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The blue Sky View A publication of valley metro business services SPRING 2011 Valley bike MonTh is around The Corner!

Groups are encouraged to take advantage of safe routes that Valley Metro and our partners provide. Below is a list of many events Valley-wide to choose from. For more details, visit ValleyMetro.org.

3/26: Citizens Police Academy Alumni of Glendale Summer Safety Fair, 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Cabela s 9380 W. Glendale, Glendale Safety information, bike safety rodeo, bike-on-bus demonstrations.

1 The blue Sky View A publication of valley metro business services SPRING 2011 Valley bike MonTh is around The Corner! April is Valley Bike Month, when residents and commuters exchange their cars to ride their bikes, enjoy the outdoors, and engage in healthy activities! Groups are encouraged to take advantage of safe routes that Valley Metro and our partners provide. Below is a list of many events Valley-wide to choose from. For more details, visit ValleyMetro.org. 3/26: Avondale Eco Avenues Event, 9 a.m. 2 p.m. Estrella Mtn. Comm. College 3000 North Dysart Rd., Avondale Sustainability products and services, workshops, youth activities. 3/26: Citizens Police Academy Alumni of Glendale Summer Safety Fair, 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Cabela s 9380 W. Glendale, Glendale Safety information, bike safety rodeo, bike-on-bus demonstrations. 3/30: REI Comprehensive Bike Maintenance Class, 5 p.m. 9 p.m. Paradise Valley Mall N. Paradise Village Pkwy, Bring your bike and work with an REI mechanic. Tools provided. Limited space, register early. Cost: $ Also offered April 6. 3/30: REI Basic Bike Maintenance Class, 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Paradise Valley Mall N. Paradise Village Pkwy, How to change a flat, lube a chain and more. Also offered April 6. 4/2: Chandler Family Bike Ride, 9 a.m. 11 a.m. Chandler Park & Ride 2100 S. Hamilton St., Chandler 7.8-mile ride. Pre-registration required. 4/2: 20th Annual El Tour de Mesa, 6:30 a.m a.m. (varies) Red Mountain Park 7745 E. Brown Rd., Mesa 1/4, 4-, 26- and 74-mile rides throughout Mesa. Cost: varies. 4/2: Peoria Pioneer Days Family Bike Ride, 10 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 83rd Ave. /Cotton Crossing and Mountain View Rd., Peoria 6-mile ride, Pioneer Days Parade. 4/2: REI Used Bike Drive, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. REI Stores Tempe: 1405 W. Southern Ave and Paradise Valley: N. Paradise Village Pkwy Donate your used bikes and bike parts. 4/3: 6th Annual Scottsdale Cycle the Arts, 9 a.m. - noon Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art 7374 East 2nd St., Scottsdale 3- or 10-mile ride, art tour, bike helmets required. 4/5: REI Bike Commuting Classes, 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Paradise Valley Mall N. Paradise Village Pkwy, Overview of AZ bicycling laws, safety information, route selection. 4/10: Glendale Family Bike Ride, 8 a.m a.m. Sahuaro Ranch Park 9802 N. 59th Ave., Glendale 6- or 15-mile ride, health fair, free t-shirts to first 500 registered. 4/16: Ciclovia Mesa 2011, 9 a.m. noon Mesa City Plaza 200 E. Main St., Mesa Self-guided tour of Mesa historical neighborhoods with free valet bike parking. Part of the Mesa Arts Fest. 4/17: Valley Metro Great Bike Chase & Game, 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Diamondbacks vs. SF Giants Game: 1:10 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Chase Field 401 E. Jefferson St., Individual and group bike rides, free valet bike parking, bike expo and safety rodeo, discounted D-backs tickets, kids activities. 4/20: Valley Bike to Work & School Day Participating cities Valley-wide. 4/20: SanTan Wheelie Jam -, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Steele Indian School Park 300 E. Indian School Rd., Live local music, beer garden, bike crafts. Cost for food and drinks. 4/30: Arizona Bicycle Club Desert Classic, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Oggi s Pizza & Brewery 6681 W. Beardsley Rd., Glendale 34-, 63-, and 100-mile rides. Cost: varies. Some events have check-in times. All events are free unless otherwise noted.

a SuCCeSS STory: northern TruST S annual Trip reduction program (Trp) event Mexican food was catered as a reward for TRP participants Participants were given material to encourage trying alternative

She knows the importance of the program and how much difference just one person can make to improving the quality of life for everyone in the Valley.

