The cool people at Friends of Transit just sent us an email describing more details on traveling between METRO Light Rail and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. This free shuttle service will be great for people attending events in downtown Phoenix and Tempe. Soon, thousands of travelers attending events like the 2009 NBA All Star Game […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – Light Rail is coming soon!
The Grand Opening of light rail is less than two weeks away! Testing of the system appears to be going very well and the curiosity factor over this new mode of transportation is in full force. Prior to the grand opening, there is still testing underway, (each of the 50 light rail cars must under-go 1000 […]
Purchasing a Light Rail Pass
How much does it cost to ride light rail? That is a question we get asked, a lot… For the new light rail system that opens in December, paying for a pass looks pretty simple. In fact, you have several options and all of them look simple. Purchasing a "single ride" or an "all day" pass will probably […]
Buy Local Week is Dec 8-12 in Phoenix
Last week, Mayor Gordon along with Kimber Lanning of Local First Arizona and several others held a press conference at the light rail stop at Central Ave / Washington Street to promote "Buy Local Week." According to Local First’s web site; "When you shop at a locally owned business, 45 cents of every dollar stays […]
1st METRO accident is big news
Thankfully, it appears there were no serious injuries resulting from todays accident involving an Oldsmobile and a light rail car. Unfortunately, this is probably the first of what will be many crashes concerning people and these light rail cars. Public awareness and safety campaigns from Metro can only do so much. The cars are very […]
Big Transit Changes for METRO
Light Rail is coming to Phoenix and we are less than 30 days away! Here is some great information to be aware of… Phoenix, AZ(Dec. 1, 2008) The upcoming changes to Valley Metro bus service are extensive and varied, so passengers need to be on the lookout in late December for impacts to their regular bus routes. […]
CenPho.tv – Rockin’ the Rail Life
This recent addition on CenPho.tv is awesome (as usual). Check out the cool information on the Luhrs block and learn more about "Buy Local Week!" CenPho.tv tells us that Mayor Gordon has proclaimed December 8th – 14th as Buy Local Week and will be announcing it at a press conference tomorrow, December 2nd at the […]
Metro’s Hillary Foose talks Light Rail Safety and Etiquette
Metro’s Hillary Foose was kind enough to speak to us about some more safety and etiquette tips to think about when riding the light rail line. We have tried to keep you informed about light rail safety but it is great to have someone like Hillary to give us some more valuable information. Thanks Hillary! Some […]
Metro honors Heard Museum at Encanto / Central stop
Today, there was a celebration at the Encanto / Central Ave light rail stop in honor of the Heard Museum getting their own sign at the station. The museum's rich history, community involvement and proximity to the stop at Encanto make for a great fit. The event was well attended by the public, many members […]
More public input for light rail extensions
PHOENIX — Public meetings will convene to hear final input on the design of METRO’s Northwest Extension. The 3.2-mile, locally-funded Northwest Extension will take light rail service further north on 19th Avenue to Dunlap. Plans for this mile section are 95% complete. These meetings are the final opportunity for area residents and business owners to share […]