The Disneyland effect is a term that has come up several times since light rail began running in the Phoenix area. The first few months of light rail ridership in 2009 was ‘higher than expected” and many people attributed that to the “Disneyland effect.” Light rail was something new, something to try out once or […]
Google Transit Rockin’ the Rail Life
Last week, we noticed that the long awaited and much anticipated Google Transit was up and running in the Phoenix area. Major props to the local transit agencies and the cities for working together to make this happen. The service should help a LOT of people find their way around town. Below is today’s press […]
More FREE Light Rail Rides To US Airways Center
METRO, US Airways Center, Phoenix Suns renew ticket partnership In celebration, scavenger hunt and prize to take place over the weekend PHOENIX — METRO light rail, US Airways Center and the Phoenix Suns announced today the renewal of the “Rail Ride Event” program. The program, originally launched in October 2009, allows consumers who purchase a […]
METRO Cuts – Doesn’t Hurt Too Bad
So, it’s official… There will be service cuts to METRO light rail as of July 26th 2010. What we have known for a long time is now reality. The long rumored service cuts to light rail are coming but the result doesn’t sound like it will be too bad for the majority of riders. According […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – Nash to Carry the Suns
It’s game time… The Suns and the Lakers square off this week in what could be one of the sweetest series wins in the teams history. Everyone knows that Nash is capable of carrying this team to a win. Right, Phil? Monday night is game one, I’ll be hangin’ out with Mr. Social at one […]
Ride The Rail To Recovery?
It seems that many people wonder why the ridership numbers and community acceptance for METRO light rail in Phoenix has seen so positive. The reality just might be the fact that MANY different reasons have combined to create demand for the venues and neighborhoods surrounding light rail stations. One of the biggest factors in large […]
ASU Students – Get A Pass
ASU students, did you get your Summer U-Pass yet? You do know that the U-Pass allows ASU students and employees to get a super sweet deal on riding the bus and light rail, right? We all know that ASU students and employees rock the light rail, a LOT. In fact, we know the huge light […]
For Dixon Golf, Green is Good
Sometimes, we come across something we just think is cool… Dixon Golf moving to the Tempe Transportation Center is pretty cool. The analogies run deep with this move and I think many people will benefit from this addition to one of the greenest buildings around. Recently, I met with my new friend William Carey at […]
Metro light rail ridership numbers – April 2010
METRO ridership reaches its high in April PHOENIX — METRO light rail has achieved record ridership in April with the most riders in one month, in one day and the highest average weekday ridership since the system’s opening in December 2008. METRO served 1,208,924 total riders in April 2010, resulting in an average weekday ridership […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – Pump It Up, Dude
As I walked along Central Avenue this week, I took this shot of the new Gold’s Gym at CityScape and thought it turned out kind of cool. I have to wonder if the opening of this new gym will bring some muscle heads from any of the walkable neighborhoods along the line or if it […]