B
T2050
Sales
Tax
$2.9B
State/
Regional
$3.9B
Federal
$5.1B
Transit
Fares
$1.7B
 Financing
 (bonds/
 loans)
$1.1B
 Other
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Figure 1.1
NEW AND 
EXPANDED 
MAJOR STREETS
MOBILITY  
AND 
ACCESSIBILITY
NEW AND  
EXPANDED BUS 
PAVEMENT 
MAINTENANCE 
TECHNOLOGY 
ENHANCEMENTS
TRANSIT 
INFRASTRUCTURE
HIGH CAPACITY 
TRANSIT
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Lifecycle Expenditures
At times, projected revenue for T2050 will 
exceed projected expenditures for a given year. 
This helps to ensure that the plan has available 
funds in future years for large capital projects 
such as light rail construction, park-and-ride 
facilities, and to ensure a fund balance is 
maintained whenever possible during the life 
of the plan. 
 shows planned uses 
of funds as established at the launch of the 
program.
Impact of COVID-19
The COVID-19 virus resulted in a global 
pandemic beginning in 2020 and significantly 
shifted consumer demands. Ridership 
numbers steeply declined because social 
distancing requirements changed travel 
patterns. Ridership has been progressively 
increasing since the initial decline. However, it 
still remains below pre-pandemic levels.
This report notes the effects of changes due to 
the pandemic within each program area.
Public transit provided transportation for essential 
workers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
$50M
$100M
$150M
$200M
$250M
$300M
FY 24
FY 23
FY 22
FY 21
FY 20
FY 19
FY 18
FY 17
FY 16
PROJECTED*
ACTUAL
*Projected sales tax revenues reflect the initial T2050 plan.
Figure 1.3 T2050 Sales Tax Revenue Summary
Figure 1.2 Planned Uses of Funds
$2.3B
Debt 
service and 
reserve
$2.3B
Streets, 
pavement, 
mobility and 
technology
$268M
Transit
infrastructure
$6.7B
New light
rail transit
$670M
Bus rapid 
transit
$1.9B
New bus 
service in
unserved 
areas
$878M
Bus 
frequency
for a peak 
period and 
weekend
service
$1.8B
Expanded 
bus and 
Dial-a-Ride 
hours
$14.7B
Existing bus,
Dial-a-Ride
and light rail
transit
 
Total estimated 
costs
$31.5B
FY 2021 Financial Summary 
and Projection
The total operating and capital budgets 
for FY 2021 are $1.029 billion. Table A.2 in 
the appendix details budgeted and actual 
revenues and expenditures. 
 provides 
projected and actual sales tax revenue, as well 
as short-term projected revenue figures. Table 
A.3 in the appendix outlines the FY 2021–2025 
five-year financial plan.
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35-Year Goals Established at the Onset of T2050 
The voter-approved 35-year sales tax became effective on January 1, 2016. 
The following dashboard provides an overview of T2050 progress. City leaders 
established these goals based on the Proposition 104 ballot language, with 
the expectation that goals may evolve as the program progresses. Use the 
interactive links included throughout this report to access additional information.
Public Outreach
To understand residents’ transportation 
needs, staff members engage with the 
public regularly at open houses and public 
meetings. They also attend community 
events to provide information and gather 
input on a variety of topics, including 
increasing transit access; planning bus 
routes and extensions, future light rail 
station locations and potential bus rapid 
transit routes; building and improving roads; 
and creating and improving bike lanes.
Due to the pandemic, staff members 
utilized a mixture of in-person and virtual 
meeting platforms to conduct outreach 
and receive community input throughout 
the year. Staff members hosted virtual 
public meetings, accessible by phone 
or computer. Virtual meetings included 
presentations, a variety of speakers and 
public question-and-answer segments. 
Formal Oversight
The mayor and Phoenix City Council 
established the Citizens Transportation 
Commission (CTC) in 2015 to oversee the 
T2050 program. The Phoenix City Council 
appoints a total of 15 commission members 
to address street and transit needs, provide 
oversight on the expenditure of funds and 
make recommendations on plan elements. 
CTC members represent various facets of 
the community. As of June 30, 2021, CTC 
members include: 
	
●Chair Jennifer Mellor
	
●Vice Chair Rick Naimark
	
●David Adame
	
●Sue Glawe
	
●Luis Heredia
	
●Gail Knight
	
●Gabriel Loyola
	
●David Martin
	
●Roy Miller
	
●David Moody
	
●Brookelynn Nisenbaum
	
●Phil Pangrazio
	
●William Smith
	
●Frank Steinmetz
The Phoenix City Council’s Transportation, 
Infrastructure and Planning subcommittee 
provides policy guidance on issues related 
to infrastructure, transportation, transit, 
streets, aviation/airport, water, technology, 
smart cities, innovation and sustainability.
The Phoenix City Council provides 
additional oversight, and its meetings also 
provide opportunities for public input. 
T2050 
Goals 
Dashboard 
on next 
page
Transportation, Infrastructure and Planning 
Subcommittee Members: (top row, left–right): 
Councilmember Debra Stark, Chair; 
Councilmember Laura Pastor; (second row, 
left–right): Councilmember Betty Guardado; 
Councilmember Ann O’Brien.
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T2050 GOALS ESTABLISHED AT PROGRAM ONSET
EXPECTED PROGRESS 
AT 5.5 YEARS
35 
YEARS
CONTINUE local bus, RAPID commuter bus, neighborhood circulator and Dial-a-Ride service FOR 35 YEARS
15 MIN
PROVIDE 15-MINUTE FREQUENCY on half of all bus routes 
 
RAPID
EXTEND & ADD new RAPID service
PURCHASE NEW buses and Dial-a-Ride vehicles
EXTEND bus and Dial-a-Ride service hours TO MATCH LIGHT RAIL HOURS
 
EXTEND & ADD BUS SERVICE to unserved major streets 
ADD NEW circulator service
BUILD NEW park-and-ride lots
BUILD additional bus bays
CONTINUE 17 MILES of light rail service 
BRT
PROVIDE 75 MILES of new bus rapid transit service
NEW
ADD 42 MILES of new light rail in Phoenix 
50th
BUILD NEW light rail station at 50th Street (completed April 25, 2019, and operational since then)
680 MILES of new overlays on arterial/major streets
	2,000 new streetlights
	$240 MILLION for new roads and upgraded bridges
1,080 MILES of new bike lanes
	135 MILES of new sidewalks
ENHANCE technology
 
