About

Since 1995, Tony Arranaga has worked in television newsrooms around the country. Tony started his career on the assignment desk at the West Coast Bureau for ABC News in Los Angeles. He then spent several years covering politics in both Tampa and Washington, D.C. before landing in Phoenix where he helped ABC 15/KNXV-TV grow a morning show audience.

Tony’s new passion is mass transit and alternative transportation. As the author of Light Rail Blogger, Tony talks about the light rail system in Phoenix and his car-free experience in the desert. The website is a resource of news and information for those planning to hop on their bike or light rail to explore Phoenix.

Tony was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, and has a degree in Journalism and Political Science from the University of Arizona.

The popularity of the Phoenix light rail means more people are searching online for information about the public transportation system. Whether riders are looking for a Phoenix light rail map, or details on how to ride, or even info on how to use the light rail and bicycles. There’s a growing base of Phoenix rail fans getting their news and information from Light Rail Blogger and people on the web are noticing. The Phoenix New Times named Light Rail Blogger as a finalist for a Big Brains Award (2010). The blog was also nominated for a Stylos Award (2010). Tony’s car-free lifestyle and the Phoenix bike culture were featured in Wavelength (Fall 2010) in addition to being named one of the 10 Favorite Blogs for News and Events in Phoenix (2010). LRB is also featured on sites like Smaller Living (here and here), qTalk, and Blooming Rock, with guests posts on Downtown Phoenix and videos on Downtown Phoenix Journal which take viewers on a tour of arts, culture and dining destiantions within walking distance of the light rail .

Tony also lends his experience as Light Rail Blogger to help Valley organizations like Friends of Transit, Grand Avenue Rail Project, and Discovery Triangle improve public transportation in Arizona.

Requests for speaking engagements, consulting or a blog sponsorship/rate sheet can be sent to:  tony<at>lightrailblogger<dot>com