Our friends in Downtown Phoenix have posted a survey where you can “take a few minutes to share your thoughts on progress in Downtown Phoenix.” The survey is based upon a 2004 study where the Phoenix City Council approved “Downtown Phoenix: A Strategic Vision and Blueprint for the Future”. Most of us know that a […]
Rail Life Pic Of The Week – Getting Pumped
There has been some chatter about rising gas prices for a while now. Some people are predicting $4.00 soon, some people say $5.00 per gallon is right around the corner. Are they right? I don’t know. One thing is for sure, prices are up dramatically and are once again well above three bucks a gallon. […]
Rail Life Pic Of The Week – Keep On Truckin’
Have you checked out food truck Friday’s yet? For the past few months, there have been food trucks gathering at the Downtown Phoenix Public Market bringing a bunch of good food at reasonable prices. The trucks set up in the parking lot at the Market and kind of surround an area where tables and chairs […]
West Sixth – New Name For Centerpoint In Tempe
Remember back in September when we talked about the Centerpoint Condominium towers being sold to the Zaremba Group for $30 MILLION only to later hear that the deal was off because of a little snafu over a measly $20 MILLION, or so? In November of last year, we heard stories that the developer was a […]
CityScape New Years Eve – A Rockin’ Good Time
New Year’s Eve at CityScape is sure to be a good time. Live music, great food, ice skating and plenty of cheer! The first annual CityScape New Year’s Eve bash opens it’s doors at 7pm. Check out this info: Schedule of Events CityScape Doors Open 7 PM Beer, Wine-Spirits and Champagne Stations Open Food Booths […]
Regional Approval For Tempe Streetcar
Probably not a big surprise to anyone that has been watching the recent news about the Tempe Streetcar project but METRO did get regional approval. That’s good news for Tempe transportation planners. With construction set to begin in 2013, it will be here before we know it… Tempe streetcar project receives regional approval 2.6 […]
CityScape Brings Outdoor Ice Skating To The Desert
Outdoor Holiday Ice Skating is coming to CityScape in Phoenix from November 27 through January 15, 2011. Yep, it’s true, outdoor ice skating in Arizona. For just $10.00, you can ice skate at CityScape from 3 to 11 p.m each day. There will also be special "Skating with Santa" hours nightly at 6pm and 8pm. […]
Could Transit Help Fuel A Recovery?
Around here, we have talked about the economic impact of the Phoenix light rail system many times. There have been several studies mentioned over the past couple of years to make those points, even though the obvious transformations have occurred. Known as a sprawling metropolis, the metro Phoenix area has indeed embraced a more urban […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” Of The Week – The Light Rail Song
This weeks pic of the week is actually a video I saw posted by our friend, Yuri Artibise. The video is titled light rail and is preformed by Jeremy Messersmith. In the video Jeremy tells us that “if your cars too spendy and your bikes to slow” you can take the light rail. OR, “if […]
Tempe Youth Transit Pass – A Great Introduction To Public Transportation
Do you have or know any kids that live in Tempe? If so, you should let them know about the Tempe Youth Transit Pass. The Tempe Youth Transit Pass allows eligible Tempe residents ages 6 to 18 to ride the METRO light rail and the Valley Metro bus system for free. This little known program […]