City of Phoenix Public Transit Department Phoenix – It’s Hot…. But not enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk

City of Phoenix Public Transit Department Phoenix is 6th largest city Providing transit services for 125 years Largest member of Valley Metro regional system 465 buses / 47 (100 regional) bus routes; 1 regional light rail route 45.5 million (71 million regional) bus/train boardings per year

2011 Haboob in Phoenix but not our most extreme weather From Air On Ground

This is! 6 Months of the Year May through October – enhanced heat July – September – extreme heat

Heat is Lethal Prolonged heat exposure results in Heat illnesses Heat-associated deaths (50 each year)

Transit Passengers are the Largest Pedestrian Group Distance to Bus Stop 77% walk up to ¼ mile 10 % walk more than ½ mile Bus Headways Avg 27 minute weekday 40 minute weekend

Transit Preparedness Media Attention Negative Inquiries Positive Stories Transit Preparedness

Personal Cool Campaign Promotes safe habits and health in extreme heat Portable shade: umbrellas/hats Water Sunscreen

Bus Design / Operations Phoenix buses spec for environment Windows A/C & fans Heat test Bus Ops OCC heavy calls in summer Temperature test for bus change

Passenger Facilities 3,936 bus stops in Phoenix 65% now shelters Goal to have 100% shaded Public art incorporates passenger comfort

Contact Page Marie Chapple Camacho City of Phoenix Public Transit Department (Valley Metro member) Marie.Chapple@ phoenix.gov 602-261-8254