Transportation (Public Transit)

SB 1222 prohibits using public funds to extend Phoenix's light rail service to a specific area bounded by 17th Avenue (east), Adams and Van Buren Streets (north), 18th Avenue (west), and Jefferson and Jackson Streets (south). It also bans such extensions within 50 linear yards of this defined zone. The bill directly affects the Phoenix light rail system and any public entity seeking to fund new service in these areas. This policy change restricts where public transportation dollars can be allocated for light rail expansion.

SB 1332 prohibits Arizona from providing state funding or financial support for new light rail construction projects. It requires the state transportation department to conduct a feasibility study by December 2027, comparing light rail costs, environmental impact, ridership, and maintenance against alternatives like autonomous vehicles and bus systems in Maricopa County. The study must be submitted to state leaders and Phoenix officials, with findings informing future state involvement decisions. The bill expires on June 30, 2028, making it a temporary measure to evaluate transit options before potential future funding.