Over the past several years, Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) has seen a steady increase in ridership. Some areas in fact, are warranting the need to new bus service, and SCAT would like to be able to service new areas where the demand for transit is needed. However, in this day and age where keepingContinueContinue reading “No New Funding (equals) Cutting existing service to accommodate new service”
Category Archives: Bus Service
An additional note about the SouthShore Transit Circulator Study
As Zac wrote out in his post from Monday (3/10), the SouthShore Transit Circulator Study is aimed at improving mobility for residents in the SouthShore area, while maintaining an efficient connection to the rest of Hillsborough County. I would like to take a few moments to point out one thing that this study encompasses. WhicheverContinueContinue reading “An additional note about the SouthShore Transit Circulator Study”
SouthShore Transit Circulator Study
Currently the most under served area in the HART system, the SouthShore may be seeing some new transit options in the future. The SouthShore Transit Circulator Study, which began back on November 19, is looking for ways to improve the mobility of residents in the area, as well as improve access to key employment centers suchContinueContinue reading “SouthShore Transit Circulator Study”
Don’t sit around and do nothing! TAKE ACTION ON BETTER TRANSIT!
In recent months, we’ve seen the efforts of Greenlight Pinellas bringing forth more and more supporters who want better transit for Pinellas County. However, we’re also seeing that other municipalities have been reluctant to move forward with transit expansion plans, fearing that past attempts may come back to haunt them, or that fiscal conservatives may greatly swayContinueContinue reading “Don’t sit around and do nothing! TAKE ACTION ON BETTER TRANSIT!”
HART service changes for March 16, 2014
It’s almost that time again for the spring time routing/scheduling markup cycle for Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART). Although this cycle will mainly comprise of minor scheduling/timepoint/running time changes, the most sweeping change that will take effect this cycle will be the revision of Route 46 to serve the Valrico area. First, let’s quickly highlightContinueContinue reading “HART service changes for March 16, 2014”
January Bus Ridership Report
Despite colder than usual weather that hit the Tampa Bay area during the month of January, HART and PSTA both shattered previous ridership records for the month! Let’s take a glance at the total bus ridership for both systems. Please note that HRT’s January numbers were not available at the time this post was published.ContinueContinue reading “January Bus Ridership Report”
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 runContinueContinue reading “Just…what if? Re-routing HART Route 51X along the I-4/Selmon Connector”
November (early) Friday Rewind – Looking back at HART MetroRapid’s first few months of service
Happy Wednesday everyone! Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, I will not be publishing any blog posts on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Additionally, there will be no social media activities on Thursday, and such activity will be limited through the weekend. And because I’m treading lightly this holiday weekend, I’ve decided to publish this month’sContinueContinue reading “November (early) Friday Rewind – Looking back at HART MetroRapid’s first few months of service”
HART’s November 17, 2013 service changes
Last week, Hillsborough Area Regional Transit unveiled updated schedules for its November, 2013 service change/markup cycle. This round of changes will become effective on Sunday, November 17, 2013, and will affect routes 2, 4, 5, 6, 12, 14, 30, 37, 47LX, and 57. Among the biggest changes; the addition of OWL service to several routesContinueContinue reading “HART’s November 17, 2013 service changes”
Proposed revisions to HART Route 46
Post Updated on November 11, 2013. HART’s Route 46 has undergone many changes throughout the years. Back when it was first implemented, the route only served the Port of Tampa/Hookers Point and Davis Island (comprising of two loops on either end). As more service towards Brandon was needed, Route 46 began to extend along CausewayContinueContinue reading “Proposed revisions to HART Route 46”
The Global Transit Guidebook 