Greater Phoenix Economic Council
Home Site Map
 
Welcome to Greater Phoenix Economic Council.
You must have Flash Player 8 or newer to view our site.
CLICK HERE to download the latest Flash Player.
 Greater Phoenix
    GPEC Services
    Regional Profile
    Global Business
    Target Industries
   
 

 

 
Infrastructure, Utilities and Transportation  |  Greater Phoenix Freeway System  |  METRO Light Rail
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport  |  Primary Utility and Telecommunication Providers
 

 

Greater Phoenix’s strategic location provides companies with access to global and west coast markets, while maintaining an affordable business climate. Modern infrastructure, availability of high-speed fiber connections and substantial ongoing investments by utility providers make Greater Phoenix an excellent choice for business growth.

The region has a quality transportation infrastructure including a light-rail system under development and reliable air service for passengers and cargo, and is within a day’s driving distance for a number of metropolitan areas including Albuquerque, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City and Mexico.

 
 
Infrastructure, Utilities and Transportation Data for Greater Phoenix  
 
  • Greater Phoenix Freeway System
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
  • Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
  • Corporate and General Aviation
  • Delivery Times from Greater Phoenix
  • Rail Connections to Greater Phoenix
  • METRO Light Rail
  • Utilities: Telecommunications, Power, Water and Natural Gas
 
 
  • METRO to open for passenger service in December 2008.
  • Peak period frequency: 10 minutes
  • Off-peak midday frequency: 20 to 30 minutes
  • Operating hours: 18-20 hours/day
  • Opening day ridership: 26,000
  • 2020 ridership: 50,000

METRO Light Rail
METRO Light Rail Simulation Video

 

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport accommodates over 555,200 takeoffs and landings annually, making it the 8th busiest airport in the world.

 
Airlines Serving Greater Phoenix:
 
 
Source: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, April 2007
 
 
 

Maricopa County  |  Phoenix  |  Mesa  |  Glendale  |  Scottsdale  |  Chandler  |  Gilbert  |  Tempe  |  Peoria  |  Surprise  |  Avondale
Goodyear  |  Apache JunctionBuckeye  |  Maricopa  |  Fountain Hills  |  Queen Creek  |  Tolleson  |  Wickenburg

 

© 2007 Greater Phoenix Economic Council. All Rights Reserved.