In this (late) edition of Friday Rewind, I will profile one of my favorite Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) bus routes, Route 19. Brief History Route 19 was a part of HART’s original bus system when the agency was created in the early 1980s. Although most of its route has remained unchanged over the years, aContinueContinue reading “January (Late) Friday Rewind – HART Route 19”
Monthly Archives: January 2015
Tolled Express Lanes – Do they really relieve congestion? – Part 1
The buzz is growing on Tolled Express Lanes, also known as Managed Lanes. Many states throughout the US have already adopted them, with several others planning to join in during the next decade. Here in Florida, Express Lanes are already in use along former HOV lanes on I-95, as well as a reversible structure alongContinueContinue reading “Tolled Express Lanes – Do they really relieve congestion? – Part 1”
Gasparilla 2015
Pirates, and Beads, and Transit…oh my! Yep, it’s that time again, for the annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival! The Parade of the Pirates brings in hundreds of revelers each year, and along with that…tons and tons of roadway closures. So here’s what you need to know if you plan on attending the parade on Saturday, January 31,ContinueContinue reading “Gasparilla 2015”
Ride PSTA To and From the East-West Shrine Game at the Trop Saturday
Originally posted on Ride PSTA:
Who: Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) What: Reminding fans that PSTA’s popular Central Ave. Trolley provides easy, affordable and frequent service near Tropicana Field for this year’s East-West Shrine Game When: 4:00 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 2015 Where: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg Why: Enjoy the game and festivities, without the…
High School Students Can Earn a FREE Trip to Washington, D.C.
Originally posted on Ride PSTA:
The American Public Transportation Association is inviting high school juniors and seniors interested in careers in public transportation, to apply for an all-expense paid (by APTA) trip to our nation’s capital. The trip is part of APTA’s 4th biennial Transportation Youth Summit to advance education and promote careers in public…
PSTA Opens New Mid-County Customer Service Center
Originally posted on Ride PSTA:
Officials from the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority and City of Pinellas Park celebrated the Grand Opening of PSTA’s first mid-county transit center in Pinellas Park today. The leaders gathered with PSTA and city staff as well as bus riders and members of the public for the official ribbon cutting and…
Transit Ridership Summary updated with November, 2014 figures
Note: November ridership figures for Hampton Roads Transit are currently unavailable. The Transit Ridership Summary table has been updated with November, 2014 figures! If you’re new to my site, this table can be accessed and downloaded through Dropbox. Don’t have a Dropbox account? Not a problem! Anyone can access and download this file. Even then, Dropbox provides aContinueContinue reading “Transit Ridership Summary updated with November, 2014 figures”
My vision for Hillsborough County transportation – Part 1
There’s been a lot of talk about what should be included in Hillsborough County’s transportation plan should a referendum be placed onto the 2016 ballot. Although there are many things that I would love to see on the plan, I realize that many components just won’t be able to happen given the current state ofContinueContinue reading “My vision for Hillsborough County transportation – Part 1”
Downtown Norfolk, VA Transit Center to temporarily relocate
Post Updated on 1/19/15. ATTENTION HAMPTON ROADS TRANSIT (HRT) CUSTOMERS: If you transfer out of downtown Norfolk, then you’ll want to pay close attention to what will be happening towards the end of this month. On Monday, January 26, 2015, all stops at the makeshift Downtown Norfolk Transit Center will move one block over toContinueContinue reading “Downtown Norfolk, VA Transit Center to temporarily relocate”
MLK 2015 Holiday Transit Schedule
Monday, January 19, 2015 is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, where we take a moment to celebrate the life and achievements of the famed Civil Rights leader. Unlike most Federal holidays, where transit services are typically limited to weekend-level services, most transit districts tend to operate on a typical weekday schedule on MLK Day.ContinueContinue reading “MLK 2015 Holiday Transit Schedule”
The Global Transit Guidebook 