DTPHX Ride the Rail aims to turn everyday trips into memorable experiences by making the ride itself part of the fun. By blending transit with entertainment and local discovery, this initiative is reimagining the light rail as not only a way to get around, but also an opportunity to discover something new, support local, and feel more connected to the city.
Throughout the month of July, riders can expect a rotating lineup of on-board entertainment, themed activations, and exclusive specials available at participating Downtown businesses.
Copper Cards are free and available through the following methods from July 1-31:
- Pick up from a DTPHX Ambassador
- Pick up from a Valley Metro Customer Experience Representative
- Visit the Valley Metro Customer Service Desk at the DTPHX Community Resource Hub at 1 E. Washington St., Suite 130
Present your Ride the Rail Copper Card (physical or digital) to unlock exclusive deals at participating local businesses and access perks for activations and events along the line.
*Please note that you will need to load funds onto your Copper Card prior to boarding. The fare for the Ride the Rail route is $2 each way, and you can add it through your Valley Metro app or at a nearby light rail kiosk.
On-Board Live Music Details:
Taking place on-board the light rail B line starting at the Downtown Phoenix Hub/Central Ave. station northbound to Central Ave/Camelback, then southbound to Jefferson/1st Ave. Click here to view Park-and-Ride locations.
- Thursday, July 16, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Live band singing and acoustic guitar by Lumar Music and clarinet performance by Silent G presented by Rosie’s House.
- Friday, July 24, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Live symphony performances featuring piccolo by Jarrett May and bassoon by Douglas Brown presented by The Phoenix Symphony.
- Thursday, July 30, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Acoustic guitar by Jake Williams and live harmonica by Julian Davis presented by Herberger Theater Center.