Phoenix METRO
Residents of the Phoenix, Arizona metro area get their first rides on the long awaited light rail public transportation system today. As part of the opening celebration, all rides are fare-free through the rest of 2008.
Construction on the 20 mile system began in March of 2005. Stops along the 50 minute route include areas of Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa with future expansions to include Glendale.
Celebration activities include displays and entertainment at each stop. At Sycamore and Main, Grand Funk Railroad highlights a full day of music and food for the entire family. There’s also a kid zone and a classic car show.
At Veterans Way and College Avenue in Tempe there will be a festival including live music, fireworks, and a farmer’s market plus a whole lot more.
If you are in the Phoenix area this weekend, be sure to ride the new light rail system while enjoying some of the festivities. And for you Diamondbacks baseball fans, there is a light rail stop within 400 feet of Chase Field!
On the web: Valley Metro
Tags: Arizona, light rail, Phoenix
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