Metro light rail service cuts have been talked about a lot lately. Heck, the “potential” for light rail service cuts have been talked about here for quite some time. This week began a series of public meetings to talk about the specific cuts proposed to the bus and the light rail systems. From one person, […]
Advertising begins on Phoenix Light Rail
We have thought advertising should in place for a long time. The “trial” light rail wraps for the NBA All Star Game were well done and people seemed to like them. Given all of the talk about budget cuts, this press release from Metro makes a lot of sense… METRO is open for advertising with […]
Diamondbacks Fan Fest 2010 – Perfect Light Rail Fun
The 2010 Diamondbacks Fan Fest is this weekend at Chase Field. If you are a baseball fan and have never been to a D-backs Fan Fest, do yourself a favor, grab some baseball lovin’ friends, hop on the light rail and check out Fan Fest this Saturday! If it’s even close to being as fun […]
Valley Metro asking people to leave the car at home.
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 […]
Rail Life is Cleanin’ Up!
Ever feel like you want to do something good for your community? Yeah, well… Here’s your chance. If you really feel like helping out a portion of the light rail line, come hang out with us and spruce up the place a little bit for an hour, or two. Basically, we will be picking up […]
Metro first year milestones
PHOENIX — METRO light rail provided service to more than 11.3 million riders in 2009. Ridership has far exceeded first-year projections by 34 percent on weekdays, 33 percent on Saturdays and 61 percent on Sundays and holidays. Other notable figures achieved in 2009: The highest daily ridership occurred Dec. 31 with 53,216 riders. The highest […]
To cut or not to cut?
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 […]
Light Rail Service changes for P.F. Chang’s Rock n Roll Marathon
For immediate release January 13, 2010 METRO service impact on Jan. 17 due to P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon PHOENIX — In accommodation of the P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon and ½ Marathon on Sunday, Jan. 17, METRO light rail will not provide morning service to stations north of McDowell Rd. The following […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – Light Rail Ride New Year’s Eve
Happy New Year to all! With a short week and a nice little vacation for myself and my family, I almost passed on the “pic of the week.” Thanks to our friends at Right Brain Photography for posting this video to our group and making it easy for me to share this classic light rail […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – A year of fun with friends
Since today is the one year anniversary of light rail in Arizona, I thought I’d have some fun with several really cool pictures this week. Below, I have added a Flickr set of pics taken this past year of friends “Rockin’ the Rail Life.” Big thanks to Jack Smith at The Social Latte for first […]