Bill Lindley - An Interview with Bob Barber (May 1994)
I recently spoke with Bob Barber about the Tempe City Transportation Committee. This committee considers items ranging from how proposed freeways will impact downtown traffic to the funding and routing of buses. Since the success of a Regional Rail system can hinge on its interface with each city’s transportation infrastructure, I found this discussion of a current project insightful.
The Tempe City Transportation Committee is currently considering a new Bus Transit Center for near the ASU campus. One of the primary goals of such a Center would be to serve the large student population, which generates much bus ridership.
Proposals currently include a location at the corner of College and University; at the north end of Tempe Center; and at the northeast corner of College and University. These options and others are being considered for their accessibility and potential ridership. The Committee has received a great deal of input from ASU and the community.
[The new Tempe Transit Center is expected to open in 2007 or 2008 at the new ASU Light Rail Station. -- Ed.]
