The METRO light rail has been running in the Valley for a few weeks now so drivers can get used to seeing the trains. While no passengers are on the METRO, the trains will be running the full length of the rail which is set to open on December 27th. Today a light rail car had its first accident with a vehicle as the train had a minor accident with a car near 24th and Washington.
For more information on the Metro light rail you can visit our friends at Raillife.com.
It is being reported in today’s papers that fares for the new METRO light rail could be increased before it even opens. Daily passes could be raised from $2.50/day to $4.50. This would not have been an issue if they had not released fares before hand, but they did. This move could end up turning off riders from Mesa and Tempe who may have already been a little reluctant, but keeping an open mind.
December 27th is coming quick, that is the day the Phoenix METRO light rail system finally opens. The one stop source for all things light rail has been Nick Bastian over at raillife.com.
Nick was featured in this month’s REALTOR magazine in a story on beating the traffic.
Nick has been a leading advocate for the light rail in Mesa/Tempe area.
December 27th at 10 a.m. the Phoenix Metro Light Rail opens! There will be music, exhibits and other activities at various park-n-ride light rail locations throughout the East Valley including Tempe and Mesa.
On both Saturday the 27th and Sunday the 28th you will be able to ride 20-mile the light rail for free.
Not sure if the light rail will be beneficial to you? Check out the more detailed maps to see where the light rail will be making stops.
I know there was a lot of mixed opinions on whether the light rail should have been built or not. No matter what your opinion was, light rail is here. Give it a try, who knows it may surprise you.
Soon residents of Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert and the rest of the Phoenix Valley will be able to take light-rail to downtown Phoenix. The light-rail, which is scheduled to open in December, is running a slogan contest sponsored by the Arizona Republic to promote safety.
With over 1,500 entries the list has been narrowed to the final ten. You can now go to the Arizona Republic website and vote for your favorite choice. Here is the list of the final ten.
Respect the rail.
Mind the track.
Metro Light Rail – Watch Where We’re Going.
Use Your Brain. Mind the train!
Watch Your back. Stay off the Track.
Look-Listen-Live. Light rail.
Train Your Brain.
Be Rail Safe!
Light rail safety. It’s a way of life!
Steer Clear, Metro’s Here.
If you live in Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert or Chandler Arizona you will soon have a new option for getting from your home to downtown Phoenix. In just 100 days East Valley residents will have the option of taking the Rail into the city. In celebration of this milestone, METRO will be giving away 100 3-day free passes. For more information visit http://www.metrolightrail.org/100day. You can also keep up to date with the latest METRO news at RailLife.
