Without a doubt, there has been a big demand from transit riders to be able to get real time transit information in Phoenix. Apparently, many people can think of better things to do than wait for a train when it’s hotter than, hot. A couple of months ago, we saw a quote from METRO concerning […]
Platinum Pass Now Available To Small Business
The METRO platinum pass program can be used by a business as a way to subsidize all or part of their employees transportation costs. For light rail, the maximum monthly cost to the employer would be $55.00. I notice that they say “your company or organization must have a minimum of five current active transit […]
METRO Light Rail – Some Interesting Numbers
While searching for some ridership reports recently, I came across METRO’s 2012 Operating And Capital Budget. Yep, it’s 56 pages of goodness that would be awesome for reading material when you have been drinking Red Bull all night. Some pretty interesting nuggets can be found and are listed below. Please note, I just skimmed and […]
METRO Numbers From MLB All Star Game
We hear a lot about the success of the Phoenix light rail system and about the ridership numbers being higher than expected. Ever since since opening day in 2008, people have looked to METRO as a very convenient way to get to many places along the 20 mile line. Sporting events along the line are […]
Metro light rail ridership numbers – June 2011
The June 2011 METRO light rail ridership numbers came in at 924,547 which is the 4th declining month in a row. Average weekday, average Saturday and average Sunday / holiday were once again down from the month before. June 2011 ridership numbers look like this: Total Boardings for June: 924,547 vs 1,018,684 in May: Avg. […]
BIG Numbers – All Welcome Today For All Star Game
Here’s a reminder of a few tips for getting to the game as easy as possible. 1. Buy an all day pass. For just $3.50 ( other passes are available ) you can ride the METRO light rail trains all day. Yep, it’s a pretty good deal. Kids 5 and under ride FREE. 2. Follow […]
METRO Ramping Up Service For 2011 MLB All Star Game
This is going to be a great week for people to enjoy the many great 2011 MLB All Star Game and activities. Today, METRO announced that they will be ready for increased demands on light rail service. See their press release below. Have fun! Catch a train. Catch the All-Star game. METRO is your connection […]
Phoenix and Tempe 4th of July Fireworks RailLife Style
** Update: 2013 Phoenix and Tempe Fireworks information is here <— ** With Phoenix and Tempe both having two of the Valley’s biggest and best 4th of July celebrations along the line, tens of thousands of people will choose to ride the trains to the Freedom Wireless Fabulous Phoenix 4th and the July 4th Tempe […]
Rail Life Pic Of The Week – More METRO Art
I took this photo back before METRO began operating our light rail system. This piece of artwork was shot at the Rural Road station on the ASU campus and I just happen to think it’s pretty cool. 🙂 If you happen to have a favorite photo from some of the art work along the line, […]
Metro light rail ridership numbers – May 2011
The May 2011 METRO light rail ridership numbers were 190,026 less than April 2011. Average weekday, average Saturday and average Sunday / holiday were each down from the month before but the monthly total is 2.7% higher than May of 2010. May 2011 ridership numbers look like this: Total Boardings for May: 1,018,684 vs 1,208,710 […]