Several months ago, I published a post that outlined concerns about HART’s MetroRapid system. Among those concerns, was the fact that MetroRapid stops are physically separated from local stops, which created a lot of rider confusion. Unfortunately, to this day, HART still has not resolved this issue, and riders are still confused. In a hotContinueContinue reading “MetroRapid stop confusion continues, why HART needs to fix this ASAP?”
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Transit Ridership Summary for May – August, 2014
After a few months hiatus, I’ve decided to compile transit ridership figures through a Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet, which I can easily update each month, rather putting up detailed blog posts each month. This file can be accessed and downloaded through Dropbox. Don’t have a Dropbox account? Not a problem! Anyone can access and download thisContinueContinue reading “Transit Ridership Summary for May – August, 2014”
Labor Day 2014 Holiday Transit Schedule
Labor Day will be on Monday, September 1, 2013, 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. Labor Day 2014 Holiday Transit Schedule by Service Level Normal Weekday-Level Service: TECOline Streetcar Line (Tampa, FL) Saturday-Level Service:ContinueContinue reading “Labor Day 2014 Holiday Transit Schedule”
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!”
The Golden Gate Bridge Is Getting Its First Suicide Nets
After many years of debate, suicide prevention nets are coming to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
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…
