by bryan | Jan 7, 2011 | ASU, News & Information, Schools
By LynLee Smith For ASU women’s waterpolo team, seven isn’t just a number used for good luck. For them, it’s the number of countries represented on the team. This year the Sun Devils show representation from South Africa, Germany, Hungary, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. When asked about playing in a foreign country with a diverse group of athletes, senior attacker Candice Phillippe said, “All the locations of our homes make us different and unique, but it’s our love for waterpolo that brings us together,” Coming from Berlin, Germany Junior Mariam Salloum participated in the European Championships in Zareb, Croatia through August 2010. She recorded two goals and three assists and started in all four games for Germany. Salloum lead the Sun Devils in 2010 with 27 assists and third on the team with 50 points netting 23 goals. Both Senior Sarah Harris and Junior Kelsey White made a big splash for South Africa over summer competing in World League in Greece and France. Harris, a super star in her first season for the Sun Devils, finished with 38 goals, 30 steals and recorded 14 assists. She was named MPSF newcomer of the week, All MPSF and All American Honourable Mention. Captain of her South African side Harris says, “Playing internationally this summer was a great experience, it taught me so much about teamwork and developed my leadership skills.” White stepped up her game from her freshman year and played an outstanding season for the Sun Devils last year, recording 46 points and 30 steals scoring multiple goals for the sun devils throughout the season. She was named most...
by bryan | Oct 14, 2010 | light rail corridor, News & Information, San Francisco MUNI SFMTA
Muni “Trivia” The steepest grades of Muni routes are: Cable Car: 21% for Powell-Hyde line on Hyde between Bay and Francisco. Streetcar: 9% for J-Church on private right-of-way in Dolores Park. The approximate one-way length of various Muni routes are: The longest cable car route is the Powell-Hyde at 2.1 miles. The longest streetcar line is the M Oceanview at 9.0 miles. Information courtesy of SFMTA:...
by bryan | Oct 14, 2010 | News & Information, San Jose VTA Light Rail
VTA’s 42.2-mile light rail line is one of the longest to be built in the U.S. in 50 years. Service started on the line in December 1987. The initial nine-mile segment from Santa Clara through downtown San Jose was completed in June 1988. Service to the Tamien Station (Alma Avenue), two miles south of downtown, began in August 1990. The entire 20.8-mile line was completed in April 1991. In December 1999, VTA opened the 7.6-mile Tasman West line, connecting Mountain View with existing Light Rail service. The Tasman East Extension followed in two phases. Phase I, Baypointe Transfer Station to I-880/Milpitas Station, was completed in May 2001. Phase II, I-880/Milpitas Station to Hostetter Station, was completed in June 2004, in conjunction with the Capitol Light Rail Extension south of Hostetter to Alum Rock Station. The Vasona Extension from Downtown San Jose to Winchester Transit Center opened October 1, 2005. Hours of Operation: VTA Light Rail service is offered seven-days a week, 365 days a year. Light Rail operates on 15, 30 and 60 minute frequencies depending on time of day from 4:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. on the Alum Rock–Santa Teresa Line and 5 a.m. to 12 midnight on the Mountain View–Winchester Line. For a complete listing of service hours and frequency, check current schedules. Fares: A valid ticket is required to ride VTA’s Light Rail system. Ticket vending machines are located at each station. Fare inspectors may ask to see a valid ticket or pass. Connections: Light rail service connects with VTA buses at all stations. Light rail also connects with Caltrain at the Tamien and Downtown Mountain...
by bryan | Oct 14, 2010 | Denver RTD, News & Information
Whether you’re heading downtown for work or school, shopping or dining in LoDo, hitting the ballgame, or enjoying a night on the town, RTD light rail is going your way. RTD light rail offers over 36 convenient stations on several lines to get you anywhere you want to go. The Light Rail system provides fast (up to 55 mph) and reliable transportation through central, southwest and southeast metro areas (see map). You can leave your car at home or park it at one of nearly 20 light rail stations with park-n-Ride lots. Then, just hop on board to get to your destination or make connections to other RTD services, such as call-n-Rides or bus routes. Best of all, you’ll save money over driving while enjoying a commute free of stress, traffic jams and bad weather. Once you’ve tried it, you’ll find that light rail really is the fast, comfortable and convenient way to get around. Some lines provide additional late night/early morning trips. Schedules may vary. Light rail cars are wheelchair accessible. Discount fares, ticketbooks and passes are available. Information courtesy of Denver RTD:...
