It's a long time coming for the New York City Subway - the return of "W" service to Manhattan and Queens! Back in 2009, during the height of the recession - many transit agencies were forced to cut back service in order to trim down their budgets. This came at a time when transit ridershipContinue reading "NYC Subway W-Train makes a comeback on 11/7/16"
November, 2016 Photo of the Month
With the redesign of my website; I brought back the "Photo of the Month" section to showcase a particular transit photo that I took during the past month. For the month of November, and going forward however, I decided to include contributor photos into the mix. This allows me to showcase a broader range ofContinue reading "November, 2016 Photo of the Month"
Presenting…The Global Transit Guidebook!
Many of you may know by now that my website is undergoing a major revamp, which began with the implementation of a new theme. But now I have a new name for the site as well, and I think that most of you will be delighted to see the changes! After careful consideration; I've decidedContinue reading "Presenting…The Global Transit Guidebook!"
Weather Advisory – Watching Hurricane Matthew
If you reside along the US east coast, chances are, you've been following the progress of Hurricane Matthew. Hurricane Matthew has become an intense and dangerous storm - briefly reaching Category 5 status in just a matter of 36 hours a couple days ago. Even now, it remains a powerful Category 4 storm as itContinue reading "Weather Advisory – Watching Hurricane Matthew"
PSTA October 2, 2016 Service Changes – Part 1
On Sunday, October 2, 2016; the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) enacted a major revamp of key bus routes with the goal of streamlining service and improving efficiency and reliability throughout the system. These changes include the introduction of four new bus routes and substantial changes to 12 others - including the Jolley Trolley. In thisContinue reading "PSTA October 2, 2016 Service Changes – Part 1"
Transit 101 – Episode 2 – Understanding a transit schedule
Post was last updated on 10/27/2023. In my second episode of Transit 101, I'll go over how to understand bus and train schedules. This is key to planning out your transit trip efficiently, especially if you're making connections to other transit lines during your trip. Despite the technological advances that have made transit usage muchContinue reading "Transit 101 – Episode 2 – Understanding a transit schedule"
Use transit for FREE on Election Day!
Tomorrow, August 30, 2016 is Primary Election Day, and many transit agencies are pitching in to make sure that you can get to the polls! In the Tampa Bay Area; HART, PSTA, SCAT, and PCPT are allowing respective county residents with a valid voter ID card to hop on board the bus for FREE. RestrictionsContinue reading "Use transit for FREE on Election Day!"
UPDATE: Tropical system develops into Tropical Depression 9
Things can change in the matter of just a few days, or even a few hours when it comes to the weather. Late Sunday, "Invest 99L" developed into Tropical Depression 9 and is expected to become a Tropical Storm by late today or going into Tuesday. While the forecast track and the intensity of theContinue reading "UPDATE: Tropical system develops into Tropical Depression 9"
LYNX and HRT Service Changes – Effective 8/28/16
Beginning Sunday, August 28, 2016, the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX) and Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) will enact various service changes throughout their respective systems. Please read carefully through the following changes. Further details - including route schedules - can be found on the transit agency's website. LYNX August 2016 Service Changes HRT August 2016 ServiceContinue reading "LYNX and HRT Service Changes – Effective 8/28/16"
Labor Day 2016 Holiday Transit Schedule
Monday, September 5, 2015 is Labor Day and many transit agencies will be running limited service, with some agencies not operating at all. As always, please see the listing below to see what level of service that each transit district will operate. Service Exceptions and Notes Some trolleybus routes (Pinellas County) may operate on aContinue reading "Labor Day 2016 Holiday Transit Schedule"
The Global Transit Guidebook 