Valley Metro receives $15.9 million RAISE grant

Valley Metro has been awarded a USD15.9M 'Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equality (RAISE) grant to advance its studies into a new extension to its service - Rio East-Dobson Streetcar Extension (REDE) 

 

The REDE project aims to add an additional 4.35 miles (6.9km) to the existing 3 mile route and help enhance regional connectivity and to support the area's continued rapid growth - studies predict a 55% percent increase in residents in the area by 2050. 

 

Valley Metro says the grant funds will allow the project to achieve its full potential to increase air-quality, boost economic development and meet the evolving needs of the community.  

 

'We know there is a demand for an efficient transportation network that connects west MESA residents to education, jobs and economic centres within our city and the region. The RAISE grant is a critical investment to move this project forward.' said Mesa Vice Mayor and Incoming Chair of Valley Metro Rail Francisco Heredia.