Last night, Metro held a public meeting to share information on the latest recommendations for the Tempe Streetcar project along Mill and Ash Avenues. While I found much of the information interesting and enjoyed talking with people about the alignment, the construction process and economic impacts, it was the station locations that seemed most interesting […]
Game. Time.
Tonight’s the night. The Devils open up their season against UC Davis at 7pm in Sun Devil Stadium. Many people are looking forward to see the team in action as Brock Osweiler takes the helm for the 2011 season. Just a friendly reminder for people heading to the ASU game tonight. If you plan to […]
More Streetcar Info – Some Things To Think About
Next Tuesday, METRO will have an open house to talk to the public about the Tempe Streetcar alignment, proposed station locations, system operations and more. While there have been talks about the Tempe South extension for quite some time, we have recently started hearing more on the dynamics of how the stations can effect our […]
Rail Life Pic Of The Week – The Hot Seat
So the ASU football season hasn’t even started yet, and we’ve already heard what seems like thousands of know it alls tell us that Dennis Erickson is on the hot seat. The season opener is this Thursday, September 1st at Sun Devil Stadium. Game time is 7pm. You want to talk about a hot seat? […]
More Tempe Streetcar Info Available Soon
The Tempe Streetcar project is moving forward and METRO would like to invite you to an open house to learn more about the route, station locations and more. See the press release below to get the scoop! For immediate release August 24, 2011 Open house to review Tempe Streetcar track and stop locations PHOENIX, AZ […]
Community Spotlight – Rooms With A View
So, we are headed in to a big 4th of July weekend. Watching the fireworks at Tempe Beach Park is sure to be a big hit for a LOT of people. For hundreds of residents living near the shores of Tempe Town Lake, watching the fireworks displays could be as easy as looking out of […]
Rail Life Pic Of The Week – Flying High at the Mill
For years, we’ve heard stories of what might be happening to the old flour mill in Tempe. In a fairly recent announcement, the city of Tempe said they have decided to temporarily turn it into an events venue. Thanks to some people at the city and from generous private donations, there will be new landscaping, […]
Tempe Renewing FREE Transit Passes
Recently, the city of Tempe began issuing new transit passes to current and new participants of the Tempe Youth FREE Transit Pass program. The new youth transit passes are valid July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012. 2011-2012 passes can be obtained at the Tempe Transportation Center located at 200 E 5th Street which is adjacent […]
Tempe Tavern Set To Open May 6th
I remember it well… My friend Shane and I were standing on the platform of the light rail station at McClintock and Apache in early 2010, looking at a “For Lease” sign. Of course, we had some great ideas for that space and hoped someone would do something really cool with it. Just a short […]
ASU Spring Game – 2011
Are you ready for some Sun Devil football? You should be! The Devils have been looking good in spring practice, some key players are stepping up to take leadership roles and the team, community, fans and faculty are excited for this season. ASU football fans will have a chance to see the 2011 team in […]