We mentioned the Motion Theatre Company a while back when Katie Charland told us more about their cool performance on the light rail this past summer. Turns out, they are at it again. This time, you have several opportunities to check them out. The Motion Theatre Company is proud to present their Winter Repertoire! After […]
Happy Birthday to METRO light rail
One year ago, METRO light rail arrived in the valley amid much fan fare, speculation, criticism, joy, fear and excitement. This past year has been mostly good news for light rail, but challenges have been many and will continue to face a new METRO CEO. Metro celebrated their birthday about a week early by working […]
2009 Tempe Block Party and Insight Bowl to rock the Rail Life
The annual Tempe Block Party and the 2009 Insight Fiesta Bowl are the next BIG things to hit Mill Avenue and will help 2009 go out with a bang. The 25th Annual Fiesta Bowl Block Party will start just a short time after the beginning of the Insight Bowl. New Year’s Eve begins on Mill […]
Metro light rail ridership numbers – November 09’
METRO just published year to date and monthly light rail ridership numbers showing total weekly boardings of 40,211 for this past month which is the second highest average weekday number of the year. Total boardings for November of 2009 came in at 1,003,503. METRO sounds pretty happy with the million plus number. A breakdown from […]
Changes Coming to Tempe Transit System
We often talk about the early success of our light rail system and how it appears to be changing the way many people look at transportation in Arizona. One interesting topic that comes up regularly is the demographics of Phoenix light rail riders. According to a recent survey, 26 percent of AZ light rail riders […]
It’s official – METRO hires new CEO, Steve Banta
We talked about Metro’s new CEO Steve Banta last week but now, it’s official: PHOENIX — An employment contract has been finalized between METRO light rail and its new CEO Steve Banta. Banta is expected to start work on January 20, 2010. On Wednesday, the METRO Board ratified the negotiated employment contract and submitted it […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – Happy Birthday Tempe Town Lake
For many, it is hard to believe Tempe Town Lake is ten years old. For others, it feels like it has been here “forever.” The lake is a big part of Tempe and is a major draw for residents and tourists alike. This past weekend, many rode the light rail to the Tempe Town Lake […]
METRO to celebrate first anniversary
The Metro Golden Pass Promotion to celebrate the one year anniversary of light rail is here! Make METRO light rail a part of your holiday plans on Saturday, December 19. Enjoy deals, convenient access to a variety of events and a chance to win a Suns VIP experience! Ala Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, METRO […]
Cartel Coffee Lab coming to Phoenix!
Great news for Rail Life coffee lovers, we just heard that Cartel Coffee is coming to Phoenix! According to our friends at the most rockin’ coffee blog on the planet, the newest Cartel Coffee Lab location is: 1 N. 1st St. #107 Phoenix, AZ 85004 Twitter: @cartelcoffeelab Sounds like Tuesday is the opening of downtown’s […]
Lots of Light Rail Fun Comin’ Up
Wow, it’s gonna be another really busy weekend for light rail fun! Beginning Friday, the best way to get your groove on will be to hop on the light rail and check out some of the many cool things to do along the line. Check out the 41st annual Tempe Fall Festival known around here […]