HART & HRT Service Changes – Effective 10/08/17

Sunday, October 8, 2017 is just around the corner, and there is much to talk about in this post. In addition to Hillsborough Area Regional Transit’s systemwide restructuring - called Mission MAX - Hampton Roads Transit is also enacting its own changes on the same day. HRT is also undergoing its own Transit Development PlanContinue reading "HART & HRT Service Changes – Effective 10/08/17"

Transit Tourism – New York City Transit Excursion 2017 – Part 5

In Episode 5 of my Transit Tourism series documenting my recent trip to New York City, I will be discussing my first journey aboard the (1) and (W.) subway lines though Manhattan. Note: When I type in the W in parenthesis to indicate the (W). Line, WordPress changes that to its (W) logo. As a result,Continue reading "Transit Tourism – New York City Transit Excursion 2017 – Part 5"

PSTA, four other FL transit agencies, snag FTA Low-No Grants

Even though Hurricane Irma brought a lot of uncertainty to Florida's transit agencies this past couple of weeks, there has been some very good news to help balance things out. On September 15, 2017, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the 51 recipients of the Low or No Emission (Low-No) Vehicle Program grant. The grant,Continue reading "PSTA, four other FL transit agencies, snag FTA Low-No Grants"

Weather Advisory – Hurricane Maria

I really didn't want to write this post, but as of the writing of this post, Hurricane Maria has rapidly intensified to a high Category 4/low Category 5 storm. While the current track has the storm curving northwest prior to the Bahamas, as we saw with Irma, nothing is certain five days out. Many alongContinue reading "Weather Advisory – Hurricane Maria"

Transit Tourism – New York City Transit Excursion 2017 – Part 4

It's now time for Episode 4 in my Transit Tourism series, documenting my recent trip to New York City. In this episode, I will document my arrival to New York's LaGuardia Airport and my journey on board New York MTA's M60 Select Bus Service bus line to Manhattan. Travel Log Despite my tight connection in WashingtonContinue reading "Transit Tourism – New York City Transit Excursion 2017 – Part 4"

Journeys Afar – New York City, 2017 – Part 3

...to the skies! I originally intended to publish Part 3 of my 2017 NYC trip series back in July of 2017, but some personal obligations & hurricane season both got in the way, so thus this part was not published until 09/11/2017. With Hurricane Irma now past us, I am gradually resuming my normal posts.Continue reading "Journeys Afar – New York City, 2017 – Part 3"

IMPORTANT NOTICE – Offline during Irma

With Hurricane Irma setting its sights on Tampa Bay and western Florida, I will be offline after 12-noon on Sunday, September 10, 2017. I don't know when I will be back on, but I hope to be able to provide an update as soon as the storm is over. However, an immediate response may notContinue reading "IMPORTANT NOTICE – Offline during Irma"

HART launches new alert service through Everbridge

Okay, so you've planned out your transit trip, know when the bus is scheduled to arrive, got your fare ready, and are now at the bus stop. You've done everything that you needed to do and will be on time to work this morning, except that you weren't aware that there was a detour alongContinue reading "HART launches new alert service through Everbridge"

Transit Agency Service Status Post-Hurricane Irma

Updated on 9/18/17 at 6:15AM - THIS IS THE LAST UPDATE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!!! Please check the Florida Public Transportation Association website to find your area's respective transit agency website. Please be advised that due to the severe damage in the Florida Keys, Key West Transit will not be operating for the foreseeable future. Service Status asContinue reading "Transit Agency Service Status Post-Hurricane Irma"

Weather Advisory – Hurricane Irma

Check the status of transit agencies in FL If you reside along the US east coast, chances are, you've been following the progress of Hurricane Irma. Hurricane Irma has become an intense and dangerous storm - sustaining Category 4 strength during much of this weekend. The storm is expected to batter the Caribbean before eventuallyContinue reading "Weather Advisory – Hurricane Irma"