The October 2011 METRO light rail ridership numbers came in at an impressive 1,258,711 topping last months record setting total. Yes, two record setting months, back to back. October’s average weekend traffic was higher than the previous month but weekday traffic fell slightly. October 2011 ridership numbers look like this: Total Boardings for October: 1,258,711 […]
Comments Sought For Passenger Rail Between Phoenix Tucson
Arizona PIRG has shared a lot of information on passenger rail in Arizona and the public has had opportunities to attend meetings to discuss its pros and cons. We are being asked to share our comments with ADOT to let them know what people think about having passenger rail between Phoenix to Tucson: “Imagine riding […]
Party Time Announced
The next ASU home game will be against our fine feline friends from down south. Yes, we are nearing the much anticipated 2011 Duel in the Desert when ASU takes on UofA for the Territorial Cup. This year’s game will be a BLACK OUT so make sure you are prepared. The game time has just […]
More Options For Life Along The Line?
You’ve heard us talk about how much we like Walk Score in the past, right? Well, it seems like the fine folks at Walk Score are always looking to improve the data people can use to find great places to live in walk able neighborhoods. Today, I noticed a tweet from Walk Score talking about […]
Rail Life Pic Of The Week – Happy Birthday 42
Today, we say happy birthday to Pat Tillman. The man left us far too early yet taught us a lot. God bless you, Pat. Go Devils… Remember, Rail Life has a Phoenix Light Rail Group on Flickr. Basically, we want to share some of our pictures from the community and allow people to add their […]
Another Record Month For Phoenix Light Rail Ridership
Well, it’s starting to sound like a broken record but METRO continues to post increases in light rail ridership. Check this out: METRO ridership peaks again in October Breaking the record set in September 2011 PHOENIX, AZ — METRO light rail saw its highest ridership on record in September 2011, only to have the record […]
ASU vs UofA to be BLACK OUT
Hey, Sun Devil fans… The big game is getting closer. I don’t care if you like to call it the Duel in the Desert, the Territorial Cup, the ASU vs UofA game or anything else. The fact is, it’s one of the biggest and best rivalries in all of sports. Yes, really. It was recently […]
Delays Expected For Phoenix Light Rail Riders
Another race / walk / event will be causing delays to Phoenix light rail service this weekend. Riders should be aware of the Sunday event that travels along Central Avenue. Heres the scoop from a recent METRO press release. Service delay due to Phoenix 10k race Sunday, Nov. 6, morning Please expect delays of as […]
Happy Birthday to the Phoenix Urban Grocery & Wine Bar
The Downtown Phoenix Public Market simply rocks. The addition of the Urban Grocery & Wine Bar was a match made in Heaven. This week, the Urban Grocery & Wine Bar is turning TWO! Yes, there will a party, and yes YOU should be attending. It’s no big secret that I, along with MANY others, LOVE […]
Rail Life Pic Of The Week – Name That Building
This building along the light rail line in Tempe has become a popular spot, and it’s location is pretty darn convenient for ASU students and for people wanting to live car-free. Prior to the opening of the light rail line in 2008, Equinox was to be prime housing near ASU. In fact, I took this […]