Archive for 'Featured'
30 Days of Biking in Phoenix
Posted on 01. Sep, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
I noticed some bike advocates on Twitter talking about the hashtag #30daystobiking. Turns out, the thread is part of an event in Minneapolis aimed at getting people to bike somewhere for one month, from September 1st through the 30th – and Tweet about the experience with the hashtag #30daysofbiking. According to the 30 Days of [...]
Continue Reading
The ‘Do It Yourself’ Rail Project
Posted on 30. Aug, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
A historic streetcar could once again roll back into service under a plan to connect shops and restaurants along Grand Avenue in downtown Phoenix with the METRO light rail.
Continue Reading
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
Posted on 28. Aug, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
Children’s Museum of Phoenix, originally uploaded by LightRailBlogger. The Children’s Museum of Phoenix engages the minds of kids (from birth to 10 years old) with interactive exhibits and displays. Take the light rail and deboard at either of the 3rd Street Stations. People with kids tell me it’s a little bit of walk with a [...]
Continue Reading
The Next Rail Extension in Phoenix
Posted on 28. Aug, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
Grand Avenue is one step closer to seeing a return of a historic streetcar line carry visitors to the west side of downtown Phoenix.
Continue Reading
Heard Museum
Posted on 23. Aug, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
Heard Museum, originally uploaded by LightRailBlogger. The Heard Museum in midtown Phoenix arguably has one of the best (and one of the largest) collections of Native American art in the world. Spend the day here and enjoy casual dining in the courtyard cafe or head over to the gift shop for unique jewelry and other [...]
Continue Reading
Phoenix Art Museum
Posted on 23. Aug, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
Phoenix Art Museum, originally uploaded by LightRailBlogger. Phoenix Art Museum has its own collection of fine art (like this Keith Haring piece, foreground) in addition to bringing in fantastic exhibits from all over the world. If you spend the day here, check out the Arcadia Farms cafe featuring award winning dining and dishes prepared with [...]
Continue Reading
Light Rail 101 for New ASU Students
Posted on 16. Aug, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
Hundreds of ASU students are heading back to school and living in Taylor Place dorms in downtown Phoenix. The newest residents in our urban core will no doubt want to find out where to go for food, coffee and fun in the heart of the city. Light Rail Blogger shares his lists of his favorite destinations along the light rail.
Continue Reading
Follow Me
