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Old and New – Transportation systems evolve

July 27, 2008 by Nick Bastian 2 Comments

Last week, I was in San Francisco for two different conferences. I had a great time, met some really cool people and enjoyed the convenience of utilizing San Francisco's public transportation system. I even specifically picked a hotel that was between the two conferences and was adjacent to a BART station so that I could try it all out. You know, kind of "Rail Life research!" πŸ™‚ From the airport, during traffic, I was at my hotel in less than a half hour and the cost was just over five bucks. The bus system on Market street was surprising to me as well. I recall seeing at least 4 different types of bus that stopped directly in front of the same hotel. For a buck fifty, I could get to most parts of the city and yes, it took me within a block of my conference on Tuesday. On Wednesday and Thursday, I rode BART toward down town and exited within a very short walk of the other conference as well. Before my trip, I made sure to brush up on my etiquette by reading "Muni Manners." I think it came in handy a couple of times. πŸ™‚
Here in Arizona, there is incredible opportunity to create some really cool things along our new light rail line. Some of the areas are largely un-developed and others are already pretty cool. Prime examples of where we have opportunities to create some really great new environments would be along Washington between Tempe and downtown Phoenix and along the Apache Corridor in Tempe. Tempe has done a really cool study along the Apache Corridor and there have been recommendations for creating transit oriented developments (TOD's) along the boulevard. These exciting new areas should incorporate street facing shops, café's and businesses along with pedestrian friendly access, off street parking (rear of buildings?) bike path's to access the area, ample shade and a vibrancy that we currently have very little of. At Rail Life, we are excited for the changes that WILL be coming to the areas along the light rail route. We don't need to become San Francisco, we need our own face, our own identity but we will embrace a new style of living to enhance the other many options that our state has. Tourists will love the convenience of the light rail route. The ability to get to the Mill Avenue District and yet be a few minutes from Downtown Phoenix and see a play, a baseball or basketball game, get to the convention center etc etc.. This place is changing right before our eyes and at RailLife.com, we are glad to be along for the ride! Please join us! πŸ™‚

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About Nick Bastian

Nick Bastian is a 29 year veteran of the real estate industry and can be reached at 602-803-6425. You'll also find him sharing real estate info on his web site and hanging out onTwitter.
Family man, lover of life, maker of friends. A bit of a geek, long time Tempe real estate guy just havin' some fun. What's your story?

Comments

  1. Jay Thompson says

    July 27, 2008 at 2:51 pm

    I was impressed with BART. Efficient, cheap and clean. Cost me $5.35 from Oakland airport vs. a $40 cab ride…

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  2. Nick says

    July 27, 2008 at 3:13 pm

    Heck yeah, I know I saved over $100.00 in cabs/shuttles by using them to get back and forth. Was nice to see you in San Fran. You took some great pics. I think the one that made me laugh the hardest was JD at his desk! πŸ™‚

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