Last week was a really busy week for Light Rail meetings. As I get caught up, I’ll try to make some more stuff available. One of the more interesting meetings was held at ASU to discuss light rail safety near the campus. Gary Flunoy from Metro did a great job with his presentation and I was able […]
Public Transportation – One (funny) man’s opinion
How ironic that, last night, some of us from Rail Life were leaving a really cool place on Mill Avenue called La Bocca Urban Pizzeria and Wine Bar. As we left, we were stopped by “G-Money,” who asked our opinion of public transportation! 🙂 We chatted for a minute and then decided, as any blogger would, that we […]
ah, let’s try it again. lights, camera, action?
ok, so not everything went perfect today when the testing began.. Sounds like the trains are doing fine but some of the testing equipment had a bit of a problem.. Here is the story as reported by AZ Central.. “Tempe-Mesa light rail test put on hold.” Hopefully, everything will be running smoothly in the near future. […]
testing of light rail cars coming soon to Mesa
Thanks to our friend, Michael Monti for posting this info concerning the next rounds of testing.. Subject: Live-wire test on expanded test track – Monday, June 9 Hello our ASU and Tempe colleagues- As a heads up, we are planning to expand the vehicle test track to the Mesa end of line in late June. […]
Light Rail Safety talk at ASU – More testing coming soon
At ASU, it is going to be very important to talk about “safety” along and near the lines. Metro is offering a seminar on Friday, June 13th in the ASU Biodesign Institute Auditorium. (click here for ASU Biodesing map) Heres the deal… Friday, June 13, 2008 Metro Light Rail Safety Brown Bag Seminar “Safety Around the Tracks” […]
Tempe South Transit Study- Public Input Welcome
Recently, we talked about the public involvement meetings for the Northwest Extension. Soon, there be two more public meetings in Tempe to discuss the "Tempe South Study" where we will have an opportunity to learn more about future routes and transit modes to connect South Tempe and parts of Chandler to the upcoming 20 mile Light […]
Phoenix Light Rail – Get ready for a party..
I came across this video tonight featuring the grand opening of the "LYNX" light rail line in Charlotte which shows a long line of people waiting to ride the train on opening day. This reminded me of a recent transportation committee meeting I attended where we discussed the grand opening weekend of our Phoenix light rail […]
Someone getting torched for $600k..
Not sure who is gonna pay the final tab for the 31 sections of rail that were damaged by “improper use of torches,” but it sounds like most of the sections have already been replaced. (30 of the 31 cracked/damaged sections replaced so far) Metro spokesperson Hillary Foose said.. “”The new rail is in, and they […]
Bridge work to close 101 Freeway
Just an “FYI.” Bridge Construction will close the Loop 101 Freeway As part of final construction for the METRO light rail system in Tempe, a small section of the Loop 101 and Apache Boulevard will be closed. Construction crews will install the bridge under deck lighting and work on the replacement of auxiliary lanes. […]