Welcome back ASU students of the Phoenix and Tempe campuses! If traveling between Phoenix and Tempe or if you just want to go out and have some fun, don’t forget to purchase your U-Pass! It has been fun watching the commotion of thousands of you moving in to your new homes the past week or […]
Matt’s Big Breakfast, Light Rail, PJ’s and more!
Matt’s Big breakfast is one of those cool little places along the light rail line that everyone seems to love. According to their website at MattsBigBreakfast.com, their normal business hours are Tuesday – Sunday from 6:30am to 2:30pm. BUT, this Friday, August 14th they will be opening again at 5:30 pm the celebrate with their […]
Metro Park and Ride Update – Made in the shade?
Recently, we mentioned that a meeting would be held to discuss the Central/Camelback park and ride expansion, detailing the current design for an additional 165 – 175 more parking spaces that will be entirely shaded by shade canopies. That meeting was held yesterday and since I wasn’t able to make it, I was really happy […]
Transit Ridership Exceeds 71 million Passengers
Phoenix, AZ (Aug. 7, 2009) An increase of 15 percent over the previous year is a good thing when talking about bus and light rail ridership. Transit ridership, which is measured annually from July to June, indicates that more than 71 million passengers boarded a Valley Metro bus or light rail train to get to […]
Central/Camelback park-and-ride expansion
Public meeting to review Central/Camelback park-and-ride expansion: PHOENIX — A public meeting is scheduled to review and receive feedback on the design of the Central/Camelback park-and-ride expansion. Neighboring stakeholders are encouraged to attend to see the latest plans and talk with city of Phoenix and METRO staff. The proposed park-and-ride expansion would extend west to […]
ASU students carry U-Pass for Metro Light Rail
Riding light rail between the Tempe and Phoenix campuses of ASU is pretty darn convenient. In fact, it is just about door to door service. While riding Metro light Rail or Valley Metro Bus, students can use their “U-Pass” to enjoy discounted fares. Un-like last year, the service will now cost $40.00 per semester for […]
Light Rail Station – Roosevelt and Central
The light rail station at Roosevelt and Central in downtown Phoenix is a major hub of activity. The Roosevelt Station is home to the First Fridays Art Walk which has helped push some Friday ridership numbers well over the 50,000 boardings . Close by you will find housing, restaurants shopping and vibrant communities. Also called […]
stepping up and stepping out
Without a doubt, the very first “Night Rail” was a smashing success in many ways. I truly enjoyed meeting new people, hanging out with friends and watching a bunch of people have a great time. I have had a chance to speak with several people since last night, and the overwhelming response has been that […]
Light Rail Station – Van Buren and 1st Ave
The light rail station at Van Buren and 1st Avenue in downtown Phoenix is also known as the ASU Phoenix Campus station at Grand Central Station. Bus connections and a hub of activity are near by with Phoenix Civic Space and a whole range of near by activities. This is a South bound light rail […]
Metro to be honored by ADA
PHOENIX — METRO light rail and Valley Metro are honored to be the shared recipients of the 2009 ADA Liberty Progress Award. The award will be presented by the Arizona Disability Advocacy Coalition (AzDAC) this Friday, July 24. The ADA Liberty Progress Award is granted to a community organization or advocate whose intent and actions […]