Quick, name two things that are a favorite of millions of people around the world. Yep, tequila and the music of Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers. Many of us remember Roger rockin’ the light rail grand opening party back in 2008. It was a LOT of fun! This Thursday night, we have an opportunity to […]
Risser’s Ramblings – Sports Along the Rail
The ASU men battled hard at Washington, but they could not keep up. The current 5 game losing streak is the longest since Herb Sendek’s second season as head coach… With spring training right around the corner, did you know the Priest and Washington light rail stop is just a couple blocks south of Phoenix […]
Bodyworlds and the Brain Comes to Arizona Science Center
Looking for something fun, educational and super cool to do along the Phoenix light rail line? How about checking out the Bodyworlds & the Brain exhibition at the Arizona Science Center? The Bodyworlds and the Brain exhibit will open to the public Friday, January 21 in the Sybil B. Harrington Galleries. The exhibition runs through […]
The Guts To Be Good
Every once in a while you meet people that are out to change the world, to make things better for our community and for those around us. If you are interested in learning about or actually meeting with these kinds of people, you should join us today ( January 17th ) at noon at the […]
Rail Life Pic Of The Week – Happy Hour Rail Life Style
I guess it’s no big secret that a large percentage of light rail ridership in Arizona is from recreational riders. ie: People out having fun going to ball games, restaurants, concerts, arts festivals, museums and more. One of my friends that lives along the line knows how to have fun with the best of the […]
Traffic Restrictions – Parking Information – Light Rail Disruptions For P.F. Chang’s Rock n Roll Marathon
Wow, it seems like a bunch of my friends are running in the marathon or 1/2 marathon tomorrow. Best of luck to each and every runner. It promises to be a great event! Below is some information from our friends at METRO and from the City of Tempe that just might make your morning a […]
Party Time – New East Valley LINK to Light Rail
Ceremony Officially Opens Expanded LINK service in Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa January 19 ribbon cutting at Chandler’s artist designed station Phoenix, AZ (Jan. 10) Please join Valley Metro, along with city and town partners, in the official opening of a new LINK bus service along Arizona Avenue and Country Club Drive. When: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 […]
Metro light rail ridership numbers – December 2010
While November 2010 boardings were over the 1 million mark, December came in at 959,340 boardings to end the year. For the month of December 2010, light rail ridership numbers prove once again that ASU students are a big part of the numbers. The boardings are down when school is out. Even the large number […]
Metro Service Changes Coming – Here’s The Scoop
New Transit Book Provides Details for January 24 Service Changes Go online now for latest update: Phoenix, AZ (Jan. 6, 2011) Transit passengers should check with Valley Metro before making any trips on Monday, January 24. “There are several good ways to check on your bus or light rail schedule: website, Transit Book, mobile phone […]
METRO Releases 2010 List Of Milestones
METRO 2010 milestones PHOENIX, AZ — METRO light rail served more than 12.6 million riders in 2010, 11percent more than in 2009. On average, 39,335 riders traveled using light rail on weekdays, 29,329 on Saturdays and 19,170 on Sundays/holidays. “It’s been another incredible year for METRO,” said CEO Steve Banta. “Riders continue to use our […]