We try to keep up on some of the light rail expansion information in our area. In addition to local news, I sometimes come across things around the nation that I find interesting. A lady named Teresa Boardman in Minnesota is definitely interesting. An avid photographer and a successful Saint Paul real estate agent, Teresa […]
Risser’s Ramblings – Sports Along the Line
For the first time in school history, the PAC 10 Champion ASU softball team is awarded the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Division 1 Championships. First game is this Friday against North Dakota State at 5pm at Farrington Stadium. Fear the Fork… The DBacks come home after a 3-6 road trip. First up – […]
What’s In A Name?
So, what’s in a name? The Arizona Rail Passenger Association has long suggested changes to what they feel can be confusing or unclear station names. What they would like is for METRO to have sensible station names for use with maps, signage and audible alerts on the trains. While many people may not give this […]
Taking Light Rail To Chase Field On Opening Day
The home opener for the Diamondbacks is finally here! Today, thousands of people will enjoy one of baseball’s most exciting days of the year. While the Diamondbacks may not win it all, a trip to the ballpark is always a good time. See the tips below to get you there, the easy way! According to […]
From LINK to Light Rail – Chandler to Phoenix live blog
(This is Tyler Hurst’s live blog about what it’s like to travel from downtown Chandler to downtown Phoenix using the Chandler BRT LINK and the Light Rail. He’s recently declared his candidacy to be Ashton Kutcher’s VP of Pop Culture with PopChips and he would love it if you voted for him here.) 3:03pm After […]
What’s it like to live on the light rail?
Phoenix metro has been my home going on eight years now. During those seven years, I lived 14 months in Tempe and the rest in Phoenix. I’ve lived in two different locations during light rail construction, and another two after it was finished. My experience with public transportation is light, as my only experience in […]
Metro Light Rail Ridership Numbers – October 09’
METRO October light rail ridership – another record-breaking month: PHOENIX — METRO ridership reaches an all-time high with 1,124,924 riders in October. With 70,000 more riders than the high in September, daily ridership peaked at 41,077 for the average weekday, 30,517 for the average Saturday and 17,160 for the average Sunday/holiday in October. In September, […]
A Texas Sized Light Rail Land Dispute?
While we continue to watch the local real real estate market here in Arizona, it is fun to keep an eye on how “Transit Oriented Development” is doing in other states, as well. I have mentioned that Denver land values have increased near light rail and I have heard similar things about Houston and other […]
Tempe and Mill Avenue want your .02
Many of us have opinions about Mill Avenue. About what it is, what it has been and what it can/will be. Do you think light rail has been a benefit to Mill Avenue? Does light rail hurt or take away from what it “once was?” If you would like to have that opinion heard, Tempe […]
Another Busy Week – Light Rail Style
Looks like there are a ton of cool things to do along the line over the next few weeks. I’m sure that trend will continue, but I thought I’d mention a few fun things coming up in Tempe for this week. Next week, I’ll fill you in on some of the cool stuff happening in […]