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"
November, 2018 Photo of the Month
Gainesville Regional Transit System (RTS) # 1807 on layover. Photo courtesy of Sean W. The November "Showcase" photo is of a relatively new bus this time, # 1807 from the Gainesville Regional Transit System (RTS) in Gainesville, FL. This is one of eleven 2018-series 40-foot Gillig Low Floor buses that the agency ordered to replaceContinue reading "November, 2018 Photo of the Month"
October, 2018 Photo of the Month
Broward County Transit #1336, taken by Jake L. The October, 2018 "Photo of the Month" features another member of the "dying breed" group of transit buses, and was once again chosen by members of my Facebook group - The Global Transit Enthusiast Lounge. The photo was taken by our photo contributor and assistant administrator Jake L.Continue reading "October, 2018 Photo of the Month"
Fall 2018 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 "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"
