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"
Weather Advisory – Tropical System to possibly strike Florida this upcoming week
UPDATE AS OF 5:00PM, 8/28/16 - Weather.com With Hurricane Season approaching its annual peak activity period, we need to remain prepared for the worst if it happens. Florida has been very fortunate to not get hit with anything stronger than a tropical storm in the past few years, but that luck could run out soonerContinue reading "Weather Advisory – Tropical System to possibly strike Florida this upcoming week"
Website Relaunch Survey
This fall, I plan on beginning a massive overhaul and relaunch of my website to provide a better experience for my readers. In order to build a better website; I have put together an online survey that will ask for your suggestions. The survey should take no more than 10 minutes to complete, and your suggestionsContinue reading "Website Relaunch Survey"
Why Transit Ridership is Down
You've probably noticed in recent months that overall transit ridership has declined. In some regions, transit ridership has declined to the point where transit agencies are seriously having to examine cutting service and raising fares just to stay afloat. Here in Tampa Bay, ridership on both Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) and the Pinellas SuncoastContinue reading "Why Transit Ridership is Down"
The Back To School 2016 Post
It's time for students to return to school - and the school buses to hit the roads once again. Well folks! It's that time again! Time for many people to head back to school! And whether you're a college student attending one of the local colleges or universities, or a parent trying to get someContinue reading "The Back To School 2016 Post"
HART July, 2016 Service Changes
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) will be enacting various minor scheduling and time point changes on Sunday, July 17, 2016. These changes will affect Routes 1, 6, 8, 14, and 16. HART will also permanently incorporate the detour routing for Route 36 along Dale Mabry Hwy and Busch Blvd. To view the schedules; please visit http://www.gohart.org,Continue reading "HART July, 2016 Service Changes"
Limited Website/Blog/Social Media Activity during the Independence Day weekend
My moderating staff and I would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend! Like many of you, I plan to do some relaxing during the course of the holiday weekend. So as a result, there will be no new blog posts or website activity on Sunday, July 3, 2016 and Monday, JulyContinue reading "Limited Website/Blog/Social Media Activity during the Independence Day weekend"
Route 74 Long-Term Detour – Effective 1/6/16 to TBD. July, 2016 Update.
With the October, 2016 Service Changes approved, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) has once again changed the detour routing for Route 74 between Gateway Mall and Pinellas Park. This time however, the changes are permanent, and permanent bus stops have been placed along the corridor. Please be mindful of where the new stops areContinue reading "Route 74 Long-Term Detour – Effective 1/6/16 to TBD. July, 2016 Update."
