Sustainability, for many, it’s not just a buzz word, it’s a way of life. Whether it’s your way of life or you want to see what all of the buzz is about, you have a great opportunity to see an entire exhibition titled “Defining Sustainability” at the world renowned ASU Art Museum beginning this week […]
Metro Arts Guide and Discounts!
METRO and arts venues team-up for new guide, great deals: Arts organizations celebrate with admission discounts. PHOENIX—METRO and 39 Valley arts and culture venues are marking National Arts and Humanities Month with a new light rail destination guide and some great deals on fall arts events for the whole family. METRO Board Chair and Phoenix […]
Night Rail 3 – Urban Style!
When talking about our very first “Night Rail” back in July, several of us wanted to make it something that would be duplicated over and over. The 5th Friday theme sounded cool to many of us involved in the planning, as long as we could throw in an extra every once in a while. Turns […]
Chandler Gilbert and Mesa to get more access to light rail
Valley Metro Awards Contract for Bus Rapid Transit Project Construction: Stimulus Dollars Provide Funds for New Facilities Phoenix, AZ (Oct. 22, 2009) Construction of Valley Metro’s second arterial Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project will begin in November with the award of a contract to D.L. Withers Construction by the Valley Metro Board of Directors. The […]
University Heights – Tempe AZ Community Spotlight
The University Heights area of Tempe is listed as being West of McClintock, East of Dorsey and North of Apache Blvd to 8th Street. University Heights in Tempe is not a specific neighborhood but a non- profit association of community residents, business owners, etc. encompassing a few different home subdivisions. According to the City of […]
Light Rail Station – Camelback and Central
The light rail station at Camelback and Central is the station furthest station North on Central Avenue in Phoenix. There is a light rail Park and Ride lot with 135 spaces to the West of the station. This Park and Ride lot was built as the smallest Park and Ride lot of all of the […]
Metro light rail teaming up with arts venues
We know the arts community has been rockin’ the Rail Life and we know there have been a lot of cool arts related activities going on along the light rail line. If you are interested in the arts community along the light rail and it’s impact on our community, you should join us Wednesday to […]
Phoenix Art Treasures Along The Metro
The Phoenix art scene appears to be loving the light rail and for good reason. Many of our great museums, galleries, arts districts and venues are easily accessed via the light rail. For any very confused people that may think our music or arts scene is “Ovah”, I would certainly beg to differ. We have […]
Tempe and Mill Avenue want your .02
Many of us have opinions about Mill Avenue. About what it is, what it has been and what it can/will be. Do you think light rail has been a benefit to Mill Avenue? Does light rail hurt or take away from what it “once was?” If you would like to have that opinion heard, Tempe […]
G.A.I.N Night Rail Life Style
GAIN nights in Arizona are pretty cool. If you are not familiar with the term, it stands for Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods and is an opportunity for communities to come together to fight crime and create awareness for safer places to live. The past couple of years, my wife and I have enjoyed our […]