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Norfolk Fantasy Subway – Part 4

It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything about my fantasy transport projects, so let me go ahead a provide an update. I’ll first start with the Norfolk fantasy subway system, and then next week, I’ll follow up on the fantasy rail system for Tampa. In this installment of the Norfolk fantasy subway system, I’mContinueContinue reading “Norfolk Fantasy Subway – Part 4”

Upcoming site updates for June

As the month of June approaches, I would like everyone to know that blog posts will be relatively light. This is because I will spend the month working on building up my New York City portal and finishing the migration of my Tampa Bay content to my WordPress site. There will be many new thingsContinueContinue reading “Upcoming site updates for June”

HART gets a little more wiggle room to improve schedules

In this tough economic climate, many companies and organizations have had to do more with less. Public transit is definitely no exception, and neither is HART. This past year; HART was faced with a tightened budget, with limited room to make improvements to its current bus system. However, HART managed to keep bus schedules largelyContinueContinue reading “HART gets a little more wiggle room to improve schedules”

Tampa Bay Ferry Discussion is Back!

I was originally going to post this topic back on May 12, but due to unforeseen circumstances, this topic was pushed back to this week. As many of you in the Tampa Bay area may have heard in recent weeks, talk of bringing some form of ferry service to the Tampa Bay area is back in the spotlight. ButContinueContinue reading “Tampa Bay Ferry Discussion is Back!”

South Ferry Subway Station Update

It’s been almost two months since the New York City MTA reopened the old South Ferry Loop subway station, and customers are very delighted to see the vital transit link restored. During the past several weeks, I’ve watched at least two dozen YouTube videos (some from die-hard transit fans) of the station in action; fromContinueContinue reading “South Ferry Subway Station Update”

Fare Evasion – DON’T EVEN TRY IT!

Post updated on 3/27/14 I know that it’s been a while since I’ve posted my monthly Transit Tips segment, so here we go! Have you ever been aboard a train or bus without paying your fare? Perhaps you’ve jumped a turnstile at a subway station, or have had an expired pass while boarding a bus.ContinueContinue reading “Fare Evasion – DON’T EVEN TRY IT!”

A unified fare collection system is coming soon to the Tampa Bay Area

Back in March, I blogged about the revolutionary new payment system called Ventra, which will be rolling out in Chicago very soon. I also mentioned at the end of the post that several transit districts in the Tampa Bay area were floating ideas to modernize their fare collection systems. Well now, that modernization plan isContinueContinue reading “A unified fare collection system is coming soon to the Tampa Bay Area”

HART service changes/adjustments for May 26, 2013

With the new MetroRapid line scheduled to begin service on Tuesday, May 28, 2013; HART has released a small list of routes that will see adjustments to their weekday schedules. Although these changes will be taking effect on Sunday, May 26, 2013, the weekday changes will not be effective until Tuesday, May 28, 2013, dueContinueContinue reading “HART service changes/adjustments for May 26, 2013”

Armed Forces Day 2013 Salute

Today, I would like to take a moment to give a huge shout out to all those who serve in the US military! I really appreciate all of the hard work that each and every servicemember has done to protect our country from harm. As you very well know, many servicemembers end up giving theContinueContinue reading “Armed Forces Day 2013 Salute”

Hurricane Season 2013 is upon us

Hi everyone, It’s almost the end of May, which means that Hurricane Season is once again upon us. This hurricane season is predicted to be an above-average season according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Colorado State University. Predictions this year call for at least 12 named storms, with 6 to 10 storms becomingContinueContinue reading “Hurricane Season 2013 is upon us”