While the decision to take the South Tempe Light Rail extension program “off the table” was made a long time ago, there are still discussions going on about the best way to get people south from the current line. The two remaining light rail extension options are bus rapid transfer from Rural Road and a […]
ASU Students – Get A Pass
ASU students, did you get your Summer U-Pass yet? You do know that the U-Pass allows ASU students and employees to get a super sweet deal on riding the bus and light rail, right? We all know that ASU students and employees rock the light rail, a LOT. In fact, we know the huge light […]
ASU Student Dan Heidinger Missing – Last Seen on Light Rail
I just saw this story on Facebook about Dan Heidinger and thought we should all do what we can to spread the word. Daniel Heidinger is a missing ASU student and his family and friends desperately want him back. I spoke with Emil Heidinger today and was told that they appreciate anything we can all […]
Some Like it HOT Some Like it GREEN
Once again, we have a TON of good stuff going on this weekend. If you like it HOT, don’t miss My Nana’s Salsa Challenge at Tempe Beach Park this Saturday from 11am – 6pm. Yep, it’s easy to get to. Just take the light rail to Mill Avenue and head North to the park! This […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – Super Battle Near Tempe Light Rail
Superheroes and Supervillains battled it out this weekend in Tempe, eventually converging on the light rail station at Third and Mill. We understand that no one was seriously hurt but the battle was of epic proportions. The entire day was kept under control by the local pranksters at Improv AZ who have been known to […]
No Joke, Tempe Still in the Google Chase
Some April fools jokes are funny, some have a way of creating a lot of buzz. At Google, they definitely know how to create a buzz about their services. With their announcement that Google Fiber is coming, their PR machine has masterfully played up a HUGE awareness campaign the world over. Yesterday, Google changed their […]
With Light Rail, Misconceptions Abound
Whenever you have large public projects, information can get cloudy. For METRO Light Rail, there has long been a challenge of providing service AND information. Over the past few years, I have been to a LOT of public meetings at the Metro offices, city council chambers, schools, our Chamber of Commerce, etc. and I have […]
Tempe Festival of the Arts is Back!
The Tempe Festival of the arts is back for it’s annual spring Festival on Mill Avenue this weekend, March 26-28, 2010. The 33rd annual arts festival features a LOT of fun for all. Join hundreds of thousands of your closest friends in checking out the FREE event at Tempe’s Mill Avenue District while the weather […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – Top of the World
I happen to think the Hayden Ferry buildings in Tempe are pretty cool. The views from the top are spectacular with the Phoenix Skyline, Downtown Tempe on one side and the great views of Four Peaks and so much more to the East. This past week, I was in a conference room on the 11th […]
Light Rail Delays Can Be Good
We get caught up in our own little worlds and sometimes forget to check things before making assumptions. I learned this lesson the hard way recently. ( probably not for the first time ) As I was heading from Tempe to the Phoenix Public Market with friends the other day, the train stopped at the […]