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Valley Metro to Exit CAPEX Capitol Extension After Phoenix Council Shifts Focus to Indian School Road Corridor – STM Daily News Podcast
Valley Metro is shifting course on high-capacity transit planning in west Phoenix. In this short update, we break down the Phoenix City Council’s Jan. 27, 2026 decision to re-evaluate transit options, what it means for the Capitol Extension (CAPEX) project, and why planning is now moving toward a West Phoenix corridor study along Indian School Road. Plus: how residents, business owners, and stakeholders can stay involved as community engagement ramps up.
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