Monthly Archives: November 2006

New Picacho yard wins Pinal OK

November 30, 2006 – 11:39 pm

By J. Craig Anderson,East Valley Tribune
November 30, 2006
Union Pacific Railroad steamed past the only significant political barrier in its effort to build a regional switching yard 60 miles southeast of the Valley, with the Pinal County Board of Supervisors unanimously approving a crucial land-use change Wednesday.
Still, opponents of the project said they will continue efforts […]

By wlindley | Posted in Intercity Rail, News |

November 2006 Lunch

November 18, 2006 – 11:43 pm

The Arizona Rail Passenger Association will have a Membership Lunch, open to all members, guests, and everyone interested in transportation:
November 18, 11:30am
at the First Watch Restaurant, 1 N. First St., Phoenix.
Attendance is free. We invite you to order from their menu of fine sandwiches and salads.
Open to members, guests, and anyone interested in hearing […]

By wlindley | Posted in Events |

Streetcar a symbol of public/private teamwork

November 14, 2006 – 9:17 am

Opinion by Sam Negri,(Tucson) Arizona Daily Star, November 12, 2006
Perhaps the most tangible evidence of a successful public/private partnership - and one that Tucson can learn from - was the development of the modern streetcar system in Portland. In the next few years, Tucson expects to build a modern streetcar line that will extend 3.6 […]

By wlindley | Posted in Light Rail |