Public Meeting to Provide Updates on Northwest Phoenix Rail Extension Phoenix, AZ (November 19, 2012) Valley Metro invites the community to attend a public meeting that will provide updates on the Northwest Extension of light rail. Attendees will have the opportunity to view the final design, see the draft construction schedule and learn about business […]
Metro light rail ridership numbers – October 2012
Can you say… Record setting? Check this out. The October 2012 METRO light rail ridership numbers are out and they are BIG. This month, METRO is reporting 1,380,055 light rail boardings which is 9.6% higher than October of 2011. The ASU football game on October 18th helped make the day the highest single ridership day […]
Phoenix Voting Out Light Rail Freeloaders
So, the big article in the “pay as you go” AZCentral web site today talks about “FREELOADERS ON RAIL BECOME A NEW FOCUS.” New focus? Really? Hasn’t this tune been played before? The honor system has been scrutinized since before trains began running in the valley. Yeah, there was a grace period for probably a […]
Rail Life Pic Of The Week – Thumbs Up For Local First
If you missed out on the Fall Festival this year, you missed a fun filled day of local awesomeness. I can assure you, there was something for everyone. My kids had a blast, I had a blast and, well, some people probably got blasted. If you didn’t get to the Festival this year, make sure […]
Some Super Saturday Excitement
This Saturday, like many we’ve experienced along the line, will be jam packed with serious fun and excitement. Two big events not to miss this weekend are the annual Local First Fall Festival and the debut game of ASU standout basketball player Jahii Carson. Fall Festival: The Fall Festival is dedicated to all that is […]
Rail Life Pic Of The Week – Can We Spare Some Change?
Just another reminder about the upcoming talks regarding the raise in bus and light rail fares. People can fill out online surveys, attend meetings, and participate in their “Tweet Chat” to give your opinion about the proposed changes. If I remember correctly, it was the summer of 2009 when they had their last price increase. […]
More Talks Of Gilbert Road Extension
Mesa began talking about extending light rail in the city way before the light rail even went into Mesa… From day one, it seems as if they ( and many others ) saw the benefits of running tracks in their city. Shortly after the original 20 miles of light rail line opened in Phoenix, Tempe […]
PIRG – Arizona Needs Passenger Rail
It’s been a while since we had much discussion about passenger rail around here. . Today, the Arizona PIRG put out the following press release. Take a look and let em’ know what you think. Consumer Group to ADOT: Arizonans Need Passenger Rail As the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) takes public comment on a […]
Sword Fight on Phoenix Light Rail Train
I’m pretty sure they frown upon having weapons on the light rail, but I’m also willing to bet there is someone pretty happy a sword-carrying man came to his rescue… Check out this video showing a couple of dudes starting to throw a bunch of blows at a guy when another man pulls out a […]
Grab Your Change–Time For A Talk
Remember December 27th of 2008? It was a cold Arizona day, there were celebrations, political speeches, and God only knows how many people took to the streets to come ride the new Phoenix light rail system for the very first time. Back then, you could purchase an all day light rail pass for $2.50. Well, […]