Friday, August 20, 2010

City of Scottsdale Seeks Input on Downtown Trolley Service

Friends of the Trolleys encourages everyone to participate in the survey being conducted by the City of Scottsdale regarding the Downtown Trolley service. We have proven that the public will be listened to and their input considered.

Please show your support for the Downtown Trolley by visiting this link: www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov/trolley.asp


There are also two Open Houses coming up...Please plan to stop by and show your support!


Wednesday, September 1st
9:00am-4:00pm
Downtown Office- 4248 N. Craftman's Court


Thursday, September 2nd
1:30pm-5:00pm
Granite Reef Senior Center- 1700 N Granite Reef Rd.


Scottsdale's Downtown Trolley is the one of the most popular routes in the City. Passengers use it to go shopping, dining out and to make connections to other bus routes throughout the Valley.



Thank you for your continued support!

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Friends of the Trolleys- Ice Cream Social!


Ice Cream Social!


Sunday, August 8th
1:00pm – 3:00pm

El Dorado Community Center,
2311 N. Miller- Room #5
On the Neighborhood Trolley & Route 76 Routes!

The Friends of the Trolleys will have ice cream novelties a presentation on bike safety, trolley and back to school safety. As back-to-school approaches, we encourage parents and children to join us for these educational demonstrations

Please RSVP:
480-295-3250 or info@friendsofthetrolleys.com

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Route 76- Free Bus Service!

Scottsdale is converting Route 76, Miller Road into a neighborhood circulator operated by Dunn Transportation/ Ollie the Trolley.

Route 76's schedule and stops stay the same, and the route still runs along Miller Road and to Scottsdale Community College. Effective July 26th, the route will add a loop to the south, going from SkySong south to McKellips Road, then east on McKellips and north on Miller. More information on the route and times can be found at www.valleymetro.org

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Arizona Bride Magazine Best of Awards


The AZ Bride Magazine awards were held on June 17th at the beautiful Moon Valley Country Club. The atmosphere was lively and the company even better! Ollie the Trolley swept the award for "Best Transportation" for the fourth year in a row! Thank you to all our fellow vendors and wonderful clients for contributing to our success. More information about all the winners can be found at www.arizonabridemag.com.

Monday, June 7, 2010

Seeking Bus Operators!

Join one of the Valley’s Best Places to Work!

Seeking Fixed Route Operators! Route Operator provides safe, reliable and efficient public transportation for passengers. You need to have excellent oral and written communication, customer service and decision-making skills. You must have the ability to operate a transit bus efficiently and adhere to a strict timetable.

•Valid Arizona Class B Commercial Drivers License with passenger endorsement/air-brake
•Minimum five (5) years bus/transit driving experience preferred
•Full Time positions only
•Must be willing to work flexible schedule and weekends
•Benefits: Health/Dental insurance; AFLAC; Holiday/Birthday/Vacation pay

Dunn Transportation is an equal opportunity employers and a drug-free workplace.

Please contact us at phone 480-970-8130/ fax 480-970-1899, download application at www.dunntransportation.com

Call backs for interviews will begin the week of June 14th.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Scottsdale Trolley: Neighborhood Detour

SCOTTSDALE TROLLEY DETOUR

May 25- June 5, 2010

Osborn Road will be under construction from Scottsdale Rd to 64th Street.


Neighborhood Trolley route may vary each day, please contact us for updated information 480-970-8130.

Thank you!

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Friends of the Trolleys



This is a community based group of Trolley riders and supporters. It was formed to be a voice for the riders in order to provide better service to the riders.

Over the next few months the Friends of the Trolleys will be surveying the riders of the Scottsdale Trolley service to assess passenger frequency and use in order to ensure that the Trolley service is meeting the demands of the riders.

Please be Friend of the Trolleys and follow the link below to complete a brief survey...in return The Friends of the Trolleys send you a FREE $5 STARBUCKS card!!

Click here to link to the website & survey!