METRO "Get on Board with Baxter" news conference

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

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