January 2017 – The Global Transit Guidebook

PSTA OCTOBER 2, 2016 SERVICE CHANGES – PARTS 2 AND 3

On Sunday, October 2, 2016; the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) enacted a major revamp of key bus routes with the goal of streamlining service and improving efficiency and reliability throughout the system. These changes include the introduction of four new bus routes and substantial changes to 12 others – including the Jolley Trolley. I wasContinueContinue reading “PSTA OCTOBER 2, 2016 SERVICE CHANGES – PARTS 2 AND 3”

Gasparilla 2017

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 28,ContinueContinue reading “Gasparilla 2017”

New Story Project – Tampa Bay of the Future

You may be reading the title of this post, but that’s not what I’m calling this story. In fact, right now, the story doesn’t have a name – not even a working title. However, I feel that I have put together enough details to be able to bring forth some basic information about the projectContinueContinue reading “New Story Project – Tampa Bay of the Future”

UPDATE: Agreement between the Greater Dayton RTA and ATU 1385 reached. Transit Service to resume on Friday, 1/13/17.

After spending 13 non-stop hours at the negotiating table, both leaders at the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1385 were able to reach an agreement Wednesday evening. The agreement – by which details are still yet to be publicly announced – ends months of contention between the two parties as wellContinueContinue reading “UPDATE: Agreement between the Greater Dayton RTA and ATU 1385 reached. Transit Service to resume on Friday, 1/13/17.”

Greater Dayton RTA Service Suspension – What you need to know

It’s not too often that I report on transit happenings occurring outside of my coverage areas. However, in extenuating circumstances that could cause long-term impacts upon a transit agency while causing short to mid-term service disruptions – it’s important to know what your options may be if transit services are suddenly not available. In the Dayton,ContinueContinue reading “Greater Dayton RTA Service Suspension – What you need to know”

MLK 2017 Holiday Transit Schedules

Monday, January 16, 2017 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 2017 Holiday Transit Schedules”