MW12 Sky Train: Automation and the Airport Experience

The automated PHX Sky Train® transports travelers from Valley Metro’s 44th & Washington Station to airport terminals, connecting as well to economy parking and the rental car center. An 18 vehicle fleet serves four stations on dual guideway track, running every 3-5 minutes 24 hours a day. The project was built in ways that reduce emissions and energy needs while also reducing water consumption through stormwater management and design features. Learn what it takes to bring a complex project like this to fruition in a busy airport operating environment. You’ll also hear how the airport is working with local and minority-owned businesses to offer travelers a wider and more regionally accented array of shopping and dining options.