NAU is also on a bold mission to expand access to higher education and close achievement gaps throughout our state.In this, my inaugural column, I want to tell you what a privilege it is to serve as president of NAU and live every day in this beautiful community. Since my arrival nearly a year ago, I have learned that NAU has a strong foundation, a community that embraces the value of higher education, an incredible alumni network, and dedicated faculty and staff. I am thrilled by the … [Read more...] about NAU Working on Mutually Beneficial Community Engagement
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Mountain Line Pilot Program Offering Airport Transportation
Mountain Line is launching a grant-funded microtransit pilot program offering on-demand transportation between Flagstaff Pulliam Airport and any destination in the Flagstaff city limits for $2 a ride. Mountain Line GO! Airport began service on March 1, using Mountain Line’s smaller paratransit vans to give a flexible transportation option that does not run on a regular schedule or route. Riders may download the Mountain Line GO! app, request a ride at the desired time, and if a vehicle is … [Read more...] about Mountain Line Pilot Program Offering Airport Transportation
Arizona Snowbowl Easing Traffic, Awarding Shuttle Riders, Carpoolers
Arizona Snowbowl is providing a new shuttle bus option and carpool program to encourage skiers and snowboarders to share rides, reduce carbon emissions, decrease traffic and save money. This winter season, incentives are being given to all who ride the shuttle from Flagstaff to Snowbowl or carpool on designated days. Bus passengers and carpoolers with a minimum of four people will be issued a $5 Snowbowl voucher per person. Vouchers are valid for the day they are issued at Snowbowl’s rental … [Read more...] about Arizona Snowbowl Easing Traffic, Awarding Shuttle Riders, Carpoolers
Take the Bus New Year’s Eve
Mountain Line buses will be rolling through town past midnight to offer Flagstaff residents and visitors a safe and reliable New Year’s Eve transportation option. As an added bonus, service will be free on all routes, all day long. Regular weekday service typically ends around 10 p.m., and that will be extended on New Year’s Eve to accommodate those attending the annual Pine Cone Drop event and other celebrations throughout town. All routes will run peak service as follows: Route Last … [Read more...] about Take the Bus New Year’s Eve
Mountain Line Preparing for Railroad Work
BNSF will close the Beaver St. railroad crossing from April 29-May 20 to conduct maintenance work, affecting bus service on Mountain Line Route 5 and Mountain Link Route 10. During the construction, Mountain Link Stop, 1 and Route 5, Stop 31 at Beaver St. and Phoenix Ave. will be closed. Southbound Mountain Link riders are advised to access Stop 23 at Beaver St. and Birch Ave. Southbound Mountain Link vehicles will turn right on Route 66 from Beaver St., head down Milton and make a … [Read more...] about Mountain Line Preparing for Railroad Work
Mountain Line Rolling Out Arrival Technology
Mountain Line passengers will now have real-time information on when the next bus will arrive with the addition of TransLoc Transit Visualization technology on the entire fleet. Already in place on the Mountain Link Route 10 route for more than a year, TransLoc was awarded the contract through a competitive bid process to expand its GPS hardware to all Mountain Line vehicles. Mountain Line riders can download a free app for iPhone, Android or Blackberry to see buses in … [Read more...] about Mountain Line Rolling Out Arrival Technology
