METRO Adopt-A-Station program launch – news conference on 8/28 To better connect with the community and enhance the transit rider experience, METRO has created an Adopt-A-Station program. METRO leadership will share why and how to become involved as a station sponsor at this Friday’s news conference. The Adopt-A-Station program will be open to adjacent businesses […]
Green Rail Corridor making progress
Light Rail and “green living” just fit. While not every light rail rider considers himself a “tree hugger,” it does allow many to feel like they are reducing their carbon footprint. I found yesterday’s article about stimulus funds and the Green Rail Corridor Project pretty interesting. According to Dr. Wong at the Republic, there has […]
METRO Light Rail ridership numbers July 09’
PHOENIX — METRO light rail ridership totaled 750,551 boardings in July 2009. The average weekday ridership was 26,554, average Saturday ridership was 22,650 and average Sunday and holiday ridership was 15,151. METRO provided service for the first time to patrons of July 4th events along the line. METRO served a total of 32,450 riders on […]
Metro Park and Ride Update – Made in the shade?
Recently, we mentioned that a meeting would be held to discuss the Central/Camelback park and ride expansion, detailing the current design for an additional 165 – 175 more parking spaces that will be entirely shaded by shade canopies. That meeting was held yesterday and since I wasn’t able to make it, I was really happy […]
Transit Ridership Exceeds 71 million Passengers
Phoenix, AZ (Aug. 7, 2009) An increase of 15 percent over the previous year is a good thing when talking about bus and light rail ridership. Transit ridership, which is measured annually from July to June, indicates that more than 71 million passengers boarded a Valley Metro bus or light rail train to get to […]
stepping up and stepping out
Without a doubt, the very first “Night Rail” was a smashing success in many ways. I truly enjoyed meeting new people, hanging out with friends and watching a bunch of people have a great time. I have had a chance to speak with several people since last night, and the overwhelming response has been that […]
Metro Light Rail Ridership numbers for June 09’
PHOENIX — METRO ridership totaled 815,566 boardings in June 2009. The average weekday ridership was 29,469, average Saturday ridership was 24,372 and average Sunday and holiday ridership was 17,440. Below is a glance at METRO’s ridership over the course of the first six months of operation: Average Weekday ridership numbers: 30,617 January 35,277 February 34,376 […]
Use it or lose it – Time to pay attention
Without a doubt, the first weekend of our extended light rail hours was a huge success. But, that was easy. First Fridays and the fourth of July always expect to see large crowds of people utilizing the system. As we past our first non holiday weekend without any major events, many people are wondering how […]
New Transit Book Details Changes to Bus and Light Rail Service
Recent bus and light rail news from Metro… Phoenix, AZ (July 10, 2009) Stop, look and listen! There may be changes to your bus route beginning Monday, July 27. The new issue of the Valley Metro Transit Book will announce upcoming changes to bus service and an updated schedule for METRO light rail. The entire […]
Summer heat goin’ to your head?
it is apparently a huge story that it is 110 degrees in Phoenix Arizona. What in the world will we do? I mean, seriously… Riding the light rail in the summer time? You must be nuts! The articles in the papers and on the blogs make it sound like we will all dry up and […]