Approaching expected target
Below expected target
 At or above expected target
This dashboard represents progress from Jan. 1, 2016, through June 30, 2021. 
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Bus and 
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Route 51	 51st Avenue Lower Buckeye Road to Baseline Road (FY 2017)
Route 60	 16th Street Bethany Home Road & 16th Street to Camelback Road & 24th Street (FY 2018)
Route 19	 23rd Avenue Happy Valley Road to Pinnacle Peak Road (FY 2018)
Route 39	 Shea Boulevard Dreamy Draw Park-and-Ride to 40th Street (FY 2017)
Route 122	 Cactus Road ASU West Campus to 19th Avenue/Dunlap Avenue Light Rail (FY 2017)
INCREASED FREQUENCY*
off-peak to 15 MIN on five routes:
19
19th
Avenue
(FY 2018)
3
Van Buren
Street
(FY 2018)
50
Camelback
Road
(FY 2018)
29
Thomas 
Road
(FY 2018)
41
Indian School 
Road
(FY 2019)
RAPID service 
frequency increases
Weekdays and weekends 
to 30 MIN or better
Weekday service levels 
on five holidays reinstated 
(previously on a Sunday schedule)
ORDERED
403
Local Buses
44
Rapid Buses
122
Dial-a-Ride Vehicles
6
Circulator Buses
RAPID
DAR
INSTALLED
6
Bus Bays
49
Bus Stops
349
Bus Shelter Shade Structures
BUS AND DIAL-A-RIDE
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS Jan. 1, 2016–June 30, 2021
DAR
EXTENDED SERVICE HOURS
for bus and Dial-a-Ride to MATCH LIGHT RAIL HOURS (FY 2017)
DAR
EXTENDED BUS ROUTES
51
60
19
39
122
ADDED BUS ROUTES
Route32	 32nd Street Camelback Road to Baseline Road & 
Priest Drive (FY 2017)
Route140	 Ray Road 48th Street to Gilbert Road (FY 2018)
32
140
R* On May 4, 2020, service was temporarily reduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on transit demand.
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OTHER IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED
$250
MILLION RECEIVED
in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) formula grants for 
Phoenix transit (5.5-year total)
>> <<
TRIPSPARK 
customer web portal for Dial-a-Ride reservations (FY 2018)
$16
MILLION RECEIVED in competitive grant funding to 
purchase buses (5.5-year total)
SECURITY
K-9 Security Unit Grant (FY 2017)
LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS 
contract saves $2 million in fuel costs each year (FY 2018)
DAR
REGIONAL DIAL-A-RIDE IMPLEMENTED
eliminating transfers (FY 2017)
WEST TRANSIT FACILITY
awarded contract (FY 2019)
SOUTH TRANSIT FACILITY
refurbished (FY 2019)
NORTH AND SOUTH FACILITIES 
awarded contract (FY 2020)
COMPUTER-AIDED DISPATCH/AUTOMATED 
VEHICLE LOCATION upgrades installed (FY 2020)
ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 
technology enhancements include: ADA Ride, Senior Ride 
and Senior Center Shuttle, Employment Transportation 
and Medical Trip (FY 2019)
AUDIO ON DIGITAL BUS SIGNS (FY 2018)
FARE COLLECTION SYSTEM awarded contract (FY 2020)
OPERATIONS CONTROL CENTER
awarded contract (FY 2020)
BUS AND DIAL-A-RIDE
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS Jan. 1, 2016–June 30, 2021
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BUS AND DIAL-A-RIDE
Public transportation options 
available to Phoenix residents 
include fixed route bus and 
light rail service, neighborhood 
circulators, express commuter 
buses and alternative transportation services 
such as DAR for people who are unable to 
utilize local bus service due to a disability.
The department focuses on operating 
services that allow riders to have a safe 
ride while knowing there is much value in 
physically connecting our communities. With 
the available services, riders are able to get 
to schools, health facilities, jobs, grocery 
stores, pharmacies and many other critical 
connections. The Phoenix Public Transit 
Department (PTD) works in partnership with 
Valley Metro, the regional public transportation 
agency that provides coordinated transit 
services to riders in the metro area. For 
additional transit information, visit 
phoenix.gov/publictransit.
Funding and Budget
Bus and DAR receive T2050 sales tax revenues, 
funding from federal grants, fare revenues, 
transit advertising and the Regional Public 
Transportation Fund.
PTD used $240.0 million in FY 2021 to 
support ongoing operations and system 
improvements, which included greater bus 
frequency, additional and extended bus routes, 
new vehicles, shaded bus stops and security 
and technology enhancements. Phoenix plans 
to use $1.5 billion in the next five years to 
continue bus and DAR operations, make capital 
investments to ensure that the system remains 
in a state of good repair and further expand 
and enhance the system.
Since T2050’s inception, Phoenix has ordered 
122 DAR vehicles. By the end of FY 2026, the city 
expects to order an additional 240 buses.
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COVID-19 Response
In May 2020, previous Executive Order 2020-18, 
issued on March 30, 2020 was rescinded. The 
order limited the use of public transportation to 
only when necessary to conduct or participate 
in essential activities or attend work in an 
essential function. In February 2021, the Centers 
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued 
an order requiring all travelers on public transit 
wear a face covering. This federal mandate 
remains in place until at least January 18, 2022. 
Valley Metro encourages riders to wear face 
coverings while at stops to communicate with 
operators that they are ready to board, and 
operators may ask a rider to deboard at the 
next stop due to non-compliance with the mask 
mandate. PTD regularly updates staff members 
and contractors about health and safety 
protocols as CDC guidelines change. 
In addition to face coverings, PTD, Valley 
Metro and other transit partners maintain a 
variety of safety measures designed to protect 
passengers and employees, including: 
	
●Limiting seating on buses to accommodate 
social distancing measures recommended 
by national and local health agencies.
	
●Making face masks available for riders 
at the Central Station; the Ed Pastor, 
Metrocenter and Sunnyslope transit 
centers; and the Burton Barr, Cesar Chavez, 
Desert Sage, Harmon, Palo Verde, Saguaro 
and Yucca libraries. 
	
●Installing barriers between the operator and 
passengers on buses.
	
