Probably not a big surprise to anyone that has been watching the recent news about the Tempe Streetcar project but METRO did get regional approval. That’s good news for Tempe transportation planners. With construction set to begin in 2013, it will be here before we know it… Tempe streetcar project receives regional approval 2.6 […]
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: […]
Rail Life Pic Of The Week – Insight Bowl Bringing Hawkeyes and Tigers
Well, the 2010 Insight Bowl matchup has been set. It will be the Missouri Tigers ( 10-2 ) against the Iowa Hawkeyes ( 7-5 ) on December 28th at Sun Devil Stadium. The annual Insight Bowl brings a bunch of new faces to the Mill Avenue District. I don’t know a whole lot about either […]
Phoenix Electric Light Parade Shines Again
The 24th annual Phoenix Electric Light Parade is tonight beginning at 7pm. The parade route is just over 2 miles long and thousands of people will line the city streets of Phoenix to watch this very cool holiday tradition. People can bring blankets and chairs for their viewing pleasure. You might want to arrive early […]
Risser’s Ramblings – Sports Along the Line
Ahhh… Rivalry week… ASU heads down south to the U of A and Arizona Stadium in the battle for the Territorial Cup and this game will be competitive… 6’8" Brock Osweiler will start with Threet or Szakacsy backing him up. An ASU win will leave both the Devils and Cats with 4-5 PAC-10 records. Huge […]
RailGating Info For Black Friday
So, today is the last home game of the year for the Sun Devils and the season that could have been marches on. Thanks to some new faces and to some of the best BBQ around, our RailGating fun has been awesome this year. For Black Friday, we have decided to change the location of […]
Public invited to learn more about Mesa light rail expansion
More Mesa light rail expansion information is now available and the public is invited to add their .02 on Friday, December 10th. Take a look at today’s release from METRO. Draft Environmental Assessment Available for Review One opportunity to review is a public meeting on Dec. 10 METRO and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) have […]
Tons To Do At Tempe Fantasy of Lights Parade
The Tempe Fantasy of Lights Parade is this Saturday beginning at 6pm. In addition to floats, fire engines, and costumed characters participating in the parade, there will be a “Winter Wonderland” contest where some lucky person will win a $250.00 Mill Avenue shopping spree. Approximately 20 businesses along Mill Avenue will participate in the Winter […]
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 […]
CityScape Brings Outdoor Ice Skating To The Desert
Outdoor Holiday Ice Skating is coming to CityScape in Phoenix from November 27 through January 15, 2011. Yep, it’s true, outdoor ice skating in Arizona. For just $10.00, you can ice skate at CityScape from 3 to 11 p.m each day. There will also be special "Skating with Santa" hours nightly at 6pm and 8pm. […]