Van Buren/1st Avenue and Van Buren/Central Avenue stations
| Company type | Light rail stations |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Headquarters | Phoenix , United States |
Area served | Downtown Phoenix, Arizona |
| Products | Light rail transit services, municipal bus lines |
Van Buren/1st Avenue and Van Buren/Central Avenue stations, frequently identified as ASU Phoenix Campus, consist of two Valley Metro Rail stops situated on the B Line within Downtown Phoenix, Arizona. Although they are known by several titles, these stations operate collectively as one entity, accommodating both light rail services and multiple municipal bus lines.
The facility incorporates an island platform layout, with the southbound platform positioned on 1st Avenue at Van Buren Street and the northbound platform located on Central Avenue at Van Buren Street, separated by roughly .
Ridership
| Year | Entries | Exits | Average Daily Entries | Average Daily Exits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 487,617 | 484,226 | 1,920 | 1,906 |
| 2010 | 722,519 | 699,623 | 2,855 | 2,765 |
| 2011 | 846,556 | 814,385 | 3,386 | 3,257 |
| 2012 | 933,669 | 891,822 | 3,734 | 3,567 |
| 2013 | 927,532 | 879,009 | 3,710 | 3,516 |
| 2014 | 928,865 | 880,238 | 3,715 | 3,520 |
| 2015 | 911,971 | 849,842 | 3,647 | 3,399 |
Passenger figures represent combined ridership totals from both Central Avenue and 1st Avenue platforms.
Future
Central Station is planned to serve as the eastern endpoint for the Phoenix Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line running along 35th Avenue and Van Buren Street. This BRT corridor will link the Thelda Williams Transit Center with Central Station, improving transit integration across Phoenix.
Notable nearby places
- Hotel San Carlos
- Valley Youth Theatre
- Herberger Theater Center
- Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix campus
- Chase Tower
- Freeport-McMoRan Center
- Phoenix Civic Space Park