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 […]
Questions remain for East Valley Light Rail extensions
The subject of light rail extensions in East Valley cities of Mesa and Tempe have come up in several conversations that I have had with people recently. Mesa and Tempe both appear to be very interested in expanding their light rail system. I have long been of the opinion that Main Street is a great […]
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 […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – Commencement at Sun Devil Stadium
This weeks photo reminds me of a pretty big story that may have been blown slightly out of proportion by the media. When I took the photo, I was simply taking a picture of a light rail car while standing near 3rd Street and Ash in Tempe. (can you guess which restaurant I was at?) […]
Metro CEO Rick Simonetta moving along
Metro light rail CEO Rick Simonetta has a pretty impressive resume. His 35 years in the public transportation industry has come with many rewards and accolades including being voted “one of the 50 most influential people in public transportation of the past century.” It sounds like changes to that resume will be in order in […]
My Nana’s Salsa Challenge is this weekend!
This morning, I was able to meet with Jessica Steed from the Arizona Hemophilia Association to talk about My Nana’s Salsa Challenge which will be held at Tempe Beach Park tomorrow from 11am to 6pm. They have a bunch of great stuff planned for the Tempe event including salsa making contests and a margarita mix-off. […]
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 […]
Get an early taste of Sun Devil football!
You probably know by now that the new light rail line will make it even easier to get to the ASU football games this year. Heck, there is a station practically right outside of the front gates which should help with some of the parking challenges of the past years. This Saturday, April 18th is […]
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 […]