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This weekend along the light rail in Phoenix
Posted on 08. Apr, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
Looking for to get out of the house this weekend? Take the light-rail or your bike to one of these events in downtown Phoenix. Arizona Asian Festival Heritage Park (3rd Street and Washington light rail station) Arizona Diamondbacks vs Pittsburgh Pirates Chase Field (3rd Street and Jefferson light rail station) Outrigger Regatta Tempe Town Lake [...]
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Urban spaces along the METRO light rail
Posted on 06. Apr, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
This is a continuing series on open spaces along the METRO light rail in Phoenix. I’m documenting the locations here on the blog and encouraging comments from readers as to what they would like to see in these structures. All of them are located in the heart of the city and within walking distance of [...]
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Phoenix light rail fare information
Posted on 01. Apr, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
How much does it cost to ride the METRO light rail? A single ride on the light rail or bus is $1.75 and a roundtrip fare is $3.50 when you purchase your ticket at a station kiosk. Instead of driving downtown to a game or event, you can also save money by parking at one [...]
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Urban spaces along the METRO light rail
Posted on 01. Apr, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
This is a continuing series on open spaces along the METRO light rail in Phoenix. I’m documenting the locations here on the blog and encouraging comments from readers as to what they would like to see in these open spaces. Whether it’s a restaurant, retail or maybe a place for creatives to come and work [...]
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Valley Bike Month
Posted on 31. Mar, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
Valley Metro kicks off Valley Bike Month this week, a month long campaign aimed at encouraging more people to use bikes as an alternative mode of transportation or exercise. Valley Metro is also promoting a bike and pedestrian safety campaign called Be Bright. As many of you know, this blog has helped me to become [...]
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GOP’s Steele likes light rail convenience in Phoenix
Posted on 29. Mar, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
In case you missed the news over the weeekend: Republican National Committee Chair Michael Steele and several others were in town last Friday to tour Downtown Phoenix as a possible site for the Republic National Convention. According to The Arizona Republic reporter Scott Wong: “Without hesitation, Phoenix came with their A game today,” Steele said, [...]
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Location location location (and that view!)
Posted on 28. Mar, 2010 by Tony Arranaga.
Wrestlemania, WorldFest and the Tempe Festival of the Arts are the three main events this weekend in Phoenix. However, if you’re looking for something to do that’s a little more low key, then you may want to direct your eyes over here. This is the view from One Lexington – a mid-rise condo building in midtown [...]
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