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"
NYC Subway W-Train makes a comeback on 11/7/16
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!"
