On Monday, Hillsborough Area Regional Transit announced that it has earned the prestigious ISO 14001 Certification for its Environmental Sustainability and Management System (ESMS). Why is this important? Because only 13 transit agencies in the US have met the standards needed to earn this certification, and HART has become the first and only transit agency inContinue reading "HART achieves ISO 14001 Certification for Environmental Sustainability and Management"
July 4, 2016 Holiday Services
Independence Day will be on Monday, July 4, 2016. Because of the holiday, most transit agencies will be operating limited to no services. Please keep this in mind as you plan your holiday festivities and make alternate arrangements if possible. In some municipalities, transit agencies may provide modified services to assist with getting people toContinue reading "July 4, 2016 Holiday Services"
PSTA October, 2016 Service Change Proposals – Part 4 – Approved Changes
At Wednesday's Board of Directors meeting, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority approved the various service changes that are set to take effect in October of 2016. While most of the proposed changes were approved, there were a few changes that were either modified or discarded by the board due to customer concerns. This post (theContinue reading "PSTA October, 2016 Service Change Proposals – Part 4 – Approved Changes"
PSTA October, 2016 Service Change Proposals – Part 3
In the third part of this series, I will take a look at the changes being proposed for Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) route 74, the Oldsmar/Tampa/Countryside Flex Connector, the Dunedin/Palm Harbor Flex Connector, and the Jolley Trolley Coastal Route. You can read Part 1 and Part 2 if you have not had a chance toContinue reading "PSTA October, 2016 Service Change Proposals – Part 3"
PSTA October, 2016 Service Change Proposals – Part 2
In the second part of this series, I will take a look at the changes being proposed for Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) routes 61, 62, 66, and 67, and the proposal to create Route 65. If you did not get to read over my first post, you can do so here. Documents from PSTA CountywideContinue reading "PSTA October, 2016 Service Change Proposals – Part 2"
PSTA October, 2016 Service Change Proposals – Part 1
In what has to be the most sweeping change in the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) bus system in several years, several key routes are slated for a major overhaul in order to improve efficiency and reliability. Overview For some time now, PSTA has become known for running notoriously long bus routes throughout Pinellas CountyContinue reading "PSTA October, 2016 Service Change Proposals – Part 1"
Weather Advisory for 6/5/16 through 6/8/16
Due to the threat of severe weather, transit agencies are prepared for the worst. If in the event that transit services become suspended, please make sure to have alternative arrangements made so that you are not left stranded at a particular place. Tropical system to impact Florida During the course of Sunday, June 5 throughContinue reading "Weather Advisory for 6/5/16 through 6/8/16"
PSTA June, 2016 Service Changes
Effective Sunday, June 5, 2016; the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) has enacted several changes to its bus system. Please see the listing below for details. Routing/Scheduling Changes Routes 11 and 444: In an effort to greatly improve service to the Crystal Lakes Manor housing complex, bus service will now be provided by Route 11,Continue reading "PSTA June, 2016 Service Changes"
The Paris Metro MP 14 – First Glance
At the end of May, 2016, the RATP unveiled a video showing a rendition of the proposed MP 14 railcar traveling through a subway corridor. While I have to assume that the design is still in its early stages - leaving room for modifications in the future - I have to say the railcar looksContinue reading "The Paris Metro MP 14 – First Glance"
Route 36 Re-alignment – Effective 6/6/16.
Beginning Monday, June 6, 2016, Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) will be implementing a slight re-alignment in the routing of Route 36, which travels from the Interbay Peninsula (South Tampa Area) to Carrollwood. This permanent re-alignment is occurring because the intersection of Gunn Hwy and Linebaugh Ave is being reconfigured in a manner by whichContinue reading "Route 36 Re-alignment – Effective 6/6/16."