●Promoting social distancing by placing 
signs on buses and at bus stops, and 
posting messages on websites and social 
media platforms that provide information 
on passenger limits and the use of 
rear-door boarding procedures. 
Additional preventive measures include 
providing hand sanitizer on buses, using visual 
fare inspections, and employing enhanced 
cleaning procedures in transit vehicles and on 
assets throughout the transit system. 
Phoenix ridership fell due to the pandemic 
and increased teleworking. As a result, PTD 
implemented bus service reductions and 
partial restorations approved by the Phoenix 
City Council. City leaders continuously monitor 
ridership and expect to adjust service hours as 
ridership patterns change.
Local Fixed Route
Local fixed route bus service is the cornerstone 
of the public transportation network. Riders 
can easily navigate to desired locations across 
the Valley using the grid system on which 
buses operate. Bus services were available 
nearly 24 hours per day prior to reductions in 
service due to the pandemic.
In FY 2021, more than 14 million bus boardings 
occured in Phoenix. Throughout the pandemic, 
riders continued to use public transit for 
essential trips. PTD communicated with 
passengers about safety measures put in place 
throughout the transit environment.
Dial-a-Ride and Alternative 
Transportation Services 
Phoenix’s alternative transportation options 
include DAR, ADA Ride, Senior Ride and Senior 
Center Shuttle, Employment Transportation 
and Medical Trip. 
DAR provides federally required paratransit 
service to individuals unable to ride the bus 
or light rail. This service complements fixed 
route bus service by operating during the same 
service hours. DAR passengers can schedule 
a ride by phone or TripSpark, an online 
reservation tool launched in 2018. 
Phoenix operates around 397,689 miles of bus 
service weekly. That’s enough service to go 
around the world 16 times.
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Table 2.1 T2050 Bus and Dial-a-Ride
Completed FY 2021 (July 1, 2020–June 30, 2021)
Fund existing bus, RAPID commuter bus, neighborhood 
circulator and Dial-a-Ride service for 35 years
	y
Continue to provide safe and reliable services.
	y
Maintain bus and DAR service hours to match light rail 
hours. (Note: Valley Metro adjusted light rail hours in 
response to the COVID-19 pandemic.)
Improve bus frequency
	y
Partially restored transit services that had been cut 
due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on 
transit demand and the transit workforce. 
New buses and Dial-a-Ride vehicles
	y
Ordered 91 buses, three circulator buses and 
25 DAR vehicles.
Extend and add bus service to unserved major streets
	y
Split Route 0A from Route 0 in response to continued 
light rail construction on Central Avenue.
	y
Completed outreach on proposed service change 
that would increase frequency to Route 7.
	y
Completed outreach on proposed service change 
that would extend Route 8 to Central Avenue, which 
would connect it to Route 0A.
Bus bays 
	y
Bus bay installation paused due to COVID-19 
Bus stops 
	y
Installed 92 new shade structures at existing bus 
stops. 
Incorporate technology
	y
Finalized implementation of the Computer-Aided 
Dispatch/Automated Vehicle Location (CAD/AVL) 
upgrade on entire fleet.
	y
Kicked off Regional Fare Collection System (FCS) 
Improvement Project on August 31, 2020.
Increase security
	y
Modified security hours at transit centers due to the 
pandemic and related decreased bus service hours.
Other progress
	y
New contractor agreements commenced at North 
and South facilities on July 1, 2020.
	y
New contractor agreements commenced at 
Operations Control Center on July 1, 2020.
Bus Stops and Shelters 
PTD added 92 shade structures to existing 
bus stops during the past fiscal year. Over the 
next five fiscal years, Phoenix plans to install 
80 additional shade structures at existing 
bus stops each year, totaling 400 new shade 
structures by FY 2026.
Circulator Service
Four circulator routes connect local area 
residents with key neighborhood destinations, 
including libraries, grocery stores and 
community centers. Phoenix’s routes are ALEX 
(Ahwatukee Local Explorer), DASH (Downtown 
Area Shuttle), MARY (Maryvale Area Ride for 
You) and SMART (Sunnyslope Multi-Access 
Residential Transit).
RAPID Commuter
Six RAPID routes provide residents in 
suburban areas with an alternative to driving to 
downtown Phoenix. 
Park-and-Ride 
Park-and-ride facilities provide free parking 
for transit users. PTD maintains and operates 
nine park-and-ride facilities, including the 
Sunnyslope, Metrocenter and Desert Sky transit 
centers. In addition, Valley Metro manages 
five light rail park-and-ride locations along the 
Phoenix portion of the light rail alignment. 
Bus shelter shade structures at stops provide 
protection from common local environmental 
elements, such as extreme heat and seasonal 
monsoons. 
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Table 2.3 T2050 Bus and Dial-a-Ride
Planned for FY 2023–2026
Fund existing bus, RAPID commuter bus, neighborhood 
circulator and Dial-a-Ride service for 35 years
	y
Continue to provide safe and reliable services.
	y
Maintain bus and DAR service hours to match light 
rail hours.
New buses and Dial-a-Ride vehicles
	y
Order buses: 40 (FY 2022), 40 (FY 2023), 40 (FY 2024), 
60 (FY 2025), 60 (FY 2026).
	y
Order circulator buses: 5 (FY 2022), 3 (FY 2023), 
3 (FY 2024), 3 (FY 2025), 3 (FY 2026).
	y
Order 25 DAR vehicles each fiscal year. 
Extend and add bus service to unserved major streets
	y
FY 2023: Add peak hour frequency on at least three 
local routes.
	y
FY 2023: Extend bus service to Lower Buckeye Road.
Circulator Service 
	y
FY 2023: Improve MARY and ALEX service to every 
30 minutes. 
Bus stops 
	y
Install 400 new shade structures at existing bus 
stops.
Increase security
	y
Increase security as service expands.
Incorporate technology
	y
FY 2022: Launch FCS mobile application.
	y
FY 2023: Launch reloadable smart cards and reduced 
fare registration program.
Table 2.2 T2050 Bus and Dial-a-Ride
Planned for FY 2022
Fund existing bus, RAPID commuter bus, neighborhood 
circulator and Dial-a-Ride service for 35 years
	y
Continue to provide safe and reliable services.
	y
Maintain bus and DAR service hours to match light 
rail hours.
Improve bus frequency
	y
Restore transit services that had been cut due to the 
COVID-19 pandemic.
New buses and Dial-a-Ride vehicles
	y
Order 40 buses, five circulator buses and 25 
DAR vehicles. 
Extend and add bus service to unserved major streets
	y
Implement service change that would increase 
frequency to Route 7.
	y
Implement service change that would extend Route 8 
to Central Ave., which would connect it to Route 0A.
Bus stops 
	y
Install 80 new shade structures at existing bus stops. 
Increase security
	y
Increase security as service expands.
Incorporate technology
	y
Continue work on the future launch of FCS mobile 
application.
Technology
Phoenix finalized the conversion of its regional 
transit fleet to the new Computer-Aided 
Dispatch/Automated Vehicle Location (CAD/
AVL) system supplied by Clever Devices Ltd. 
The conversion helped in updating the bus 
system technology and added new features to 
optimize transit system operations, dispatching 
and asset tracking.
The Regional Fare Collection System (FCS) 
Improvement Project kicked off in August 2020 
and will offer transit customers increased 
fare flexibility options such as the ability to 
store value and use mobile passes. Additional 
innovative FCS options include fare capping, 
mobile ticketing and time- and location-based 
fare products. 
Operations and Maintenance
Phoenix uses three facilities for bus 
maintenance, fueling and cleaning: the West, 
North and South Transit Facilities. First Transit, 
Inc., began providing transit services from the 
West Facility under a new agreement beginning 
July 1, 2018. Transdev began providing transit 
services from the North and South facilities 
under a new agreement beginning July 1, 2020. 
Transdev also began providing services at the 
Operations Control Center on July 1, 2020, 
adding three new controllers to provide 
increased system support and oversight.
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HIGH CAPACITY TRANSIT
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS Jan. 1, 2016–June 30, 2021
Glendale
Peoria
Paradise 
Valley
Scottsdale
Tempe
Phoenix
Phoenix
NORTHWEST EXTENSION PHASE II
•	Began construction in August 2020.
•	Awarded three allocations for the FTA Capital Investment 
Grants program ($50.6 million in August 2020, $49.4 million 
in December 2020 and $58 million in May 2021).
•	Awarded $1 million for Transit Oriented Development (TOD) 
Planning Pilot Grant from the FTA.
EXISTING LIGHT RAIL 
PRIOR TO T2050 
NORTHEAST EXTENSION
•	Deferred to end of T2050 program 
by Phoenix City Council (2018).
LRT Deferred Projects
BRT SERVICE 
•	Finalized the public education and 
community outreach campaign seeking 
input on six potential corridors.
LRT Ongoing Projects
50TH STREET STATION 
•	Opened April 25, 2019.
•	Received Sustainable Infrastructure 
Award from Arizona State University’s 
Metis Center.
Light Rail Transit (LRT) 
Completed Projects
NORTHWEST EXTENSION PHASE I
•	Service began March 19, 2016.
•	CTC recommended Phoenix City Council 
approval of the initial BRT corridor of 
35th Avenue/Van Buren Street.
WEST PHOENIX TRANSIT 
CORRIDOR STUDY
•	Deferred to end of T2050 program 
by Phoenix City Council (2019).
SOUTH CENTRAL EXTENSION/DOWNTOWN HUB
•	Awarded $530 million Full Funding Grant Agreement from 
the FTA.
•	Began track and electrical installation work.
•	Launched $2.3 million Small Business Financial Assistance 
Program (SBFAP) pilot to provide direct financial assistance 
to small businesses directly on the construction route. 
CAPITOL EXTENSION
•	Continued preparing the federally required Environmental 
Assessment.
•	Began preliminary design, which includes identifying 
station areas.
•	Awarded $2.4 million grant to perform TOD planning along 
Capitol and I-10 West Extensions from the FTA.
I-10 WEST EXTENSION
•	Continued analysis of transit types, funding opportunities 
and evaluation of extending the line to the Desert Sky 
Transit Center.
•	Awarded $2.4 million grant to perform TOD planning along 
Capitol and I-10 West Extensions from the FTA.
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7
5
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3
2
6
1
4
7
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HCT

