More details are becoming available about 44 Monroe in downtown Phoenix. About a week ago, my friend Gene Urban told us that the building would be converted into luxury apartments. Today, AZ Central is talking about the recent changes at 44 Monroe, as well. Apparently, the new owners of 44 Monroe feel that their best […]
Is Light Rail Right For South Phoenix?
The question of the day is this: Is rail right for South Phoenix? The questions about light rail expansion, funding and route selections are always good for some pretty heated discussions. Sean Holstege wrote another good article today discussing the potential for a South Phoenix transit extension that could potentially extend the current line along […]
Rail Life Pic Of The Week – Almost Time To Drop Them Drawers
The crazy folks at Improv AZ are at it again and the 2011 No Pants AZ Light Rail Ride is in full planning mode. This annual Improve Everywhere event has been a big hit in the desert since the very beginning of light rail waaay back in 2008. Come be a part of this deep […]
Phoenix Tequila Festival Rocks the Rail Life
How much fun is a Phoenix Tequila Festival? You should find out THIS weekend. The Phoenix Tequila Festival is being held at US Airways Center which means that your light rail ride is FREE. The 2nd Annual Tequila Festival is this weekend, December 11th and December 12th, 2010. Enjoy tequila samples, Mexican food, live music, […]
Possible weekend delay for Phoenix light rail riders
Just a heads up for possible weekend delays near Central Station. The trains will NOT be stopping at Central Station for a period of time in the morning. The light rail map below shows the area where work is being done and the stations they are talking about. You will want to use the other […]
Metro light rail ridership numbers – November 2010
For the month of November 2010, light rail ridership numbers were slightly lower than the previous month for the second month in a row. While October numbers were 4% higher than 2009, they were still lower than September 2010. Totals look like this: Total Boardings for November: 1,080,495 vs 1,165,737 in October Avg. Weekday Boardings: […]
A Horrible Death in Downtown Phoenix
I heard the news on Twitter today, Verde Mexican Food is closing. I was bummed, surprised, frustrated and maybe a little pissed. I called my buddy Si Robbins for the scoop and was told that it was true. Apparently, they do a decent business during the day, but there really isn’t enough regular evening business […]
Vitamin Train Arrives at CityScape
Today is the grand opening of Vitamin T at CityScape in Phoenix. Originally scheduled to open last month, Vitamin T has arrived. Their style is authentically good grub served up with authentically good spirits. I have called Vitamin T a hole in the wall in a great location. The place is small and doesn’t have […]
Light Rail Accident Injures Pedestrian in Phoenix
A pedestrian was injured today after being hit by a light rail vehicle near the Indian School and Central light rail station. Early reports say the man suffered an apparent head injury after being pushed up to 40 feet up the tracks. A spokesman from the Phoenix fire department said the man spoke to paramedics […]
Rail Life Pic Of The Week – Memory Lane
Well, we are sneaking up on another milestone for METRO light rail. Next month marks the second anniversary for the light rail system that has changed the way many people in Arizona look at public transportation. If you were lucky enough to be at the grand opening celebrations on 12/27/2008, you might have been one […]