This article appeared in the Arizona Republic years ago. WHEN PHOENIX HAD STREETCARS, by Jim McAllister Here is a question to test your knowledge of Phoenix transportation history: Where did the slogan “Ride a Mile, and Smile the While” originate? This is a tough one and if you are not a long time resident of […]
Tram Wars
This Henry Grabar article was published on Salon.com yesterday. While “streetcars” are not exactly light rail, many of the observations in the article are directly applicable to Scottsdale’s light rail debate…which is far from over. Keeping up with the progress of America’s streetcar projects is no small task. Last Friday, Washington, D.C., rolled a tram […]
Summer Break is Over, City Council: BACK TO WORK!
The Scottsdale City Council has a bit of work waiting for it tomorrow night, Monday, August 19. There will be another council meeting Tuesday night, as well. More on that one later. Tomorrow night’s agenda includes several notable items, listed by agenda number: Consent Agenda (all items voted on at one time): 3. Spanish Fly. […]