HIGH CAPACITY TRANSIT
High capacity transit (HCT) 
serves more customers than 
traditional bus service because 
it uses larger-capacity vehicles. 
HCT also offers faster travel 
because it bypasses vehicular traffic.
For instance, Phoenix’s light rail service 
is able to operate at faster travel speeds 
because it runs in an exclusive guideway with 
prioritized traffic signaling. The 16.5 miles of 
light rail service within the city of Phoenix is 
a substantial portion of the existing 28.2-mile 
Valley Metro Rail light rail system. Residents 
use the system to connect between the 
downtown areas of Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa, 
as well as Sky Harbor Airport and many other 
key destinations in between. 
In addition to light rail, bus rapid transit (BRT) 
is a key component of continuing to expand 
the city’s HCT network. The BRT program 
completed an 11-month public education 
and community outreach campaign, which 
ran from February to December 2020. The 
information from this outreach effort, in 
addition to the transit analysis, was used to 
identify the recommended initial BRT corridor, 
which will offer improved speed, reliability and 
convenience. To accomplish this, BRT potential 
plans include transit signal priority and queue 
jump lanes, which give buses a “head start” 
at intersections. BRT will also use the input 
gathered to evaluate dedicated bus lanes 
throughout the corridor or in selected areas.
The Community Engagement 
Summary identifies outreach tools 
and materials used to engage 
and educate the public and solicit 
feedback about BRT.
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Light Rail Service
Northwest Extension Phase II 
Phase II of the Northwest Extension will bring 
light rail nearly to Metrocenter. The extension 
will run west on Dunlap Avenue from 19th 
Avenue, north on 25th Avenue and west on 
Mountain View across I-17, terminating near 
Metrocenter. 
Construction began in August 2020 and the 
extension is currently scheduled to open in 
2024, which is three years earlier than originally 
anticipated. 
The project has received three budget 
allocations from Capital Investment Grants 
from the FTA ($50.6 million in August 2020, 
$49.4 million in December 2020 and $58 
million in May 2021). These funds signify 
ongoing federal support for Phoenix’s projects, 
and the importance of transit to the growing 
metro Phoenix area.
Table 3.1 T2050 High Capacity Transit
Completed FY 2021 (July 1, 2020–June 30, 2021) 
Increase light rail in Phoenix 
Northwest Extension Phase II
	y
Began construction in August 2020.
	y
Awarded two budget allocations from Capital 
Investment Grants from the FTA ($50.6 million in 
August 2020 and $49.4 million in December 2020).
	y
Awarded $1 million for Transit Oriented Development 
(TOD) Planning Pilot Grant from the FTA.
South Central Extension/Downtown Hub
	y
Awarded $530 million full funding grant agreement 
from the FTA.
	y
Track and electrical installation work began.
	y
Launched $2.3 million Small Business Financial 
Assistance Program (SBFAP) pilot to provide direct 
financial assistance to small businesses directly on 
the construction route.
Capitol Extension
	y
Began preliminary design, which includes identifying 
station areas.
	y
Continued preparing the federally required 
Environmental Assessment.
	y
Awarded $2.4 million FTA grant to conduct TOD and 
affordable housing planning around the light rail 
stations along the Capitol and I-10 West Extensions. 
I-10 West Extension
	y
Continued analysis of transit types, funding 
opportunities and evaluation of extending the line 
to the Desert Sky Transit Center.
	y
Awarded $2.4 million FTA grant to conduct TOD and 
affordable housing planning around the light rail 
stations along the Capitol and I-10 West Extensions. 
Begin Bus Rapid Transit Program
	y
Finalized the public education and community 
outreach campaign seeking input on six potential 
corridors.
	y
CTC recommended Phoenix City Council approval 
of the initial BRT corridor of 35th Avenue/Van 
Buren Street.
Funding and Budget
The cities of Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa 
share the funding obligations for the ongoing 
operations and maintenance of light rail. 
Expenses include vehicle operations, security 
and fare collection, and vehicle and system 
maintenance and administration.
Phoenix allocated $231.1 in FY 2021 to support 
ongoing light rail operations and expansion. 
T2050 includes an investment of more than 
$2 billion to expand and improve the city’s 
HCT network over the next five years. The 
plan includes light rail improvements and 
expansion and development of BRT. In addition 
to revenues generated by the city’s T2050 
sales tax, other funding sources include federal 
grants, the Regional Public Transportation 
Fund, fares and advertising. 
COVID-19 Response
In FY 2020, Valley Metro modified light rail 
hours in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, 
and these modifications remained in place 
through FY 2021. The first full trip on light rail 
began at approximately 4:45 a.m. with the last 
trip starting at 11 p.m. Adjustments included a 
15-minute frequency from 5 a.m.–6 p.m. with 
no late-night service on Friday or Saturday. 
Sunday service remained the same.
Construction activities continued as planned. 
 
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I-10 West Extension
The I-10 West light rail extension will connect 
downtown Phoenix and the state capitol to the 
79th Avenue Park-and-Ride in Maryvale. The 
project is expected to be completed in 2030.
The project analysis, which began in 2020, 
includes an analysis of transit types and 
funding opportunities, and an evaluation of 
extending the line to the Desert Sky Transit 
Center.
In March 2021, the project team had completed 
outreach to West Valley communities, gaining 
valuable input about project plans.
Next steps will include finalizing the project 
analysis and continuing community outreach.
Capitol Extension
The 1.4-mile Capitol Extension, originally known 
as Capitol/I-10 West Phase I, will connect the 
existing light rail system in downtown Phoenix 
to the Arizona state capitol.
In November 2020, the project’s Environmental 
Assessment (EA) and preliminary design 
began. The EA evaluates the environmental 
aspects of the project and provides a detailed 
analysis of how light rail would operate along 
the route. 
Next steps will include continued design 
work, identification of station locations and 
continued community outreach. The project is 
currently scheduled to be completed in 2026.
South Central Extension/Downtown Hub 
This extension adds 5.5 miles to the light rail 
system and connects South Phoenix residents 
to downtown Phoenix and the light rail network. 
The project includes a hub in downtown 
Phoenix, two park-and-rides and public art.
Construction began on the South Central 
Extension in October 2019 and the new line is 
expected to be operational by 2024.
The FTA awarded the project a full funding 
grant agreement of $530 million in 
August 2020.
In January 2021, the Small Business Financial 
Assistance Program (SBFAP) was launched. 
It is a one-year pilot to provide direct financial 
assistance to locally owned, small businesses 
immediately adjacent to construction activities 
along the corridor.
Street, track and utility relocation work 
continues, with station platform work 
scheduled to start in August 2021.
Rail construction continues on the South Central 
Extension/Downtown Hub.
Table 3.2 T2050 High Capacity Transit
Planned for FY 2022
Increase light rail in Phoenix 
Northwest Extension Phase II
	y
Continue utility relocation and rail construction.
South Central Extension/Downtown Hub
	y
Continue utility relocation and rail construction.
Capitol Extension
	y
Develop loop options and receive public input.
	y
Present a route recommendation to Phoenix City 
Council by late fall 2021.
I-10 West Extension
	y
Continue analysis of the transit type and potential 
extension to Desert Sky Transit Center, with a 
recommendation expected by mid-2021.
	y
Continue evaluating portions to expedite the project. 
Begin Bus Rapid Transit program
	y
Obtain approval of the initial BRT corridor.
Table 3.3 T2050 High Capacity Transit
Planned for FY 2023–26
Increase light rail in Phoenix 
Northwest Extension Phase II
	y
Complete construction, with anticipated opening in 
2024.
South Central Extension/Downtown Hub
	y
Complete construction, with anticipated opening in 
2024. 
Begin Bus Rapid Transit program
	y
Begin planning, design and construction of one 
or more BRT corridors. Timing and schedule to be 
determined by the CTC and Phoenix City Council.
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Some tools the Phoenix BRT team used to 
gather this input included:
	
●Shape Your BRT survey, which ran from 
June 2020 through December 2020
	
●Online meeting at meetphoenixbrt.com
	
●Two live virtual meetings, one in English on 
Nov. 10, 2020, and one in Spanish on 
Nov. 17, 2020
On May 27, 2021, the CTC recommended the 
Phoenix City Council approve the initial BRT 
corridor of 35th Avenue and Van Buren Street. 
The next step is to present the results from 
community engagement efforts and technical 
Bus Rapid Transit
Phoenix will develop the BRT program based 
on where current and future transit riders 
need service most. The project team identified 
the following six potential BRT corridors 
based on three factors — demographic and 
socioeconomic data, transit performance and 
forecasted ridership:
	
