We are moving! I am excited and proud to say that we are now the "official blog of RailLife.com!" If you currently link to us, please update your link to point to RailLife.com/blog and don't forget to subscribe to our feed! We are in the process of transferring these posts and info. Soon, I will be blogging on the new platform and not here very much. I hope you will join me!
As one of the co-founders of Rail Life LLC., I am very proud to finally announce that we are getting close to launching our web site. Since 2006, Rail Life LLC has been preparing to bring you the most complete resource for life surrounding the upcoming light rail line in Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa. It is our goal to assist business owners, commuters, sports fans, convention goers, property owners, students, art lovers, vacationers and YOU in learning more about light rail and the areas and venues surrounding the line. Currently, we are in the early stages of rolling out an amazing resource for all to enjoy. In the next few months, we will be coming out of the testing and beta phases of our site and will become a great asset to everyone that lives, works or plays in the areas surrounding light rail.
At RailLife.com, we realize that "Your Life, is on the Line!"
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Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Rock n Rail Wednesday
See the enclosed information about tomorrows festivities! I hope you can make it out to support the Light Rail progress. Sounds like fun and you might even win some cool prizes! Sorry for the poor quality of this pic.. (if you click the picture, it should give you a clear copy) Let me know if you would like me to email to you. Metro's number listed for more info is 602-322-4427. They can give ya the scoop!
Monday, January 28, 2008
AZ Light Rail - A "number's game?"
Today's paper had another large article about the Phoenix Light Rail Project. Kind of a, light at the end of the tunnel / homestretch thing. Near the end of the article, it mentions:
"As part of its grant agreement with the federal government, Metro promised at least 26,000 boardings a day for the first year of operation. To meet that target, Metro is planning a series of marketing events along the line this year. As the agency prepares to begin testing in each line segment, light-rail officials plan to hold "milestone events" to let people tour the vehicles."
I have heard a little bit about some planned events but not a whole lot. I do know that the first weekend is going to be free to ride and some events with music, media and probably hot dogs/apple pie will be thrown in for good measure. Granted, it's early and they have time to get the word out but I recently read some information about the new rail line in Charlotte, North Carolina that I thought was interesting. According to Debe, a blogger in Charlotte, Ridership for the first month of their system was approximately 9000 passenger trips per day. Now, if you consider that at roughly 1/2 the size of their system in comparison with the Arizona Light Rail system, it could be a little thin for Metro.
I'm sure the business owners along the route hope the 26,000 number will be easily matched and I look forward to not only watching the numbers roll in come December but participating in the parties. :-)
"As part of its grant agreement with the federal government, Metro promised at least 26,000 boardings a day for the first year of operation. To meet that target, Metro is planning a series of marketing events along the line this year. As the agency prepares to begin testing in each line segment, light-rail officials plan to hold "milestone events" to let people tour the vehicles."
I have heard a little bit about some planned events but not a whole lot. I do know that the first weekend is going to be free to ride and some events with music, media and probably hot dogs/apple pie will be thrown in for good measure. Granted, it's early and they have time to get the word out but I recently read some information about the new rail line in Charlotte, North Carolina that I thought was interesting. According to Debe, a blogger in Charlotte, Ridership for the first month of their system was approximately 9000 passenger trips per day. Now, if you consider that at roughly 1/2 the size of their system in comparison with the Arizona Light Rail system, it could be a little thin for Metro.
I'm sure the business owners along the route hope the 26,000 number will be easily matched and I look forward to not only watching the numbers roll in come December but participating in the parties. :-)
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Tempe Light Rail Meeting
There will be an "open house" at the Tempe Police Substation ( 1855 E Apache) this Wednesday at 6PM to discuss the light rail stations on Apache Blvd. Currently, there are four stations on Apache ranging from Dorsey to McClintock to Smith-Martin and down to Price Road. These stations look to be fairly significant as 3 of the 4 also will have Park-and-Ride Stations. The meeting, which is open to the public, will be to share ideas for the area, discuss future light rail stations and to provide an overview of existing conditions near these areas. The area in discussion is considered Line Section 5 and has some pretty interesting "dynamics" that will come in to play. ie: Great access to the 101, a lot of commercial potential and some housing areas that will undoubtedly go through some changes in the near future.
Other public meetings are held monthly to provide section updates and for people to voice their opinion on construction etc. I have been to several of these meetings and try to drink a Red Bull before in case something of real interest is discussed. This Wednesday's meeting sounds like it will be pretty interesting though. Maybe I'll see ya there.. Feel free to check the Rail Life blog for info on more Light Rail meetings..
Other public meetings are held monthly to provide section updates and for people to voice their opinion on construction etc. I have been to several of these meetings and try to drink a Red Bull before in case something of real interest is discussed. This Wednesday's meeting sounds like it will be pretty interesting though. Maybe I'll see ya there.. Feel free to check the Rail Life blog for info on more Light Rail meetings..
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