Over the past several months, I’ve been blogging about the Virginia Beach Transit Extension Study and the developments, updates, and yes…even monkey wrenches that have been thrown into the process. Now, things are coming down to the wire as the Virginia Beach City Council debates what decision they will make for the proposed extension ofContinueContinue reading “It’s crunch time for Virginia Beach light rail”
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PSTA Driver Trades Clown Car for 40-foot Bus in State Competition
Originally posted on Ride PSTA:
On a typical weekend, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Bus Operator Maurice “Danny” Cheatham can be found wearing his uniform and name tag. However, this particular uniform consists of face paint, funny shoes and a big, red nose. His name tag will read: Moochie the Clown. Cheatham is a longtime member…
Go Hillsborough – Part 2 – Overcoming Challenges
Blogger’s Note: I originally intended to publish this post right after the first round of Go Hillsborough workshops. However, due to several problems, including my computer crashing in February, I had to basically start all over with writing this post. Observations from the first round of workshops On March 2, 2015, I had an opportunityContinueContinue reading “Go Hillsborough – Part 2 – Overcoming Challenges”
FRIDAY REWIND: HART’s 2001-series Gillig buses.
In this edition of Friday Rewind, I’m going to profile the 2001-series Gillig Low Floor transit bus that Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) has in service. In the coming months, these buses will be all but history from the HART fleet, as new Compressed Natural Gas-powered 2015-series Gillig Low Floor transit buses replace them. HARTContinueContinue reading “FRIDAY REWIND: HART’s 2001-series Gillig buses.”
Changes to SB I-275 through WestShore
This upcoming Friday evening, a huge traffic alignment shift is scheduled to occur, weather permitting. All southbound lanes of I-275 between the I-4 junction and State Road 60 will be closed beginning at 11:30pm Friday night. Those lanes should begin to reopen, along the new alignment, around 5:30am. During this time, all traffic will beContinueContinue reading “Changes to SB I-275 through WestShore”
Transit Driver Appreciation Day
Whether you’re an occasional or frequent user of public transit, there’s always that one thing that is the driving force of the bus or train that you ride on (well, unless you’re on a automated subway line, cause that’s a computer system controlled by a centralized command center). If you haven’t guessed already, it’s yourContinueContinue reading “Transit Driver Appreciation Day”
No relief in sight for clogged Gandy Blvd in Tampa
Let’s face it, Gandy Blvd in Tampa is just too clogged. Traffic routinely backs up for miles during rush hour, and despite plans for either a bypass expressway or an elevated structure being planned for the last two decades at least, nothing has materialized. There is currently no funding available for construction, nor will thereContinueContinue reading “No relief in sight for clogged Gandy Blvd in Tampa”
January, 2015 Transit Ridership Summary
The Transit Ridership Summary table has been updated with January, 2015 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 a free “basic” service for you to upload and share files to.ContinueContinue reading “January, 2015 Transit Ridership Summary”
PSTA Sets New Ridership Record – In Surprising Fashion
Originally posted on Ride PSTA:
Who: Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority What: Carried more riders in January, 2015 than any previous January in agency history When: January, 2015 Where: Throughout Pinellas County and to Tampa How: By providing a record-setting 1,258,631 rides to area transit users The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority set its second consecutive all-time…
Trolling at Go Hillsborough
As the Go Hillsborough public outreach process continues, out have come the trolls on the official Facebook page. Yep, you heard right…trolls, and many of them too. In fact, though I am not naming anyone specific, these are the same trolls that consistently trashed PSTA’s Greenlight Pinellas Facebook page last year. These are also theContinueContinue reading “Trolling at Go Hillsborough”
The Global Transit Guidebook 