●Camelback Road and 24th Street
	
●Indian School Road and 24th Street
	
●Thomas Road and 44th Street
	
●McDowell Road and 44th Street
	
●19th Avenue and Van Buren Street
	
●35th Avenue and Van Buren Street
In February 2020, the Phoenix BRT team 
launched an 11-month community outreach 
campaign to educate and engage the public 
on the program. The goal was to solicit input 
on the six potential BRT corridors and four 
potential network scenarios. During this time, 
the team held 26 in-person or virtual meetings, 
connected with more than 1,200 people and 
fielded/answered nearly 600 questions and 
comments. 
analysis to the Phoenix City Council for 
consideration in fall 2021.
In FY 2022, the Phoenix BRT Program will 
focus on obtaining approval of the initial 
corridor. The BRT Program will then advance 
this corridor into detailed planning, conceptual 
design and corridor-specific outreach. The 
primary efforts will include the identification of 
the BRT alignments and stations, development 
of the operating plan, completion of the 
funding plan and selection of the BRT vehicle. 
The BRT webpage, Phoenix.gov/BRT, provides 
information about the new program, including 
frequently asked questions.
BRT vs. RAPID/Express
BRT takes the capacity and speed of light rail and combines it with the flexibility 
and simplicity of a bus system.
Users 
specifically  
for commuters
all users
Areas served 
major roads
Park-and-Ride  
service to downtown
PHX
Operating hrs
during peak 
“rush” hour
all day
12H
DAILY
AM&PM
RUSH HOUR
BRT
RAPID/ 
Express 
Bus
Capacity
passengers per bus
passengers  
per bus
60–80 
100–150 
Frequency
approximately every 
10 minutes 
during the day
approximately every 
10 to 30 min
during peak “rush” hour 
depending on routes
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Street 
Maintenance and 
Improvements
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IMPROVED/INSTALLED
20,693
ADA RAMPS
CUMULATIVE PROGRESS Jan. 1, 2016–June 30, 2021
STREET MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS
69 MILES OF NEW SIDEWALKS
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ILLUMINATED 
STREET SIGNS
3,561
REPLACED
NEW STREETLIGHTS
3,317
INSTALLED
LEFT-TURN ARROWS
240
INSTALLED
INTERSECTIONS
512
PAINTED SIGNAL POLES at
▶
▶
▶
▶
INSTALLED
213.7
MILES OF NEW  
BICYCLE LANES
▶
Miles of 
new  
pavement
Miles of 
pavement 
treatments
ARTERIAL/MAJOR 
COLLECTORS
263
598
MINOR COLLECTORS/ 
LOCAL
554 2,057
▶
▶
39 POTENTIAL STUDY AREAS
▶
 SELECTED 
12 MOBILITY STUDY LOCATIONS from
COMPLETED 12 STUDIES
STOP 
ON  
RED
INSTALLED
43
HAWKS
(High-intensity Activated 
crossWalKs)
▶
STOP 
ON  
RED
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Due to a well-defined scope, the Street 
Maintenance Division plans and executes 
many street improvement projects such as 
resurfacing and striping changes. However, 
larger-scale, more complex projects require a 
project assessment phase prior to design and 
construction. Examples of these more complex 
projects include turn lane improvements, lane 
additions and drainage studies.
The Street Transportation Department also 
conducts plan reviews for private development 
projects, construction inspections, materials 
testing and implementation of technology 
enhancements such as Geographic 
Information Systems (GIS). Visit phoenix.gov/
streets for additional information.
The Street Transportation 
Department works to provide 
a safe and sustainable 
transportation network for 
everyone, including pedestrians, 
bicyclists and motorists. 
To ensure that people and goods move 
efficiently through the transportation network, 
the department’s work includes the pavement 
preservation program, asphalt and pothole 
repair and installation of street signs, traffic 
signals, streetlights, bikeways and Americans 
with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant ramps 
and sidewalks. 
STREET MAINTENANCE 
AND IMPROVEMENTS
Dunlap Avenue between 7th Street and 15th Street 
received mill and overlay work, which includes 
removal of the top layer of a street (milling) 
followed by laying new asphalt (overlaying).
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Funding and Budget
Phoenix streets receive funding from a variety 
of sources, including 13.8% of T2050 sales 
tax, the state-collected motor fuel tax, city’s 
general fund, regional/Maricopa Association 
of Governments (MAG) funds, federal funds, 
grants and impact fees. 
 shows the 
distribution of T2050 funds within the Street 
Transportation Department. 
In FY 2021, Phoenix budgeted approximately 
$118.3 million in T2050 funding for street 
construction and maintenance projects. 
Phoenix’s T2050 plan for the next five years 
includes nearly $285 million to improve 
traffic system infrastructure, make ADA 
improvements, assess and address mobility 
needs and continue maintenance of 
city streets.
CITYWIDE TOTALS
T2050 PAVEMENT 
MAINTENANCE
JULY 1, 2018 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021
529.2 MILES
OF MILL AND OVERLAY WORK
828.1 MILES
OF PRESERVATION TREATMENTS
1037.0 MILES
OF CRACK SEAL
11,981
ADA RAMPS
 
5%
Technology 
enhancements
15%
Mobility
improvements
50%
Street 
maintenance
30%
 New and 
expanded 
streets
Figure 4.1 T2050 Funds for Street Improvement
Accelerated Pavement 
Maintenance Program
In 2018, the Phoenix City Council created the 
Accelerated Pavement Maintenance Program 
(APMP) and allocated $200 million of additional 
funding over five years.
In June 2021, APMP celebrated passing the 500 
mile mark of mill and overlay in just three years. 
In FY 2021 alone, the department performed 
mill and overlay treatment on 128 miles of 
streets, 436 miles of pavement preservation 
and 220 miles of crack seal in preparation for 
future work. The 2021 paving season currently 
has 79 miles of overlay planned.
The annual Pavement Condition Report details 
the paving assessment process, pavement 
treatments and current conditions. The reports 
are available on the city’s website.
COVID-19 Response
Street paving, pothole patching, sign 
replacement, lane striping, traffic signal 
servicing and installation and streetlight 
repair continued through COVID-19 because 
they were considered essential city services. 
During weeks with fewer people driving, 
crews were able to work on major roads.
Throughout this fiscal year, planning 
and design continued with community 
engagement occurring on virtual platforms. 
The shift to virtual engagement has resulted 
in high levels of engagement and valuable 
input for the project teams. 
Updates about health and safety protocols 
were regularly distributed to project teams 
and road crews, allowing schedules to be 
updated accordingly. Health and safety 
remain a top priority for the department.
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Cool Pavement 
In October 2020, the Street Transportation 
Department applied cool pavement coating to 
selected streets in eight neighborhoods and 
one city park. The coating, which is lighter in 
color than traditional asphalt coatings, reflects 
sunlight and retains less heat compared to 
traditional asphalt coatings. Therefore, cool 
pavement has the potential to offset rising 
nighttime temperatures in Phoenix. The pilot 
program will study the effectiveness and 
durability of the material and the ability of 
the coating to extend the life of the existing 
pavement. The Street Transportation 
Department expects to announce initial 
study results in early FY 2022. For more 
information about the pilot program, visit 
phoenix.gov/streets/coolpavement.
To improve safety, convenience and quality 
of life, the studies’ recommendations have 
included opportunities for constructing new 
sidewalks, installing or improving ADA curb 
ramps and installing streetlights, bicycle 
facilities, traffic signals, shade trees and 
connections to transit stops. 
In FY 2022, the Street Transportation 
Department will partner with the Neighborhood 
Services Department to use Phoenix’s federal 
Community Development Block Grant to 
install 305 ADA ramps recommended by the 
mobility studies.
Pilot Programs
Recycled Asphalt Program 
The City of Phoenix Recycled Asphalt Pavement 
(RAP) Program launched in March 2020. 
Asphalt millings generated from mill and 
overlay projects are crushed and screened to an 
engineered specification for reuse. By using RAP, 
the city reduces the use of mined materials. 
The project team also expects to realize cost 
savings through these sustainable practices. 
Phoenix is currently replacing virgin aggregate 
with 100% RAP in slurry seal and microsurfacing 
projects, and 20% RAP in overlay projects.
RAP Program Summary
Project 
Type
Number of 
Locations
Percentage 
of RAP
 Used
Tons 
of RAP 
Used
Miles 
Paved 
with RAP
Slurry Seal
17
100%
6,500
41
Microsurfacing
7
100%
2,500
5
Overlay
5
20%
2,500
4.5
Since the program began, approximately 11,500 
tons of aggregate have been recycled.
Active Transportation Program 
The Active Transportation Program (ATP) 
strives to connect, improve and expand 
the city’s pedestrian and bicycle network. 
Active transportation and transit are highly 
interconnected because users depend on 
active transportation to navigate between light 
rail, BRT and bus routes. 
As the Street Transportation Department 
repaves streets, the ATP identifies 
opportunities to update striping plans to add or 
widen bike lanes, add buffers to existing bike 
lanes and add markings in the intersections 
on major bikeways. Buffered bike lanes and 
protected bike lanes create more space 
between sidewalks and vehicle travel lanes, 
improving the walking experience.
The ATP also advocates for multi-use paths 
and street crossings. Projects along canals 
and other off-street trails strengthen the active 
transportation network and create a better 
quality of life for everyone. 
The Active Transportation Plan, which includes 
a Bicycle Master Plan update, will launch its 
public outreach process in fall 2021. The ATP 
looks forward to hearing residents’ priorities for 
enhancing the active transportation network.
Mobility Studies
The Street Transportation Department 
conducts mobility studies to identify barriers 
for pedestrians and bicyclists as they travel to 
neighborhood destinations. Phoenix identified 
39 locations for study at the inception of T2050 
and has completed 12 studies.
Cool pavement is a water-based asphalt 
treatment that is applied on top of the existing 
asphalt pavement.
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HAWKs enhance pedestrian safety at busy 
intersections and mid-block locations.
The city leveraged T2050 funding as a match 
for federal funding for fiber optic cable 
installation projects. The FY 2022 project 
will install 12 miles of fiber along Indian 
School Road and will provide connections 
between the Maricopa County Department 
of Transportation, the City of Glendale and 
the City of Phoenix. The FY 2023 project will 
install 12 miles of fiber along Baseline Road 
and will provide connections for: the Arizona 
Department of Transportation between State 
Route 202 and Interstate 10; the City of Tempe 
for three signals west of Interstate 10; and 
the City of Phoenix for all Phoenix-managed 
signals on Baseline Road. 
These projects augment the city’s fiber 
backbone. The traveling public benefits 
because the Traffic Management Center (TMC) 
can better monitor traffic with cameras that 
send full streaming video back to the TMC. 
In addition, intelligent devices installed at 
intersections transmit traffic performance 
metrics to the TMC, allowing the TMC to adjust 
traffic signal timing to improve traffic flow and 
better serve the public. Similarly, the expanded 
fiber backbone provides for improved, 
integrated connections between stations for 
emergency responders such as fire and police.
Intersection and Technology 
Enhancements
Phoenix uses a variety of technology 
enhancements, ranging from rapid flashing 
beacons and enhanced illumination to 
installing High-intensity Activated crossWalKs 
(HAWKs). Other T2050 technology 
enhancements include improving and 
maintaining traffic control equipment, adding 
left-turn arrows at warranted intersections, 
replacing street name signs with retroreflective 
signs that feature light-emitting diode (LED) 
lighting and installing updated signals, signage, 
detection equipment and traffic management 
and monitoring systems.
Table 4.1 
T2050 Street Maintenance and Improvements
Completed FY 2021 (July 1, 2020–June 30, 2021)
Street projects
	y
30 major street projects in the project assessment 
phase, with two assessments completed.
	y
12 major street projects in design.
	y
28 major street projects in construction.
	y
31 major street projects completed.
Street pavement and overlays
	y
Continued the Accelerated Pavement Maintenance 
Program, for which the Phoenix City Council 
authorized an additional $200 million to fast-track 
pavement maintenance through FY 2024.
	y
74.3 miles of new asphalt pavement on major streets.
	y
146.5 miles of other pavement treatments, such as 
crack and fog sealing, on major collector streets.
	y
53.5 miles of local street paving.
	y
509.9 miles of other pavement treatments, such as 
crack and fog sealing, on local streets.
Bicycle lanes
	y
Installed 32.2 miles of lanes.
	y
Upgraded 1 mile of existing bike lane miles to 
protected bike lanes.
	y
Upgraded 34.5 miles of existing bike lanes to buffered 
bike lanes.
	y
Installed 6 linear miles of new multi-use paths.
Streetlights
	y
Installed 999 new streetlights.
Sidewalks
	y
Constructed 12.2 miles of sidewalks.
Mobility studies
	y
Completed one mobility study. 
Intersection technology enhancements
	y
Replaced 230 street signs at major intersections with 
illuminated signs.
	y
Repainted all signal poles at 97 major intersections to 
extend their lifecycles.
	y
Installed 74 new left-turn arrows at warranted 
intersections.
	y
Installed two pedestrian High-intensity Activated 
crossWalKs (HAWKs).
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Internal and external applications allow staff 
and, in many cases, residents to access 
map services and applications with this GIS 
information. Some of these include a live active 
HAWK traffic signal web map, the pavement 
maintenance dashboard, bikeways map 
services and e-scooter facilities mapping. 
As staff members in the field make live 
updates, the accumulated data and analysis 
tools provide for a more efficient workflow and 
near-real-time analysis and reporting.
Information Technology and GIS
The Management Services Division digitizes, 
validates and reports on assets. The division 
uses GIS technology to catalogue location 
data and maintenance records on bikeways, 
pavement, lighted street signs and ADA curb 
ramps. Ultimately, the data allow for more 
efficient planning, analysis and reporting. 
Recent improvements in these processes have 
included: 
	
