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 to know if you plan on attending the parade on Saturday, January 28,Continue reading "Gasparilla 2017"
New Story Project – Tampa Bay of the Future
You may be reading the title of this post, but that's not what I'm calling this story. In fact, right now, the story doesn't have a name - not even a working title. However, I feel that I have put together enough details to be able to bring forth some basic information about the projectContinue reading "New Story Project – Tampa Bay of the Future"
UPDATE: Agreement between the Greater Dayton RTA and ATU 1385 reached. Transit Service to resume on Friday, 1/13/17.
After spending 13 non-stop hours at the negotiating table, both leaders at the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1385 were able to reach an agreement Wednesday evening. The agreement - by which details are still yet to be publicly announced - ends months of contention between the two parties as wellContinue reading "UPDATE: Agreement between the Greater Dayton RTA and ATU 1385 reached. Transit Service to resume on Friday, 1/13/17."
Greater Dayton RTA Service Suspension – What you need to know
It's not too often that I report on transit happenings occurring outside of my coverage areas. However, in extenuating circumstances that could cause long-term impacts upon a transit agency while causing short to mid-term service disruptions - it's important to know what your options may be if transit services are suddenly not available. In the Dayton,Continue reading "Greater Dayton RTA Service Suspension – What you need to know"
MLK 2017 Holiday Transit Schedules
Monday, January 16, 2017 is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, where we take a moment to celebrate the life and achievements of the famed Civil Rights leader. Unlike most Federal holidays, where transit services are typically limited to weekend-level services, most transit districts tend to operate on a typical weekday schedule on MLK Day.Continue reading "MLK 2017 Holiday Transit Schedules"
2016 Year-End Roundup
It's once again time to wrap up the current year and usher in the new year. As 2016 comes to a close, I'd like to spend a few moments reflecting on some of the biggest transportation stories and developments of the year. Below is a quick synopsis of what I will be covering - inContinue reading "2016 Year-End Roundup"
Christmas Weekend 2016 Holiday Service Schedules
Christmas is just around the corner! As always, many transit agencies will be operating limited to no service on Christmas Day. However, since Christmas is on a Sunday this year, transit agencies that normally operate on a Sunday will operate their typical Sunday schedules. The only exception will be transit agencies that operate Sunday service;Continue reading "Christmas Weekend 2016 Holiday Service Schedules"
HART Route 97 makes a comeback on 12/10/16
On December 4, 2016, Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) will be enacting some minor scheduling and/or routing changes to improve efficiency throughout the system. Such changes will be enacted on Routes 24X, 25LX, 37, and 96. However, the most significant change will take place on December 10, 2016; when the agency is slated to revive TrolleybusContinue reading "HART Route 97 makes a comeback on 12/10/16"
December, 2016 Photo of the Month
The Photo of the Month for December, 2016 was taken by my photo contributor and Social Media moderator Carlos. He resides in the Miami, FL area and frequents Miami-Dade Transit, as well as Broward County Transit, PalmTran, Tri-Rail, and from time to time - visits other transit systems in Florida and beyond. His most recentContinue reading "December, 2016 Photo of the Month"
Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend 2016 Transit Schedules
Thanksgiving Day is a wonderful time to spend with family and friends. Whether you plan to stay with family for dinner, or maybe head out evening or Black Friday shopping, I have your scoop to how the many transit agencies that I cover will be operating throughout the Thanksgiving weekend. Transit Service Levels Thanksgiving DayContinue reading "Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend 2016 Transit Schedules"
The Global Transit Guidebook 