Monthly Archives: July 2008

ARPA on the TIME Initiative

July 31, 2008 – 10:42 am

The Association’s Board, after reading this November’s ballot initiative, believes that its provisions for transportation improvements are consistent with the goal of improved rail passenger service and public transit in Arizona. We suggest that our members carefully consider the costs and benefits of the entire initiative.
The measure would create a fund, estimated at about $42 [...]

By wlindley | Posted in News |

Study to show Grand [Avenue] commuter rail options

July 27, 2008 – 10:32 am

A proposal for commuter rail service that would carry passengers between downtown Phoenix and Wickenburg is picking up steam.
The Maricopa Association of Governments Executive Committee this week hired URS to come up with detailed options to implement commuter service along the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway line on the Grand Avenue corridor. The firm, which [...]

By wlindley | Posted in News, Regional Rail | Tagged , , |

First Light Rail Train through Downtown Phoenix

July 25, 2008 – 10:47 am

Passing through Roosevelt St. and entering the Central/Roosevelt Station.
Rest of the photos on ARPA member John Gale’s photo album, “Phoenix Light Rail - First train through downtown Phoenix”.

By wlindley | Posted in Light Rail |