METRO “Get on Board with Baxter” news conference – tomorrow at 7 a.m.
METRO light rail and special events are a natural pairing. Arizona Diamondbacks home games are perfect opportunities to park free and ride light rail.
METRO, city of Phoenix and the Arizona Diamondbacks will get to show D-backs fans how easy and affordable it is to use light rail by “getting on board with Baxter” tomorrow morning.
Morning commuters will have a chance to win D-backs tickets for that evening’s game. Afternoon game-goers will enjoy free D-backs merchandise.
When
Friday, September 18, 2009 at 7 a.m.
Where
19th Avenue/Montebello METRO park-and-ride plaza
The plaza is located on the southeast corner of 19th Ave. and Montebello; Montebello is just south of Bethany Home Rd.
Who
Phoenix Vice Mayor and METRO Board Chairman Tom Simplot
METRO CEO Rick Simonetta
Arizona Diamondbacks Vice President of Communications Shaun Rachau
And, of course, Arizona Diamondbacks’ mascot Baxter the Bobcat
More
Parking available in the Montebello park-and-ride. Light rail also provides convenient access.
© 2009