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Posted by CentrolinerDD on Sat Jan 17 19:09:38 2009, in response to Grand Opening In Phoenix- Metro, posted by 67th Avenue on Sun Dec 21 19:19:50 2008. I would like to thank everyone that took pictures of the Grand Opening ceremonies and of the trains in service in the days following the opening as well as the people that have provided their observations and opinions in writing. I just returned to Phoenix a few days ago (I left on the very first day of light rail service).I just went through all the posts related to the METRO so I can catch up on what has been going on. Since I do not want to spend my time replying to everyone's comments that I would like to reply to, I hope I can put my comments in this one place. So far I have only been able to ride the METRO once (when I was coming back home from the airport). But, it was a very nice ride. What I am most interested to see is that regular people are walking in and out of the trains. After having been away from Phoenix for a few weeks, it feels as though I missed something. To me, METRO Light Rail has only been a system that was tested. Seeing people waiting on the stations and riding the train just looks weird. It will take a while to get used to this. Another thing I am surprised to see is how empty the trains and stations are. The one time I rode the train, I was surprised at how empty the train was (but I am sure that they are more full during rush hour). Every time I see a station, there is almost no one on it. I do not know if this is because the system is not being used as much or because the high frequencies mean the stations do not have enough time to fill up. I do not like the announcements. I would rather have a recording of a real voice than a computer (it makes the system sound more life-like and personal). I will also echo the comments about the need for announcements about connecting bus routes (this would tell many first-time transit users about the opportunity to get around the Valley without their car). Of course, I am not as acquainted with the system as I should be. Once I ride it more will my opinions and thought become more solidified as well as change. Thanks again to everyone for the photos and commentary! |
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