Without a doubt, people are riding the light rail after a Summer slow down. Yes, it’s still hot but, as we know, the recreational riders are rockin’ the Rail Life like crazy. If you are “bored” and looking for stuff to do, I’ll try to help with a few ideas: Thursday, you should join me […]
Metro Light Rail Ridership Numbers – August 09’
METRO August ridership swings back up PHOENIX — METRO light rail ridership totaled 882,328 boardings in August 2009 creating an average weekday ridership of 33,111, average Saturday ridership of 22,575 and average Sunday and holiday ridership of 14,823. Ridership is again trending positive with the start of schools, particularly ASU, and return of the fall […]
Walkable Urban Communities in Phoenix?
It wasn’t long ago that the terms Urban and Walkable were unheard of in the “sprawling” Valley of the Sun. Most people would chuckle upon hearing mention of an “urban” lifestyle and Arizona in the same sentence. While strides are being made with infill development and some cool urban awareness campaigns, Manhattan, we are not. […]
Light Rail Station – Thomas and Central
The light rail station at Thomas and Central in downtown Phoenix is located between the Encanto and Osborn light rail stations. As many people decide to move closer in to town, we believe this area will see a lot of interest from people looking for homes near light rail in the future. The area has […]
Light Rail Station – Encanto and Central
The light rail station at Encanto and Central in downtown Phoenix is located near the Heard Museum. Many of the arts end entertainment venues along the twenty mile stretch have enjoyed renewed energy since the opening of the light rail line. Near by, you will also find a great mix of housing choices from condos […]
METRO Rider Characteristics Survey
Survey reveals METRO rider characteristics: PHOENIX — Thirty-five percent of METRO riders surveyed are new to transit. Forty percent use light rail to travel between home and a destination other than work, such as attending special events, enjoying a night out with friends or running errands. These and other key insights were revealed from a […]
September Light Rail Ridership Contest
It is no big secret that light rail ridership numbers have been down over the HOT summer months. Obviously, the numbers have been affected by ASU students out for summer break and people not using the system as much during the summer months for recreational use, etc. However, returning students using their “U-Pass” for riding […]
Metro Adopt A Station Meeting
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 […]
Enjoy the Diamondbacks – Night Rail style!
You asked for it, you got it! Come join us for a fun Friday night at Chase field! RailLife.com is teaming up with a bunch of friends in the "Night Rail" spirit for a great time at Chase field on Friday, September 18th. Enjoy seats in the Diamond Level at our discounted rate of just […]
ASU 2009 Fall Semester begins
Welcome back ASU students of the Phoenix and Tempe campuses! If traveling between Phoenix and Tempe or if you just want to go out and have some fun, don’t forget to purchase your U-Pass! It has been fun watching the commotion of thousands of you moving in to your new homes the past week or […]