Pirates, & Beads, & Transit...oh my! Post was updated on 01/26/2019.A brief update was made to include the Cross-Bay Ferry schedule. Yep, it’s that time again, for the annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival! The Parade of the Pirates brings in hundreds of revelers each year, and along with that…tons and tons of roadway closures. So here’s what you need to know ifContinue reading "Gasparilla 2019"
No New Funding Equals; Transit in Crisis Mode
Not having funds is not fun. With the upcoming service changes, one would think that the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (which does business under the banner of LYNX) wouldn't be under any sort of financial distress. However, it became clear this month that the situation is otherwise.Note: I originally planned to only talk aboutContinue reading "No New Funding Equals; Transit in Crisis Mode"
Winter 2019 Service Changes
It's that time again... It’s that time again, time to roll out the next batch of transit system service changes. Effective dates and scope of changes will vary greatly by transit agency. For this post, I’m going to divide each of the changes by transit agency and arrange by effective date. Agencies included in thisContinue reading "Winter 2019 Service Changes"
NY MTA (L) Shutdown – What’s Next?
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"
