Monday, January 18, 2015 is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, where we take a moment to celebrate the life and achievements of the famed Civil Rights leader. 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 MLKContinue reading "MLK Day 2016 Holiday Transit Schedules"
Parking Crunch at Tampa International Airport
As the unprecedented construction continues at Tampa International Airport, passengers - and those planning to pick up or drop off passengers - should be aware of capacity constraints at the Short-Term Parking Garage that will transpire over the course of the next month and a half. What's Happening? Per the Tampa Bay Times, which prettyContinue reading "Parking Crunch at Tampa International Airport"
PSTA Route 74 Detour – 1/6/16 to TBD
PSTA Route 74 Detour Beginning on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) Route 74 will be on a long-term detour in the Gateway area - due to construction activities along Gandy Blvd N (State Rd 694), between I-275 and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St N. Because of the uncertainty inContinue reading "PSTA Route 74 Detour – 1/6/16 to TBD"
2015 Website Stats
With 2015 coming to a close, I always publish a quick WordPress-generated rundown of how my website did during the year. Here are some quick highlights that may, or may not be included in the WordPress report: HART Transit Routes continues to be them most popular information page with over 25,000 page views this yearContinue reading "2015 Website Stats"
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"
SunRail Schedule Change for December 21, 2015
Effective Monday, December 21, 2015, SunRail will be operating on a new schedule that will have just a bit better midday frequency. Believe me, it still isn't good, but it's somewhat better than the old schedule. The new schedule can be accessed via SunRail.com by selecting the Schedules link.
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"
