One Great Asset – PHX Sky Train Car Unveiled – Connects Light Rail

Courtesy of SkyHarbor Airport [Editor’s Note: Phoenix Sky Train is coming along. The roof is being attached at this very moment as you read this update. LightRailConnect supports this valuable link to make the airport more accessible to everyone] One Great Asset – PHX Sky Train Car Unveiled Five. Four. Three. Two. One. From behind the curtain and out of the smoke, the first car of the PHX Sky Train™ dazzled onlookers who broke into applause and gave each other high-fives. What began as a dream 10 years ago is now a reality. Thanks to the hard work and vision of city of Phoenix leaders and innovators, the first of many PHX Sky Train cars to come has arrived in Phoenix and was met with excitement on Tuesday, August 16, during an unveiling ceremony.   Aviation Director Danny Murphy called the day a special and extraordinarily exciting one for the city, the Valley and the State. “This is one of the most forward-thinking projects of our time,” Murphy remarked. “The PHX Sky Train will allow us to meet the expectations of the public as they travel through America’s Friendliest Airport®.” As a state-of-the-art customer service asset, the PHX Sky Train will run from the light rail station at 44th Street and Washington to the East Economy Parking Area to Terminal 4 in Stage 1 which will open in the first quarter of 2013. By 2015, the train will continue to Terminal 3 with a walkway to Terminal 2. “The PHX Sky Train will open on time and on budget,” Murphy said as applause erupted. Mayor Phil Gordon remarked how...

Free Event on Light Rail: Fri Nov 4th @ Arizona Science Center

[Editor’s Note: This is a FREE event on light rail. LightRailConnect.com supports Things To Do along light rail] Leave the kids at home with a baby-sitter and spend the evening at the Arizona Science Center, where you can experience the exhibits at your own pace and save $14 per person in admission. Astronomer Michael Hart of the University of Arizona will talk about how lasers and telescopes give sharp views of the sky. Details: 5:30-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4. 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix. Free. IMAX and planetarium are $8 each. 602-716-2000, azscience.org. Courtesy of The Arizona...

Venture is floated by downtown Phoenix groups

Holding company would allow sharing of resources by Emily Gersema – Oct. 27, 2011 Courtesy of The Arizona Republic [Editor’ Note: Light Rail Advisors supports being efficient and consolidating organizations which have similar purposes. LightRailConnect.com is pro business near light rail] Two downtown Phoenix business groups with similar missions are considering a new partnership to share resources.    Martin Shultz, chairman of the Phoenix Community Alliance, wants the alliance and the tax-funded Downtown Phoenix Partnership under the umbrella of a holding company. This would enable them to share some functions, such as marketing the downtown area or staff. Shultz envisions that some city officials and business leaders would sit on the board of the holding company, which he said would be a non-profit group, similar to a holding company he visited in Denver. “If you set up a holding company, you’ll have people who will be in charge, and then you’ll have the functional organizations (the partnership and alliance) below that,” Shultz said. “We believe strongly that events production — festivals and special events — could be the focus.” Downtown Phoenix Partnership President and CEO David Roderique said the partnership has a small subcommittee studying PCA’s idea. “We’re probably four or six months away from knowing if we want to do something or not,” Roderique said. Phoenix Community Alliance officials have mentioned the idea informally in the past, but the alliance made a formal presentation this month at the partnership’s quarterly meeting. The two groups share a goal — develop downtown Phoenix into a bustling business and entertainment area — and they have many of the same members, such as officials...

RockBlock Returns to Phoenix Nov. 5 on light rail

Oct. 28, 2011 Courtesy of The Arizona Republic  [Editor’s Note: Rockblock is one of many Things To Do on Phoenix light rail. LightRailConnect makes it easy to live, work and play near light rail] Phoenix, Ariz. (Sept. 15, 2011) – BillingTree Rock Block returns to Phoenix Sat., Nov. 5, 6pm, bringing a high energy lineup of REO Speedwagon, Boston’s Fran Cosmo and Rossmore. Downtown Phoenix’s Cityscape, between Jefferson and Washington Streets from 1st Avenue, east to 1st Street, takes over as the new venue for this annual charity rock festival, presented by Phoenix-based BillingTree. Plus, fans will get satisfaction knowing that 100% of ALL ticket monies (i.e., the entire $20 and $100 ticket amounts) goes directly to Season For Sharing, with BillingTree RockBlock serving as the kick-off event for this annual fund raising program. “This is the third BillingTree RockBlock and our first time as the kick-off event for Arizona Republic and 12 News annual holiday fundraising drive Season For Sharing, and at the fantastic new Cityscape venue,” said Dan Willis of Phoenix-based BillingTree’s Board of Directors. “The concert and festival atmosphere has grown each year and we couldn’t be happier to have legendary acts whose music resonates across generations. BillingTree is Phoenix based and we are fortunate we can offer an enjoyable evening and, at the same time, donate all ticket monies to create a windfall for Season For Sharing charities”. About Season For sharing. Season for Sharing is The Arizona Republic and 12 News annual holiday fundraising drive. Through eight-week news, editorial, direct mail and ad campaign, readers and viewers are encouraged to donate to Season for Sharing...

Light Rail Calendar of Events in Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa

Light Rail Calendar of Events now updated for November and December! [Editor’s Note: LightRailConnect.com has updated their robust Calendar of Events on or near light rail in Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa. We make it easy to live, work and play near the light rail] We are now moving into the festive time of year with great speed. What are the major events at major venues available near the tracks? Well, this is the place to find them!   We have worked hard to compile an active list that everyone can enjoy. Please browse and pass the link along to your best friends, and bookmark the link. LightRailConnect makes it easy to live, work and play near the light rail.    ...

Who Am I? Will You Meet Me on Mill Ave (Tempe) on Halloween?

So, who do you think this person is? Any guesses? She may show up on Mill Ave near the light rail tracks in Tempe in a couple of days for the Halloween festivities… Trivia items you will never know: makeup takes 2 1/2 hours to apply makeup takes 2 hours to remove I am not related to Clark Kent my mask cannot be peeled off Mill Avenue is located near the light rail tracks in Tempe, AZ. You will discover fine dining, shops, and new friends on Mill Ave especially on the weekends. LightRailConnect.com makes it easy to live, work and play near the...