Fare Evasion – DON’T EVEN TRY IT!

Originally Posted On 05/20/2013.Last Updated On 01/24/2026. Make sure you properly pay for your transit fare This post was originally part of a short-lived monthly transit tips blog post segment that I made that would provide helpful tips to transit riders. Have you ever been aboard a train or bus without paying your fare? PerhapsContinue reading "Fare Evasion – DON’T EVEN TRY IT!"

A unified fare collection system is coming soon to the Tampa Bay Area

Back in March, I blogged about the revolutionary new payment system called Ventra, which will be rolling out in Chicago very soon. I also mentioned at the end of the post that several transit districts in the Tampa Bay area were floating ideas to modernize their fare collection systems. Well now, that modernization plan isContinue reading "A unified fare collection system is coming soon to the Tampa Bay Area"

HART service changes/adjustments for May 26, 2013

With the new MetroRapid line scheduled to begin service on Tuesday, May 28, 2013; HART has released a small list of routes that will see adjustments to their weekday schedules. Although these changes will be taking effect on Sunday, May 26, 2013, the weekday changes will not be effective until Tuesday, May 28, 2013, dueContinue reading "HART service changes/adjustments for May 26, 2013"

Hurricane Season 2013 is upon us

Hi everyone, It's almost the end of May, which means that Hurricane Season is once again upon us. This hurricane season is predicted to be an above-average season according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Colorado State University. Predictions this year call for at least 12 named storms, with 6 to 10 storms becomingContinue reading "Hurricane Season 2013 is upon us"

No new funding = Bare-Bones service

As you may have heard; HART and PSTA posted news last week of record ridership during the month of April, which continues to be an amazing trend despite the current state of the economy throughout the Bay Area. However, I really have to make things clear about the reality of the current transit funding situation, becauseContinue reading "No new funding = Bare-Bones service"

Journeys Afar – Norfolk & Virginia Beach – Part 1 (Rewritten)

Post was originally created on 05/15/2013 & was rewritten on 11/05/2023. Hi everyone! I originally made this post 10 years ago & while I was initially satisfied with how I wrote it, my intentions for what was then simply known as Transit Tourism was somewhat different. The original post series was to document my travels,Continue reading "Journeys Afar – Norfolk & Virginia Beach – Part 1 (Rewritten)"

HART MetroRapid – It’s almost here!

Construction of the HART MetroRapid line is nearly finished! During the past several weeks, HART has been working hard to install shelters at each of the MetroRapid stops, testing out its new, sleek, green and white buses, and making final preparations for the line's opening (such as landscaping and lighting at the stations). On Tuesday,Continue reading "HART MetroRapid – It’s almost here!"

Memorial Day Holiday Transit Schedules

Memorial Day will be on May 27, 2013, and as with many holidays, transit services will be limited. Please see the listing below to see what level of service that each transit district will operate. Normal Weekday-Level Service: TECOline Streetcar Line Saturday-Level Service: Hampton Roads Transit - All Modes Sunday-Level Service: HART Local Bus RoutesContinue reading "Memorial Day Holiday Transit Schedules"

Trying to get back on track…

I do apologize for the lengthy period of silence. When life starts throwing curveballs at you, you must try to find ways to hit those balls in the right direction (before they slam you in the face and knock you down). During this hiatus, I was able to spend some time polishing the first ofContinue reading "Trying to get back on track…"