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[Breezy]

What is the attire for this? Casual? Dress Casual? Business etc...
I may be screwed for this one lol.

[MyKey]

Casual to be honest

I speak and teach and I wear bluejeans and a collared shirt and flip flops but of course that is dressed up for me :)

There are some things after hours which might require or request nicely dressed situations but the convention itself is very laid back!

[Breezy]

Thanks Mike
I can deal with that.
I have gained too much weight for dressy.
Appreciate it :D

[bondarnes]

I got an e-mail from PPA that said business casual, but I think that only pertains to the volunteers. My uniform will be black slacks and an orange shirt, but then I am a PPA volunteer. The rest of the time I will probably be in slacks and a collared shirt or maybe a Texas School shirt. I may add a sport coat for the evening events. I will probably wear a tux to the awards event.

So, casual is the way to go. The most important thing is to wear comfortable shoes. The main thing is to have a great time, learn a ton of new and useful information, and spend lots of money in the trade show.

[Breezy]

Thanks Don
I will be wearing Jeans I guess since that is about all I can fit in lol.
Once I get home I have tons of work to do before HI haha. Or I told dh wasn't going

[Sonny]

And don't carry all your camera gear! You'd be surprised at how many people walk around with a ton of gear. Anyhow, your hands will be full from collecting brochures, advertising, and freebies!!

[Breezy]

Thanks Sonny.
Not sure I will take anything besides a camera and the 50mm. I don't want to ship a bag even though SW doesn't charge I just don't want to deal with it all lol.

[sldi-rooster]

I will have a semi out there so just pile it all on and I will bring it back.. of course it won't be till feb 21 b4 I get back to San Antonio. :)

[J Eddington]

We should try to do a TPF GTG while we are there. When are you all getting in?

[bondarnes]

I think a GTG would be great. I am coming in Saturday about noon and staying until Wednesday. I am going to get a 7 day light rail pass at the airport and avoid any taxis. The Holiday Inn I am staying at is right at a train stop.

[Breezy]

I am there the 8th through the 14th
Hey Don do you have info on the rail pass for the airport location?

[bondarnes]

Originally Posted by Breezy

I am there the 8th through the 14th
Hey Don do you have info on the rail pass for the airport location?

It's probably more information than you need, but I just C&P the whole thing. A 7 day pass is only $17.50 and it goes from Tempe past the airport to down town at the convention center then it turns north and goes up to my hotel and beyond.

