HART has recently revised its proposals for service adjustments for next year, based on public input. Because South Tampa services matter the most to me, I will first highlight those changes. According to the HART website, changes/eliminations to Route 89 are no longer being considered. Why? It’s quite obvious really…the handful of low income patronsContinueContinue reading “HART service change proposals for 2008 – first revision”
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SCAT increases service
I promised earlier on that I would not leave out the six other counties that are covered by TBARTA. Well, I am going to commit to that promise by commenting on the increased bus service by Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT).For quite a while now, SCAT has only ran service on weekdays and Saturdays, withContinueContinue reading “SCAT increases service”
My opinion on HART’s proposals
South Tampa – Routes 4, 19, 36, 85, and 89 First off, Routes 85, 87, 88, and 89 are all failing routes, with only a handful of riders per day. With the rising cost of gas, and the property tax rollback hurting HART’s budget, it makes a lot of sense to eliminate these four routes.ContinueContinue reading “My opinion on HART’s proposals”
HART to make sweeping changes in the fall
Since I began using the HART system in the fall of 2006, I have never seen any fare and service change that would be on such a grand scale. Well people, sweeping changes are coming… According to HART’s website, such changes will include increasing the base fare for regular bus service by 25 cents toContinueContinue reading “HART to make sweeping changes in the fall”
HART Route 89…minibus? You’ve got to be kidding me?
A few days ago, I noticed that HART’s route 89 connector was utilizing a minibus such as this. I thought at first, is this a joke? No, it seems to be a permanent change for the route. Why? Gas prices? Perhaps, why would HART need to continue running a 30ft Gillig bus on this route?ContinueContinue reading “HART Route 89…minibus? You’ve got to be kidding me?”
HART makes strides to create a better commute
If you haven’t rode in a HART bus lately, then you’ll notice some significant changes. First off, you’ll notice that all the busses are equipped with audio and video surveillence. In this way, your overall safety on the bus has been increased (and those misbehaving people won’t be able to get away with their crimesContinueContinue reading “HART makes strides to create a better commute”
TBARTA may get some much needed funding
Plan Funds Transit AuthorityBy RICH SHOPESThe Tampa TribunePublished: April 15, 2008TAMPA – The transportation authority responsible for creating a mass transit plan for the Tampa Bay area is so cash poor it can’t hire an executive director.Known as TBARTA — an acronym for Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority — the authority doesn’t have moneyContinueContinue reading “TBARTA may get some much needed funding”
Light Rail…desperately needed
One of the main proposals for the future of west central Florida’s mass transit system is light rail. Though many incarnations have been brought up in the past. They’ve all been shot down due to financial overruns and government bickering. I would like to see within the next 10 to 15 years…at least a LRTContinueContinue reading “Light Rail…desperately needed”
Welcome to the Tampa Transit Utopia Blog
Welcome! Note: This was the post that started it all! My blog was originally called the Tampa Transit Utopia Blog and focused primarily on Tampa Bay transit matters. The Tampa Bay region of Florida is in dire need of a good mass transit system. But our government and financial burdens keep getting in the way. Well, hereContinueContinue reading “Welcome to the Tampa Transit Utopia Blog”
The Global Transit Guidebook 