Phoenix metro has been my home going on eight years now. During those seven years, I lived 14 months in Tempe and the rest in Phoenix. I’ve lived in two different locations during light rail construction, and another two after it was finished. My experience with public transportation is light, as my only experience in […]
Weekend light rail delays coming up
METRO has advised people to plan on delays if traveling to or from the East valley this weekend. In a news release sent this am, the following information was given: “Light rail service disruption due to track repair work in Tempe Friday, August 6 at 8 p.m. – Sunday, August 8 If traveling between University […]
Does Light Rail Help Destroy Or Build Communities?
The debate over what is right and what is wrong with development along our light rail line can get pretty intense. Recently there was an interesting article about the Mesa light rail extension titled “Mesa looks to save landmarks” touching on some of the coming changes that are sure to occur between now and when […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” Of The Week – Food For Thought
This past week, I got to have lunch with my friend David who writes one of the coolest food blogs on the planet. While I am clearly not a professional photographer, ( heck, I cut his head off! ) I thought this pic would be fun to post this week, especially after reading David’s review […]
Tell Me A Story…
Got a story to tell? Well, it’s not really ME that wants to hear it, it is the cast and crew at METRO light rail along with the American Public Transportation Association. From METRO’s Facebook page we get this explanation of what is going on… “There is still time to tell METRO your transit story! […]
Selling Drugs ( And More ) On The Light Rail
So, the big grand opening at the new CityScape CVS Pharmacy was this week and a whole slew of paparazzi, politicians and local folk gathered to celebrate the occasion. It was interesting to talk with some of the people that came to the opening. For the politicians and super-cool movers and shakers it seemed to […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – That Damn Dam
To me, the news about the dam bursting at Tempe Town Lake is a *really* interesting story. From the initial reaction to the following morning press conference to the hundreds of story lines that have and will continue to follow. Heck, so far we have had discussions about: The enjoyment of the area: The […]
More Tips For Dealing With Service Cuts
By now, I hope most people are aware of the service changes coming this Monday for METRO light rail and bus service. Yes, we have talked about it before and METRO is doing what they can to get the word out but the reality is, many people don’t pay attention. If someone misses the big […]
METRO Light Rail Service Changes Begin Monday!
Weekday service frequencies will change Monday, July 26 METRO light rail will undergo service changes in fiscal year 2010-2011 as an unfortunate result of the slow economy and substantial decrease in sales tax collections that support public services like transit. Specifically, on Monday, July 26, the service reductions will take effect in conjunction with Valley […]
More Light Rail shuttle services thanks to Residence Inn
The Residence Inn Phoenix Airport announces the newest way to travel within Tempe, Mesa, and Phoenix. The Valley Metro Light Rail package provides complimentary shuttle service to the nearby Light Rail Station, two all-day light rail passes, and much more. This downtown Phoenix hotel easily connects guests to over 20 miles within Tempe, Mesa, and […]