Metro has asked that people try to help spread the safety word. This past week, we went downtown and took some pictures of a few of the new safety signs and some changes in the road ways that people should be aware of. With all of the testing going on, they are still in a pretty […]
Metro Light Rail Safety Video
I forgot to add this video I found on YouTube to our last Light Rail Safety post. This is a better explanation of what some of the signs mean. Pretty basic stuff but the point is, pay attention…
Light Rail Safety – “Here’s Your Sign!”
Everyone knows the old “here’s your sign” joke. We have noticed a lot of new signs along the light rail line that many people are unaware of. Hopefully, we can all figure out, in a hurry, how to navigate the areas near the trains so that no one gets hurt. Metro has begun their safety […]
For Midtown Museum District, First Times a Charm
I first heard about the formation of a Midtown Museum District Association back in July of this year while reading Ed’s blog about Life at the ASU Downtown Phoenix Campus. In his blog, Ed described the idea for the new association as follows: “Our mission is to be a group of residents and businesses that […]
Light Rail Pirates at Tom’s Tavern
Come join us at Tom's Tavern (1st Ave/Washington) for "The Wednesday Night Workout!" The Improv comedy troupe The Light Rail Pirates has people cracking up every Wednesday night. Check out their swashbuckling comedy styles as you enjoy appitizers, dinner or happy hour specials. NOTE: This low impact workout may include 12 ounce and pint curls. The Pirates are […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – 100 days until Light Rail in Phoenix
This past week, we got within 100 days of Light Rail opening in Phoenix. I took this pic at the press conference where we were updated by local leaders and by Rick Simonetta, Metro's CEO. The testing has been going well and this shot was taken at the Central/Van Buren stop near the downtown ASU campus in […]
100 days to Light Rail in Arizona
A press conference was held at the Van Buren/Central Avenue light rail stop in downtown Phoenix to celebrate 100 days until light rail. Metro CEO Rick Simonetta reminded us that these last 100 days will go by very quickly. By the end of October, the testing should be all the way up to the Spectrum […]
Wave of crashes near light rail
Recently, I have witnessed 2 major crashes near light rail that have upset me very much. The biggest one was this past Saturday night near the College Ave light rail station. Apparently, the Devil's were not paying attention and were looking ahead towards Georgia. In doing so, they got blindsided by the Rebels in a crash heard […]
Looking to extend Metro’s hours of operation
The Downtown Voices Coalition is asking the Mayor, City Council, and interested parties to find a solution for running light rail on a 24 hour schedule. A few of their reasons are as follows. Closing time for nightlife and entertainment is generally 2 a.m., with many other locations doing “after-hours” past the traditional bar closing times. Restaurant and […]
Promote Safety, Ride Light Rail For Free
The AZ Republic and Metro are looking for a slogan to remind people not to be stupid near light rail trains. Well, they say they are looking for "a slogan that will remind people to be careful around trains, avoid stopping on the tracks and obey all traffic signals." Two different people mentioned light rail […]