It's the 1st of February, and what is to be one of the largest infrastructure projects in Central Florida to date...is officially kicking off. That's right, the construction phase of the Ultimate I-4 project is officially underway according to various news outlets throughout the state. The project will bring forth roughly six years of constructionContinue reading "Ultimate I-4 in Orlando begins"
January (Late) Friday Rewind – HART Route 19
In this (late) edition of Friday Rewind, I will profile one of my favorite Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) bus routes, Route 19. Brief History Route 19 was a part of HART's original bus system when the agency was created in the early 1980s. Although most of its route has remained unchanged over the years, aContinue reading "January (Late) Friday Rewind – HART Route 19"
Tolled Express Lanes – Do they really relieve congestion? – Part 1
The buzz is growing on Tolled Express Lanes, also known as Managed Lanes. Many states throughout the US have already adopted them, with several others planning to join in during the next decade. Here in Florida, Express Lanes are already in use along former HOV lanes on I-95, as well as a reversible structure alongContinue reading "Tolled Express Lanes – Do they really relieve congestion? – Part 1"
Gasparilla 2015
Pirates, and Beads, and Transit...oh my! Yep, it's that time again, for the annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival! The Parade of the Pirates brings in hundreds of revelers each year, and along with that...tons and tons of roadway closures. So here's what you need to know if you plan on attending the parade on Saturday, January 31,Continue reading "Gasparilla 2015"
Ride PSTA To and From the East-West Shrine Game at the Trop Saturday
Escape the traffic and parking hassles...use transit! PSTA's Central Ave Trolley line is a quick, easy, and convenient way to get to and from Tropicana Field and downtown St. Pete!
High School Students Can Earn a FREE Trip to Washington, D.C.
Did you hear that? If you’re a Junior or Senior in high school, you could earn a FREE trip to a youth summit in Washington D.C.! All thanks to the American Public Transportation Association! Please read PSTA’s blog post for further information and how you can apply.
The American Public Transportation Association is inviting high school juniors and seniors interested in careers in public transportation, to apply for an all-expense paid (by APTA) trip to our nation’s capital. The trip is part of APTA’s 4th biennial Transportation Youth Summit to advance education and promote careers in public transportation.
PSTA and APTA leaders are quick to point out that public transportation continues playing a significant role in finding solutions to numerous challenges facing America today – just it has throughout our history. “Whether it’s creating and supporting job growth, a cleaner environment, energy independence, alternatives to automobile ownership or a better quality of life; where public transportation goes, community grows,” says APTA Director of Media Relations Virginia Miller. Recent studies have shown that both millennials and empty-nest Baby Boomers are now choosing urbanized living over suburbs and transportation options are a big reason why. “Since 1995, public…
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PSTA Opens New Mid-County Customer Service Center
Congratulations to the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) on opening their new Pinellas Park Transit Center!
Officials from the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority and City of Pinellas Park celebrated the Grand Opening of PSTA’s first mid-county transit center in Pinellas Park today. The leaders gathered with PSTA and city staff as well as bus riders and members of the public for the official ribbon cutting and Grand Opening of the new Pinellas Park Transit Center.
“This is a win-win and a perfect example of intergovernmental partnership between PSTA and the City of Pinellas Park,” said PSTA Board Chair and Clearwater City Council Member Bill Jonson. “Plus, it’s an equally fine example of a Public-Private Partnership, with Boulder Venture South providing the land on which this new facility sits.” The new transit center is PSTA’s first mid-county Customer Service facility and is expected to go a long way in helping the agency meet the demand for additional service centers and ticket outlets as transit ridership continues at…
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Transit Ridership Summary updated with November, 2014 figures
Note: November ridership figures for Hampton Roads Transit are currently unavailable. The Transit Ridership Summary table has been updated with November, 2014 figures! If you're new to my site, this table can be accessed and downloaded through Dropbox. Don't have a Dropbox account? Not a problem! Anyone can access and download this file. Even then, Dropbox provides aContinue reading "Transit Ridership Summary updated with November, 2014 figures"
My vision for Hillsborough County transportation – Part 1
There's been a lot of talk about what should be included in Hillsborough County's transportation plan should a referendum be placed onto the 2016 ballot. Although there are many things that I would love to see on the plan, I realize that many components just won't be able to happen given the current state ofContinue reading "My vision for Hillsborough County transportation – Part 1"
Downtown Norfolk, VA Transit Center to temporarily relocate
Post Updated on 1/19/15. ATTENTION HAMPTON ROADS TRANSIT (HRT) CUSTOMERS: If you transfer out of downtown Norfolk, then you'll want to pay close attention to what will be happening towards the end of this month. On Monday, January 26, 2015, all stops at the makeshift Downtown Norfolk Transit Center will move one block over toContinue reading "Downtown Norfolk, VA Transit Center to temporarily relocate"
The Global Transit Guidebook 