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On Closing METRO for a footrace   January 20th, 2009

A Resolution of the ARPA Board of Directors, approved 2009-1-17.

On behalf of the Members of the Association the the Citizens of Arizona, ARPA opposes and finds it unacceptable to interrupt regularly scheduled rail service for marathons, parades, or similar events which transit should serve.

These events must be routed to permit regular rail operation.

(On 18 January, METRO rail service was truncated north of the McDowell station for a marathon until at least 10am — inconvenicing passengers and disabling anyone from using METRO to travel to the event.)

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Position on Phoenix-Tucson Routing   January 20th, 2009

(Regarding current discussions of Phoenix-Tucson regional rail)

Adopted by the Board of Directors, 2009-1-17.

RESOLVED THAT,

ARPA believes

  • That the current UPRR alignment via Coolidge represents the most expeditious route to early implementation, and should be implemented and built first; and
  • That the former Maricopa to Tempe alignment, to supplement future growth, should additionally be planned, but built after operations on the Coolidge alignment commence.
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2009 AzTA Rail Symposium   January 20th, 2009

February 26, 2009toFebruary 27, 2009

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Membership Lunch, Tucson   January 20th, 2009

May 9, 2009
11:00 amto1:00 pm

Come hear an update on light rail, commuter rail, and intercity rail — and ride Tucson’s Old Pueblo Trolley! We will be meeting at the downtown Marriott; lunch will be provided. A nominal fee will cover your meal; or you may attend the meeting for free.

RSVP 480.947.5710 — NOTE: Date may change; check back to confirm.

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Breakfast Meeting   January 20th, 2009

March 21, 2009
9:00 amto11:00 am

Members and guests are invited to a breakfast meeting and presentation.  Come hear an update on light rail and commuter rail in Phoenix and Tucson.

This is a free event, but please patronize our host restaurant.  Location TBA (Phoenix or Mesa).  RSVP 480.947.5710

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