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Downtown Phoenix Vision Survey – Take It!

March 16, 2011 by Rail Life Leave a Comment

Our friends in Downtown Phoenix have posted a survey where you can “take a few minutes to share your thoughts on progress in Downtown Phoenix.” The survey is based upon a 2004 study where the Phoenix City Council approved “Downtown Phoenix: A Strategic Vision and Blueprint for the Future”. Most of us know that a […]

Filed Under: urban living Tagged With: downtown, Phoenix, Rail Life, urban living

Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – That Lovin’ Feelin’

January 24, 2010 by Nick Bastian 3 Comments

Unfortunately, my ‘pic of the week” isn’t a very good shot of the Tyler Hurst, Yuri Artibise, Katie Charland rendition of You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ from this past weekends CenPhoCamp. The quality of the picture doesn’t have nearly as much meaning as the song did to the opening of a GREAT “un-conference” where people […]

Filed Under: Light Rail, Light Rail Business Owners, Phoenix Light Rail Tagged With: flickr pic of the week, Phoenix, Phoenix Light Rail, Rail Life

CenPhoCamp Is Coming. Get Ready To Improve Your Game

January 13, 2010 by Nick Bastian 4 Comments

CenPhoCamp is coming to the Cronkite School to help business owners improve their game. The fact is, many small, local businesses are looking to better connect with their customers, they need a kick start on internet marketing and they need to be reminded that the internet isn’t a place, it’s a channel they can use […]

Filed Under: Phoenix Light Rail Events Tagged With: community events, Phoenix, Rail Life

Metro Light Rail – Let’s talk some numbers

October 10, 2009 by Nick Bastian Leave a Comment

Light Rail ridership numbers are no big secret around here. While I would like to have more frequent and detailed information about station-specific boardings, it is interesting ( to me ) to follow the monthly numbers. This past month, I was able to get a couple of reports that I found pretty interesting and thought […]

Filed Under: Light Rail Ridership Numbers, Phoenix Light Rail, Tempe Light Rail Tagged With: Metro Light Rail, Phoenix, Rail Life, ridership numbers

Light Rail Station – McDowell and Central

September 2, 2009 by Nick Bastian Leave a Comment

The light rail station at McDowell and Central in downtown Phoenix located near the Burton Barr Central Library . Near by, you will also find a good mix of commercial and residential developments. Many different housing, cultural and neighborhood benefits can be found in this area. See our light rail map for more area information.

Filed Under: ASU, Light Rail, Light Rail Maps, Light Rail Stations, Phoenix Light Rail Tagged With: light rail map, Light Rail Stations, Phoenix, Rail Life

More news for Phoenix and Tempe July 4th Fireworks celebrations

July 1, 2009 by Nick Bastian Leave a Comment

The 2009 4th of July Fireworks shows in Phoenix and Tempe are almost here. Enclosed is more information on what to expect this weekend! If riding light rail to these events, make sure you are aware of the enclosed information to make your day/night even more enjoyable. For immediate release:  METRO July 4 service plan […]

Filed Under: Fun Stuff, Phoenix Light Rail, Tempe Light Rail Tagged With: Phoenix, Tempe Fireworks, tempe light, Tempe Light Rail

More Metro information concerning tomorrow’s Fare Increase

June 30, 2009 by Nick Bastian Leave a Comment

More important news from Metro concerning tomorrow’s light rail fare increase! Please note: The following information is from Metro, not from me! 🙂 It is crucial that this message be disseminated and understood by all Valley Metro bus and METRO light rail passengers. 1) Purchasing fares at the farebox or “on-board” the bus will cost […]

Filed Under: Phoenix Light Rail Tagged With: light rail fares, Metro Light Rail, Phoenix, Rail Life

Metro Light Rail ridership numbers – May 2009

June 17, 2009 by Nick Bastian Leave a Comment

METRO May ridership PHOENIX — METRO ridership totaled 928,259 boardings in May 2009.  The average weekday ridership was 33,553, average Saturday ridership was 27,176 and average Sunday and holiday ridership was 20,219. In April, METRO exceeded one million riders with 1,044,135 total boardings, resulting in an average weekday ridership of 37,386, average Saturday ridership of […]

Filed Under: Light Rail Ridership Numbers, Mesa Light Rail, Phoenix Light Rail, Tempe Light Rail Tagged With: Metro Light Rail, Phoenix, Rail Life, ridership numbers

CityScape survey – Your .02 appreciated!

June 16, 2009 by Nick Bastian 2 Comments

Some projects just make you say, “Wow!” One great example is CityScape in Downtown Phoenix which is why I thought it was cool to get a copy of this survey from my friends at Urban Affair. In an email from them I read; The landscape of Downtown Phoenix is changing, and as members of the […]

Filed Under: Hotels along Light Rail, Light Rail, Phoenix Light Rail, Restaurants Near Light Rail Tagged With: Cityscape, Phoenix, Phoenix Light Rail, Rail Life

Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – Diamondback fans flock to light rail

May 31, 2009 by Nick Bastian Leave a Comment

Yesterday, I got to go to the Arizona Diamondbacks game with Paul Martinez who writes the very cool AZ Hardball blog. The game was great and the Dbacks pulled out a good win in the bottom of the 11th inning. On the way to the game, I rode on a VERY full train with a […]

Filed Under: Light Rail Sports, Phoenix Light Rail, Pic of the Week, Sports Near Light Rail Tagged With: Phoenix, Phoenix Light Rail, Rail Life

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