Recently, a public meeting was held to discuss the METRO I-10 West Project study being done to determine how to extend high capacity transit to the West Valley. The study is evaluating possible routes to connect the METRO starter line, station / park and ride locations, and the type of transit mode (either light rail […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – ok to take bikes on light rail
We get a lot of questions from people concerning bicycles on the light rail cars. Each of the light rail vehicles have bike racks that hold four bicycles. In fact, bicycles are very common on light rail. When taking your bike on the light rail, you might want to keep these things in mind… Bicycle […]
Light rail crashes create quite a stir!
This morning’s crash between a Metro light rail car and Valley Metro bus appears to have been the most serious crash yet. Early reports say that 8 people were injured in the crash at 1st Avenue and Washington. The crash happened shortly after 6:30 this morning and channel 3 was quick to put out a […]
Summertime bringing fewer light rail cars
With light rail fares rising in July along with the Arizona temperatures, it seems we will still see some crowded trains. The recent “single car trains” that Metro has been running have caused quite a stir. Several questions have been raised as to the reason behind them. With one driver for a single, double and triple […]
METRO safety art contest for students
For immediate release June 3, 2009 A key to METRO light rail’s success is a safe operation. METRO hopes to continue to educate Valley young people on light rail safety with a summer art contest titled “Picture Yourself Safe.†METRO invites fourth through sixth grade students in Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa to illustrate ways in […]
Phoenix Convention Center and Light Rail working well together
Recently, I attended a really cool tour of the Phoenix Convention Center. One of the attendees was my good friend, Gene Urban. Gene writes the “Urban Life Blog” and always shares a lot of cool things about downtown so I asked if he would write a post sharing his thoughts. Thanks so much to Gene […]
Reminder – Bus and light rail fares increase July 1
New Fares for Bus and Rail Transit on July 1. Advance purchases help bus riders save money. Phoenix, AZ (June 1, 2009) Bus and rail fares are increasing on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Riders are asked to plan ahead, especially for purchasing an All-day bus fare. Passengers who purchase an All-day pass at a light […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – Diamondback fans flock to light rail
Yesterday, I got to go to the Arizona Diamondbacks game with Paul Martinez who writes the very cool AZ Hardball blog. The game was great and the Dbacks pulled out a good win in the bottom of the 11th inning. On the way to the game, I rode on a VERY full train with a […]
Public input needed for I-10 West transit study
Public input sought on METRO I-10 West routes in downtown Phoenix PHOENIX — A public meeting is scheduled to discuss the downtown Phoenix routes still under evaluation in METRO’s I-10 West high-capacity transit study. The I-10 West project will provide a transit service connection between the 20-mile METRO starter line and the West Valley. Attendees […]
Light Rail Station – 12th and Washington
The light rail station at 12th street and Washington in Phoenix is a West bound station where the line has splits from the East Valley. There is an interesting mix of commercial and residential development near by but this station has been in the bottom third of boardings for the first year of operation for […]