We are getting more information concerning the events that will take place for Metro's Grand Opening Celebrations for our new light rail system. On Saturday morning, December 27th, there will be a "Ribbon Cutting" ceremony in the morning for "Mayors, Dignitaries etc." You know, the really cool people. After the private (see: not open to the […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – Metro Light Rail Expansion
This past week, there was another public meeting to discuss possible options for expanding our light rail system further west. The main discussion was centered on routes from Central Avenue connecting to the I-10 freeway. Metro had information boards along the back of the meeting room detailing plans for the future. There was some really […]
Light Rail and the Arts Community via “Ms. Herr”
Back in January, I wrote a post titled “The Arts and Light Rail” trying to give people an idea of some of the many things there are to do along the upcoming line. Engaging the community in conversation and sharing fun tings to do is something that we really enjoy here at Rail Life. I was fortunate to catch […]
Public Meeting set to discuss METRO’s I-10 West future corridor project
Want the scoop on future development options for Metro's Expansion in Phoenix? Here is a great opportunity to hear plans directly from Metro. I hope to see you there! For immediate release November 3, 2008 Public meetings set to discuss METRO’s I-10 West future corridor project PHOENIX — Public meetings are scheduled to give a […]
Radiate Phoenix Rockin’ the Rail Life
Last night, I attended another Radiate Phoenix meeting held at Portland’s Wine Bar which is located directly across from the light rail stop at Roosevelt / Central Avenue. What I love about Radiate Phoenix is their passion for all that is downtown. This is a group of creative, entrepreneurial, care about how Phoenix develops, appreciate […]
Metro’s hours of service… Could a change be coming?
Metro's hours of service has been a pretty big topic of discussion around here, in the news papers and on line. Back in March, we were told that Metro would have a simple schedule, running until 1 am. The latest light rail schedule that we have available came to us from Metro's site which says […]
Downtown Phoenix Public Market – Great stuff goin’ on!
Located between the Roosevelt / Central Ave and the Van Buren / Central Ave light rail stations you will find the Downtown Phoenix Public Market. This past Saturday, I took my first trip to the Market to see what all of the fuss was about. You see, a couple of friends had mentioned it to me, […]
Metro’s Light Rail Bridge wins award
AZ Central reported this morning that "Roads and Bridges Magazine named the Tempe Town Lake Light Rail Bridge the tenth best bridge built in 2008." They go on to say that "The Light Rail Bridge was selected from a group of 70 other nominees for its superior design and construction. In order to be considered for […]
METRO Light Rail – Public input sought for future corridors
PHOENIX — This fall, public meetings are scheduled for METRO’s Central Mesa, I-10 West and Tempe South future corridor projects. Each of these projects is in the “Tier 2” or detailed analysis phase and results of this research will be revealed at the upcoming meetings. METRO and its city partners are committed to ensuring public […]
Public Meeting – Review plans for Northwest Extension
PHOENIX — A public meeting will convene to brief residents and business owners between Northern and Dunlap avenues on the progress of route design and construction plans for 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 65% complete. […]