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Light Rail Service changes for P.F. Chang’s Rock n Roll Marathon

January 13, 2010 by Nick Bastian 7 Comments

For immediate release January 13, 2010

METRO service impact on Jan. 17 due to P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon

PHOENIX — In accommodation of the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon and ½ Marathon on Sunday, Jan. 17, METRO light rail will not provide morning service to stations north of McDowell Rd. The following stations will be without service until approximately 10 a.m., or until the race has cleared:

·Montebello/19th Avenue

·19th Avenue/Camelback Road

·7th Avenue/Camelback Road

·Central Avenue/Camelback

·Campbell/Central Avenue

·Indian School/Central Avenue

·Osborn/Central Avenue

·Thomas/Central Avenue

·Encanto/Central Avenue

METRO will provide service to the rest of the line – McDowell/Central Avenue through Main/Sycamore – beginning at 5 a.m. METRO will offer 12-15 minute service before and during the race when traditional Sunday frequency is every 20 minutes.  Additional trains will be deployed based on the demand at the race finish area in Tempe.  The entire line will re-open once police have indicated the marathon has cleared and it is safe to proceed, approximately 10 a.m.

There are also significant bus detours as a result of this event.  Select routes in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe will be impacted.  All transit riders are strongly advised to consult www.valleymetro.org or call customer service at (602) 253-5000 for route detour updates and give themselves extra time to reach their destination.


As with all special events that occur along the line, METRO encourages the purchase of an all-day pass when first boarding for round trip service.  An all-day or more pass eliminates the need to wait in line to buy another single ride fare when leaving the special event.  Single ride fares should only be used when traveling one way.  All pass types can be purchased at fare vending machines located at each station.  They accept cash, credit, debit and change.

For more information, visit the “Need to Know” section of www.metrolightrail.org.

Source: Valley Metro. ( links provided by RailLife.com ) Don’t forget to use a FREE Park and Ride lot for easy travel to and from the event.

Filed Under: Phoenix Light Rail Events, Sports Near Light Rail Tagged With: Metro Light Rail, Phoenix Light Rail, Rail Life, Sports Near Light Rail, 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.
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. tdhurst says

    January 14, 2010 at 12:06 am

    I'm running it. Please do not run in to me while driving.

    Reply
  2. Rail Life says

    January 14, 2010 at 12:18 am

    Watch out Hurst, I've got your number… 🙂

    Reply
  3. Michael Martinez says

    January 16, 2010 at 1:46 am

    Nice article, Nick, and thanks for the info. My buddy is running in the full marathon this Sunday.

    Reply
  4. Rail Life says

    January 16, 2010 at 5:21 pm

    Thanks for stopping by Michael! Tell you buddy to “break a leg.”
    Yeah, dumb joke, I know…

    Reply
  5. Mojomom says

    January 17, 2014 at 2:01 pm

    I am coming in from out of town. Planning on riding rail instead of nightmare parking in Tempe like I did in years past. Is this an easy process to get to and from race or should I allow a little extra time?

    Reply
    • Rail Life says

      January 17, 2014 at 5:15 pm

      Hi mojo,
      I’d probably allow for a little extra time but the process is pretty easy. METRO knows there will be a lot of demand and they usually do a good job of accommodating people by adding a few extra trains. The park and ride lots are free and your all day light rail pass is just $4.
      Break a leg!

      Reply

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