Mexican food, such as fajitas and enchiladas, was catered and centerpieces, consisting of colorful baskets filled with chip bags, were given away to those who attended.

2 a SuCCeSS STory: northern TruST S annual Trip reduction program (Trp) event Mexican food was catered as a reward for TRP participants Participants were given material to encourage trying alternative modes of transportation Northern Trust recently held its annual TRP event to recognize and reward participants for doing their part to help clean the air and reduce traffic congestion when using alternative modes of transportation. Transportation Coordinator, Judi Rogalski, is very involved with promoting the Trip Reduction Program and is a member of the Maricopa County Trip Reduction Task Force. She knows the importance of the program and how much difference just one person can make to improving the quality of life for everyone in the Valley. Judi did a great job in setting up the party and inviting all participants to come and join in the fun. This year, the theme was a TRP Fiesta. Mexican food, such as fajitas and enchiladas, was catered and centerpieces, consisting of colorful baskets filled with chip bags, were given away to those who attended. Participants helped out by taking photos and conducting prize drawings. Prize drawings included: (2) $150 annual prizes (2) $75 quarterly prizes (2) $25 monthly prizes (hybrid and all alternative fuel cars eligible) (2) parking garage spaces plus a free car wash at Danny s Family Car Wash and reusable cup and straw (1) $25 and $5 monthly prizes for High Pollution Advisory participants Judi also provided Commuter Club Cards, clocks and grocery totes with Northern Trust s logo. There were also donated items, such as tote bags, blankets and key chains. Nearly eighty participants were in attendance to join the festivities. In addition to Judi s efforts and the employees who participated, Northern Trust s TRP is successful because it has support from its CEO, Steve MacLellan. Congratulations on a successful TRP event! Judi Rogalski, Transportation Coordinator and Tim Hooker, bus rider and prize winner Steve MacLellan CEO of Northern Trust

rideshare MonTh a SuCCeSS! Rideshare Month, which took place February 1-28, was a success thanks to Valley-wide employers and commuters.

Mills End performing Just One Pass There was also a kick-off event to promote awareness and share information on February 4 at CityScape in downtown.

Employer s Challenge The following is a list of employers who signed up for Employer Challenge Week.

3 rideshare MonTh a SuCCeSS! Rideshare Month, which took place February 1-28, was a success thanks to Valley-wide employers and commuters. Participants took the pledge to Try 1 in 5, leaving their cars at home and taking alternative transportation modes to work and school. Mills End performing Just One Pass There was also a kick-off event to promote awareness and share information on February 4 at CityScape in downtown. Local bands Peachcake and Mill s End performed songs from the Valley Metro Notes campaign and there were many great prize giveaways, too! The result? Cleaner air, less traffic, and money savings! Employer s Challenge The following is a list of employers who signed up for Employer Challenge Week. Arizona Biltmore Resort Arizona State University Boeing Company Bureau of Reclamation Carlisleit Jerrik Carlson Wagonlit Travel Central Life Sciences Chandler Gilbert Family YMCA City of Costco 44th St./Thomas Desert Mountain Club, Inc. Embassy Suites Biltmore Friendship Village of Tempe Hamilton Sundstrand JW Marriott Camelback Inn Lehi Valley Trading Company Life Care Ctr. of N Glendale Make-A-Wish Foundation Marcos de Niza High School Maricopa County Northern Trust Parsons Brinckerhoff Coyotes Indian Medical Center Quarles & Brady Safelite Autoglass SCF Arizona Scottsdale Cultural Council Sierra Winds Special Devices Inc. SRP Swift Transportation Timken WorldatWork Xpedx Peachcake performing I Wanna Try 1 in 5 We thank all who participated, especially our sponsors: U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration

Two new TraVel options in The east Valley Valley Metro kicked off two new bus routes on January 24: Route 184 - Power Road, travels from Mesa Community College to the -Mesa Gateway Airport providing

Also located along the route is House of Refuge, a transitional facility for homeless families currently in a work program and needing transportation to get to work and daycare.

The route offers another connection to METRO light rail at the Sycamore Station from Chandler, AZ and Gilbert. The route features 20 new stations constructed with ARRA funds.

