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 "Fall 2018 Service Changes"
Sarasota County Area Transit sells express bus fleet to Hillsborough Area Regional Transit
A New Life Post was updated on 11/25/2018.Please see the bottom of this post for the updated information. Many transit agencies go through vehicle replenishment on a regular basis. Here in the United States, most transit vehicles operate anywhere from 10 to 15 years before it's time for the agency to bid farewell and retireContinue reading "Sarasota County Area Transit sells express bus fleet to Hillsborough Area Regional Transit"
Changes to the Transit Roundup (e-paper)
A couple of years ago, I signed up with Paper.li to try out their customized "e-paper" based on specific topics that fancies one's interest. While I've enjoyed being able to share various transit-related news through this platform, various changes that are beyond my control have forced me to re-evaluate whether to continue with the serviceContinue reading "Changes to the Transit Roundup (e-paper)"
PSTA Bus Fleet – September, 2018
#2116 at Williams Park. I last saw this bus in operation back in February, 2018. Something that I don't talk about too often via a blog post is bus fleet changes. And for the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA), there's been a ton going on recently - old buses leaving, new buses arriving or on order,Continue reading "PSTA Bus Fleet – September, 2018"
September 2018 Photo of the Month
For the September, 2018 Photo of the Month, I decided to once again offer members in The Global Transit Enthusiast Lounge an opportunity to contribute their transit photos. Each contribution was then put up for a vote to see which one would grace the cover of my social media pages/groups and become the Showcase photo for SeptemberContinue reading "September 2018 Photo of the Month"
Labor Day 2018 Holiday Transit Schedule
Monday, September 3, 2018 is Labor Day and many transit agencies will be running limited service, with some agencies not operating at all. As always, please see the listing below to see what level of service that each transit district will operate. Service Exceptions and Notes Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) bus routes will notContinue reading "Labor Day 2018 Holiday Transit Schedule"
Site Renovations Underway
Have you noticed something different about some of my sections lately? Yep, you guessed it! It's time for a major update of The Global Transit Guidebook. Over the next few months, I'll be updating information in the existing sections, adding new sections, and expanding my photo collection. In addition, I'll be able to kick startContinue reading "Site Renovations Underway"
August 2018 Photo of the Month
For the August, 2018 Photo of the Month, I decided to offer members in The Global Transit Enthusiast Lounge an opportunity to contribute their transit photos. Each contribution was then put up for a vote to see which one would grace the cover of my social media pages/groups and become the Showcase photo for August as well.Continue reading "August 2018 Photo of the Month"
The Back To School 2018 Post
It's time for students to return to school - and the school buses to hit the roads once again. Well folks! It's that time again! Time for many people to head back to school! And whether you're a college student attending one of the local colleges or universities, or a parent trying to get someContinue reading "The Back To School 2018 Post"
July, 2018 Photo of the Month
July is here! Meaning that we're halfway through 2018, and Summer is well underway. As many of us prepare for the July 4th holiday here in the US, some may not be aware that Hillsborough Area Regional Transit enacts its summer, 2018 service changes today. Among those changes are new Routes 48 and 275LX, butContinue reading "July, 2018 Photo of the Month"
The Global Transit Guidebook 