Archive for May, 2009
Phoenix light rail stations
Posted on 30. May, 2009 by Tony Arranaga.
I overhear many conversations during my carfree commute using the light rail in Phoenix, however the chatter that sticks out the most involves the question dude, where’s my stop? Actually, the conversation that sticks out the most was the one between two men talking about their friend “Frankie” who’s back in the pokie. This time, [...]
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Surviving the heat during your carfree commute
Posted on 28. May, 2009 by Tony Arranaga.
The Phoenix Fire Department is urging people to take precautions this summer while using the light rail during warmer months. Firefighters will visit various stations and educate riders about the possible dangers brought on by extreme heat. Crews will also be on hand to pass out bottles of water and inform people about covering up [...]
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Phoenix light rail will operate on extended weekend schedule
Posted on 21. May, 2009 by Tony Arranaga.
UPDATE: new information on current hours of operation. Light rail in Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa will soon run later on weekend nights, according to a post on the East Valley Tribune‘s website. METRO‘s board of directors voted unanimously on the issue during their meeting on Wednesday. The issue has been a hot topic ever since [...]
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Ride the Phoenix light rail for free
Posted on 20. May, 2009 by Tony Arranaga.
UPDATE: LINK TO NEWS AND PHOENIX LIGHT RAIL PASSENGER NUMBERS A fellow transit blogger interviewed me for a series on people who use mass transit to commute to work. The Transit Sleuth recently posted the interview which you can read here. Showing some bloggin’ love and to thank him for the kind words, I wanted [...]
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Public art missing from Phoenix light rail station
Posted on 17. May, 2009 by Tony Arranaga.
UPDATE: LINK TO MORE NEWS AND INFORMATION ABOUT THE WORK OF MICHAEL MAGLICH Three pedestals used to display public art at light rail stations are standing alone at McDowell and Central Avenue. Some may assume the absence is the work of vandals, but instead what happened here was in God’s hands. In the background in [...]
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New video
Posted on 16. May, 2009 by Tony Arranaga.
This is the first installment I did for “Won’t you be my neighbor” – I posted it back in April but now I’m moving the media over to this new platform. The 12th St. Cafe is located at 12th St and Jefferson, on the East side of Downtown Phoenix.
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How to beat the heat during your carfree commute
Posted on 15. May, 2009 by Tony Arranaga.
Phoenix light rail passengers and mass transit commuters are finally getting a taste of summer in the desert. Temperatures this weekend will hover close to the 110 degree mark. While many people are perfectly content in the comfort of a cooled home, others might feel the urge to hop on the train and check out [...]
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