Are you one of the estimated 73,000 people expected to see President Obama deliver the 2009 ASU commencement speech May 13, 2009? If so, you might want to brace yourself for huge crowds and long lines. According to the Republic, “University officials will open the stadium more than five hours before the 7 p.m. ceremony […]
Light Rail Station – Priest and Washington
The light rail station at Priest and Washington in Tempe is near many large job centers and has several places to grab something to eat near by. Minutes from the Phoenix zoo and spring training baseball, this station is also known as Papago Park Center. At the papago station, there is very little housing near […]
EVFN and Light Rail – round two…
You have seen #evfn on Twitter, have read about them in the news and have maybe gossiped about them while standing around the water cooler. Heck, if you are really in the know, you joined us at the last “light rail EVFN.” This Friday night, May 1st 2009 East Valley Friday Nights returns to Rail […]
Cinco De Mayo via light rail! Depot Cantina and Rail Life style…
Cinco De Mayo is fast approaching, and at Rail Life we've definitely got a one-track mind next Tuesday – it's Destination Depot Cantina! We can't think of a better place to have some fun on the 5th of May than at Macayo's Depot Cantina in Tempe (which is just a short distance from the light rail […]
Light Rail Station – Center Parkway and Washington
The Tempe light rail station at Center Parkway and Washington in Tempe is located just north of the Mill Avenue District. In 2009 this light rail station was one of the stations with the fewest boardings. The low number of boarding probably indicate that this station is not a large destination for students or recreational […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – Light Rail Artwork varies greatly
The artwork at the light rail stations is unique to every stop. The styles and sizes vary greatly and are fun to check out. I noticed this piece again on Saturday as I passed the University / Rural station on my way to the annual Spring Game at Sun Devil Stadium. In the background, you can […]
Light Rail Station – Smith – Martin and Apache
The light rail station at Smith-Martin and Apache in Tempe is located between the very busy stations at McClintock and at Price roads. The neighborhood station should see some major changes as this area continues to develop. Just East of a lot of some new ASU housing and directly south of a post office, the […]
Ride the Rail, Eat Salsa, Have Fun & Help Others
Saturday, April 25th from 11am to 6pm, at Tempe Beach Park is a day that all salsa lovers mark in red on their calendars. It’s a day to “heat it up” – with the world’s best condiment – SALSA. Whether you love to eat salsa or have a recipe that is sure to “catch on […]
Light Rail Station – Price – 101 and Apache
The light rail station located just East of the Loop 101 freeway is very convenient for anyone traveling from the East valley and heading down town. Commuters, sports fans, ASU students and a wide variety of people use this easily accessible light rail station to get to thousands of destinations along the Phoenix light rail […]
Light Rail Station – Veterans Way and College
The light rail station at Veterans Way and College Avenue in Tempe is right in the heart of Sun Devil Country. In fact, this station is also known as Sun Devil Station and is just outside of the stadium. Popular with students, RailGater’s and people heading to and from the Tempe Transportation Center this area […]