●Creating field staff applications for 
reporting condition and improvement 
needs related to assets such as traffic 
signals, pavement, curb ramps, sidewalks 
and streetlights.
	
●Improving the accuracy, usefulness and 
availability of existing traffic signal data for 
the entire department.
	
●Leveraging pavement condition data, with 
underlying soil condition data, to provide 
engineers with a broader understanding of 
problematic areas.
	
●Using data sources from the city, county 
and Arizona State University to identify and 
map tree and shade prioritization areas.
	
●Updating bikeways, Key Corridors Master 
Plan and Mobility Studies data to give 
the ATP team accurate information for 
planning and implementing improvements. 
	
●Researching and editing thousands of 
ADA ramp records to build and update the 
database.
Table 4.3 
T2050 Street Maintenance and Improvements
Planned for FY 2023–2026
Street projects
	y
Conduct one major street project assessment. 
	y
Design 11 major street projects. 
	y
Continue construction on 20 major street projects.
Street pavement and overlays
	y
Pave at least 77 miles of new pavement on major 
streets.
Bicycle lanes
	y
Install 123 miles of bike lanes and low-stress 
bikeways.
Streetlights
	y
Install 400 new streetlights. 
Sidewalks
	y
Construct 15 miles of new sidewalks.
Intersection technology enhancements
	y
Replace 960 street signs at major intersections with 
illuminated signs.
	y
Repaint all signal poles at 320 major intersections to 
extend their lifecycles.
	y
Install 25 pedestrian HAWKs.
Table 4.2 
T2050 Street Maintenance and Improvements
Planned for FY 2022
Street projects
	y
Design 10 major street projects. 
	y
Continue construction on 24 major street projects.
Street pavement and overlays
	y
Pave 19 miles on major streets.
Bicycle lanes
	y
Install 30 miles of bike lanes and low-stress bikeways.
Streetlights
	y
Install 100 new streetlights. 
Sidewalks
	y
Construct 4 miles of new sidewalks.
Mobility studies
	y
Install 305 ADA ramps based on mobility studies. 
Intersection technology enhancements
	y
Replace 240 street signs at major intersections with 
illuminated signs.
	y
Repaint all signal poles at 80 major intersections to 
extend their lifecycles.
	y
Install 15 pedestrian HAWKs.
Crews install curb ramps to provide a safe route 
that people with disabilities can use to transition 
from a curbed sidewalk to roadway and vice versa.
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Lifecycle Programming Assumptions 
As with any long-term plan, preparation of the financial model for the T2050 program required 
many assumptions for estimated costs, revenues and timing of projects and new services. Key 
assumptions of the T2050 program include: 
	
z The implementation of projects and new 
services is projected to occur over the 
course of the 35-year plan as funding 
allows and service demand dictates. 
	
z Capital and operating costs are estimated 
to grow at average inflation rates of 3–4% 
annually over the life of the plan. These 
inflation rates are somewhat higher than 
the typical annual increases the city has 
experienced in the large transit contracts, 
and provide for more conservative cost 
estimates.
	
z T2050 sales tax revenues are estimated to 
grow at an average annual rate of 4.75%, 
which is slightly lower than the 5.2% 
average annual growth rate in the Arizona 
Department of Transportation’s most 
recent forecast prepared in September 
2020 for the Proposition 400 Maricopa 
County Transportation Excise Tax. 
	
z The existing 0.5% Proposition 400 regional 
tax, currently in place through Dec. 31, 
2025, is assumed to be extended for at 
least 20 years. 
	
z Federal transit formula funds are assumed 
to continue through the life of the plan, with 
very modest increases over time, and are 
consistent with MAG’s long-term Regional 
Transportation Plan.
	
z The financial model is consistent with 
Valley Metro assumptions, ranging from 
0% to 39%, for the funding level from 
discretionary federal Capital Investment 
Grants for light rail capital costs. 
Discretionary federal Capital Investment 
Grants, on average, fund more than 40% of 
total project costs for current rail projects 
across the country. 
	
z Transit fares are assumed to continue to 
be lower than the regional fare policy goal 
of 25% recovery of direct transit operations 
costs, reflecting the current fare recovery 
rate. Decreased fare revenues due to 
the COVID-19 pandemic are assumed to 
recover very slowly over 20 years.
	
