The Next Rail Extension in Phoenix
Posted on 28. Aug, 2010 by Tony Arranaga in Featured, News
UPDATE: Links
A different form of public transportation could soon roll through the streets of Phoenix, in an area eager to find ways to direct METRO light rail ridership to the west side of downtown.
The Grand Avenue Rail Project would take people from the heart of downtown, somewhere near Van Buren and Central and 7th Avenues, and transport them along Northwest Grand Avenue toward 19th Avenue. The trolley or streetcar would take visitors past local art studios like Jordre, Ambient and Modern Cat Studios, or take them to the neighborhood’s dining destinations like Sapna Cafe and The Paisley Violin.
Architect Bob Graham is spearheading efforts to turn this idea into a reality and will bring together a group of downtown advocates (myself included) to come up with ways to get the ball rolling on the concept. We’ll focus on recruiting board members and developing a working master plan. There are also the questions ‘what’s the estimated cost’ and most importantly, ‘who would (or even could) fund a project like this?’
An overview of the project can be found on the GARP website here.
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