From the article: Phoenix Light Rail - Tips For Taking the Train
Phoenix introduced the METRO Light Rail system in December 2008. Of course, there were opposing viewpoints from the very beginning of the project. Now that light rail is here and running, do you think it is a good deal? Do you use it? Do you like it? Success or Failure?
Ticket Purchase
- I wanted to buy my light rail tickets via the internet until I see that it takes one week to receive them. What a bunch of crap! Get with it---this is 2011. Haven't you ever heard of printing off the tickets at home.
- —Guest Budda
light rail ftw!
- The article has the fair prices listed incorrectly, it is $5.25 for an all day when purchased on the bus & $3.50 when purchased at bus stations & such. To Jim P. I agree, I think it would be extremely smart if the bus operated later hours to help reduce the number of DUI's. To xlegal2, not everyone has a car to drive to the light rail let alone anywhere else, so just because your fat lazy ass can't get use out of it, doesn't mean others can't. - - - [Comment from About.com Guide: I could not find a page with the incorrect information, but I have thousands of pages, too. Next time, please include the URL if you found incorrect information somewhere. Thanks.]
- —Guest åNøNÿMôU§
No Wonder You're Losing Money
- I have ridden the light rail probably 12 to 15 times--sometimes to Phoenix, sometimes to DBack games. Out of all of those times, only 3 times has someone come by to stamp our ticket. Why can't they have something to slide your card through? I know it would slow things down, but at least you'd have paying customers.
- —Guest Failure
love it
- rode it for graduation at ASU when Obama was in town (amoung othertimes). Love it. Feels like being in a real city.
- —Guest hex
Dude
- a great step forward the the cowtown that is Phoenix AZ. I love Phoenix and AZ. More and better public transit is needed.
- —Guest howie lee
lite rail is FINE
- I went to a Diamondback'a game using the Lit rail for the first time. It was smooth quiet efficient and clean. Also If you consider the cost of gas and parking we saved money taking the lite rail. All that and comfort too.
- —jimbruzz
Connect to Mesa Resorts
- I have used the bus service in conjunction with the light rail to get from Main Street and Greenfield in Mesa to and back from Sky Harbor. although time is lengthy, I enjoy the ride and I am not in a hurry.
- —Guest Chuck
mdesy
- I have been down to the Phoenix,Az. twice. Once in late August 2009. Then again in just before Christmas 2009. I used the Airport Terminal Bus to get me to the LRT Line. I then got off at the Station closet to Mills Ave. Then I walked South down toward University where the #32 Bus goes to the Legacy Golf Resort. ( Love that 118 F Hot Summer Heat.) The LRT is extremely handy. The Legacy Golf Resort is only 6 Miles from Sky Habour International Airport. It is really close to Baseline Road. I walked to Basline Road from the Legacy in the Summer Time. I walked South along Central all the way up to Dobbins Lookout. Then East to the Buna Vista, all the way down the National Trail wearing just my shorts. No sunscreen, no shirt, in the Sun for at least 8 Hours. I got a pretty nice Suntan. I am Olive Skinned. I do not peel or burn. I guess I am really noticing the differance here in Calgary, Alberta. Because of its close location to the Rocky Mountains the temperature rarely gets above 86F.
- —Guest Mark Desy
success
- i ride it everyday and it is a success. people with money prolly don't like it but who cares
- —Guest hoosh
Go Diamondbacks!
- Riding the light rail to Chase Field is a no brainer to me. No rush-hour traffic to contend with, no parking fees. Driving to the Park and Ride in Mesa is great, wait times are no problem, you're with other fans. Who wouldn't use it to get to the games.
- —Guest Winter Visitor
But How Long Does It Take?
- I've looked all over the web page to determine how long it would take to get from location A to B on Light Rail to plan accordingly. No Answer there. - - - - Reply From the About.com Phoenix Guide: You can see the entire schedule for every station every day of the week at the following page (copy and paste it into your browser): http://www.valleymetro.org/images/uploads/lightrail_publications/METRO_Rail_Schedule_10_26_09.pdf
- —Guest Native Phoenician
So Glad!
- Twenty years ago I visited Phoenix for a business meeting. Saw a lovely hotel but not much else. I'm coming back soon,another business meeting, and can hardly wait to ride the light rail. Use it all the time here at home. I sit and talk with friends, work on my knitting, plan my day, and sometimes meet new and interesting people. Then I go to the office without feeling frazzled from fighting the traffic. Hope to see your system expand so most people in the area can enjoy it.
- —Guest Guest from PA
Too many stops
- I've ridden the light rail a couple of times. Although I'm not dead set against the concept, I think some poor choices prevent it from being a success. The biggest drawback are the number of stops and fact that it at street level; requiring to stop for traffic. Another sore spot are hours of operation. To assist in avoidance of DUI hours should be expanded to more closely mirror bar hours.
- —Guest JimP
Very happy with beginning
- Yes the light rail is not for everyone. But the effects of it on the valley does help everyone. I don't know about you, but reduced traffic, pollution, and congestion is what the valley needs since so many people lives here now. I am biased coming from the Northeast. But I use it 2-4 times a week. I am very happy so far and can't wait till it is extended.
- —Guest Success
would not use light rail
- I would have to drive to light rail, so whats the point. Who would wait in burning sun to board? I dont think the cost was worth the installation.
- —xlegal2
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