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Please help those in need in the Philippines!

As many of you know, the Philippines (which is my home country) was struck by a powerful Category 5 hurricane (typhoon) this past weekend (making landfall on Saturday, November 9). The storm, named Haiyan (though its known in the Philippines as Yolanda) caused catastrophic damage throughout the provincial islands of Samar and Leyte. The overall deathContinueContinue reading “Please help those in need in the Philippines!”

Veterans Day Salute 2013

Yes, Veterans Day here in the US is here! In this post, I want to take a few moments to thank all of those who are currently serving in our nation’s military, as well as those who have served in the past! I personally know many people, friends and family, who have served at oneContinueContinue reading “Veterans Day Salute 2013”

Veterans Day Holiday Transit Schedule

Veterans Day will be on Monday, November 11, 2013. Unlike most Federal holidays, where transit services are typically limited to weekend-level services, most transit districts tend to operate on a typical weekday schedule on Veterans Day, with some districts operating weekday services with modifications. One exception is HART, which typically runs Saturday-level local bus services onContinueContinue reading “Veterans Day Holiday Transit Schedule”

Proposed revisions to HART Route 46

Post Updated on November 11, 2013. HART’s Route 46 has undergone many changes throughout the years. Back when it was first implemented, the route only served the Port of Tampa/Hookers Point and Davis Island (comprising of two loops on either end). As more service towards Brandon was needed, Route 46 began to extend along CausewayContinueContinue reading “Proposed revisions to HART Route 46”

A CALL TO ACTION! The Florida Department of Transportation is proposing WHAT?

Disclaimer: While this posting may have political themes to it, this post is NOT meant to be political. All I am doing is conveying my views on the matter. Therefore, I ask that you please be considerate about what you post. This blog is moderated, and all comments must be approved by the administrator before they’reContinueContinue reading “A CALL TO ACTION! The Florida Department of Transportation is proposing WHAT?”

A co-branded livery hits the Paris Metro – Part 3

In my 3rd installment covering the MF 2001 subway railcars in Paris, I am very delighted to report that four of these railcars are now in revenue service operation on Line 9 of Paris Metro! For the past few weeks, the RATP has been finishing up final preparations to allow the use of the MFContinueContinue reading “A co-branded livery hits the Paris Metro – Part 3”

WEBSITE MILESTONE: Surpassing the 100 (daily) views mark!

Happy Wednesday everyone! For the first time since my website’s inception, the number of daily website visits has surpassed the 100 views mark! And not only that, but my website broke this record TWICE in two days straight! On Monday, October 14, 2013, my site had a total of 103 views! On Tuesday, October, 15, 2013, my siteContinueContinue reading “WEBSITE MILESTONE: Surpassing the 100 (daily) views mark!”

CTA Red Line South Reconstruction comes to a close

The Chicago Transit Authority (or CTA) in Chicago, IL has an extensive elevated rail system that runs from the heart of downtown to points south, west, and north. One of the system’s busiest “El” lines is the Red Line, which carries thousands of commuters to and from the downtown core each day. Red Line serviceContinueContinue reading “CTA Red Line South Reconstruction comes to a close”

Cindyville Fictional Transit System – Part 1

Greetings everyone! In this installment of my fantasy transit systems series, I’m going to present to you another fictional city that I have a transit system for. This is the fictional city of Cindyville, by which I had a decent bus system set up for (including schedules and route maps) before my old computer crashed.ContinueContinue reading “Cindyville Fictional Transit System – Part 1”

Columbus Day Holiday Transit Schedule

Monday, October 14, 2013 is Columbus Day. Unlike most Federal holidays, where transit services are typically limited to weekend-level services, most transit districts tend to operate on a typical weekday schedule on Columbus Day, with some districts operating weekday services with modifications. In the Tampa Bay Area, all area transit districts (HART, PSTA, MCAT, SCAT,ContinueContinue reading “Columbus Day Holiday Transit Schedule”