Archive for July, 2010
Weekend Fun
Posted on 29. Jul, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
A Critical Mass, a party fit for a queen, and a cool art exhibit at a Phoenix hot spot. These are just some of the events on my radar for this weekly edition of Weekend Fun along the light rail. Friday, July 30 A Critical Mass of bikes will take to the streets of Phoenix [...]
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Public Interest Group Speaks Out on Transit Cuts
Posted on 26. Jul, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
I normally don’t copy and paste news releases, however I feel the information below should not be taken out of context. Arizon Public Interest Research Group sent me this release earlier today. For Immediate Release: July 26, 2010 Contact: Serena Unrein Office: (602) 252-4052 Cell: (602) 908-0451 Transit Service Cuts to Impact Valley Residents Consumer, [...]
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METRO Light Rail Prepares Riders for Service Changes
Posted on 21. Jul, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
METRO light rail is alerting riders to service changes which take effect on Monday, July 26th. According to the an email from METRO, the reason for the cuts are due to an “unfortunate result of the slow economy and substantial decrease in sales tax collections that support public services like transit.” Besides the numerous schedule [...]
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This Week on CenPhoTV
Posted on 16. Jul, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
This week on CenPhoTV, Jacqui and Dave tell us about 25 tons of snow at the Phoenix Zoo, free admission this Saturday at the Heard Museum, and all the best live music in Valley. Having problems viewing the video player? Click here.
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METRO Light Rail Ridership Takes Summer Dip
Posted on 15. Jul, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
METRO light rail ridership numbers took a dip during the month of June, meanwhile the year over year numbers continue to increase. According to METRO’s website, there were 942,154 riders during the month of June compared to 991,999 during the month of May. While there was a decrease in the month to month numbers, there was a [...]
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Weekend Fun
Posted on 15. Jul, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
The Heard Museum turns Third Friday into a night of pampering, art exhibits on Grand Avenue, and a monthly dance party at Civic Space Park (with Otter Pops!) – these are just some of the events on my radar in this edition of Weekend Fun along the light rail in Phoenix. Friday, July 16th Native [...]
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Four Ways to Make Foursquare Awesome Along the Light Rail
Posted on 14. Jul, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
METRO Light Rail is now on Foursquare, the social media location-based game where people use their smartphones to ‘check-in’ and earn points at businesses or destinations. The points go toward becoming a ‘mayor’ of that particular location. Many businesses offer special discounts and deals for the mayor, although bragging rights amongst your friends are what [...]
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