Light Rail Info Session for USF Students

If you're a USF student, than this post is for you. You might have seen the flyers all over campus regarding the upcoming information session about and a coordinating contest for Tampa's proposed light rail system. The information session will be held on Tuesday, April 27 at 6pm at the Marshall Student Center, Oval TheaterContinue reading "Light Rail Info Session for USF Students"

Earth Day – April 22

Remember when you were a child and every year, your school would take part in Earth Day by planting trees around campus, or spreading the word around your community about recycling? I certainly do. And this year, you can make a huge difference by using and discovering the benefits of public transit. On April 22,Continue reading "Earth Day – April 22"

HARTflex to begin April 12!

Photo by HARTHARTflex is almost here at last! After three years of delay, HARTflex will finally be rolling out in SouthShore and Brandon on April 12. How does it work?Patrons in SouthShore and Brandon, the first two areas to recieve service, can call a special reservation line (to be announced) and place a reservation. MinibusesContinue reading "HARTflex to begin April 12!"

SCAT to hold public hearings on service reductions

As many of us know, due to the economic recession, many transit agencies across the United States are having to drastically reduce costs due to lower revenues. SCAT Transit in Sarasota is no exception. SCAT is proposing several service eliminations and adjustments to save money while continuing to serve the citizens of Sarasota and VeniceContinue reading "SCAT to hold public hearings on service reductions"

2010 MacDill Air Fest is here!

The 2010 MacDill AirFest (March 20 & 21) will surely bring in many visitors from across the Bay Area, just like in years past. This year, the US Navy Blue Angels are back and turnout is expected to be quite modest. Nonetheless, if you plan to make the commute to South Tampa, here are aContinue reading "2010 MacDill Air Fest is here!"

New buses keep rolling in at HART

If you haven't noticed yet, new Gillig buses #s 1001 through 1007 have hit the road in Tampa, with many more to go into service this month. You'll also begin to see the older 20XX buses being phased out. Those buses will be placed into HART's contingency fleet.UPDATE (3/16/10): #s 1001 through 1016 are nowContinue reading "New buses keep rolling in at HART"

Upcoming Service Changes

Minor changes will take place during the month of March for the following transit agencies. Over the fall months of 2009, Sarasota County Area Transit enacted a new policy regarding transit passes. This is also available to view through this post.HART - Minor Service Changes - 3/7/10http://www.gohart.org/departments/marketing/news/march_2010_service_changes.htmlPSTA - Spring Break/Suncoast Beach Trolley Noticehttp://www.psta.net/images/Home%20Page/Home%20page%20PDFs/spring%20break%20trolley%202010.pdfSCAT - PassContinue reading "Upcoming Service Changes"

HARTflex to begin in April

After three years of delays, HARTflex is finally set to begin service in April! This will mark the begining of reservation-based, flex-route minibus service in the Tampa Bay Area.How does it work?Patrons in SouthShore and Brandon, the first two areas to recieve service, can call a special reservation line (to be announced) and place aContinue reading "HARTflex to begin in April"