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 […]
Google Transit Coming Soon To Rock The Rail Life!
Have you heard of Google Transit, a feature of Google Maps that began in October of 2007 and now covers 445 cities worldwide? Google Transit helps you get around town using the “Get Directions” feature of Google Maps and the option to use public transit. Valley Metro has been working with the 14 member cities […]
METRO Seeking Public Input on Service Changes
As we recently have noted, bus and light rail service cuts are “probably’ coming soon. Here is a copy of a press release issued today giving people a reminder of their opportunity to participate in the process. Provide input on potential METRO service changes PHOENIX — Two public meetings are scheduled to hear rider input […]
Coffee Talk – Light Rail Style
The list of coffee bars along the light rail line is pretty darn impressive, certainly by Arizona standards. Yeah, we have a Starbucks or two, but the places that seem to be getting some real attention are locally owned shops with that oh, so cool vibe. You know, Lux, Lola, Cartel, Fair Trade, Royal etc. […]
Through the window, I see cuts
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, […]
More weekend light rail fun comin’ up
**Updated info for thie 2012 years Great AZ Beer Fest in Tempe** Ok, so I hope you made it out to the “new and improved” Market on Mill which is now billed as the Thursday Night Market. ( See their Facebook page for info.) The Market is happening Thursdays from 4:30pm – 8pm and has […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – Just What The Dr. Ordered
We have a bunch of coffee shops along the light rail and the list appears to be growing steadily. One very well known coffee shop in town is Lux Coffee Bar located at 4404 N Central Avenue near the light rail station at Central and Campbell. This past week, I just “had” to try a […]
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 […]
Great Fundraiser Planned at Downtown Phoenix Public Market
In our community, there are many examples of people doing some exciting, cool and inspirational things to help make a difference. Anyone that knows our friend Cindy Gentry at the Downtown Phoenix Market knows she has had a huge impact downtown. Through Cindy, I had a chance to meet Natalie and learn more about the […]
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 […]