z Some capital funding is assumed to be 
provided through financing, as needed, 
with the corresponding costs estimated 
using typical municipal bond offerings. 
Less expensive and more flexible types 
of financing will be explored to minimize 
financing costs. 
	
z Other revenues, such as transit advertising 
and interest earnings on fund balance, are 
forecasted using very low growth rates. 
	
z An operating reserve equivalent to 15% 
of annual public transit operating costs is 
assumed to be maintained throughout the 
life of the plan.
APPENDIX
In FY 2021, Phoenix allocated $240.0 million to 
support bus and DAR operations and $231.1 
million to support ongoing light rail operations 
and expansion.
Impact of COVID-19
Phoenix had expected that the global 
pandemic, which began in 2020 as a result of 
the contagious COVID-19 virus, would reduce 
revenue projections for the coming years 
because ridership numbers fell significantly 
in 2020. However, there were some economic 
drivers that had a positive impact on revenue 
projection, which city leaders continue to 
monitor.
This report notes the changes experienced due 
to the pandemic within each program area.
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Table A.1 T2050 Sales Tax Projected Revenue Stream
Fiscal Year
Overall T2050 
(2015 Forecast)
Actual Overall
Forecasted Public Transit 
(86.2%)
Actual Public Transit
Forecasted Street 
Transportation (13.8%)
Actual Street 
Transportation
2016
$89,125,000
$98,593,240
$76,826,000
$85,095,392
$12,299,000
$13,497,848
2017
$204,006,000
$203,352,480
$175,853,000
$175,430,201
$28,153,000
$27,922,279
2018
$213,696,000
$215,805,685
$184,206,000
$185,998,894
$29,490,000
$29,806,791
2019
$224,401,000
$239,179,006
$193,434,000
$206,200,341
$30,967,000
$32,978,665
2020
$235,642,000
$247,592,555
$203,123,000
$213,437,765
$32,519,000
$34,154,790
2021
$246,835,000
$279,348,428
$212,772,000
$240,800,097
$34,063,000
$38,548,331
2022
$258,559,000
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$222,878,000
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$35,681,000
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2023
$270,841,000
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$233,465,000
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$37,376,000
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2024
$283,706,000
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$244,555,000
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$39,151,000
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2025
$297,182,000
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$256,171,000
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$41,011,000
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2026
$311,298,000
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$268,339,000
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$42,959,000
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2027
$326,085,000
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$281,085,000
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$45,000,000
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2028
$341,574,000
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$294,437,000
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$47,137,000
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2029
$357,799,000
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$308,423,000
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$49,377,000
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2030
$374,794,000
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$323,072,000
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$51,722,000
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2031
$392,597,000
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$338,419,000
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$54,178,000
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2032
$411,245,000
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$354,493,000
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$56,752,000
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2033
$430,779,000
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$371,331,000
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$59,448,000
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2034
$451,241,000
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$388,970,000
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$62,271,000
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2035
$472,675,000
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$407,446,000
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$65,229,000
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2036
$495,127,000
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$426,799,000
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$68,328,000
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2037
$518,646,000
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$447,073,000
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$71,573,000
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2038
$543,281,000
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$468,308,000
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$74,973,000
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2039
$569,087,000
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$490,553,000
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$78,534,000
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2040
$596,119,000
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$513,855,000
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$82,264,000
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2041
$624,435,000
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$538,263,000
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$86,172,000
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2042
$654,095,000
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$563,830,000
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$90,265,000
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2043
$685,165,000
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$590,612,000
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$94,553,000
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2044
$717,710,000
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$618,666,000
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$99,044,000
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2045
$751,801,000
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$648,052,000
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$103,749,000
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2046
$787,512,000
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$678,835,000
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$108,677,000
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2047
$824,919,000
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$711,080,000
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$113,839,000
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2048
$864,102,000
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$744,856,000
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$119,246,000
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2049
$905,147,000
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$780,237,000
$124,910,000
2050
$948,142,000
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$817,299,000
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$130,844,000
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Total
$16,679,368,000
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$14,377,615,000
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$2,301,753,000
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T2050 Sales Tax Projected Revenue Stream
The following table includes the projected sales tax revenue for each year of the T2050 plan. Additionally, the table shows the anticipated 
allocation to the Public Transit and Street Transportation departments. 
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Budget
Actuals
Amount Over/(Under Budget)
Percent Over/Under Budget
Footnotes
Source of Funds
Dedicated Sales Tax - T2050
 249,230,000 
 279,348,428 
 30,118,428 
12.1%
1
Local Transportation Assistance
 4,300,000 
 4,220,195 
 (79,805)
-1.9%
Bus Fare Revenue
 10,928,000 
 1,862,673 
 (9,065,327)
-83.0%
2
DAR Fare Revenue
 375,000 
 15,235 
 (359,765)
-95.9%
2
Rail Fare Revenue
 1,672,000 
 1,023,067 
 (648,933)
-38.8%
2
Federal Transit Funds
 387,644,000 
 220,192,763 
 (167,451,237)
-43.2%
3
Regional Transportation Tax
