The AZ Republic had a brief story this morning talking about the fact that the city of Tempe will vote on new light rail rules Aug. 14, and Phoenix and Mesa are expected to review them soon after. Jyme Sue McLaren, Tempe's Deputy Public Works manager (fyi, she is REALLY nice ) was quoted as saying "We worked for a year and a half. […]
Metro Light Rail – A Few New Rules
For many Arizona residents, light rail is going to be a new experience. Metro has begun a pretty significant safety campaign and is looking for Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa to help spread the word. Other than safety and common sense, there will be some new rules and expectations that people will be asked to follow. […]
testing of light rail cars coming soon to Mesa
Thanks to our friend, Michael Monti for posting this info concerning the next rounds of testing.. Subject: Live-wire test on expanded test track – Monday, June 9 Hello our ASU and Tempe colleagues- As a heads up, we are planning to expand the vehicle test track to the Mesa end of line in late June. […]
Light Rail Safety talk at ASU – More testing coming soon
At ASU, it is going to be very important to talk about “safety” along and near the lines. Metro is offering a seminar on Friday, June 13th in the ASU Biodesign Institute Auditorium. (click here for ASU Biodesing map) Heres the deal… Friday, June 13, 2008 Metro Light Rail Safety Brown Bag Seminar “Safety Around the Tracks” […]