Tag Archives: extended hours
The first weekend of extended light rail hours in Phoenix
Posted on 05. Jul, 2009 by Tony Arranaga.
People in Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa had their first chance this weekend to enjoy late light rail service, but how many people took advantage of the extended hours? (More information on extended light rail hours here)
I went to an event at the Clarendon Hotel and Gallo Blanco Cafe (Steele Indian School station) and the place [...]
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Extended METRO hours are coming
Posted on 01. Jul, 2009 by Tony Arranaga.
METRO light rail passengers in the Valley will finally be able to enjoy extended weekend hours.
Since the new transit system rolled onto Phoenix streets last December, METRO has stopped service at midnight. The decision was a financial one, and led to many angry restaurant owners and passengers. People were relying on the train for entertainment, [...]
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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 the debut of [...]
