S Line (Valley Metro)
Part of the Phoenix Valley Metro Rail system
The S Line, also known as the Valley Metro Streetcar, and prior to opening as the Tempe Streetcar, is a modern streetcar in Tempe, Arizona, operated by Valley Metro. The 3-mile (4.8 km) line serves downtown Tempe, Tempe Town Lake, and the Arizona State University Tempe campus with 14 stations. Construction began in 2017, and the line opened for service on May 20, 2022.
Route and service
The S Line serves a C-shaped route through Tempe, from Tempe Town Lake to the southern edge of the Arizona State University Tempe campus, via downtown Tempe. The line operates primarily in mixed traffic, operating in the curbside lane in downtown Tempe and in center lanes elsewhere. The S Line's southern terminus, Dorsey/Apache Blvd, is a shared station with the A Line. Another connection to the A Line is available at the S Line's Third St/Mill and Third St/Ash stations, which are within walking distance of the A Line Mill Ave/Third St station.
Upon launch, the S Line operated every 20 minutes. Weekday and Saturday service operates for 18 hours per day, and Sunday service operates for 16 hours per day. Northbound trips are scheduled at 19 minutes, and southbound trips are scheduled at 24 minutes.
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