Events to celebrate each new service featured the band What Laura Says, who wrote and performed the song How to Ride the Bus as a part of the Valley Metro Notes campaign.

Mayor & Valley Metro Board member Les Presmyk; Mesa Councilmember & Valley Metro Board member Scott Scomers; Mesa Councilwoman Dina Higgins.

4 Two new TraVel options in The east Valley Valley Metro kicked off two new bus routes on January 24: Route Power Road, travels from Mesa Community College to the -Mesa Gateway Airport providing the first service ever south of Superstition Springs Transit Center. Power Road is the home of many medical facilities, college campuses, businesses, and shopping areas. Also located along the route is House of Refuge, a transitional facility for homeless families currently in a work program and needing transportation to get to work and daycare. The newest addition to the LINK also began on January 24 with the start-up of the Arizona Avenue & Country Club Drive LINK bus route. The route offers another connection to METRO light rail at the Sycamore Station from Chandler, AZ and Gilbert. The route features 20 new stations constructed with ARRA funds. Both routes are operated using Proposition 400 funds, the half-cent sales tax approved by voters in 2004 to fund regional transportation projects in Maricopa County. Events to celebrate each new service featured the band What Laura Says, who wrote and performed the song How to Ride the Bus as a part of the Valley Metro Notes campaign. Route 184 Ribbon-cutting From Left: Bryan Jungwirth, Valley Metro Chief of Staff; Tempe Councilmember & Valley Metro Chair Shana Ellis; Mesa Mayor Scott Smith; Gilbert Mayor John Lewis; Gilbert Vice Mayor & Valley Metro Board member Les Presmyk; Mesa Councilmember & Valley Metro Board member Scott Scomers; Mesa Councilwoman Dina Higgins. Arizona Avenue LINK Ribbon-cutting From left: Dan Withers, D.L. Withers Construction; Chandler Councilmember Jack Sellers; Gilbert Vice Mayor & Valley Metro Board member Les Presmyk; Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny; Chandler Vice Mayor & Valley Metro Board member Trinity Donovan; Chandler Former Mayor Boyd Dunn; Mesa Councilmember Kyle Jones; Tempe Councilmember & Valley Metro Chair Shana Ellis; Chandler Councilmember Kevin Hartke; Valley Metro Executive Director David Boggs. know More before you head out You may report an air quality problem or polluter at any time by calling the Maricopa County Air Quality Department at or file online at under the Contact Us/Report a Violation tab. Air Quality Department inspectors respond to every call. You know the drill when you head out for the day. You run through a daily checklist before closing the door behind you. Got your keys? Check. Have your wallet? Check. Up to date on the air quality forecast? Click! That s as easy as a click of your mouse. Log on to The home page will show if any restrictions are in place at the top of the page and within the Clean Air Make More Desktop Widget. Sign up to receive alerts or text messages when a No Burn Day, health watch and/or high pollution advisory is issued and click Make the Commitment. Download the Clean Air Make More Desktop Widget. The widget downloads to your computer s desktop and automatically updates with the current air quality forecast and restrictions. Find step-by-step instructions for the download at Not by a computer? Call the Maricopa County Burn Line at to find out if today is a No Burn Day. The line offers a recorded message in English and Spanish.

The class is designed to provide an overview of the Trip Reduction Program and explain your role as the TC.

To register, or if you have questions, please contact Jeff Reid at 602.523.6074 or jreid@valleymetro.org.

101 N. 1st Avenue, AZ 85003 METRO 13th floor board room Dawn M. Coomer 602.523.

523.6065 Northeast region Margaret Perez 602.523.6072 Southwest region CJ Schneider 602.523.6077 Northwest region Parking: There is limited visitor parking available.

Parking at these two locations will be validated if you do not opt for an All-day transit pass.

2011 TranSporTaTion CoordinaTor association (TCa) MeeTingS Meeting details sometimes change. Always RSVP and/or consult ValleyMetro.

TCA meetings are a great venue to hear about current events happening at Valley Metro, our member cities and partners, and how they

Meeting Times & Locations Meetings are held from 8:30 am 10:00 am Webinars are held from 10:00 am 11:00 am MONTH SW Valley NE Valley

4/27 May 5/4 5/10 5/18 5/19 5/26 5/25 Sw Valley Fry s Food Store 4230 W. McDowell Rd.

