Transit 101 – Episode 1 – Planning your transit trip

This post was originally published on 02/10/2014, with revisions taking place since then. The last revision was made on 12/16/2025. Welcome to Transit 101! If you haven't had a chance to read through my introductory post, please take a few moments to do so, thank you!In this first episode, I will discuss the various waysContinue reading "Transit 101 – Episode 1 – Planning your transit trip"

Extended closure of Paris Metro station Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre

Please note that this post was written back in January. The complete closure of the Line 1 platforms ended in March, and the Line 7 platforms are now closed until July. Happy Thursday everyone! I'm needing to report about a subway station closure in Paris due to renovation work. I know my post comes justContinue reading "Extended closure of Paris Metro station Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre"

MLK Holiday Transit Schedule

Monday, January 20, 2013 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 MLK Day.Continue reading "MLK Holiday Transit Schedule"

HART needs your input about upgrading its website

Good Tuesday morning everyone! I just thought I would help spread the word to those in the Tampa Bay Area who use the HART bus system. Even if you don't use HART on a regular basis, if you've visited their website, you'll know that it is in need of a major update (for instance, thatContinue reading "HART needs your input about upgrading its website"

Just…what if? Re-routing HART Route 51X along the I-4/Selmon Connector

With the new Interstate 4/Selmon Expressway Connector now open to traffic, something came to mind back in late December, 2013, that I think Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) should take a look into, although it may never come to reality. What I think HART should examine is the possibility of re-routing Route 51X to runContinue reading "Just…what if? Re-routing HART Route 51X along the I-4/Selmon Connector"

The I-4/Selmon Expressway Connector is NOW OPEN!

Happy Wednesday everyone! I have some excellent news for those of you who frequent Tampa's busy freeway and toll road system! A wonderful New Year's gift if I may say! Overview On the morning of Monday, January 6, 2013, the highly anticipated Interstate 4/Selmon Expressway Connector opened to traffic! The roughly one-mile elevated highway isContinue reading "The I-4/Selmon Expressway Connector is NOW OPEN!"

No website activities from 12/21/13 through 12/25/13.

In observance of the Christmas holiday, and to spend some time with family, there will be no blog posts or social media activity from Saturday, 12/21 through Wednesday, 12/25. Activity will resume on Thursday, 12/26. Here's a glimpse of what will come just before New Year's! Thursday, 12/26: PSTA to try out Wi-Fi onboard buses.Continue reading "No website activities from 12/21/13 through 12/25/13."

Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Transit Schedules

Post updated on 12/24/13 Information has been updated for Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) Information has also been updated for Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) and Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) Links have been posted to the NYC MTA website in regards to their holiday transit services. Tis the Season to be Jolly! Yes, it's almost timeContinue reading "Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Transit Schedules"

December Posting Schedule

Hi everyone! December tends to be a hectic month for me with the holidays fast approaching and all. As a result, I will be on a somewhat limited posting schedule throughout the remainder of the month. I will continue with special series posts like Transit 101 and No New Funding (equals) during this time, butContinue reading "December Posting Schedule"