This past week, we mentioned a few of the many fun things going on this weekend near the light rail line. One of my favorites was the Tempe Festival of the Arts! I was able to meet some friends down there, talk to a bunch of artists and business owners and just have a great time. In […]
More light rail fun coming your way
Looking for a few fun things to do along the light rail corridor this weekend? These three things might be of interest. 1. The Downtown Phoenix Public Market is a great way to start a Saturday morning. If taking light rail, you can exit the Central / Roosevelt or the Central / Van Buren stops […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – Walkin’ the walk
Take a hike, a walk, a stroll or what ever you want to call it but the very first Rail Life hike at Hayden Butte ( “A” Mountain ) in Tempe was a LOT of fun. Many of our good friends came out to enjoy a really nice Saturday morning get together with the common goal […]
Arizona Aloha Festival coming to Tempe Town Lake
See current Arizona Aloha Festival information<— Light rail is becoming a very popular way to enjoy a LOT of fun stuff! This coming weekend is no exception as it is jam-packed with all kinds of great activities. The Arizona Aloha Festival at Tempe Beach Park will be held March 14th and 15th from 10am – […]
Take a hike… Rail Life style
We are always up for fun things to do via light rail! Please join us Saturday, March 21st as we get together with you and with our friends from Take A Hike Arizona to meet at “A” Mountain in Tempe, for a fun morning hike, stroll or walk up Hayden Butte. The easiest way to […]
Light Rail Station – Rural and University
The light rail station at Rural and University is a very busy station. Tempe and ASU students have embraced light rail and are taking advantage of it’s many benefits. Students find light rail a great way to help with parking problems and costs. The ASU “U-Pass” is available at greatly discounted rates to ASU students. […]
Light Rail travel times – un-official numbers
We get calls and emails about the light rail schedules and travel times quite often. I believe the timing varies slightly depending on driver, passenger loads and even time of day. My last travel time update was pretty consistent with my most recent one. Today, I traveled the entire route, from the Sycamore and Main Street station to […]
Light Rail Station – Dorsey and Apache
The Tempe light rail station is located just East of the main campus at ASU and is a popular station for people living near the school. The housing choices and number of small, locally owned businesses near by are many. The Dorsey and Apache station has two park and ride locations nearby with 190 spaces. […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – Urban Commuters Rockin’ the Rail Life
Everyone knows that gas prices are half of what they were in recent months. Just because we are enjoying the reprieve, doesn't mean there are not people still looking to save a few bucks or to live a more "green lifestyle." I have enjoyed learning more about many people living, working and playing in an […]
Light Rail Station – Mill Ave and 3rd Street
The light rail station in the Mill Avenue District is certainly a hotbed of activity. People enjoy riding the light rail to enjoy the many restaurants and shops in the area as well as Tempe Town Lake, Tempe Beach Park and many employment centers. Many activities are held at the park and along Mill Avenue […]