Website Updates/Expansion is underway!

During the past couple of weeks, I've been planning out my next website update. I'm roughly a year behind on posting PSTA and HART bus photos, there hasn't been any major website expansion for even longer than that, and there hasn't been a whole lot in new blog posts either. Truth to be told, I'veContinue reading "Website Updates/Expansion is underway!"

HART Network Restructuring – Part 1

You may have heard during the past few months about Hillsborough Area Regional Transit. I'm not talking about the Premium Transit Feasibility Study or OneBusAway; but rather, I'm referring to the planned network restructuring that the agency is currently planning. The massive changes are a part of the normal Transit Development Plan update that HART, andContinue reading "HART Network Restructuring – Part 1"

Hurricane Season 2017

It's that time again...June 1...the official start of Hurricane Season. While the Tampa Bay region was largely spared from a major hurricane last year, one of which was Hurricane Matthew, there is no reason to not be prepared for "the big one". The Tampa Bay region has not been hit with a major hurricane sinceContinue reading "Hurricane Season 2017"

Photo of the Month – June, 2017

Returning from my 2017 New York City Transit Excursion, I present to you this wonderful vantage point of the Coney Island - Stillwell Ave Subway Station. The station serves as the southern terminus for the (D), (F), (N), and (Q) trains, though occasionally,  you'll see other lines being detoured here. Most recently, the (G) trainContinue reading "Photo of the Month – June, 2017"

Memorial Day 2017 Holiday Transit Schedules

Note: Information for the NYC MTA, PATH, Chicago CTA, and Pace have been added. Memorial Day will be on Monday, May 29, 2017. Memorial Day gives us here in the United States a chance to reflect on the hardworking service of our military members, especially those who have lost their lives while fighting to protectContinue reading "Memorial Day 2017 Holiday Transit Schedules"

PSTA June 4, 2017 Service Changes

On Sunday, June 4, 2017, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) will be enacting scheduling changes to the Central Ave Trolley, as well as Routes 18, 34, 66L, and 67. The most significant changes will be to the trolley and Route 34. New schedules are available at http://www.psta.net. Central Ave Trolley The Central Ave TrolleyContinue reading "PSTA June 4, 2017 Service Changes"

Photo of the Month – May, 2017

Our photo contributor and Social Media moderator John is showcasing this 2003 35-foot New Flyer D35LF transit bus for the May "Photo of the Month". This bus (out of four total) originally belonged to Capital Metro in Austin, TX as #2028, but is now part of the Community Connector bus fleet in Bangor, ME asContinue reading "Photo of the Month – May, 2017"

Cross-Bay Ferry – What did we learn?

Today (April 30, 2017) marked the final day of the six-month Cross-Bay Ferry pilot project. While I'm very sad to see this mode of transport go, I remain hopeful that the City of Tampa, the City of St. Petersburg, and the counties of Pinellas and Hillsborough, will be able to put together the funding needed toContinue reading "Cross-Bay Ferry – What did we learn?"

LYNX April, 2017 Service Changes

The Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (which does business as LYNX) will be enacting service changes on Sunday, April 30, 2017. These changes will largely comprise of scheduling adjustments, but four routes (links) will see some sort of routing change. You can access the revised schedules on the LYNX website and printed schedules will be distributedContinue reading "LYNX April, 2017 Service Changes"