September 8, 2015 / Modified sep 10, 2015 4:35 p.m.

Passenger Train Routes to Phoenix Proposed

State transportation officials release environmental report on two proposed routes.

Arizonans can comment on proposed routes for passenger rail service between Tucson and Phoenix, following Arizona Department of Transportation release of two "final alternatives" and their environmental consequences.

ADOT's release of the draft environmental plan and route alternatives takes the state one step closer to identifying costs, impacts and benefits to the project.

The proposal considers two possible routes that start west of Phoenix, run through downtown and the East Valley, past Queen Creek and then south past Eloy along Interstate 10 and to the Tucson International Airport.

Passenger rail full VIEW LARGER Two options considered for Tucson-Phoenix passenger rail service. Both take the same route out of Tucson.
ADOT

The rail has no identified funding source or proposed construction schedule. The proposal also offers the option not to build the rail if regional highways are expanded.

How can you participate?

  • Comment online. The environmental impact statement is open for public comment until Oct. 30 and is available online.

  • Review the statement in person at Pima Community College's Northwest Campus Library at 7600 N. Shannon Rd.

  • Attend a public hearing on Sept. 16: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Tucson Convention Center on 260 S. Church Ave. in the Leo Rich Theater.

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