With HART’s MetroRapid System inching closer to completion, I thought I would take a moment to share a few things that have been happening in regards to the construction of the system. First, and foremost, I’d like to mention again about the buses. As of November 29, 2012, eight out of twelve MetroRapid buses haveContinueContinue reading “HART MetroRapid – Part 2”
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HART unveils first MetroRapid bus!
Checking into my social media accounts this morning, I was pleasantly surprised to see that the first MetroRapid bus has rolled into town! Yes, you heard me right, HART’s new MetroRapid buses have begun their cross-country trek from California to Tampa, with the first one arriving yesterday! You can view a Twitter photo of theContinueContinue reading “HART unveils first MetroRapid bus!”
HART Fare/Service Changes for Fall 2012 are now in effect!
As I mentioned in earlier posts, HART implemented its Fall, 2012 service changes and fare increases on Sunday, November 11, 2012. Below is a brief summary of the changes: Route 28X will be kept due to a lot of opposition against eliminating the route altogether. However; the number of trips will be only one perContinueContinue reading “HART Fare/Service Changes for Fall 2012 are now in effect!”
Veterans Day 2012 Salute
It is said that a photo is worth a thousand words. I truly believe this saying when it comes to many photos that we look at each day. With Veterans Day approaching, I wanted to take some time to first thank all those who are serving, or have served in the branches of the UnitedContinueContinue reading “Veterans Day 2012 Salute”
Fantasy Metro/Subway for Norfolk, VA – Part 1
This will be the first in a series of blog posts revolving around my fictional transit systems. I was originally going to begin with my Mushroom Kingdom fantasy transit system, but I still have to make a few changes to the map before I can upload it. Instead, I will be focusing this post onContinueContinue reading “Fantasy Metro/Subway for Norfolk, VA – Part 1”
Could we see an electric-powered bus soon?
YES! I’M FINALLY BACK TO POSTING ON A REGULAR BASIS! I apologize for any inconvenience caused by my recent period of downtime. No, it’s not a Sci-Fi plot. There are plans already in the works to introduce an electric powered public transit bus. Let me say that again, THIS IS AN 100% ELECTRIC POWERED BUS,ContinueContinue reading “Could we see an electric-powered bus soon?”
October = Back to Normalcy
Hi everyone, Just a brief update; I should be back to my normal blogging schedule around October 1st. My laptop should be back in my possession on Tuesday; but I still have to loose ends to take care of. I thank everyone for their patience as things have been quite hectic recently. Warmest Regards; HARTrideContinueContinue reading “October = Back to Normalcy”
On a brief hiatus until mid-September
Just a brief update. So far, so good, HART & PSTA have not reported any major problems with transit services during the course of the RNC! With the festivities winding down tomorrow (Friday), I will be taking a break from all website/blog activities for the next couple weeks. The main reason for this is toContinueContinue reading “On a brief hiatus until mid-September”
Watching Issac…
Hi everyone, The RNC is just days away. Unfortunately, we now have a significant hurricane threat on our hands. Tropical Storm Issac formed in the Atlantic roughly a week ago and the projected path sends the storm right into Florida during the week of the RNC. Not far behind Issac is Tropical Storm Joyce, whichContinueContinue reading “Watching Issac…”
RNC Roundup
Hi Everyone, Despite my computer troubles, I was determined to get at least one post up this week. With the Republican National Convention just days away; you may have noticed many of the temporary venues going up in downtown Tampa. At this point; many municipal government offices in downtown Tampa are beginning to pack theirContinueContinue reading “RNC Roundup”
The Global Transit Guidebook 