Wrapping up 2015 and looking towards 2016

2015 was a big year when it came to transportation matters; not just in the Tampa Bay area, but also in the Hampton Roads, VA and New York City, NY areas, and other parts of the globe. Let's first take a look at what made the headlines in 2015, then I'll go through what weContinue reading "Wrapping up 2015 and looking towards 2016"

Polk Transit January 4, 2016 Service Changes

In my first post about Polk County's transit services, which have been unified in recent years to operate under the Citrus Connection name, the agency is enacting various scheduling, routing, and/or timepoint changes on January 4, 2016. Below is a quick rundown of what to expect. NEW Route 4X - Lakeland Park Center Express ThisContinue reading "Polk Transit January 4, 2016 Service Changes"

In a climate where sales tax referendums have failed, is “BRT Lite” the answer?

There's been a lot of movement in the transit realm again in the Tampa Bay Area, and it's not necessarily just the discussion with Go Hillsborough. On the Pinellas side, a key transit project that was once a part of Greenlight Pinellas is back in the forefront, and hopes to be able to change people'sContinue reading "In a climate where sales tax referendums have failed, is “BRT Lite” the answer?"

HART December 2015 Service Changes

It's that time again folks, time for the Fall/Winter transit service markup cycle. For Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART), many bus routes will see timepoint and/or running time enhancements that will allow for a smoother, hassle-free ride. Several routes will see frequency increases and/or service span expansions, a few will see routing changes,  and oneContinue reading "HART December 2015 Service Changes"

Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend 2015 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 For theContinue reading "Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend 2015 Transit Schedules"

Veterans Day 2015 Holiday Service Schedule

Wednesday, November 11, 2015 is Veterans Day. While most transit agencies that I cover will operate a normal weekday schedule, some agencies may have exceptions as to which routes will run. Other agencies may run on a weekend schedule, and still others will not operate at all. Please see the following list to see ifContinue reading "Veterans Day 2015 Holiday Service Schedule"

Website Update – November, 2015

During the course of the past few months, over two dozen photos have been added across my website. Most of those photos have been added to my new PSTA bus fleet page, while the rest have been added to the HART bus fleet pages. I've also updated information throughout the HART section; including transfer centerContinue reading "Website Update – November, 2015"

Columbus Day Holiday 2015 Transit Schedule

Monday, October 12, 2015 is Columbus Day. 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 Columbus Day, with some districts operating weekday services with modifications. In the Tampa Bay Area, all area transit districts (HART, PSTA, MCAT, SCAT, PCPT,Continue reading "Columbus Day Holiday 2015 Transit Schedule"