Mistakes, large and small, are made every day. How we react to them is always an important step in improving our lives. Questions about the light rail fare structure and fare enforcement continue to create confusion. Sean Holstege’s article on fare enforcement, or lack thereof, in today’s paper has caused quite a reaction. Several very […]
Metro extending weekend light rail hours
METRO Board approves weekend service extension: PHOENIX — The METRO Board of Directors approved a measure that will extend METRO’s service hours on Friday night/Saturday morning and Saturday night/Sunday morning until past 2 a.m. The measure was brought before the Board as result of both passenger feedback and input from businesses along the line. Beginning […]
Metro Light Rail Frequently Asked Questions
Many people come here with questions on how to use Metro’s Light Rail system. While we are NOT associated with Metro, we do try to find answers to the most frequently asked questions we receive. We will do our best to update the information as needed. However, if there is a mistake or if there […]
Questions remain for East Valley Light Rail extensions
The subject of light rail extensions in East Valley cities of Mesa and Tempe have come up in several conversations that I have had with people recently. Mesa and Tempe both appear to be very interested in expanding their light rail system. I have long been of the opinion that Main Street is a great […]
Metro CEO Rick Simonetta moving along
Metro light rail CEO Rick Simonetta has a pretty impressive resume. His 35 years in the public transportation industry has come with many rewards and accolades including being voted “one of the 50 most influential people in public transportation of the past century.” It sounds like changes to that resume will be in order in […]
Learn more about Mesa light rail expansion plans
More information will soon be available concerning the Mesa Light Rail extension plans. Take a look at the following press release issued today: For immediate release April 9, 2009 Public meeting to review recommendation for Central Mesa extension PHOENIX — A public meeting is scheduled to share the preliminary recommendation for the preferred route and […]
Light Rail Station – Sycamore and Main
The Sycamore and Main Street light rail station is currently Mesa’s only light rail station and is home to the largest Park and Ride lot with over 800 parking spaces. This light rail station is also sometimes referred to as the Dobson Station as it is just East of Dobson Road in Mesa. Currently, the […]
Metro CEO talks light rail
According to Metro CEO Rick Simonetta, it sounds like they are pleased with the early success of our light rail system. Makes sense for them to be pleased as Rick recently pointed out some interesting details about the still new light rail system. The following video was shot at a recent Mesa City Council meeting […]
Mesa Light rail expansion plans moving forward?
Light rail expansion plans have been quite the topic of discussion today due to reports in the paper and because of a Mesa city council presentation this morning where Metro recommended the extension of light rail down Main Street in Mesa. The route appears to make a lot of sense to Metro and to the council, as […]
Politics, posturing and proposals continue with light rail discussions
The politics of light rail and transit development can create some pretty heated discussions and bring out some very strong opinions. I am often reminded of this as I attend planning meetings for extensions, listen to city officials talk of “their” projects, and read papers and blogs about the process, etc. This morning’s story in […]