Background Lots of things have happened with Go Hillsborough since my last post. I first want to point out that my original plan to continue the piece-by-piece blog post series, as I was doing during the first set of public outreach workshops, just wasn't going to work out. This was for several reasons; but particularly dueContinue reading "Go Hillsborough – Where we are, and where we go from here…"
Diesel? Hybrid? CNG? Electric? That is the question for buses…
It's a question that all transit agencies have to face every so often, what are wanting to fuel our buses with? Back in the 1950s, the only option was really conventional diesel fuel. Today; agencies have a variety of avenues to choose from; Clean Diesel, Diesel-Electric Hybrid, Battery Electric, Compressed Natural Gas, Liquefied Natural Gas,Continue reading "Diesel? Hybrid? CNG? Electric? That is the question for buses…"
STORM MODE – Tropical Storm Erika
From now through at least Monday, I will be in #StormMode. This means that all planned blog posts will be suspended so that I can share important updates and information to the public. This includes updates on Erika, as well as transit service interruptions and road closures. Please be sure to follow me on TwitterContinue reading "STORM MODE – Tropical Storm Erika"
Virginia Beach WAVE to begin winding down service for 2015
The Virginia Beach WAVE summer shuttle service, which is operated by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT), will begin winding down services on Labor Day (Monday, September 7, 2015). Routes 31 and 32 and end service at their regular service end times on September 7, and will not resume service until in around Memorial Day weekend inContinue reading "Virginia Beach WAVE to begin winding down service for 2015"
Labor Day 2015 Holiday Transit Schedule
Monday, September 7, 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. Additional Notes: Some trolleybus routes (Pinellas County) may operate on a schedule otherContinue reading "Labor Day 2015 Holiday Transit Schedule"
Why Privatizing Public Transit is BAD NEWS
The debate has sprung up at least a couple of times in the past five years here in Tampa Bay, but now it seems that the debate on whether to contract out public transit agencies to a private operator is gaining some steam. Right smack dab in the middle of this debate are at leastContinue reading "Why Privatizing Public Transit is BAD NEWS"
Monorail, why isn’t there more systems in the US?
One mode of public transportation that has always fascinated me is the monorail. Unlike conventional urban trains, like subways, monorails comprise of a one-beam track system and can either be built like something shown in the photo above, or as a suspended model, where trains are suspended below the beam. Monorails have long been toutedContinue reading "Monorail, why isn’t there more systems in the US?"
Go Hillsborough – Public Outreach Meetings – Phase II
Meeting Schedule Updated on 10/14/15. This post will list all upcoming Phase II Go Hillsborough public outreach meetings. These meetings are focused on which specific projects that county residents want to see in the final community transportation plan. These meetings began yesterday, August 17, 2015, and will continue through the month of October. In November,Continue reading "Go Hillsborough – Public Outreach Meetings – Phase II"
The 2015 Back to School Post
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 some last minute school supply shopping done for your children, it is always important to know that with the schoolContinue reading "The 2015 Back to School Post"
Presenting HART’s new website!
The long wait is over at last! Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) has launched its newly redesigned website! While the official launch date is today, Monday, August 17, 2015, the new website actually went online over the weekend. In fact, I managed to catch a final glimpse of the old website Saturday night in aroundContinue reading "Presenting HART’s new website!"
The Global Transit Guidebook 