Who says there is no such thing as a free ride? Certainly not METRO. Back in September of 2009, the Rail Ride Event was announced by METRO light rail as a promotion with US Airways Center allowing passengers with a ticket to any arena event to ride the light rail for free. The original Rail […]
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Score One For Living Green
There are many ways to define green living and the reasons for people wanting to live a more green lifestyle can vary greatly. For some, it’s about saving the Earth and for others, it’s about saving some cash. Obviously, it can be both. In the past, I have mentioned how cool I think the “Walk […]
Dam Bursts at Tempe Town Lake
A section of the Tempe Town Lake Dam bust this evening and left city officials scrambling for answers. Tempe Mayor Hugh Hallman was on the scene shortly after hearing the news. According to witness accounts, collapse of a section of the dam sounded like a huge explosion. Warning sirens filled the air as thousands of […]
RailGating with the New PAC-12
After a failed attempt to create a 16 team super conference, PAC 10 Commissioner Larry Scott succeeded in adding two new teams to the conference, Colorado and Utah. They will begin conference play in 2011. Political forces in Texas staved off a possible move by Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State to […]
Social Media Day at MADCAP – Mashable Style
So, you’re a geek, right? Don’t worry, you’re not alone in the world. In fact, I bet you might even have more than one or two “friends” that you have met because of being a geek, right? Heck, maybe you are NOT a geek but would secretly like to know what all of this geeky-social-media […]
More FREE Light Rail Rides To US Airways Center
METRO, US Airways Center, Phoenix Suns renew ticket partnership In celebration, scavenger hunt and prize to take place over the weekend PHOENIX — METRO light rail, US Airways Center and the Phoenix Suns announced today the renewal of the “Rail Ride Event” program. The program, originally launched in October 2009, allows consumers who purchase a […]
More Sweeps – Less Transportation Service
Valley Metro Holds Public Hearings on Proposed Changes Bus Service Impacted by Loss of Lottery Funds Phoenix, AZ (April 29, 2010) The impacts from the loss of State Lottery funds and ongoing sales tax revenue decreases could be felt as early as July 26, 2010. As of February, the State legislature swept funds that had […]
Red Rox Condominiums – Neighborhood Spotlight
The Red Rox Condominium complex in Phoenix has come up in several conversations lately. While it isn’t exactly right on the light rail line, it appears to be close enough for many. Red Rox is about one mile from the Priest and Washington light rail station, and approximately 1.5 miles from the 44th Street and […]
Introducing the Green Rail Corridor
Check out this press release from the Global Institute of Sustainability at ASU. This new partnership will create jobs and focus on the green light rail corridor in Phoenix. We talk a lot about business along the light rail line and about how communities along the line are being transformed. This project will be a […]
Vyllij People Rockin’ The Rail Life
Vyllij people? What the heck is Vyllij? This Thursday a whole bunch of real estate agents locally and from across the country will be flocking to Tempe to find out. As one of the Platinum sponsors for Friday’s Real Estate Bar Camp, Vyllij has graciously decided to help us out in throwing a warm up […]