Bike riders seem to have been big users of the Phoenix light rail system since day one of operations. In fact, I believe there has been more interest from people riding bikes on light rail trains than what was originally anticipated. Heck, that makes sense because the system as a whole seems to be much […]
Rail Life Pic Of The Week – Phoenix Transit Security
I shot this pic as I was driving down Central Avenue the other day. Wait, I wasn’t actually driving when I shot it, I was parked at a stop light. METRO and the city of Phoenix seem to take their safety issues pretty seriously. Hopefully, none of you ever “get” to ride in the back […]
Learn More about METRO West Valley Extension
Public meeting to review recommendations for West Valley light rail connection In particular, feedback needed on downtown route to meet I-10 freeway PHOENIX, AZ — After several years of study and community feedback, METRO has reached recommendations for the route and transit mode for the Phoenix West high-capacity transit extension. METRO welcomes the community to […]
Missouri College Joining Benedictine University in Downtown Mesa
It may sound like a broken record around here, but the positive news for downtown Mesa just keeps coming. Yesterday, we read that Westminster College is planning to open a campus in downtown Mesa. This significant announcement comes just a few months after the city announced plans for Benedictine University to open shop in downtown […]
METRO To The Max
I know we have been talking a lot about Mesa lately, and I know you might wonder what all of the fuss is about. In my opinion, the first extension of the light rail line in the Phoenix area is kind of a big deal. This extension brings new people to the system, new places […]
Tons Of Saturday Fun Coming Up!
Saturday, April 21st is going to be a BIG day for Tempe and for Sun Devil fans with ( at least ) three BIG events scheduled in and around the Mill Avenue and Stadium Districts. 1. Pat’s Run – Saturday, tens of thousands will gather to honor a fallen hero. It is our understanding that […]
Rail Life Pic Of The Week – Big Pink Chair
This past week, METRO kicked off their METRO Max Rewards Program along the Central Mesa extension. It was a very cool night of meeting business owners, talking to METRO employees, meeting Mesa council members Somers and Kavanaugh and hanging out with the lovely Ms. Kimber Lanning of Local First! Arizona. While I didn’t take a […]