Category Archives: light rail corridor
Progress being made on PHX Sky Train station
First phase of airport’s train to begin operations in early 2013 by Emily Gersema - Apr. 29, 2011 The Arizona Republic Dozens of workers have erected 10,000 tons of steel and 11,000 yards of concrete over recent months to make the pedestrian … Continue reading
Light Rail: City-rehabbed apartments almost ready for move-in
by Sadie Jo Smokey – Apr. 17, 2011 The Arizona Republic City bought apartments in 2009; buildings renovated Residents may begin moving into five blocks of affordable housing in north-central Phoenix by the end of May. The two-story brick buildings at … Continue reading
Mayor Smith decries ‘parochial’ transit planning
by Gary Nelson – Apr. 14, 2011 The Arizona Republic Mesa Mayor Scott Smith told a room full of Arizona transit experts Monday that the state needs to get over its border problem. No, not that border. He was talking about the … Continue reading
Healthy Choices, Fresh Produce in one easy location
Healthy Choices, Fresh Produce in one easy location By Lynlee Smith This is a must visit whether you’re a local or just passing through the area, The Phoenix Public Market is a great place to pick up fresh locally-sourced produce, … Continue reading
Residential Real Estate 3-Year trends near light rail
Light Rail Corridor Real Estate Trend: .5 miles from the tracks Residential Sales by Property Type: 3-year Trend Average and Median Sales Prices: 3-year Trend by Bryan Watkins, Light Rail Advisors We all know what happened during the past 3-4 … Continue reading
Light rail would link 79th Ave., I-10 and downtown Phoenix
by David Madrid – Apr. 1, 2011 The Arizona Republic The Southwest Valley is in line for light rail that would move riders to and from downtown Phoenix along Interstate 10 to the 79th Avenue Park-and-Ride. The line is scheduled to open … Continue reading
Connect to Sky Harbor Airport with Light Rail
Courtesy of Metro Light Rail METRO connects to Sky Harbor International Airport at the light rail station at 44th and Washington streets using the PHX Airport Shuttle. From the 44th Street/Washington METRO station, passengers can cross Washington Street heading south … Continue reading
Metro Light Rail news item to report?
If you have a Metro Light Rail news item to report, you can contact the following information officer at Metro: News contact: Hillary Foose – Public Information Officer Office: 602-322-4468 Mobile: 602-697-1705 Email: hfoose@MetroLightRail.org
Internship Position Available at LightRailConnect.com
We have an opening for one college student intern to assist with new business development and creative writing. There is commission income possible on some projects. College experience is a requirement. Some projects we are developing are: light rail corridor … Continue reading
Tempe council seeks federal funds for streetcar system
by Dianna M. Nanez – Feb. 2, 2011 The Arizona Republic The Tempe City Council directed its staff to move forward with an application for federal funding to help build a streetcar system that would travel along Mill Avenue between Rio … Continue reading