Post was updated on 5/10/18 at approx. 8:45pm ET A link to HART's flyer has been added to the post. It’s that time again…time for the Tampa Bay Air Fest and all of the awesomeness that it brings! This year’s event will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2018 and Sunday, May 13, 2018. AsContinue reading "HART BUS SERVICE DURING THE 2018 TAMPA BAY AIRFEST"
Celebrating 10 Years of Transit Blogging
Can you believe that it's been 10 years since I began blogging about public transit? I sure can't! It almost seems just like yesterday that I put together The Tampa Transit Utopia Discussion and began to express my feelings and thoughts about public transit in my region and beyond. So what exactly have I done inContinue reading "Celebrating 10 Years of Transit Blogging"
April, 2018 Photo of the Month
After taking a few months hiatus, the "Photo of the Month" showcase is back with Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) bus #1721. This is one of ten 2017 40' Gillig Low Floor buses that the agency purchased using funds from a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant, adding to a 15-bus order that the agency alreadyContinue reading "April, 2018 Photo of the Month"
Transit 101 – Episode 4 – Bikes on transit
Post was last updated on 12/17/2025. Ever wanted to take your bike with you when you embark on your transit commute? Well in many cases, you can! Many transit agencies have equipped their buses with bike racks, which allow for easy transport of your bike when going from A to B. Additionally, many transit agenciesContinue reading "Transit 101 – Episode 4 – Bikes on transit"
Getting Around Pinellas During Spring Break 2018
It's hard to believe that March is just around the corner, and with that comes the rush of college students and families from all across Pinellas County and beyond to enjoy the county's award-winning beaches. Also along with that, comes a lot of traffic and parking headaches. In this post, I will break down someContinue reading "Getting Around Pinellas During Spring Break 2018"
MCAT & SCAT Winter 2018 Service Changes
It’s that time again, time to enact service changes across multiple transit districts. In this post, I will be discussing the various service changes going into effect for Manatee County Area Transit & Sarasota County Area Transit. Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) MCAT enacted the following changes on Saturday, February 3, 2018 Select the routeContinue reading "MCAT & SCAT Winter 2018 Service Changes"
HART, PSTA, Votran, & Miami-Dade Winter 2018 Service Changes
Post updated on 2/13/18. Received updated info from HART regarding the TPA Airport Shuttle. It’s that time again, time to enact service changes across multiple transit districts. In this post, I will be discussing the various service changes going into effect for Hillsborough Area Regional Transit, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, Volusia County Transit, &Continue reading "HART, PSTA, Votran, & Miami-Dade Winter 2018 Service Changes"
OneBusAway Support For PSTA Ends 1/31/18
Update: As of 2/7/18, entries for the PSTA routes are still showing on OBA, but data is no longer being fed over to the interface. The entries will be removed entirely around 2/18/18, when PSTA performs its next GTFS update to coincide with the 2/18/18 service changes. As of 2/25/18, all PSTA GTFS data hasContinue reading "OneBusAway Support For PSTA Ends 1/31/18"
An update on the “Photo of the Month”
Gasparilla & NHL All-Star 2018 Events – 1/27/2018
Post was last updated on: 1/23/18. Route detour info has been updated. Pirates, and Beads, and Transit...oh my! 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 toContinue reading "Gasparilla & NHL All-Star 2018 Events – 1/27/2018"
