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Metro light rail ridership numbers – November 09’
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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 ...3 hours ago -
It’s official – METRO hires new CEO, Steve Banta
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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 ...4 days ago -
Final ride for Metro CEO Rick Simonetta
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Metro light rail outgoing CEO Rick Simonetta was honored this past week with a “farewell” ride and reception at the Phoenix Art Museum. The shindig was made possible by a lot of “transportation geeks” pulling out all the stops to thank Rick for his hard work on our light rail system. Simonetta was ...4 days ago -
More light rail anniversary celebration information
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PHOENIX — Take a trip on light rail this Saturday for your chance to receive a “golden” transit pass, discover new and interesting retailers offering discounts to transit riders and be generally rewarded for your support of METRO in its first year. Here’s the inside scoop: GOLDEN PASS PROMOTION Ala ...5 days ago -
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – Happy Birthday Tempe Town Lake
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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 birthday party and were part of a ...1 week ago -
METRO chooses new CEO
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Today, METRO announced the appointment of it’s new CEO answering many of the questions surrounding Rick Simonetta’s impending retirement from his position. The new CEO will be Stephen Banta , who currently manages Portland’s TriMet system . Rail Life would like to extend a warm welcome to Mr. ...1 week ago -
METRO to celebrate first anniversary
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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 will hold a GoldenPass promotion to celebrate its anniversary and thank riders for their generous ...2 weeks ago -
Light rail train wraps van around a pole
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Photo courtesy of ABC15 (click to enlarge) Take a look at that! A Phoenix light rail train collided with a passenger van and ended up wrapping the van around a pole . Apparently, the driver of the van ran a red light and veered into the path of the light rail train before being dragged straight into a utility ...2 weeks ago -
Taking Light Rail to Sky Harbor Airport – A real life example:
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Since I began writing this blog, I have met a LOT of really cool people. Wayne Turner is one of those guys. Recently, we were talking about taking the light rail to Sky Harbor Airport and about the new Sky Train system that is coming. As a business traveler and downtown resident, Wayne will get a lot of use from ...2 weeks ago -
Stop, Look & Listen
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Wednesday afternoon the rail systems worst crash yet occurred when a woman driving a large passenger van ran a red light and foun[...]2 weeks ago -
Rail Life “Flickr Pic” of the week – Full Speed Ahead!
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The Rail Life “pic of the week” took a little vacation for a while ( mainly because some spineless jerk hijacked the Rail Life Flickr account ), but I have decided to begin again. I thought this cool picture was a great place to start with it’s “full speed ahead” feel to it. While many of us like the the ...2 weeks ago -
Cartel Coffee Lab coming to Phoenix!
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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 ...2 weeks ago -
Phoenix light rail crash wrapped van around pole
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Legal news for Arizona train accident attorneys. A van and a train collided injuring three people. Train Accident lawyers alerts-A Phoenix light rail train crashed into a van in the worst train accident since the opening. Phoenix, AZ—A light rail train and a van collided in a horrific accident on Wednesday ...2 weeks ago -
Lots of Light Rail Fun Comin’ Up
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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 as the Tempe Festival of ...2 weeks ago -
Another first near Phoenix Light Rail
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Today, the National Association of Home Builders announced the Nation’s First ‘Emerald’ Green Remodeling Project Certified in Phoenix . Interestingly enough, the home is located near the Phoenix Light Rail line which is proving to be a great place for “green-minded” people to hang their hats. ...3 weeks ago -
Phoenix Suns Tweet Up – Round Two
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The second annual Suns tweet up is almost here! If you remember last years Suns tweet up , you remember a rockin’ good time . On Tuesday, December 15th , join a bunch of “tweeps” and the Phoenix Suns as they take on the San Antonio Spurs. Ticket prices are $32.00 for “upper-level” seats and ...3 weeks ago -
Rail Life talks commercial real estate with Doug Lazovick
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As you probably know, we have an interest in communities and “life” near the light rail line. Occasionally, we are fortunate enough to have people write a “guest post” regarding their particular expertise as it relates to living along the light rail line in Arizona. I am really happy that my friend Doug agreed ...4 weeks ago -
Chickens or eggs?
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For as long as I can remember, the rub on downtown Phoenix has been that it is deserted after dark . Why? Because there is “nothing” there. Over the past couple of years we have slowly felt a “revitalization” of sorts that has given hope to some that this might be changing, and that we could actually ...4 weeks ago
