7/8/13: These changes are now in effect! Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) had its summer, 2012 service change (or “mark-up”) cycle take place on July 7, 2013. Most of the changes were associated with the transition of bus transfer operations from the previous Cedar Grove Transfer Center to an interim bus depot closer to the heart downtownContinueContinue reading “Hampton Roads Transit Service Changes for July 7, 2013”
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No new funding = Cutbacks in future transit expansion
In my third installment of “No new funding (equals)”, I focus on some disappointing news that broke over the weekend in Hampton Roads, VA. The area’s two major transit districts; Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) and the Williamsburg Area Transit Authority (WATA) were slated to get a good amount of state and federal funds over the nextContinueContinue reading “No new funding = Cutbacks in future transit expansion”
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 isContinueContinue 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, dueContinueContinue reading “HART service changes/adjustments for May 26, 2013”
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, becauseContinueContinue 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 I originally made this post 10 years ago & while I was initially satisfied with how I wrote it, my intentions for what was then simply known as Transit Tourism was somewhat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,ContinueContinue 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,ContinueContinue 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 RoutesContinueContinue reading “Memorial Day Holiday Transit Schedules”
Transit Roundup for the week of April 1, 2013
There’s been quite a lot going on this week in respects to public transit. Rather than creating 6 or 7 different posts, I’ve decided to list everything in one single post. Each tidbit of transit news is grouped by geographical region (or Focus Area) that I cover. TAMPA BAY AREA, FLORIDA: Update on HART MetroRapid.ContinueContinue reading “Transit Roundup for the week of April 1, 2013”
March Friday Rewind – PSTA’s Hybrid Buses
I know that I didn’t post a Friday Rewind for February, for I was occupied with designing other posts. However, I do have a segment for March, which will reflect on a post I made back on December 10, 2008. On this day, I blogged about the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) receiving a fleet ofContinueContinue reading “March Friday Rewind – PSTA’s Hybrid Buses”
The Global Transit Guidebook 