For many, it is hard to believe Tempe Town Lake is ten years old. For others, it feels like it has been here “forever.” The lake is a big part of Tempe and is a major draw for residents and tourists alike. This past weekend, many rode the light rail to the Tempe Town Lake […]
METRO to celebrate first anniversary
The Metro Golden Pass Promotion to celebrate the one year anniversary of light rail is here! Make METRO light rail a part of your holiday plans on Saturday, December 19. Enjoy deals, convenient access to a variety of events and a chance to win a Suns VIP experience! Ala Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, METRO […]
Lots of Light Rail Fun Comin’ Up
Wow, it’s gonna be another really busy weekend for light rail fun! Beginning Friday, the best way to get your groove on will be to hop on the light rail and check out some of the many cool things to do along the line. Check out the 41st annual Tempe Fall Festival known around here […]
Phoenix Suns Tweet Up – Round Two
The second annual Suns tweet up is almost here! If you remember last years Suns tweet up, you remember a rockin’ good time. On Tuesday, December 15th, join a bunch of “tweeps” and the Phoenix Suns as they take on the San Antonio Spurs. Ticket prices are $32.00 for “upper-level” seats and “lower-level” tickets are […]
Chickens or eggs?
For as long as I can remember, the rub on downtown Phoenix has been that it is deserted after dark. Why? Because there is “nothing” there. Over the past couple of years we have slowly felt a “revitalization” of sorts that has given hope to some that this might be changing, and that we could […]
Phoenix Art Treasures Along The Metro
The Phoenix art scene appears to be loving the light rail and for good reason. Many of our great museums, galleries, arts districts and venues are easily accessed via the light rail. For any very confused people that may think our music or arts scene is “Ovah”, I would certainly beg to differ. We have […]
Moving LOTS of people still a challenge
As we know, a LOT of people use our light rail system for recreational purposes. According to a recent light rail ridership survey: “Forty percent use light rail to travel between home and a destination other than work, such as attending special events, enjoying a night out with friends or running errands.” This topic came […]
Dinner and a Play night – Rail Life style
Last night, I happened to run into my friend Tyler Hurst at PastaBAR in Phoenix. As I interrupted his evening with a nice young lady, he told me about a fun night he has planned for October. Since it is something fun to do along the light rail, I asked Tyler to “write it up.” […]
Metro Rail Ride Event Launches Tomorrow
Rail Ride Event to officially begin with Game 2 of the WNBA Finals Thursday night! WHAT: METRO light rail, US Airways Center, Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury will officially launch the Rail Ride Event program during an announcement tomorrow (Wednesday, September 30) at 6:30 a.m. The announcement will take place at the Park and Ride […]
Oktoberfest at Tempe Town Lake is Gonna Rock
It probably isn’t a big shock to hear that I am pretty pumped that the Oktoberfest at Tempe Town Lake is coming up! With the weather looking good and the huge list of fun things being offered, who could say no? Tempe Oktoberfest is going to be held Friday, October 2nd through Sunday, October 4th […]