For quite some time, I have talked about how impressed I have been with the Mesa light rail extension talks. Light rail will be a big move forward for downtown Mesa. More details to come soon but here is a video I shot of Mayor Smith prior to the light rail grand opening in 2008 […]
Tempe Looking For Ideas
So, you want to make a difference in the world, you want your voice heard or maybe you just have some great ideas to share. The City of Tempe is looking for input from local business owners, community activists and anyone that has ever complained that “they” never listen. The city is having a public […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – The Landmark
The METRO public art program allowed 28 artists to create unique, station specific creations to enhance the look and feel of our light rail stations. It has been quite a while since I mentioned these works of art, but I find many of them very interesting. Back in December of 2008, before the grand opening, […]
Metro light rail ridership numbers – May 2010
Last month’s record light rail ridership numbers were pretty impressive in many ways. Highest month, highest day etc etc. The year over year numbers look strong and the Disneyland effect has never really been an issue. Strong demand when the weather was GREAT and the Diamondbacks began their season along with First Friday crowds that […]
Light Rail Riders Rock First Friday
Once again, a First Friday is upon us. Time to hit the streets and check out what all of the “cool kids” are doing downtown. Tonight has a bunch of great stuff going on and light rail riders have a bunch things to choose from. First Fridays have some of the highest light rail ridership […]
Tempe Light Rail Extensions Still Up In Air
While the decision to take the South Tempe Light Rail extension program “off the table” was made a long time ago, there are still discussions going on about the best way to get people south from the current line. The two remaining light rail extension options are bus rapid transfer from Rural Road and a […]
Jacked Up On Light Rail
Yesterday, we talked about the new METRO Max Rewards promotion where light rail riders get cool discounts at places along the light rail line. It was great to see news coverage, bloggers and Metro spreading the word about the program. Later in the day, it was announced that our friends at Dutch Brothers Coffee have […]
Ride Light Rail – Save Cash With METRO Max
The new METRO Max Rewards program allows light rail riders to receive special discounts and promotions from business owners along the line. The new program starts this month, and according to METRO, transit riders will enjoy “exclusive money-saving discounts, fun contests and giveaways and special event previews from the amazing array of businesses along our […]
Verde Mexican Food – Fall In Love In Phoenix
Verde Mexican Food in Phoenix is one of those places that is hard NOT to love. Located just a short walk from the Roosevelt light rail station and just North of ASU downtown in a wonderfully revived 1930’s building, it is an area where redevelopment makes a LOT of sense. In this case, the re-development […]
Light rail delays coming up
According to METRO, light rail delays should be expected on Saturday, May 29, 2010. A METRO Rider Alert was issued today as follows: “This Saturday, May 29, a march will take place in central Phoenix creating large crowds and potential delays to area bus and light rail service. The march is scheduled to begin in […]