How much does it cost to ride light rail? That is a question we get asked, a lot… For the new light rail system that opens in December, paying for a pass looks pretty simple. In fact, you have several options and all of them look simple. Purchasing a "single ride" or an "all day" pass will probably […]
Light Rail, the Arts and a good time
Last Saturday, I had an opportunity to attend a meeting at the Heard Museum honoring the artists that created the artwork for each of the light rail stops. After introductions etc., we all got to board the trains to head to stations where many of the artists were available to show and discuss their works. […]
Public opportunity to ride light rail December 13th!
Would you like a chance ride the light rail prior to the Grand Opening on December 27th? Many people have asked me how they can get a chance to ride the trains before opening day and this just might be the chance you are waiting for. On Saturday, December 13th, Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon is inviting people […]
Should Valley Metro increase transit fares?
Valley Metro will be giving us the opportunity to voice an opinion on the proposed changes to the fare structure for bus and METRO light rail services. This is an important process which could have an effect on the new light rail system within it's first year of operation. From what I can tell, there is […]
Buy Local Week is Dec 8-12 in Phoenix
Last week, Mayor Gordon along with Kimber Lanning of Local First Arizona and several others held a press conference at the light rail stop at Central Ave / Washington Street to promote "Buy Local Week." According to Local First’s web site; "When you shop at a locally owned business, 45 cents of every dollar stays […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – Light Rail rollin’ to the arenas!
Yesterday, I got to do a 40 mile round trip of the entirenew light rail system. (more on that soon) This weeks pic is actually a video that I shot as we drove up to US Airways Center and then proceeded to the light rail stop between it and Chase Field. As a huge sports […]
Learn about METRO’s Tempe South corridor expansion!
Metro is once again having public meetings to discuss the future expansion of transit in the South Tempe area. These meetings are very informative and give the public a chance to voice their opinion, learn about happenings in their community and have a say in the process. The last round of meetings were very interesting […]
2009 NBA All Star Game will be action packed!
The 2009 NBA All Star game will be played at the US Airways Center on Sunday February 15th and light rail will play a major part in the festivities! I had an opportunity yesterday to get some great information about the fun-filled week that will take place around this amazing event in our downtown. In this […]
1st METRO accident is big news
Thankfully, it appears there were no serious injuries resulting from todays accident involving an Oldsmobile and a light rail car. Unfortunately, this is probably the first of what will be many crashes concerning people and these light rail cars. Public awareness and safety campaigns from Metro can only do so much. The cars are very […]
Big Transit Changes for METRO
Light Rail is coming to Phoenix and we are less than 30 days away! Here is some great information to be aware of… Phoenix, AZ(Dec. 1, 2008) The upcoming changes to Valley Metro bus service are extensive and varied, so passengers need to be on the lookout in late December for impacts to their regular bus routes. […]