Monthly Archives: April 2010

PSTA Hybrid buses exceed expectations

An ode to PSTA for their new fleet of hybrid buses! Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 9:42am EDT Modified: Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 9:43am PSTA hybrids outperform expectations Tampa Bay Business Journal A year after the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority deployed hybrid buses, the vehicles are consistently operating at an average fuel efficiency that is 56ContinueContinue reading “PSTA Hybrid buses exceed expectations”

April Transit Update

SCAT is showcasing its route change proposals online: http://www.scgov.net/SCAT/ The TECOline Streetcar Extension is moving along quite well. Construction of of the track base and tracks themselves will begin in the coming weeks. For the latest in closures and updates, visit http://www.gohart.org/ All of HART’s 10XX buses are on the road. #s 2005 and 2015ContinueContinue reading “April Transit Update”

Light Rail Info Session for USF Students

If you’re a USF student, than this post is for you. You might have seen the flyers all over campus regarding the upcoming information session about and a coordinating contest for Tampa’s proposed light rail system. The information session will be held on Tuesday, April 27 at 6pm at the Marshall Student Center, Oval TheaterContinueContinue reading “Light Rail Info Session for USF Students”

Earth Day – April 22

Remember when you were a child and every year, your school would take part in Earth Day by planting trees around campus, or spreading the word around your community about recycling? I certainly do. And this year, you can make a huge difference by using and discovering the benefits of public transit. On April 22,ContinueContinue reading “Earth Day – April 22”

HARTflex to begin April 12!

Photo by HARTHARTflex is almost here at last! After three years of delay, HARTflex will finally be rolling out in SouthShore and Brandon on April 12. How does it work?Patrons in SouthShore and Brandon, the first two areas to recieve service, can call a special reservation line (to be announced) and place a reservation. MinibusesContinueContinue reading “HARTflex to begin April 12!”