I’m pretty sure there are a few “geeks” out there who stumble upon this blog every once in a while. Well, I hope so because, let’s face it, geeks are cool. Talking about cool, check out the super geeky cool stuff coming to the Mill Avenue District. They will be combining science, technology and drinking […]
Metro light rail ridership numbers – September 2011
The September 2011 METRO light rail ridership numbers came in at an impressive 1,241,701 which was the systems best month yet in the nearly three years of operations. METRO also saw its highest ridership day yet with 60,437 riders ( boardings? ) on Friday, Sept. 9. September’s average weekday boardings were more than 7,000 over […]
Rail Life Pic Of The Week – ASU Looking To Hop To It
So, where is Jahii Carson? Sun Devil fans are beginning to hear rumors of all kinds when it comes to the highly recruited / highly anticipated “point guard of the future.” This weekend’s scrimmage and the recent team photo shoot were held without Carson. We all know the kid has some amazing talent and can […]
More News About Mesa Light Rail Extension
As most of us know, Mesa is on the fast-track to complete the next ( and first ) extension of our light rail system. Over the past couple of years, there have been many meetings and much input on routes, construction, business development and all aspects of bringing light rail further into Mesa. This next […]
Eat Good Do Good At Cibo
Cancer sucks. I’m pretty sure we all know that. I’ve had way too many friends, family members and all around great people get hit with the big C and I know you have, too. Recently, I saw my good friend Sage post about a fundraiser coming up at Cibo Pizzeria on Sunday, October 30th. The […]
Shift AZ Rail Ride Rounds 2 And 3
Tonight is another chance to get a tour of part of our “city within cities” known as the light rail line by none other than local rockstar, Kimber Lanning. Last weeks Shift AZ event in Tempe was a huge success with dozens of people participating in a fun filled evening of learning from some super-cool […]
Rail Life Pic Of The Week – Tour De Fat Gets Girl Out Of Car
The growing bicycle enthusiast crowd in the Phoenix / Tempe area is basking in the glow of another very successful Tour De Fat that was held yesterday in Tempe. If, like me, you weren’t able to attend this year, you missed out on a fun filled day and you should already be marking your calendar […]
An Apology To Some Very Good Friends
You may have noticed that I like to use Flickr to post photos of my life, my community, and, of course, pics of things along the light rail line. I began using Flickr a few years ago, shortly after I had the original idea for a Rail Life web site. I find it to be […]
Local SHIFT Along Light Rail
Many of us have long been fans of the SHIFT movement championed by our friends at Local First Arizona. Unfortunately, not everyone knows that buying locally helps keep more money in our communities. The recent “shift the way you shop” announcement by Local First Arizona and METRO Light Rail is designed to help people find […]
Neighborhood Spotlight – Casitas Tempe
People like affordable homes. People like affordable homes close to ASU and close to the light rail line. Casitas Tempe fits the bill pretty darn well. Located near the southeast corner of McClintock and University Drive, these townhomes are also convenient to many restaurants, shops, freeway access, Tempe Marketplace, Sky Harbor International Airport and more. […]