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Another METRO Milestone in Phoenix

March 16, 2011 by Rail Life Leave a Comment

New park-and-ride lot now open. Breakfast celebration featuring the Suns, free transit passes set for Wed., 3/23 The ARRA-funded 7th Avenue/Camelback park-and-ride has opened offering METRO light rail passengers additional and shaded parking.  The lot will provide greater access to the transit system and is well-timed considering the growth in ridership and gas prices. To […]

Filed Under: Park and Ride Tagged With: Metro Light Rail, Park and Ride, Rail Life

Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – Made in the Shade

July 18, 2010 by Nick Bastian 2 Comments

Wowza, it has been HOT lately. Last week, we talked about the a/c units on the light rail trains. This week, I have a pic from the new shade canopies at the light rail park and ride lot located at 19th Avenue and Camelback. In the past, the only covered parking had been in Tempe […]

Filed Under: Park and Ride, Phoenix Light Rail Tagged With: flickr pic of the week, Park and Ride, Rail Life

Phoenix needs to step up this weekend

September 25, 2009 by Nick Bastian Leave a Comment

Ever wonder how Tom Simplot looks pushing a broom? We just might get a chance to find out if the current light rail ridership numbers hold true to what is believed to be an advantage for Mesa. I spoke to a Metro employee recently and was told Mesa is leading the way in light rail […]

Filed Under: Light Rail, Light Rail Ridership Numbers, Mesa Light Rail, Park and Ride, Phoenix Light Rail Events Tagged With: Mesa Light Rail, Metro Light Rail, Phoenix Light Rail, Rail Life, ridership numbers

Another Busy Week – Light Rail Style

September 1, 2009 by Nick Bastian 6 Comments

Looks like there are a ton of cool things to do along the line over the next few weeks. I’m sure that trend will continue, but I thought I’d mention a few fun things coming up in Tempe for this week.  Next week, I’ll fill you in on some of the cool stuff happening in […]

Filed Under: Light Rail, Light Rail Sports, Park and Ride, Sports Near Light Rail, Tempe Light Rail Tagged With: asu football, evfn, Fun Stuff, Light Rail, Rail Life, Tempe Light Rail

September Light Rail Ridership Contest

August 31, 2009 by Nick Bastian 4 Comments

It is no big secret that light rail ridership numbers have been down over the HOT summer months. Obviously, the numbers have been affected by ASU students out for summer break and people not using the system as much during the summer months for recreational use, etc.  However, returning students using their “U-Pass” for riding […]

Filed Under: Light Rail, Light Rail Ridership Numbers, Mesa Light Rail, Park and Ride, Phoenix Light Rail Tagged With: Mesa Light Rail, Metro Light Rail, Phoenix Light Rail, Rail Life, ridership numbers

Metro Park and Ride Update – Made in the shade?

August 12, 2009 by Nick Bastian 5 Comments

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 […]

Filed Under: Light Rail, Park and Ride, Phoenix Light Rail Tagged With: Metro Light Rail, phoenix rail food, Rail Life

Design review meeting for Metro Northwest Extension park-and-ride

May 20, 2009 by Nick Bastian Leave a Comment

More information will soon be available concerning the design of the Park and Ride lot at the upcoming Northwest Extension of the Phoenix light rail line. As I mentioned in the past, there is still discussion of how the park and ride lot will be built. I have heard of a covered  "garage" type structure […]

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Metro Light Rail Frequently Asked Questions

May 19, 2009 by Nick Bastian Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Mesa Light Rail, Park and Ride, Phoenix Light Rail, Tempe Light Rail

Light Rail Station – 38th and Washington

May 16, 2009 by Nick Bastian Leave a Comment

The light rail station at 38th street and Washington is also known as the Gateway Community College station. Like ASU students, the students at Gateway Community College find light rail to be a great way to get to school. Other than the school, the area is mainly surrounded by commercial development, there is also a […]

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Get an early taste of Sun Devil football!

April 16, 2009 by Nick Bastian Leave a Comment

You probably know by now that the new light rail line will make it even easier to get to the ASU football games this year. Heck, there is a station practically right outside of the front gates which should help with some of the parking challenges of the past years. This Saturday, April 18th is […]

Filed Under: Light Rail Pictures, Light Rail Sports, Park and Ride, Tempe Light Rail

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