ASU students, did you get your Summer U-Pass yet? You do know that the U-Pass allows ASU students and employees to get a super sweet deal on riding the bus and light rail, right? We all know that ASU students and employees rock the light rail, a LOT. In fact, we know the huge light […]
Hayden Square Rockin’ The Rail Life
The Hayden Square Condominiums in Tempe are located just West of the Mill Avenue light rail station. Built in the mid to late 80’s there are 118 condos perched on top of a parking garage in the heart of the Mill Avenue District. Of these 118 units, 80 are single level and 38 are 2 […]
For Dixon Golf, Green is Good
Sometimes, we come across something we just think is cool… Dixon Golf moving to the Tempe Transportation Center is pretty cool. The analogies run deep with this move and I think many people will benefit from this addition to one of the greenest buildings around. Recently, I met with my new friend William Carey at […]
Metro light rail ridership numbers – April 2010
METRO ridership reaches its high in April PHOENIX — METRO light rail has achieved record ridership in April with the most riders in one month, in one day and the highest average weekday ridership since the system’s opening in December 2008. METRO served 1,208,924 total riders in April 2010, resulting in an average weekday ridership […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – Pump It Up, Dude
As I walked along Central Avenue this week, I took this shot of the new Gold’s Gym at CityScape and thought it turned out kind of cool. I have to wonder if the opening of this new gym will bring some muscle heads from any of the walkable neighborhoods along the line or if it […]
Suns Fans Ride The Bandwagon For FREE
In Arizona, we are ORANGE. Especially when our beloved Suns make a playoff run as they are doing now. Monday’s game against the Spurs will be a LOT of fun to watch. We all know these two teams have some history, and we all know those stupid history books can be thrown out the window […]
More Sweeps – Less Transportation Service
Valley Metro Holds Public Hearings on Proposed Changes Bus Service Impacted by Loss of Lottery Funds Phoenix, AZ (April 29, 2010) The impacts from the loss of State Lottery funds and ongoing sales tax revenue decreases could be felt as early as July 26, 2010. As of February, the State legislature swept funds that had […]
ASU Student Dan Heidinger Missing – Last Seen on Light Rail
I just saw this story on Facebook about Dan Heidinger and thought we should all do what we can to spread the word. Daniel Heidinger is a missing ASU student and his family and friends desperately want him back. I spoke with Emil Heidinger today and was told that they appreciate anything we can all […]
Jane’s Walk Phoenix Part 2 – Walkin’ the Walk
Jane’s Walk is back in Phoenix for a second annual stroll through the city. This year, the walk will focus on the Warehouse District just south of downtown and we’ll be learning a lot of cool things about the history of these buildings, the area, and what might be next for this part of town. […]
Red Rox Condominiums – Neighborhood Spotlight
The Red Rox Condominium complex in Phoenix has come up in several conversations lately. While it isn’t exactly right on the light rail line, it appears to be close enough for many. Red Rox is about one mile from the Priest and Washington light rail station, and approximately 1.5 miles from the 44th Street and […]