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Scottsdale Continues To Show “Lite Rail” Ignorance

April 14, 2016 by Nick Bastian 3 Comments

For years, we’ve heard some really “interesting” comments by people who are opposed to light rail in Scottsdale. Here’s a few of my favorites:

  1. light rail clearly kills businesses
  2. light rail is a crime infested cesspool and is a sure-fire way to kill off any chance of future economic development along a chosen train route.
  3. “I would never vote for that because it would be a death sentence to our existing businesses.”

I have seen some other brilliant arguments against light rail, but I was reminded me of those 3 this morning when I read this super-smart Tweet.

Scottsdale council drives a stake through lite rails heart! #TMPno rail pic.twitter.com/BxuK6kT029

— guy phillips (@GphillipsGuy) April 13, 2016

Can anyone tell me what a lite rail is? Better yet, can anyone tell Mr. Phillips about economic activity? About redevelopment? How about tourism? I am pretty sure that the hallowed halls of Snottsdale have tourists who could jump on a train at the airport and head up Scottsdale Road to their hotel where they can enjoy their first of many $20 cocktails. Potential light rail stops could have included Old Town Scottsdale, Scottsdale Stadium, SkySong, the Phoenix Zoo and Desert Botanical Garden. Nope, no reason to have convenient access to those places for locals or tourists. Right?

As AZ Central reported, the City of Scottsdale has killed potential light rail routes at a recent meeting. There’s some super brilliant quotes from the article, too. How about:

  1. “To think about spending this kind of money, for this kind of use … I think it would be foolish to even put it in play in our master plan,”
  2. “I think it actually shows a little courage on behalf of our city, this council and our merchants and business owners. … We can do better than light rail.”

Not everyone in Scottsdale is opposed to light rail, but their leadership appears to have taken away the bulk of the opportunities for people to have reasonable discussions about transit in the city.

In some weird way, it is kind of interesting to watch the train wreck that is light rail opposition in Scottsdale… Especially at a time when many other cities are clamoring to expand their rail service.

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About Nick Bastian

Nick Bastian is a 28 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. scott green says

    April 18, 2016 at 8:18 pm

    Maybe having light rail going to the zoo then up to mc dowell rd to sky song would be good .but not up scottsdale road, there is the 72 bus for that , i like having 6 lanes on scottsdale rd thank you

    Reply
  2. scott green says

    April 18, 2016 at 8:27 pm

    i live in N tempe and take the orbit earth to the mill light rail station its great thank you its easy to go see a baseball game and leave the car at home…

    Reply
  3. Christine Fahrenbruch says

    February 8, 2017 at 10:35 am

    I’m wondering…. are u planning to build more light rail to Sun City and Surprise… also Glendale to get off at WestGate… perfect for football games.

    Reply

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