Like many Goodyear residents, I
join the countless commuters in the daily grind to and from my workplace in downtown
Phoenix, 18 miles each way. But, on Monday, July 28, I had the wonderful
experience of practically being chauffeured door-to-door on my daily work commute.
How? I commuted on the new Valley Metro/RPTA Express Bus, Route 562,
departing three times each weekday morning from Goodyear through downtown Phoenix and on to the State Capitol.
The express bus experience was
fantastic from start to finish. It really was somewhat like being
chauffeured. You step to the curb; doors are opened for you at departure and
arrival; seats are comfortable; social interaction is pleasant; and, most of
all, you are greeted with a beaming smile! I have been on that bus three times
since, and each time it’s been busier. Looks like the word is getting out!
So, join me and many others sometime soon and give the downtown express bus a
shot. You never know – you might find it easier than the stop-and-go when you
drive yourself.
Vice Mayor Rob Antoniak
To view the schedule and plan your next trip into Phoenix or around the Valley of the Sun, check out www.valleymetro.org. I look forward to seeing you
on the bus soon.
Finally, each of us on Council has had a chance to bring you
a message of our own through the Council Corner. Do you enjoy this
section? Want more? What else do you need to know? As I said, in the first Council
Corner, communication is a two-way street and we’d truly like to hear
from you. Let us know what you’d like to hear about by e-mailing .
Until next time
(or when I see you on the bus)…
Kindest regards,
