Full Shutdown Cancelled For the past several months, many New Yorkers have been bracing for a full shutdown of the (L) line in Manhattan, as the East River tubes are in desperate need of repairs following SuperStorm Sandy in 2012. While the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) was able to make critical short-term repairs to keepContinue reading "NY MTA (L) Shutdown – What’s Next?"
MLK 2019 Holiday Transit Schedules
"I have a dream..." Monday, January 21, 2019 is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, where we take a moment to celebrate the life and achievements of the famed Civil Rights leader. Unlike most Federal holidays, where transit services are typically limited to weekend-level services, most transit districts (such as HART & PSTA) tend toContinue reading "MLK 2019 Holiday Transit Schedules"
Waves of Change
Like Tampa International Airport, The Global Transit Guidebook is transforming. If you're a long-time resident of the Tampa Bay region, or visit frequently, you've probably seen the many transformative changes occurring at America's Favorite Airport to bring passengers a better experience. I'll have a blog post regarding those changes - including the SkyConnect train - in theContinue reading "Waves of Change"
January, 2019 Photo of the Month
Showcase Time! To kick off the month of January, I decided to go into uncharted territory. Where exactly you ask? Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority # 3014 on Route 12. This month's destination was Corpus Christi, TX - home of the Corpus Christi RTA. This agency has over 50 vehicles comprising of diesel and CNG-poweredContinue reading "January, 2019 Photo of the Month"
Winter 2018 Holiday Transit Schedules
It's the holidays! It's almost that time again - time to gather with family and friends for Christmas and New Year's. As with many holidays, many transit agencies operate reduced schedules on both Christmas Day and New Year's Day, with some smaller transit agencies not operating at all. Please see the list below as toContinue reading "Winter 2018 Holiday Transit Schedules"
WEATHER ADVISORY – Passing cold front brings continuous rain, strong winds
Please plan your commute accordingly today and tomorrow. It's going to be a wet, blustery day. As you're waking up and getting ready for your day this morning, please be sure to check the weather forecast carefully, as a passing cold front is bringing us rain and some gusty winds today and tomorrow. You'll alsoContinue reading "WEATHER ADVISORY – Passing cold front brings continuous rain, strong winds"
December, 2018 Photo of the Month
Showcase Time! Can you believe that 2018 is almost over? I certainly can't. For the December Showcase, I decided to post a collage of various transit vehicles that I photographed this year. I hope you will enjoy the selection, as I do this each December. The 2018 Year-End Transit Photo Collage - Select the image forContinue reading "December, 2018 Photo of the Month"
Website Renovation Update – 11/25/2018
You've likely noticed by now that I've changed over to a new website theme. While I initially wanted to keep my previous theme - "Twenty Fourteen", I felt that it would not be in line with the overall look and feel that I ultimately want to create for The Global Transit Guidebook website. Additionally, WordPressContinue reading "Website Renovation Update – 11/25/2018"
HART December, 2018 Service Changes
HART Routes 45, 60LX, 360LX, & the TECOline Streetcar Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) will be enacting a few route changes on Sunday, December 2, 2018. Changes include routing/scheduling changes to Routes 45, 60LX, & 360LX, as well as minor scheduling changes for the TECOline Streetcar Line.Note: These changes were already in the works priorContinue reading "HART December, 2018 Service Changes"
Thanksgiving Weekend 2018 Holiday Transit Schedules
Family, Shopping, and Attractions Thanksgiving is almost here, meaning that you can spend some quality time with family and enjoy a hearty meal. It also means that the shopping hubbub that Black Friday often brings to our various retail establishments. And on top of that, the Thanksgiving weekend is often jammed packed full of specialsContinue reading "Thanksgiving Weekend 2018 Holiday Transit Schedules"
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