As I walked along Central Avenue this week, I took this shot of the new Gold’s Gym at CityScape and thought it turned out kind of cool. I have to wonder if the opening of this new gym will bring some muscle heads from any of the walkable neighborhoods along the line or if it […]
Jane’s Walk Phoenix Part 2 – Walkin’ the Walk
Jane’s Walk is back in Phoenix for a second annual stroll through the city. This year, the walk will focus on the Warehouse District just south of downtown and we’ll be learning a lot of cool things about the history of these buildings, the area, and what might be next for this part of town. […]
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 […]
Introducing the Green Rail Corridor
Check out this press release from the Global Institute of Sustainability at ASU. This new partnership will create jobs and focus on the green light rail corridor in Phoenix. We talk a lot about business along the light rail line and about how communities along the line are being transformed. This project will be a […]
Google Transit Coming Soon To Rock The Rail Life!
Have you heard of Google Transit, a feature of Google Maps that began in October of 2007 and now covers 445 cities worldwide? Google Transit helps you get around town using the “Get Directions” feature of Google Maps and the option to use public transit. Valley Metro has been working with the 14 member cities […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – Just What The Dr. Ordered
We have a bunch of coffee shops along the light rail and the list appears to be growing steadily. One very well known coffee shop in town is Lux Coffee Bar located at 4404 N Central Avenue near the light rail station at Central and Campbell. This past week, I just “had” to try a […]
Great Fundraiser Planned at Downtown Phoenix Public Market
In our community, there are many examples of people doing some exciting, cool and inspirational things to help make a difference. Anyone that knows our friend Cindy Gentry at the Downtown Phoenix Market knows she has had a huge impact downtown. Through Cindy, I had a chance to meet Natalie and learn more about the […]
Tempe is Bike – Friendly
There is often talk about the fact that Tempe is bike friendly. As one that doesn’t ride a bike nearly as much as I should or would like to, I can’t exactly talk as much about being bike friendly as some of my friends can. In Tempe, we have bikes AND we have friendly people: […]
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – Urban Commuters Rockin’ the Rail Life
Everyone knows that gas prices are half of what they were in recent months. Just because we are enjoying the reprieve, doesn't mean there are not people still looking to save a few bucks or to live a more "green lifestyle." I have enjoyed learning more about many people living, working and playing in an […]
Baseball, Hotdogs, Apple Pie and…
No matter how you are getting around today, we hope you have a very Happy Independence Day! May you enjoy everything this fun holiday has to offer and may God bless America!