We know that an occasional person will drop their drawers along the METRO light rail line every once in a while. Heck, you would really have to be a prude to worry too much about some innocent fun like that, right? Well, every once in a while, we hear about stupid people doing some really […]
More Light Rail Expansion Talks
The Phoenix West Alternatives Analysis Study is progressing and here is the latest update. METRO will be providing a project update to the Phoenix City Council on May 3. The meeting is on the agenda for information and discussion only. METRO plans to take the project back to the Council for action late this year. […]
Take A Ride, Save Some Cash
So, Arizona probably just missed making the Top 13 Best U.S. Cities for Public Transit list for the year. After all, people are flocking to our transportation system like crazy! When reading articles about the successes of light rail and other transportation systems around the country, it’s always interesting to see what is happening in […]
It’s Time For New ASU Uniforms: Bye Bye Sparky
*Update: see pics of the new ASU uniforms at the bottom of this page.* I have been hearing talk of new ASU uniforms for a while now. At first I was hesitant, but my hesitation has turned to excitement for the upcoming changes. Apparently, there will be new color schemes for the Devils, along with […]
Metro light rail ridership numbers – March 2011
Last month, we guessed that METRO’s ridership numbers would be greater than February but didn’t know it would be 133,455 more than the previous month. Weekends were a huge hit in March as many people enjoyed our awesome weather and took advantage of many of the cool events that took place along the line. While […]
Bill Risser Talks Opening Day
Opening Day. What comes to mind when you hear or see those two words? Football? No. Basketball? Uh uh. Hockey? Really? Opening Day means one thing. Baseball. No other sport’s first game of the season has the same magic as baseball’s Opening Day. It doesn’t even have to be professional baseball. All the way from […]
Taking Light Rail To Chase Field On Opening Day
The home opener for the Diamondbacks is finally here! Today, thousands of people will enjoy one of baseball’s most exciting days of the year. While the Diamondbacks may not win it all, a trip to the ballpark is always a good time. See the tips below to get you there, the easy way! According to […]
Rail Life Pic Of The Week – High Ridership Spurs Need For Unconventional Funding
We have heard talks about the funding of METRO’s Mesa extension for quite some time, but the talks have been heating up lately as Mesa officials continue to explore extending the line further than originally planned. A new study has been proposed to “better understand costs, station locations and to get public feedback” for an […]
Funds Available For METRO Improvements
** Update: Yes, this was an April Fools Day post. Thanks for playing along! 🙂 ** It’s been a long time coming but the latest news out of Washington indicates that METRO will finally be able to fast-track some of the highly anticipated improvements and line extensions to the very successful Phoenix light rail system. […]
Ribbon Cutting For West 6th in Tempe
West 6th is moving full speed ahead. Lease rates have been announced and construction is moving along very quickly. In fact, they expect new residents in the former Centerpoint building this August. This morning, it was a “who’s who” of Tempe politicians, Chamber members, developers, and more at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly […]