When listening to transportation planners talk, there are often many common themes. Two very common themes are Effective transportation systems and economic development surrounding these systems. “we will not be successful if we don’t have the end user in mind.” METRO CEO Steve Banta during a Tempe Streetcar discussion. The following news release came out […]
New Chateau On Central Pricing Announced
Last month, we talked a little bit about the luxury community of Chateau On Central in Phoenix. At the time, we were told that pricing for these homes had still not been determined. According to a message we got from the developer today, current base pricing for Chateau On Central will begin “as low as […]
Metro light rail ridership numbers – October 2010
For the month of October 2010, light rail ridership numbers were slightly lower that last month. While September was the second highest month on record, the fact that some large events happened last month might be the reason for the slight dip. Totals look like this: Total Boardings for October: 1,165,737 vs 1,179,952 in September […]
Could Transit Help Fuel A Recovery?
Around here, we have talked about the economic impact of the Phoenix light rail system many times. There have been several studies mentioned over the past couple of years to make those points, even though the obvious transformations have occurred. Known as a sprawling metropolis, the metro Phoenix area has indeed embraced a more urban […]
Big Guy Turkey Drive Rockin’ The Rail Life
This year we will be delivering turkeys to the Salvation Army as part of the 3TV Big Guy Turkey Drive on November 18th. Yes, I said November 18th, and, no, that isn’t much time to raise money, so PLEASE contact me SOON if you are able to help. We chose to work with Channel 3 […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” Of The Week – The Light Rail Song
This weeks pic of the week is actually a video I saw posted by our friend, Yuri Artibise. The video is titled light rail and is preformed by Jeremy Messersmith. In the video Jeremy tells us that “if your cars too spendy and your bikes to slow” you can take the light rail. OR, “if […]
Tempe Youth Transit Pass – A Great Introduction To Public Transportation
Do you have or know any kids that live in Tempe? If so, you should let them know about the Tempe Youth Transit Pass. The Tempe Youth Transit Pass allows eligible Tempe residents ages 6 to 18 to ride the METRO light rail and the Valley Metro bus system for free. This little known program […]
More Mesa Light Rail Info
We are hearing more about progress on the Mesa light rail extension. Below is a video with Vice Mayor Kyle Jones followed by a recent press release from Metro. Project design begins with utility engineering Beginning this fall, METRO will survey the Central Mesa corridor to identify locations of underground utilities and investigate the soil […]
Suns Fans Ride Light Rail Get FREE Stuff
Sun’s fans are getting ready for a new season of riding METRO to the games. Check out the rail ride promotion announced today where you can win cool stuff just for being in the right place at the right time. Suns fan rally on board METRO tomorrow, Oct. 28! To celebrate the start of the […]
New Options Available For Light Rail Funding?
Here is a press release from Arizona PIRG. What do YOU think? Options Exist for Funding Expansion of Light Rail Arizona PIRG Education Fund Releases Report Detailing Ways Transit in Phoenix Can Be Funded Today the Arizona PIRG Education Fund released a report outlining funding options that transportation officials can explore to expand the light […]