The Transit Trecker

Celebrating all Means of Mobility

Tag: circulator

  • Mesa’s Fiesta Buzz

    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

  • Orbit Venus (West Tempe Neighborhood Circulator)

    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

  • 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