Veterans Way/College Avenue station
| Company type | Transit center |
|---|---|
| Industry | Public transportation |
| Headquarters | Tempe , United States |
Area served | Tempe, Arizona |
| Products | Light rail station, bus transfer center, bicycle facility |
| Owner | City of Tempe (implied) |
| Parent | Valley Metro Rail |
| Website | www |
Veterans Way/College Avenue station, frequently referred to as the Tempe Transportation Center, serves as a major transit interchange on the A Line within the Valley Metro Rail network located in Tempe, Arizona, United States. This hub facilitates connections among various bus lines and features an on-site bicycle facility.
This complex is identified by three distinct names: Valley Metro labels the rail platforms as Veterans Way/College Ave, designates the adjacent bus terminals as the Tempe Transportation Center, and the nearby Mountain America Stadium is also indicated on signage at the train platforms. Bus timetables and local wayfinding use these terms interchangeably.
Tempe Transportation Center
Situated near A Mountain, the Tempe Transportation Center integrates a light rail stop, bus transfer points, and mixed-use development within a three-story structure. The ground level offers retail spaces, a transit information hub, and houses Arizona’s inaugural Bike Station. The second story accommodates offices for the City of Tempe Transportation Department and includes the Don Cassano Community Room, which provides shaded areas for pedestrians. On the third floor, leasable office units coexist with the City’s Transit Operations Center. Designed collaboratively by Architekton and OTAK Inc., this facility is currently pursuing LEED v2.2 Platinum Certification. Its exterior incorporates permeable paving to promote natural water absorption, while solar panels installed on the vegetated roof mitigate heat island effects through insulation provided by native plant species.
Ridership
| Year | Entries | Exits | Avg. Daily Entries | Avg. Daily Exits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 440,430 | 455,710 | 1,734 | 1,794 |
| 2010 | 477,318 | 510,669 | 1,887 | 2,018 |
| 2011 | 492,715 | 540,879 | 1,970 | 2,163 |
| 2012 | 502,545 | 562,034 | 2,010 | 2,248 |
| 2013 | 489,730 | 551,426 | 1,958 | 2,205 |
| 2014 | 495,092 | 552,384 | 1,980 | 2,209 |
| 2015 | 519,599 | 571,492 | 2,078 | 2,258 |
Nearby Points of Interest
- Tempe City Hall
- Arizona State University: Tempe Campus
- Mountain America Stadium
- Desert Financial Arena
- Gammage Memorial Auditorium (approximate distance)
- Tempe Butte / A Mountain
- Mill Avenue and Downtown Tempe
See also
External links
- A Line (Valley Metro Rail) stations
- Valley Metro Rail stations
- Railway stations in the United States opened in 2008
- 2008 establishments in Arizona
- United States bike stations
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certified buildings
- Buildings and structures in Tempe, Arizona
- Railway stations in the United States at university and college campuses