The 50th Street Station project consisted of retrofitting the existing light rail alignment with a new station platform to serve the surrounding community. The project also included various utility improvements, roadway widening, and dedicated bike lanes.
The need for an additional light rail stop to service the area was identified and championed by the community along the alignment. The City of Phoenix made this project possible with funding from the Transportation 2050 plan, a 35-year, multi-modal transportation plan approved by Phoenix voters.