For years, we’ve talked about how much it can cost to live in outlying areas. Yeah, the homes may be less money if you are willing to drive further, but the overall cost of ownership in relation to time, fuel, and car maintenance can be a huge factor in determining the quality of life for […]
5 Years of METRO Light Rail
December 27th 2008, I remember it well. As we gathered at the Operations Center to view the first ribbon cutting ceremony before the Mayors of Mesa, Tempe and Phoenix boarded trains to head out to their grand opening ceremonies, there was a lot of excitement in the cold air. It really doesn’t seem like 5 […]
Plan Ahead–Take Light Rail This Weekend
This Saturday is going to be a HUGE ridership day for our friends at METRO light rail and it is sure to be one of the most exciting days in their 5 year history. Tens of thousands of people will board the trains heading to the Tempe Festival of the Arts during the day and […]
ASU vs Stanford–Not So Neutral
So, the Pac-12 rules call for Sun Devil Stadium to be “neutralized” for the BIG ASU vs Stanford game this Saturday. OK, fine. No matter what, Tempe is Sun Devil Country. You can take down a banner, or two, paint the field how ever necessary to be "fair" and do anything you want. Sun Devil […]
FREE Light Rail Rides To End The Year
Everyone likes a free ride, right? Well, thanks to Coors Light, New Year’s Eve Party Goers will get a free ride on the light rail cars after 7pm. But, if you drive to a park and ride lot, jump on a train, go get hammered on New Year’s Eve and take the train back to […]
Power Players Talking Regional Transportation Benefits
The cool people over at the Sustainable Communities Collaborative recently spoke with the Mayors of Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa about light rail, sustainability and quality planning for our future. Take a look at this video to hear more about what Mayors Stanton, Mitchell and Smith have to say about the light rail corridor. 12/27/2008 – […]
Help The Suns Prevent Child Abuse
These rumors you are hearing are true, the Phoenix Suns are looking good and are fun to watch! For those that wrote the Suns off for dead? Yeah, your crystal ball might have a crack in it… “Even though there’s some established talent in Phoenix with Dragic, Bledsoe, Frye and Gortat, they are not likely […]