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Congrats to Tempe for embracing light rail!

September 3, 2008 by Nick Bastian Leave a Comment

The City of Tempe has created a page on their web site called "Destination Tempe" that has some good light rail info and a well done video that is worth a look. They also put out the following news release today.. I have been very impressed with many of the people in Tempe that are working on the light rail project. At RailLife.com, it is our desire to share as much information as possible to everyone. We want to be THE place to turn for all rail related info. Our web site will incorporate information for Phoenix light rail and Mesa light rail as well. Stay tuned, we will be rolling out sections of our site in the near future! 🙂  (thanks to Kris for sending to us!)

TEMPE, Ariz., Sep 03, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — The City of Tempe is celebrating the opening of Arizona's first light rail system with special events ( www.tempe.gov/destinationtempe) from Dec. 27-31.

Light Rail Grand Opening Celebration Dec. 27-28  Make history — be among first to ride the light rail system Tour the Tempe Transportation Center Saturday festival features music, fireworks and displays on light rail technology
— Tempe Rail Rewards Dec. 29-30 Explore the Tempe light rail stations and win prizes
— Insight Bowl Football Game — Dec. 31 Nationally broadcast matchup of college teams from the Big Ten and the Big 12
— Insight Fiesta Bowl Block Party — Dec. 31 One of the 10 best New Year's Eve celebrations in the nation, according to USA Today, featuring fireworks, 40 bands and family-friendly festivities.
— APS Fantasy of Lights — Nov. 24 — Jan 10 Walk, shop and dine amidst thousands of holiday lights
— PF Chang's Rock 'N' Roll Marathon — Jan. 18 Join 70 bands, 40 cheer squads and 130,000 exercise enthusiasts for a 13.1-or 26.2-mile run.
The cities of Phoenix and Mesa will also have parties along the line, creating a 20-mile celebration.
Tempe is the only Arizona city to have a light rail system that runs from one city border to the other. The $1.4 billion, 20-mile line joins Tempe with Mesa and Phoenix to create an integrated transportation system connecting rail, buses and bicycles. Downtown Tempe is minutes from Sky Harbor International Airport and Tempe is surrounded by freeways, creating a synergy of travel choices.
A bridge across Tempe Town Lake puts on a colorful light show each time a light rail train crosses. A LEED Gold certified maintenance facility and new Transportation Center pending LEED certification provide a seamless transition from rail to bus or bike.
This system provides economic relief and is a sustainable option to traffic and air quality issues. About 26,000 daily passengers are expected the first year, with the system capacity of 50,000 riders in 2020.
The $1.4 billion rail system includes 28 stations, nine parking locations, a maintenance facility and many trains.
About City of Tempe:
Tempe, Arizona is a community of 165,000 residents located in the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Home to Arizona State University and the state's highest per capita rate of technology companies, Tempe is an innovative, forward thinking community. Tempe employs 175,000 and draws 4 million tourists annually. Approximately $2 billion in new development is under way, much of it along the new light rail line.
Multimedia: Tempe online newsroom
SOURCE: City of Tempe: Kris Baxter 
www.tempe.gov/destinationtempe

Filed Under: Light Rail, Tempe Light Rail Tagged With: Metro Light Rail, Rail Life, Tempe Light Rail

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.
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