METRO light rail Ride Guide

METRO light rail is a great way to get to work, school, shopping and events in Phoenix, Tempe and Mesa. Light rail connects seamlessly with the bus system—your transit pass is good for both.
Days and hours of operation
Weekdays
Hours. Trains begin the first full trip of the day at 4:40 a.m. and the last full trip of the day at 11 p.m., arriving at the opposite end of the line at midnight. Frequency. Trains arrive every 10 minutes from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; all other hours, every 20 minutes.
Weekends and holidays
Service begins at 5 a.m. from the end stations. Trains depart for the last full trip of the day at 11 p.m., arriving at the opposite ends-of-the-line at midnight. Frequency. Trains arrive every 15 minutes between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.; all other hours, every 20 minutes.
METRO operates 365 days a year. During special events, trains may operate more frequently, or for longer hours, to accommodate large crowds.
How to ride
1. Use the online trip planner at ValleyMetro.org
2. Buy a transit pass at any light rail station, transit center or online.
3. Activate your pass before boarding.
4. Signs on the front and side of the train display the train’s final destination.
5. Signs and announcements at the station will tell you when the next train arrives. Trains stop at every station; you don’t need to signal the operator to get on or off. Upcoming stops will be announced onboard the train.
Fares
Light rail and bus share the same fare system. All-day passes expire at 2:59 a.m. on the following day.
Light rail / local bus
1 ride / One boarding only $1.25
All day pass / Unlimited boardings $2.50
3 day pass $7.50
7 day pass $17.50
31 day pass $45
Senior 65 and over
Youth ages 6-18
Disabled
A 1-ride pass is 60¢. All others 50% discount.
Children five and under ride free.
Fare vending machines
You can buy a transit pass at fare vending machines located at each light rail station. In addition to screen instructions, there are options for voice instructions in English and Spanish.
1. To begin, choose your rider category: full fare or reduced fare (disabled, youth or elderly).
2. Select the fare type: one-ride, all-day, 3-day, 7-day, 31-day or Express/Rapid.
3. Select the number of passes you wish to buy.
4. Insert payment: coins, bills, or credit or debit card.
5. Remove your passes. Remember to pick up your change and your bank card payment receipt.
In addition to vending machines at light rail stations, there are transit pass outlets located throughout the Valley; for a listing, visit www.ValleyMetro.org. Report vending machine malfunctions by calling 602-253-5000. Please note the location of the machine and the time of the transaction.
Activate your pass before riding
METRO operates on a proof-of-payment system and you must hold a valid pass to be on the station platform or the train. Security officers will regularly patrol the system and will ask passengers at random to produce a valid transit pass. Violators are subject to fines ranging from $50 to $500 and may lose their transit privileges.
Because this system allows you to purchase a pass without having to use it immediately, you must activate your pass before you board the train.
A one-ride receipt is automatically activated when you buy it. Keep your receipt because it is your proof of payment. The one-ride pass allows you ride either light rail or local bus (not both) for up to 90 minutes after purchase.
All-day, 3-day, 7-day and 31-day passes can be activated in one of three ways:
− Choose the “activate” option when you buy your pass at the vending machine.
− Place a pass purchased earlier into the activation slot on the vending machine
− Dip your pass into a bus farebox
Employer-issued Platinum Pass or ASU transit cards must be tapped on the orange validator target before each boarding. The target is located on the upper right side of transit pass vending machines; some METRO stations also have stand-alone targets mounted near the station entrance. On the bus, targets are mounted on the farebox.
Bikes
• Bike racks at each park-and-ride and in each light rail vehicle.
• Enter the train at the doors nearest the bike symbol and place your bike in the rack. You may also stand and hold your bike if the rack is full, and you do not block aisles or doorways.
• If a train is very full, bike riders must wait for the next train to ensure the safety and comfort of all passengers.
Accessibility
METRO is fully accessible.
􀂃 Station entry ramps with textured warning strips to mark boundaries between the sidewalk and the street, and the street and station entrances.
􀂃 Light rail vehicle entrances are at the same level as the station platform.
􀂃 Four areas for wheelchairs in each vehicle and wide aisles. Wheelchair securements are not needed.
􀂃 Spoken and visual announcements at stations and inside trains. Spoken and Braille instructions on fare vending machines.
􀂃 Warning bells and flashing headlights when the train begins movement.
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport connection
Connect to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport at the light rail station at 44th and Washington streets. From the METRO station, passengers cross the street to the south and board the free Phoenix Airport Shuttle. The shuttle bus connects to all terminals and arrives approximately every ten minutes. An automated train system will eventually run between the light rail station, airport east economy parking lot, terminals, and the rental car facility.
Park-and-rides
No overnight parking is permitted. Cars left in lots after the end of the METRO service day are subject to being ticketed and/or towed.
􀂃 Montebello and 19th Avenue – 794 spaces
􀂃 19th Avenue and Camelback – 410 spaces
􀂃 Central Avenue and Camelback –135 spaces
􀂃 38th Street and Washington –189 spaces
􀂃 Dorsey Lane / Apache Blvd –190 spaces
􀂃 McClintock Drive / Apache Blvd – 300 spaces
􀂃 Loop 101 Freeway / Apache Blvd – 693 spaces
􀂃 Sycamore / Main Street – 802 spaces
Conduct
METRO ordinances and policies protect the safety, security and health of our passengers. Violators are subject to fines ranging from $50 to $500 dollars and may lose their public transit privileges.
1. Eating is not allowed on the train, although you may carry groceries.
2. Non-alcoholic beverages are permitted if carried in an unbreakable, spill-proof container such as a commuter cup or screw-top plastic bottle.
3. Children age seven and younger must be accompanied by someone who can directly supervise the child.
4. Earphones are required when using audio or video devices.
5. Alcohol and tobacco are prohibited.
6. Federal regulations prohibit the transportation of flammable, explosive or hazardous materials.
7. Vandalism or willful destruction of METRO property is punishable by fine.
8. Do not lie down or place your feet on the seats. Always yield the priority seating area to seniors and people with disabilities.
9. You may not spend more than one hour at a METRO station.
10. Leashed or harnessed guide or service animals are permitted on the train. All other animals must be carried inside a completely enclosed and secured cage or carrying case small enough to fit on a rider’s lap and must not endanger or disturb other passengers.
Safety
􀂃 Stand behind the textured strip when waiting for the train. Hold the hands of small children.
􀂃 No skateboarding, bike riding or roller-skating at stations.
􀂃 Look both ways before crossing the tracks on foot, by car or bike. Pedestrians cross only at crosswalks and obey the crosswalk signs.
􀂃 Light rail trains are extremely quiet. Pay attention around the tracks. Look for flashing train headlights and listen for warning bells and horns.
􀂃 Emergency call boxes or intercoms are located at METRO stations, on vehicles and at park-and-rides.
Lost and found. Call 602-534-5053.
Approximate travel times
− Entire 20-mile route: 60 minutes
− Chris-Town Mall to downtown Phoenix, 20 minutes
− Chris-Town Mall to the airport, 35 minutes
− Chris-Town Mall to ASU, 40 minutes
− Sky Harbor Airport (44th Street station) to downtown Phoenix 15 minutes
− Downtown Phoenix to downtown Tempe, 25 minutes
− Downtown Phoenix to west Mesa, 35 minutes
− Downtown Tempe to downtown Mesa, 15 minutes

[Breezy]

Awesome!
Thanks Don
Now I have to figure out where exactly my hotel is. Its one of the Sheratons but I don't think it is the convention one even though they said it was.
Thanks again!

[bondarnes]

PM me with your e-mail and I will forward some other stuff to you.

[Breezy]

OK will do.