 156,242,224 
 9,034,121 
 (147,208,103)
-94.2%
3
Debt Proceeds
 83,043,000 
 - 
 (83,043,000)
-100.0%
4
Other Revenue
 8,305,078 
 11,411,358 
 3,108,352 
37.4%
5
Fund Balance
 127,935,017 
 (33,598,531)
 (161,535,620)
-126.3%
6
 Total Revenues
 $1,029,674,318 
 $493,509,309 
 $(536,165,009)
-52.1%
Use of Funds
Transit Operations
 Local Fixed Route Bus
 $143,257,689 
 $130,249,312 
 $(13,008,376)
-9.1%
 RAPID Commuter Bus
 7,674,375 
 1,946,909 
 (5,727,466)
-74.6%
7
 Neighborhood Circulator
 5,119,455 
 3,540,212 
 (1,579,243)
-30.8%
7
 Bus Rapid Transit
 - 
 - 
 - 
N/A
 DAR Operations
 20,158,130 
 18,139,206 
 (2,018,924)
-10.0%
7
 Light Rail Operations
 40,217,631 
 10,296,847 
 (29,920,784)
-74.4%
8
 Security
 12,173,570 
 11,533,717 
 (639,853)
-5.3%
 Administration & Support
 22,792,376 
 22,703,126 
 (89,249)
-0.4%
Total Operations
 $251,393,225 
 $198,409,329 
 $(52,983,896)
-21.1%
Debt Service
 $8,074,000 
 $1,349,645 
 $(6,724,355)
-83.3%
9
Capital Projects
 Bus and DAR Vehicles
 26,122,960 
 17,869,053 
 $(8,253,907)
-31.6%
10
 Bus Passenger Facilities
 12,538,861 
 767,028 
 (11,771,833)
-93.9%
11
 Bus O & M Facilities
 26,579,551 
 3,633,461 
 (22,946,090)
-86.3%
12
 Bus and DAR Technology
 70,124,235 
 32,752,122 
 (37,372,113)
-53.3%
12
 Other Bus Capital
 9,866,722 
 3,736,463 
 (6,130,259)
-62.1%
13
 South Central LRT
 392,355,000 
 132,707,735 
 (259,647,265)
-66.2%
14
 Northwest Phase II LRT
 92,654,000 
 79,797,929 
 (12,856,071)
-13.9%
14
 Capitol/I-10 West Phase I LRT
 12,282,000 
 33,273 
 (12,248,727)
-99.7%
15
 LRT Other
 1,841,457 
 1,359,545 
 (481,912)
-26.2%
16
 Bus Rapid Transit
 7,567,700 
 6,169 
 (7,561,532)
0.0%
17
 Streets – Major Maintenance
 91,263,000 
 15,344,745 
 (75,918,255)
-83.2%
18
 Streets – Major Transportation Projects
 21,190,862 
 854,226 
 (20,336,636)
-96.0%
19
 Streets – Mobility Projects
 2,719,745 
 1,579,585 
 (1,140,160)
-41.9%
19
 Streets – Other
 240,000 
 1,674,000 
 1,434,000 
597.5%
20
 Streets – Technology
 2,861,000 
 1,635,000 
 (1,226,000)
-42.9%
19
Total Capital Projects
 $770,207,093 
 $293,750,335 
 $(476,456,758)
-61.9%
Total Expenditures
 $1,029,674,318 
 $493,509,309 
 $(536,165,009)
-52.1%
Table A.2 FY 2021 Financial Overview (July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021)
FY 2021 Financial Overview
The FY 2021 Financial Overview table summarizes the budgeted and actual revenue and expenditures during FY 2021.
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Footnotes detailing the FY 2021 Financial Overview table found on the preceding page include: 
1.	 Better than expected local economic 
activity resulted in higher sales tax 
revenues.
2.	 Rear door boarding’s and no fareboxes 
being used.
3.	 Decrease due to Capital Project delays.
4.	 Transit did not need to finance due to 
federal pandemic relief funds received from 
FTA and higher than expecyed sales tax 
revenues.
5.	 Higher than expected interest earnigs due 
to federal pandemic relief funds received 
from FTA and higher than expecyed sales 
tax revenues.
6.	 Fund balance increased due to federal 
pandemic relief funds received from 
FTA and higher than expecyed sales tax 
revenues.
7.	
Reduction in revenue miles due to 
pandemic.
8.	
Reduction in payments to Valley Metro 
Rail due to lower service levels and federal 
pandemic relief funds received from FTA.
9.	
Transit did not need to finance due to 
federal pandemic relief funds received from 
FTA and higher than expecyed sales tax 
revenues.
10.	 Fleet manufacturers’ production delays.
11.	 Laveen Park-and-Ride delayed and no 
expenditures for bus pullouts.
12.	 Projects delayed.
13.	 Unused contingency.
14.	 Project funding and costs to be budgeted 
and expended over multiple years.
15.	 Project delays.
16.	 Over programmed budget for disposal of 
remnant properties, Business Assistance 
Program, McDowell & Central and City Core 
Staff - West Phx/Central Glendale. Adjusted 
at Prelim.
17.	 Longer than expected public/stakeholder 
involvement process.
18.	 Bond program was priority, funds were 
carried over.
19.	 Unused capacity for contracted services. 
Funds were carried over.
20.	 Includes 5 projects that were not initially 
budgeted under this category.
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FY 2021-2022
FY 2022-2023
FY 2023-2024
FY 2024-2025
 FY 2025-2026
Source of Funds
Dedicated Sales Tax – T2050
 $274,395,000 
 $290,825,000 
 $306,254,000 
 $323,172,000 
 $340,952,000 
Local Transportation Assistance
 4,300,000 
 4,300,000 
 4,300,000 
 4,300,000 
 4,300,000 
Bus Fare Revenue
 17,708,957 
 22,741,511 
 31,014,395 
 36,914,095 
 39,476,367 
DAR Fare Revenue
 889,066 
 889,066 
 941,364 
 1,035,216 
 1,150,240 
Rail Fare Revenue
 4,794,716 
 5,960,202 
 8,026,405 
 12,063,290 
 12,183,923 
Federal Transit Funds
 518,867,287 
 204,800,688 
 241,076,926 
 169,589,687 
 108,930,469 
Regional Transportation Tax
 64,266,816 
 78,386,316 
 66,025,576 
 68,363,533 
 67,468,850 
Debt Proceeds
 - 
 - 
 305,500,000 
 130,627,305 
 385,000,000 
Other Revenue
 8,202,649 
 8,325,689 
 8,450,574 
 8,577,333 
 8,705,993 
Fund Balance
 (27,685,940)
 156,981,049 
 (115,056,824)
 154,201,843 
 (322,371,200)
 Total Revenues
 $865,738,551 
 $773,209,521 
 $856,532,415 
 $908,844,301 
 $645,796,641 
Use of Funds
Transit Operations 
Local Fixed Route Bus
 $150,471,083 
 $159,633,300 
 $165,816,949 
 $172,651,191 
 $177,572,890 
RAPID Commuter Bus
 2,444,566 
 5,652,065 
 6,273,594 
 6,533,127 
 6,713,734 
Neighborhood Circulator
 3,748,622 
 6,888,185 
 7,159,505 
 7,463,073 
 7,676,824 
Bus Rapid Transit
 - 
 - 
 2,101,600 
 7,188,480 
 7,406,880 
DAR Operations
 21,231,800 
 21,868,754 
 22,524,817 
 23,200,561 
 23,896,578 
Light Rail Operations
 42,484,798 
 44,142,582 
 45,865,442 
 62,143,766 
 64,583,539 
Security
 13,060,602 
 13,452,500 
 13,856,145 
 14,271,739 
 14,700,492 
Administration & Support
 27,180,000 
 27,995,400 
 28,835,262 
 29,700,320 
 30,591,329 
Total Operations
 $260,621,472 
 $279,632,786 
 $292,433,314 
 $323,152,258 
 $333,142,266 
Debt Service
 $21,124,625 
 $21,122,375 
 $21,122,500 
 $22,726,250 
 $27,952,467 
Capital Projects
Bus and DAR Vehicles
 $46,712,943 
 $46,871,000 
 $46,964,000 
 $59,975,000 
 $49,402,904 
Bus Passenger Facilities
 14,182,195 
 5,875,000 
 3,830,000 
 3,830,000 
 3,830,000 
Bus O&M Facilities
 28,246,735 
 2,200,000 
 1,850,000 
 1,850,000 
 1,850,000 
Bus and DAR Technology
 39,712,074 
 1,020,000 
 2,620,000 
 8,250,000 
 2,520,000 
Other Bus Capital
 12,056,676 
 3,906,000 
 3,941,000 
 3,876,000 
 3,622,000 
South Central Light Rail
 266,474,000 
 256,946,000 
 267,891,000 
 176,289,000 
 46,625,000 
Northwest Phase II Light Rail
 103,849,000 
 79,642,000 
 10,776,000 
 7,814,000 
 - 
Capitol/I-10 West Phase I Light Rail
 9,970,000 
 30,360,000 
 97,440,000 
 136,230,000 
 71,870,000 
Capitol/I-10 West Phase II Light Rail
 - 
 - 
 5,573,788 
 11,482,004 
Other Light Rail
 2,032,000 
 - 
 - 
 - 
 - 
Bus Rapid Transit
 6,004,282 
 18,250,000 
 79,750,000 
 123,750,000 
 61,500,000 
Total Public Transit T2050 Capital Projects
 $529,239,905 
 $445,070,000 
 $515,062,000 
 $527,437,788 
 $252,701,908 
Streets – Major Maintenance
 $17,053,000 
 $18,130,000 
 $19,790,000 
 $19,790,000 
 $19,790,000 
Streets – Major Transportation Projects
 $21,510,252 
 $1,707,000 
 $2,247,000 
 $13,221,678 
 $10,485,000 
Streets – Mobility Projects
 $9,308,797 
 $3,895,360 
 $3,697,601 
 $336,327 
 $95,000 
Streets – Other
 $2,639,500 
 $1,470,000 
 $1,470,000 
 $1,470,000 
 $870,000 
Streets – Technology
 $4,241,000 
 $2,182,000 
 $710,000 
 $710,000 
 $760,000 
Total Streets T2050 Capital Projects 
 $54,752,549 
 $27,384,360 
 $27,914,601 
 $35,528,005 
 $32,000,000 
Total Capital Projects
 $583,992,454 
 $472,454,360 
 $542,976,601 
 $562,965,793 
 $284,701,908 
Total Expenditures
 $865,738,551 
 $773,209,521 
 $856,532,415 
 $908,844,301 
 $645,796,641 
Year End Fund Balance: Public Transit
 $204,623,433 
 $52,695,268 
 $171,206,141 
 $25,738,317 
 $350,863,016 
Year End Fund Balance: Streets
 55,384,351 
 50,331,466 
 46,877,417 
 38,143,398 
 35,389,899 
Total Fund Balance
 $260,007,784 
 $103,026,735 
 $218,083,559 
 $63,881,716 
 $386,252,916 
Table A.3 Five-Year Implementation Plan (FY 2022–2026) 
Five-Year Implementation Plan
The Five-Year Implementation Plan table summarizes the projected distribution of funds collected over the next five years. The table does not include 
actual collections. Note: BRT capital and operations expenditures are planned to be incurred during this five-year plan, and the amounts reflected are 
preliminary, pending the results of the BRT study.
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