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Yuma YCAT Silver 9
Before familiarizing myself with Phoenix, I landed in Arizona’s southwestern corner: Yuma, Arizona. The transit agency here goes by YCAT, or Yuma County Area Transit. Their Silver 9 route runs between AZ Western College’s (AWC) main campus and its San Luis, AZ center, skipping central Yuma. The catch? You have only four northbound trips in the Read more
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Mesa’s Fiesta Buzz
In 2020, Valley Metro and Mesa studied rail and bus rapid transit for the Fiesta District. As a starter solution, it proposed a new bus circulator for this area named after the former Fiesta Mall. Thus, it was called the “Fiesta Buzz,” expanding Mesa’s “Buzz” circulator brand. As a result, they renamed the existing Buzz Read more
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128 (Stapley Drive)
I review a suburban Mesa route that provides consistent service but lacks enough places beyond the city, unlike similar routes. I analyze this route in the context of what transit agencies face when planning service: fewer, higher-quality routes, or more routes that go farther, despite running less often. Read more
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Orbit Venus (West Tempe Neighborhood Circulator)
Okay, everyone. I’ve taken a more comprehensive and relaxed approach to checking/reviewing transit lines. I will move my note-taking to after riding to circulate my observations through my mind. Meanwhile, I take pictures along the way as I see fit. Enough logistics; now let’s get into something else spontaneous. Part 1: Westbound (WB) University Dr Read more
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30 (University Drive)
For some reason, there was a time when I was fascinated with Phoenix’s Route 30 bus. Maybe it is how far it can take me from Tempe’s Arizona State University (ASU) campus. Or, perhaps it is the clean buses that Valley Metro maintains (shoutout to the cleaning crew!). Or could it be because “University” is Read more
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Earth (Tempe Transit Center – North Tempe – Tempe Marketplace)
For our preliminary route review, called a “Transit Check,” let’s start with a route I know: Tempe ORBIT Earth. I have ridden this route several times, even completing it twice in two versions. But the review finally came when I returned from Tempe Marketplace one night. Entering with two fellow riders, my bus soon left Read more
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First Post! A Premier on The Chronicle’s Author
Hello everyone! My name is Monsieur Mobility, and the “Mobility” in my name comes from my deep-rooted curiosity in transportation. I grew up in Seoul, South Korea, where I was introduced to transit through its excellent network. It enabled me to wander through different neighborhoods and roads, both there and here in the USA. I Read more