It’s that time again, time to enact service changes across multiple transit districts. In this post, I will be discussing the various service changes going into effect for Manatee County Area Transit & Sarasota County Area Transit. Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) MCAT enacted the following changes on Saturday, February 3, 2018 Select the routeContinueContinue reading “MCAT & SCAT Winter 2018 Service Changes”
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HART, PSTA, Votran, & Miami-Dade Winter 2018 Service Changes
Post updated on 2/13/18. Received updated info from HART regarding the TPA Airport Shuttle. It’s that time again, time to enact service changes across multiple transit districts. In this post, I will be discussing the various service changes going into effect for Hillsborough Area Regional Transit, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, Volusia County Transit, &ContinueContinue reading “HART, PSTA, Votran, & Miami-Dade Winter 2018 Service Changes”
OneBusAway Support For PSTA Ends 1/31/18
Update: As of 2/7/18, entries for the PSTA routes are still showing on OBA, but data is no longer being fed over to the interface. The entries will be removed entirely around 2/18/18, when PSTA performs its next GTFS update to coincide with the 2/18/18 service changes. As of 2/25/18, all PSTA GTFS data hasContinueContinue reading “OneBusAway Support For PSTA Ends 1/31/18”
An update on the “Photo of the Month”
Gasparilla & NHL All-Star 2018 Events – 1/27/2018
Post was last updated on: 1/23/18. Route detour info has been updated. 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 toContinueContinue reading “Gasparilla & NHL All-Star 2018 Events – 1/27/2018”
MLK 2018 Holiday Transit Schedules
Post was updated on 1/14/18. Posted various updates in service levels and added additional agencies. 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-levelContinueContinue reading “MLK 2018 Holiday Transit Schedules”
The 2017 Year-End Roundup
Can you believe that 2017 is over? I certainly cannot believe how fast time has gone this year! As we enter 2018, I’d like to recap on some of the major transit-related happenings throughout Tampa Bay and beyond, as well as document a few of my transit experiences during the year. So let’s go! JanuaryContinueContinue reading “The 2017 Year-End Roundup”
New Year’s Holiday Transit Service Guide
2018 is fast approaching, and I know many are carefully planning their weekend so as to not become stranded if they use transit. On New Year’s Eve (Sunday, December 31, 2017), many transit agencies are offering extended service with more trains and buses and greater frequency in some cases. Some agencies are even offering FREEContinueContinue reading “New Year’s Holiday Transit Service Guide”
No “Photo of the Month” for December
If you’ve noticed, my November “Photo of the Month” has lingered a bit longer than it should have. That’s because I’m not posting a new photo for December. Instead, I’ve created a collage of photos that I’ve taken this year, although it is not inclusive of all of the transit adventures that I’ve embarked on.ContinueContinue reading “No “Photo of the Month” for December”
Christmas 2017 Holiday Service Schedule
It’s that time again, to celebrate the Christmas season! If you’re planning to use transit on Christmas, here’s a few things to keep in mind. Plan ahead: Make sure you know which transit agencies and routes are operating. Some agencies have expanded service for December to allow customers to wrap up holiday shopping. Traveling onContinueContinue reading “Christmas 2017 Holiday Service Schedule”
The Global Transit Guidebook 