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Valley Metro Light Rail still too crowded!
I have nothing against people; it’s just crowds in tight spaces I don’t like. Come on, Valley Metro, add more streetcars to the rails! It shouldn’t still be "standing room only" a week after the Grand Opening and three days into charging fares for passage.
I think Metro is a boon to the Valley. I want to see it succeed; I’m only publicly criticizing it in the hope of putting the heat on Valley Metro to make it an attractive alternative to driving.
P.S. There were only two cars in this train. Each station can accommodate trains with up to three cars. With ridership like this, you’d think they could run the trains with three cars.
Exciting Assignment – Light Rail!
I’m excited to be on a public interpreting assignment this morning, on call to interpret for any ASL user (deaf or hard-of-hearing person) who wants to see and learn about the accessibilty features of Valley Metro Light Rail. Light rail will start running here in the Valley of the Sun (Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa) on December 27, and will be free through December 31. Today, at the 38th St / Washington station, we’re here from 9a-Noon and 2p-5p. I’m learning a lot in the process of interpreting and asking questions myself between clients, and I’m totally jazzed about riding the rail when it opens!
