It was a party. Complete with big top tent, a bunch of food and drink from local businesses and a band playing in the streets. Hundreds of people gathered today to celebrate the future light rail extension that is coming to Mesa. In addition to the party atmosphere, people rubbed elbows with the movers and […]
Another Historic Day For METRO Light Rail
Tomorrow, METRO will break ground on the Mesa light rail extension. This is another historic day for METRO and is a big step forward for Mesa, as well. The Mesa light rail extension will be the first expansion of the current 20 mile light rail line that travels in Phoenix, Tempe and in Mesa. Currently, […]
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 […]
Mesa’s New Theme Song – Show Me The Money!
More good news for the Mesa light rail extension. Check out their press release from today. $20 million more has been identified for the Central Mesa light rail extension PHOENIX, AZ — The 3.1-mile light rail extension into downtown Mesa is recommended to receive an additional $20 million in federal fiscal year 2013 according to […]
Time To Talk Tempe Streetcar Again
So, here’s a meeting you might not want to miss if you are interested in learning more about the proposed Tempe Streetcar project. The meeting looks to be about design guidelines for the look and feel of the stations. While this is cool stuff to know, there is sure to be a person or two […]
Early Christmas For Mesa Light Rail Fans
This week, dozens of transit geeks, METRO employees, politicians, local business owners and Mesa residents gathered to celebrate another light rail milestone. The unveiling of a new “future light rail route” sign in front of the Mesa Arts Center on Main Street signifies what many believe will be a large step forward in showcasing what […]
Hey Mesa – Here’s Your Sign
Who’s ready for another light rail milestone? You are? Good. Monday is your chance to participate in a celebration of our next light rail extension. Maybe you don’t really care about the Mesa light rail extension, but you want to grab some free grub and have a chance to win some free stuff? Hey, you’re […]
Mesa Light Rail Extension Gains Clearance
For immediate release July 14, 2011 Central Mesa light rail extension receives environmental clearance Another milestone in the project development process PHOENIX, AZ — METRO has received the Finding of No Significant Impact (or FONSI) from the Federal Transit Administration for the 3.1-mile Central Mesa light rail extension. This approval comes following the submittal of […]
Mesa Light Rail Extension Info To Be Available To Public
The public is invited to come check out more information about the upcoming Mesa light rail extension. Here’s the scoop from METRO: Public meeting to review 30% design Design plans for the Central Mesa Light Rail Extension are 30% complete. The 3.1-mile extension will extend light rail on Main Street from Sycamore to Mesa Drive. […]
More Light Rail Expansion Talks
The Phoenix West Alternatives Analysis Study is progressing and here is the latest update. METRO will be providing a project update to the Phoenix City Council on May 3. The meeting is on the agenda for information and discussion only. METRO plans to take the project back to the Council for action late this year. […]