This week, we heard of the possibility of the Arizona Coyotes relocating to Tempe. Of course, it is kind of a big deal in the local sports world, but there could be some long term implications for the local transit world, as well. Think about this… The Coyotes might be getting a shiny new home located at […]
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Presidents Budget Includes $75 Million Grant for Tempe Streetcar
It’s nice to see that more information about the Tempe Streetcar is coming out. For years, we’ve had this seemingly “on again, off again” thing going on with the project. Couple that with some of the idiotic ideas that people have suggested like changing the technology along with rumors of the demise of the system, […]
Environmental Clearance for Tempe Streetcar
It seems like we have been talking about this on again / off again Tempe Streetcar project for a LONG time. The potential route has been analyzed over and over again, just like the funding mechanisms, the demographics, etc. Heck, the thing is applauded one day and scorned the next. For now, it seems like […]
Property Owners Stepping Up For Tempe Streetcar?
If you haven’t traveled Rio Salado in downtown Tempe recently, you might not be aware of the massive changes coming to the area. If you do live, work or play in the area, there is no doubt that you’ve been watching the development between Mill and Rural along the south side of Tempe Town Lake. […]
METRO Gives Tempe Streetcar Update
This past Monday, METRO held another public meeting to discuss the Tempe Streetcar project. There was a strong turnout at the Tempe Transit Center from people for and against the project. Of course, there were people that wonder why we can’t use the Orbit system or have a bus system travel the route or just […]
Tempe Streetcar Expanding Before Being Built
Last night, the Tempe City Council heard a formal recommendation concerning the future of the proposed Tempe Streetcar line from Valley Metro’s CEO Steve Banta. If you recall, there have been a lot of changes to the proposed routes over the last several years. The early choice was to have a loop around Mill and Ash and then […]
Time To Talk Tempe Streetcar Again
So, here’s a meeting you might not want to miss if you are interested in learning more about the proposed Tempe Streetcar project. The meeting looks to be about design guidelines for the look and feel of the stations. While this is cool stuff to know, there is sure to be a person or two […]
Potential Tempe Streetcar On Display
We have been hearing a lot of talk about the Tempe Streetcar project lately and have even had a chance to take a ride on one example of what we could see cruising the Mill Avenue District in 2016. If you would like to get an up-close and personal look at what a “modern streetcar” […]
Potential Tempe Streetcar Stations Identified
Last night, Metro held a public meeting to share information on the latest recommendations for the Tempe Streetcar project along Mill and Ash Avenues. While I found much of the information interesting and enjoyed talking with people about the alignment, the construction process and economic impacts, it was the station locations that seemed most interesting […]
More Tempe Streetcar Info Available Soon
The Tempe Streetcar project is moving forward and METRO would like to invite you to an open house to learn more about the route, station locations and more. See the press release below to get the scoop! For immediate release August 24, 2011 Open house to review Tempe Streetcar track and stop locations PHOENIX, AZ […]