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Changing Roles

During the past couple of months, my blogging activities here have decreased, but for a good reason. With just 92 days left before the November 4 General Elections, things are heating up between Greenlight Pinellas supporters (including Friends of Greenlight) and the folks at No Tax for Tracks Pinellas (NTFT). From this point until ElectionContinueContinue reading “Changing Roles”

The Tea Party vision for the federal Highway Trust Fund

Many of you by now have probably read my “No New Funding (equals) A Transportation Disaster” blog post that I put out back in April, which explained the current situation of federal Highway Trust Fund and why it’s running dry. On June 30th, I put out a brief follow-up post stating how time is running out forContinueContinue reading “The Tea Party vision for the federal Highway Trust Fund”

PSTA to Host Greenlight Pinellas Telephone Town Hall Series

Originally posted on Ride PSTA:
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) will host a series of interactive telephone town hall meetings to share information and gather feedback about Pinellas County’s transit future. Residents from all over Pinellas County will receive automated calls inviting them to participate, and anyone can dial in to 877-229-8493 to listen…

Time is running out to keep the National Highway Trust Fund from running dry!

This is a follow-up to a post that I published back in April, 2014. Since this post was published, very little has been done in Washington, D.C. to arrive at a long-term solution to keep our National Highway Trust Fund going. As this editorial says, the Congressional bickering continues to drag on with no endContinueContinue reading “Time is running out to keep the National Highway Trust Fund from running dry!”

Let PSTA be your ride to PRIDE

Originally posted on Ride PSTA:
Who:Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) What: Encouraging revelers to avoid traffic and parking hassles by riding PSTA to and from St. Pete Pride How:  New riders can call the PSTA InfoLine (727) 540-1900 for guidance Where: Along the Central Avenue corridor. Check the PSTA Rider Alert page for service detours…

Transit Safety and Security is Serious Business

Originally posted on Ride PSTA:
Did you know that PSTA has a special division within its Transportation Department that’s dedicated to safety and security? Well, we do, and they’re a busy bunch of people! PSTA was recently notified that we scored 99% on a base assessment of our safety and security programs and procedures by…

Holiday Transit Services for Independence Day – July 4, 2014

Independence Day will be on Friday, July 4, and as with many holidays, transit services will be limited. Please see the listing below to see what level of service that each transit district will operate. Normal Weekday-Level Service: TECOline Streetcar Line – Note: Operating hours may be adjusted accordingly to allow customers to use the streetcar line toContinueContinue reading “Holiday Transit Services for Independence Day – July 4, 2014”

National Dump The Pump Day 2014

Thursday, June 19, 2014 has been declared as National Dump The Pump Day! This is where many people from across the United States are invited by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and participating transit agencies to leave their personal vehicles behind and use public transit. This event often attracts both new and existing ridersContinueContinue reading “National Dump The Pump Day 2014”

April, 2014 Transit Ridership Report

It’s that time again…time to report on transit ridership for the previous month…well, for this post, it will be April’s numbers. May’s numbers are just beginning to be released internally, but won’t be available for public access until the end of June. During the month of April, Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) and the PinellasContinueContinue reading “April, 2014 Transit Ridership Report”