By AZ Family
More than 20 people who live in the Woodland Historic District in Phoenix asked to meet with Valley Metro officials Tuesday night to ask questions on the Capitol Extension project.
The expansion would connect the downtown area with the state Capitol. Valley Metro spokesperson Susan Tierney said they’re considering three routes and six configurations. One of those routes is taking the rail line north on 15th Avenue, which would cut through the Woodland Historic District.
“So why aren’t we considering Madison all the way to the 17?” asked one neighbor.
“Whatever is left of the neighborhood, we’re trying to save it and keep it and keep the value of the neighborhood. We feel if the light rail goes through there, it takes a couple houses it’s gonna be out,” said another neighbor.
