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Upcoming SCAT service changes

The Sarasota County Area Transit Authority (SCAT) is making significant changes to its bus system in November, 2009. Below is a brief summary of the changes. For a full detailed look, click here.The most sweeping change will be the expansion of Route 16 to cover more areas of Englewood and South Venice. In response, RoutesContinueContinue reading “Upcoming SCAT service changes”

HART’s 10-year vision

HART is planning many things that will change the face of mass transit in Hillsborough County during the next ten years. According to an article published by the Tampa Tribune, here is what’s in store, despite dwindling sources of funding and state-mandated budget cuts and property tax reductions.Among major service enhancements, 53 buses and 113ContinueContinue reading “HART’s 10-year vision”

A brief look into HART and PSTA

I’m currently trying to compose at least a brief summary of how HART and PSTA came about. Fortunately for me, I didn’t have to look too far to find out some neat facts about PSTA, as they have a history section on their website. Below is a synopsis of PSTA’s history, in my own words,ContinueContinue reading “A brief look into HART and PSTA”

Is it really "all aboard" for HSR in Florida

During the past few months, the Obama Administration has been closely examining areas that may be eligible for a High Speed Rail line. Florida continues to be one of them, but we are about in the same line as California at the moment.So far, the Miami Chamber of Commerce has embraced the idea of HSRContinueContinue reading “Is it really "all aboard" for HSR in Florida”

HART Service Changes (effective July 26) Update

The new schedules are posted on goHART.org. Here is a synopsis of what some of the revised routes will look like.*Route 6 – 56th Street: Weekday peak frequency has increased to 20 minutes. This occurs from 5am until 9am and 3pm until 7pm.*Route 7 – West Tampa/Citrus Park: Frequency for the segment north of theContinueContinue reading “HART Service Changes (effective July 26) Update”

Shelter Changes at the MTC

There will be several shelter changes at the Marion Transit Center for select HART bus routes, in conjunction with the upcoming service changes. Click this link to see a map of the new placements. This change will affect routes 4, 7, 9, 10, 30, and the In-Town Trolley Purple Line.

Just a little longer…….

The first of the new HART bus fleet has finally arrived! #2901 is currently at the HART facility in Tampa and will not likely roll out into service for another couple of months. However, there are slight variations between this fleet and some of the older fleets. This can be seen in the interior lookContinueContinue reading “Just a little longer…….”

Say goodbye to HART’s Gillig Phantom buses

The time is almost here for the delivery and rollout of HART’s newest bus fleet, which comprise of 29 Gillig Low Floor 40 foot buses. This fleet will gradually replace the aging fleet of Gillig Phantom buses, which the agency purchased back in 1996 and 1997. You’ll begin to see the transition in September whenContinueContinue reading “Say goodbye to HART’s Gillig Phantom buses”

HART service changes to take effect July 26, 4th of July holiday services.

HART service changes for summer 2009 will take place on July 26, 2009. Among the changes to be made:*Weekday frequency increase on Route 6 (to 20 minutes during peak hours).*Weekday frequency reduction on Route 7 (to 1 hour all day, affects the segment north of West Tampa Transfer Center).*OWL service reduction on Route 8 (finalContinueContinue reading “HART service changes to take effect July 26, 4th of July holiday services.”