Post was last updated on 12/17/2025. Ever wanted to take your bike with you when you embark on your transit commute? Well in many cases, you can! Many transit agencies have equipped their buses with bike racks, which allow for easy transport of your bike when going from A to B. Additionally, many transit agenciesContinueContinue reading “Transit 101 – Episode 4 – Bikes on transit”
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Getting Around Pinellas During Spring Break 2018
It’s hard to believe that March is just around the corner, and with that comes the rush of college students and families from all across Pinellas County and beyond to enjoy the county’s award-winning beaches. Also along with that, comes a lot of traffic and parking headaches. In this post, I will break down someContinueContinue reading “Getting Around Pinellas During Spring Break 2018”
MCAT & SCAT Winter 2018 Service Changes
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”
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”
The Global Transit Guidebook 