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Simplot and Jones retain METRO board positions

August 13, 2010 by Rail Life Leave a Comment

It looks like Simplot and Jones are sticking around for a while longer to help out as chairman and vice chairman of METRO’s board of directors. In my opinion, both have done some great work in the past and I am glad to have had an opportunity to “talk light rail” with each of them […]

Filed Under: Mesa Light Rail, Phoenix Light Rail Tagged With: Mesa Light Rail, Metro Light Rail, Phoenix Light Rail, Rail Life

Does Light Rail Help Destroy Or Build Communities?

August 3, 2010 by Rail Life Leave a Comment

The debate over what is right and what is wrong with development along our light rail line can get pretty intense. Recently there was an interesting article about the Mesa light rail extension titled “Mesa looks to save landmarks” touching on some of the coming changes that are sure to occur between now and when […]

Filed Under: Light Rail Tagged With: Mesa Light Rail, Rail Life, urban living

Could Mesa Join a National Trend?

July 15, 2010 by Nick Bastian Leave a Comment

There has been a lot of talk recently about the Mesa light rail extension and the effects it could have on the neighborhoods along Main Street. According to a recent press release, the proposed light rail station locations are as follows: Recommended station locations on Main Street: East of Alma School Road East of Country […]

Filed Under: Homes Near Light Rail, Mesa Light Rail, Sports Near Light Rail, urban living Tagged With: Mesa Light Rail, Metro Light Rail, Rail Life

Mesa Light Rail – Moving Forward

June 8, 2010 by Nick Bastian 2 Comments

For quite some time, I have talked about how impressed I have been with the Mesa light rail extension talks. Light rail will be a big move forward for downtown Mesa. More details to come soon but here is a video I shot of Mayor Smith prior to the light rail grand opening in 2008 […]

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Mesa Light Rail Design Review Coming Up!

April 14, 2010 by Nick Bastian Leave a Comment

For immediate release April 14, 2010 Open house to review design elements of Mesa light rail extension PHOENIX — Station locations, street configuration and other design recommendations for the Central Mesa Light Rail Extension will be shared with the community for their comment at an open house on Saturday, April 24, in downtown Mesa.  The […]

Filed Under: Light Rail Expansion info, Mesa Light Rail Tagged With: Mesa Light Rail, Metro Light Rail, Rail Life

Can Night Rail Survive Cuts?

March 1, 2010 by Nick Bastian 4 Comments

The squeaky wheel… You know the ones, they get out and make themselves heard. It was a bunch of squeaky wheels that introduced the Night Rail concept last year and it “could” be the ones to help save late night light rail ridership now. There was a lot of great stuff coming out of the […]

Filed Under: Light Rail, Night Rail, Phoenix Light Rail Tagged With: Mesa Light Rail, Metro Light Rail, Night Rail, Phoenix Light Rail, Rail Life, Tempe Light Rail

Valley Metro asking people to leave the car at home.

February 1, 2010 by Nick Bastian Leave a Comment

Phoenix, AZ (Feb. 1, 2010)  — Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority  is making it easier to conquer the commute this February, as it visits workplaces to help workers find alternatives to commuting alone. Valley Metro and Governor Jan Brewer have declared February as “Try 1 in 5 Month” and challenge commuters to leave the […]

Filed Under: Light Rail, Mesa Light Rail, Phoenix Light Rail Tagged With: Mesa Light Rail, Metro Light Rail, Phoenix Light Rail, Rail Life, Tempe Light Rail

To cut or not to cut?

January 22, 2010 by Nick Bastian 1 Comment

As Metro prepares to “possibly” cut transportation service here in the valley, many people are talking about the changes that lie ahead. It’s no big secret that participating cities and METRO alike are facing large budget deficits. How individuals, cities, and agencies react to these deficits seem to vary greatly. Changes, and the decision to […]

Filed Under: Light Rail, Light Rail Ridership Numbers, Mesa Light Rail, Night Rail, Phoenix Light Rail, Tempe Light Rail Tagged With: hours of operation, Light Rail hours, Mesa Light Rail, Metro Light Rail, Phoenix Light Rail, Tempe Light Rail

New Valley Metro Changes to Transit Service Effective January 25

January 5, 2010 by Nick Bastian 3 Comments

Big service changes coming to bus routes January 25th. If you ride the bus to connect to light rail, you will want to take a look! Today we see the following press release from Valley Metro: New Transit Book Provides Details for January 25 Service Changes Phoenix, AZ (Jan. 5, 2010)  Valley Metro passengers riding […]

Filed Under: Mesa Light Rail, Phoenix Light Rail, Tempe Light Rail Tagged With: Mesa Light Rail, Phoenix Light Rail, Rail Life, Tempe Light Rail, valley metro

Happy Birthday to METRO light rail

December 27, 2009 by Nick Bastian Leave a Comment

One year ago, METRO light rail arrived in the valley amid much fan fare, speculation, criticism, joy, fear and excitement. This past year has been mostly good news for light rail, but challenges have been many and will continue to face a new METRO CEO. Metro celebrated their birthday about a week early by working […]

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