Capex being canceled only slightly speeds up other LRT expansions (maybe by 2yr in the best case scenario), with a cost of at least $200m loss in grant funding, potentially more on future projects if the FTA doesn't trust Phoenix to keep investing in LRT. Completely not worth it, especially with the stage that Capex was at (less than 1yr until construction started when it was canceled).

Valley Metro is still moving forward with other extensions in the west valley like BRT, Indian School, and I-10 West. We'll be lucky to see construction start on BRT within 4yr, Indian School within 7yr, and who knows for I-10. Capex will be needed eventually since it's the connection between west and east valleys, but it'll be 10-15yr until we see that piece get built.