Soon", as in, the next month, or so, we will begin to see light rail cars being tested in Tempe. So far, the only testing of the cars has been at the METRO operations and Maintenance facility and along Washington street in Phoenix. The next phase of testing should be a little more interesting because of the dynamics of more traffic and pedestrians in the area. The following information was sent from the Tempe Chamber of Commerce. I have also talked to some friends at METRO but have not yet been given a firm date on the Tempe tests. Phoenix testing took place as recently as last week.
METRO LIGHT RAIL TESTING TO BEGIN
METRO will soon begin testing light rail vehicles in Tempe. This spring you will begin to see vehicles on the Tempe Town Lake bridge and on the tracks near Third St. in the Mill Avenue District. By summer testing is expected to move west into downtown Phoenix and east into Mesa.
Each vehicle in the METRO fleet must be checked to ensure it meets safety and performance specifications. The rail, signals, power system and all other components are also tested to ensure quality performance.
Light rail is an extremely quiet mode of transport that is brand new to the Valley. Please be aware of the safety precautions required on and around the regions newest transit system:
- With light rail being so quiet, listen for bells and look for flashing train headlights.
- Pedestrians must use the crosswalk and obey all signals.
- Dont stop your car or bike on the tracks.
- Obey the traffic signals; turn left only with a green arrow.
- No biking, walking or skateboarding in the track way.
For more information visit MetroLightRail.org/Safety on the Web.
I took this picture recently on Apache Blvd. It appears they are doing some "last minute" work on the overhead lines. Light Rail is sure to change the heartbeat of several neighborhoods along it's route. We will be following closely to bring you information on some of the great real estate opportunities that will be created by this project.
If you have any questions about the community of Tempe Arizona, please feel free to visit our web site at http://www.nickbastian.com/ or feel free to call us at 602-803-6425 or toll free at 1-888-343-6425.
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