Most transit projects force heavy civil infrastructure into an existing street grid. Monovalley does the opposite: grade-separated connectivity designed around Scottsdale’s built environment.
Private capital, offsite modular fabrication, and a field-proven automated monorail platform let us build dedicated arterial transit without acquiring private property, cutting existing roadway lanes, or issuing municipal debt.
What We're Building
Monovalley is a driverless, elevated monorail operating on a slim, raised guideway through Scottsdale’s commercial and resort corridors. Our pilot route focuses on high-traffic, high-value destinations that are already magnets for visitors, employees, and locals alike, connecting them efficiently without adding to roadway congestion.
Fully automated, driverless trains
Built on a proven automated driverless monorail platform, known for its safety, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
Elevated trackway with minimal footprint
A 2 to 4 foot column base that fits inside existing arterial medians across Scottsdale. No lanes lost, no views blocked.
Compact, modern stations
Built into existing commercial developments. Every station is walkable, ADA-accessible, and connected to the public space around it.
Quiet electric operation
Rubber-tired propulsion under 65 dBA. No at-grade crossings, no horns, no track clatter.
Private Infrastructure-as-a-Service model
Independent from city subsidies or taxes. Monovalley builds, owns, and maintains the infrastructure, then leases access to operators.
Why This Works for Scottsdale
Built for a Car-Centric City
Scottsdale’s wide roads, distributed density, and strong tourism economy demand something better than buses and cheaper than subways. By using existing medians and airspace above the street, Monovalley provides high-capacity transit that coexists with cars rather than competing with them.
No Surface-Level Disruption
Unlike light rail or bus rapid transit (BRT), we don’t tear up roads, remove lanes, or insert barriers that divide neighborhoods. Our guideway glides above the traffic, preserving access for businesses and maintaining the city’s visual cohesion.
Transit That Feels Premium
This isn’t a stripped-down shuttle. Monovalley is quiet, climate-controlled, and comfortably designed. From lighting to architecture to ride quality, everything reflects Scottsdale’s reputation for upscale, high-design environments.
Privately Delivered, Publicly Beneficial
No tax increases. No bond referenda. Our infrastructure is privately funded, built, and maintained. We lease access to transit operators under a clear IaaS model, ensuring performance and service quality without placing risk on city finances.
Designed to Grow
Monovalley’s infrastructure is modular, meaning new segments can be added without disrupting existing service. As ridership grows and new development zones emerge, extensions can be made in a way that’s clean, efficient, and locally responsive.
Feature 01
Phased expansion plans tied to economic development
Feature 02
Station design that supports last-mile connections (biking, scooters, pedestrian access)
Feature 03
System architecture designed to support higher frequency as demand increases
Engineered for Scottsdale's Long-Term Mobility Demands
Scottsdale’s primary commercial and tourism corridor carries over 11 million annual visitors alongside 140,000 regional commuters. Surface roadways cannot absorb the peak density ahead without degrading life at street level or eating into property frontages.
Monovalley puts high-capacity, grade-separated transit in the airspace above existing medians. It is fully autonomous and 100% privately capitalized, and it delivers frequent, reliable service while leaving Scottsdale’s open desert sky and architectural character intact.
Autonomous, privately capitalized infrastructure purpose-built for the Valley.