New rail routes to be studied

Light-rail officials are exploring new routes for the Metro system that could take it to Scottsdale, south Phoenix and the West Valley stadiums.

Transportation planners have talked about light rail in some of these areas for years, but the ideas haven’t had much formal study.

Now the board that oversees Valley Metro Rail is considering an extensive logistical and technical study as they plan expansions in the next 20 years and beyond.

Rest of the story in the East Valley Tribune