Sun Metro to host streetcar safety meetings for the community

The El Paso Streetcars are rolling through downtown and the westside, but not yet ready to take passengers for a ride.

To ensure everyone’s safety, Sun Metro is hosting public meetings to inform the community about extra precautions drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists should take.

Streetcars have been spotted on the 4.8-mile route for testing and training ahead of the launch.

The route runs in two loops known as Downtown and Uptown. The Downtown Loop includes Santa Fe Street, Franklin Avenue, Kansas Street and Father Rahm Avenue.

The Uptown Loop includes Franklin Avenue, Stanton Street, Glory Road, Baltimore Drive and Oregon Street.

Three community meetings will be held this week, beginning Tuesday at La Fe Culture and Technology Center, located at 721 S. Ochoa Street. The meeting will start at 6 p.m.

Two more meetings will be held later this week:

Wednesday, August 22

5:30 p.m.

El Paso Main Library

501 N. Oregon Street

Thursday, August 23

6:00 p.m.

Cathedral High School Auditorium

1309 N. Stanton Street