MW05 Phoenix Streets: Historical Streetcar to Shared Micromobility

In the first half of the twentieth century, streetcars were an integral part of Phoenix streets. Thirty miles of tracks carried 6 million riders a year. In 1947 a trolley bar fire destroyed most of the fleet and ushered in the era of buses – and cars. Fast forward to today. Hear from a bicycle advocate about the addition of bicycle facilities on Phoenix streets. Learn about the plans to bring new micromobility programs to the City of Phoenix. In 2015, voters approved Proposition 104, creating a 35-year street and transit plan with BRT as a key component. Spin over to the Trolley Museum to explore the vehicles of the past while you learn about today’s plans for multimodal streets.