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

2. 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

3. 2011 Haboob in Phoenix but not our most extreme weather
From Air
On Ground

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

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

6. 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

7. Transit Preparedness Media Attention Negative Inquiries
Positive Stories
Transit Preparedness

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

9. 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

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

11. Contact Page Marie Chapple Camacho
City of Phoenix Public Transit Department (Valley Metro member)
phoenix.gov