Tempe officials say the streetcar is a success

Since it debuted in May of 2022, Valley Metro says more than 806,000 people have taken a ride on the Tempe streetcar.

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[@nstark1066]

Great way to ride!

[@Perich29]

Anaheim had plan to put in these transit train but they canceled them in 2018, but Anaheim CA needs them in the area to take them from the Metrolink station to the Angel Stadium, Convention center, Museum, and Disneyland.

[@gali01992]

Too little. Major cities in Europe have streetcars on every major road. Tempe has one three-mile loop and Mesa has one light rail line. Buses? Ha, don't make me laugh! I drive a diesel pickup (think 3500 type) from McDowell in Mesa to Rio Salado next to the Tempe Marketplace via 202 every work day. Not a bus in sight! The Tempe streetcar may be a success but I'm not impressed.

[@EthanKwong-be9fl]

I mean its a start. Public transportation has been growing in interest due to projects such as these, as a streetcar project near my local town is also opening very soon. Anything at this point that adds to public transportation options is a win.