5 new To The Trip reduction program? Valley Metro offers a free interactive workshop for new Transportation Coordinators (TCs) each month. The class is designed to provide an overview of the Trip Reduction Program and explain your role as the TC. Attendees will receive a comprehensive training manual. Registration is required. To register, or if you have questions, please contact Jeff Reid at or jreid@valleymetro.org. business SeRVICeS Staff Upcoming Training Classes: 9:00 am - 11:30 am Wednesday, March 9 Thursday, April 14 Tuesday, May 24 Location: 101 N. 1st Avenue, AZ METRO 13th floor board room Dawn M. Coomer Transportation Demand Management Manager Eddie Caine Southeast region Suzanne Day Central region Lillian Duarte Northeast region Margaret Perez Southwest region CJ Schneider Northwest region Parking: There is limited visitor parking available. If visitor parking is full, you can park at the 21 W. Van Buren parking garage and walk one block south to 101 N. 1st Ave. Parking at these two locations will be validated if you do not opt for an All-day transit pass. Upon registration, a detailed map and instructions will be ed to you TranSporTaTion CoordinaTor association (TCa) MeeTingS Meeting details sometimes change. Always RSVP and/or consult ValleyMetro.org before going to a meeting. TCA meetings are a great venue to hear about current events happening at Valley Metro, our member cities and partners, and how they can impact your Trip Reduction Program. We encourage you to attend and network with other Transportation Coordinators in your area. Meeting Times & Locations Meetings are held from 8:30 am 10:00 am Webinars are held from 10:00 am 11:00 am MONTH SW Valley NE Valley NW Valley SE Valley Central Webinar March 3/2 3/8 3/16 3/17 3/24 3/23 April No meeting No meeting No meeting No meeting No meeting 4/27 May 5/4 5/10 5/18 5/19 5/26 5/25 Sw Valley Fry s Food Store 4230 W. McDowell Rd., Community Room Ne Valley Town of Paradise Valley 6433 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley Police Training Room Nw Valley Arrowhead Mall Community Room 7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center Community Room is upstairs. Enter near Food Court restrooms. Se Valley Friendship Village of Tempe 2525 E. Southern Avenue, Tempe Health Care Center Community Room, G Level CeNtRal PhoeNIx Art Museum Board Room Wolfswinkel Education Center 1625 N. Central Avenue, webinar 10:00 a.m. 4th Wednesday of EVERY month To RSVP and for details, contact: Suzanne Day, sday@valleymetro.org or or Lillian Duarte, lduarte@valleymetro.org or

buy your TranSiT pass before you board and SaVe * With the

the Valley, there are more than 230 locations to purchase

For a complete list, along with the type of passes

*Store participation varies Valley MeTro notes update

of animated music videos teaching the ins and outs of

which pass to use, how to take a bike on the bus, transit

Check out Be Courteous by Captain Squeegee and Take Your

behind-the-scenes clips and interviews with the bands in

6 buy your TranSiT pass before you board and SaVe * With the recent addition of 7-Eleven and select Valero stores across the Valley, there are more than 230 locations to purchase passes. For a complete list, along with the type of passes available and store hours, visit ValleyMetro.org. *Store participation varies Valley MeTro notes update Valley Metro Notes is a community effort featuring a series of animated music videos teaching the ins and outs of riding public transit, written and recorded by the Valley s hottest local bands. Each song illustrates how to ride the bus and light rail, which pass to use, how to take a bike on the bus, transit courtesy and much more. Check out Be Courteous by Captain Squeegee and Take Your Bike for Ride by What Laura Says debuting in March and April at ValleyMetro.org/notes. You can view the videos, download the songs and see behind-the-scenes clips and interviews with the bands in the recording studio. ValleyMetro.org RIDE (7433) TTY: The Blue Sky View newsletter is a publication of Valley Metro and is available online at ValleyMetro.org. Become a fan of Valley Metro on Facebook. Travel with us on Twitter. RDS1459/SN/

Ride Share Month Events Successful! Valley Metro and Governor Jan Brewer declared

T h e b l u e S k y V i e w A p u b l i c a t i o n o f v a l l e y m e t r o b u s i n e s s s e r v i c e s Spring 2010 Ride Share Month Events Successful! Valley Metro and Governor Jan Brewer declared