From the Tempe Transportation Division’s Winter 1997 newsletter, Local Motion:
“Bob Barber, Tempe resident, began participating in municipal affairs when the city established commissions on two of his interests: arts and transportation. He served on the Transportation Committee for nine years before the Transportation Commission was formed and was then appointed a commissioner. His term expires at the end of 1997…
“Bob would like to see the Transportation Commission be the catalyst in developing a suburban rail system using the Union Pacific line from the state Capitol to the East Valley. He was a supporter of commuter rail back in the days of ValTrans but considered the elevated system in ValTrans too expensive…
“Hats off to you Bob for your dedication and time you have devoted during the past ten years to improving transportation in Tempe. Let us hope that some day soon there will be a passenger rail line in the Valley… for you, your grandchildren and their children.”
