The new METRO Max Rewards program allows light rail riders to receive special discounts and promotions from business owners along the line. The new program starts this month, and according to METRO, transit riders will enjoy “exclusive money-saving discounts, fun contests and giveaways and special event previews from the amazing array of businesses along our […]
Verde Mexican Food – Fall In Love In Phoenix
Verde Mexican Food in Phoenix is one of those places that is hard NOT to love. Located just a short walk from the Roosevelt light rail station and just North of ASU downtown in a wonderfully revived 1930’s building, it is an area where redevelopment makes a LOT of sense. In this case, the re-development […]
Light rail delays coming up
According to METRO, light rail delays should be expected on Saturday, May 29, 2010. A METRO Rider Alert was issued today as follows: “This Saturday, May 29, a march will take place in central Phoenix creating large crowds and potential delays to area bus and light rail service. The march is scheduled to begin in […]
The Disneyland Effect
The Disneyland effect is a term that has come up several times since light rail began running in the Phoenix area. The first few months of light rail ridership in 2009 was ‘higher than expected” and many people attributed that to the “Disneyland effect.” Light rail was something new, something to try out once or […]
Google Transit Rockin’ the Rail Life
Last week, we noticed that the long awaited and much anticipated Google Transit was up and running in the Phoenix area. Major props to the local transit agencies and the cities for working together to make this happen. The service should help a LOT of people find their way around town. Below is today’s press […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – Back Against the Wall
So, today is a BIG day for the Suns. In my opinion, it’s the biggest game of the year. A loss today would be a dagger through the heart. If they can show us what they’ve got today, it will breathe new life in to the team and in to the fans. If not, bye, […]
More FREE Light Rail Rides To US Airways Center
METRO, US Airways Center, Phoenix Suns renew ticket partnership In celebration, scavenger hunt and prize to take place over the weekend PHOENIX — METRO light rail, US Airways Center and the Phoenix Suns announced today the renewal of the “Rail Ride Event” program. The program, originally launched in October 2009, allows consumers who purchase a […]
METRO Cuts – Doesn’t Hurt Too Bad
So, it’s official… There will be service cuts to METRO light rail as of July 26th 2010. What we have known for a long time is now reality. The long rumored service cuts to light rail are coming but the result doesn’t sound like it will be too bad for the majority of riders. According […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – Nash to Carry the Suns
It’s game time… The Suns and the Lakers square off this week in what could be one of the sweetest series wins in the teams history. Everyone knows that Nash is capable of carrying this team to a win. Right, Phil? Monday night is game one, I’ll be hangin’ out with Mr. Social at one […]
Ride The Rail To Recovery?
It seems that many people wonder why the ridership numbers and community acceptance for METRO light rail in Phoenix has seen so positive. The reality just might be the fact that MANY different reasons have combined to create demand for the venues and neighborhoods surrounding light rail stations. One of the biggest factors in large […]