It drives me crazy that we haven’t been able to keep up with this site for a while! Are you or do you know a great REALTOR who would be interested in helping us with Rail Life? Many agents are looking to do more business online but don’t have the tools or experience. If that […]
Nowhere To Eat In Downtown Mesa
I saw this cool map that our friend David Crummy made to show where you can eat along the Mesa light rail line. David is certainly an expert when it comes to all things happening along the line in downtown Mesa. Most of us know that downtown Mesa has a lot of cool things happening. […]
Could Coyotes Help Expand Tempe Streetcar?
This week, we heard of the possibility of the Arizona Coyotes relocating to Tempe. Of course, it is kind of a big deal in the local sports world, but there could be some long term implications for the local transit world, as well. Think about this… The Coyotes might be getting a shiny new home located at […]
Scott Smith Remaining as Valley Metro CEO
After the train wreck that has been the Banta saga, Valley Metro has decided to remove the interim label and keep Scott Smith as their CEO. This should be good news for transit fans as Scott seems like he’s been doing good things in his current role. He’s also got some great experience with our […]
Banta Lawyers Up – Sues Valley Metro for $1.65 Million
This train wreck continues to unfold as Valley Metro is being sued by Steve Banta. Yep, one day after a scathing audit rips former Valley Metro CEO Steve Banta of more financial shenanigans, he and his high paid lawyers file a notice of claim for $1.65 million. Basically, this is the first of many steps that […]
Scottsdale Continues To Show “Lite Rail” Ignorance
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: light rail clearly kills businesses 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. “I […]
Downtown Mesa Sees Light From Rail
Downtown Mesa has a lot of stuff going on these days. Sure, the light rail line has only been running on downtown Main Street since August, but there have been significant changes in this growing area. Heck, there is even talk of new “market-rate housing” being built downtown which hasn’t happened for decades. Yep, they […]
Northwest Phoenix Light Rail Opening!
SO many people have been anxiously awaiting the Grand Opening of the Northwest Phoenix Light Rail extension and the time is finally here! March 19th, 2016 is the day we have been waiting for. Join us Saturday morning for this historic event! There will be free rides, free commemorative passes, free WiFi and freedom to […]
Hurley Happy Hour – Great Excuse For Some Sun Devil Fun
Don’t miss the Hurley Happy Hour before the ASU vs USC basketball game this Friday, February 12th at the Sun Devil Club Arboretum which is located just north of Wells Fargo Arena. Coach Hurley has been working hard and gaining fans for the basketball program so it seems fitting to have this “Get out of […]
Presidents Budget Includes $75 Million Grant for Tempe Streetcar
It’s nice to see that more information about the Tempe Streetcar is coming out. For years, we’ve had this seemingly “on again, off again” thing going on with the project. Couple that with some of the idiotic ideas that people have suggested like changing the technology along with rumors of the demise of the system, […]