By now, you’ve probably heard the buzz about a Bus Rapid Transit (or BRT) system coming to Tampa. Well, HART has reached the next stage of the system finally becoming a reality. The agency has launched a study to implement the first phase of the system, which will run along Nebraska Avenue and Fletcher Avenue.ContinueContinue reading “HART hosts a BRT workshop”
Category Archives: Bus Service
Update to the bus repainting efforts…
During the last several weeks, I’ve also spotted a number of HARTplus paratransit vehicles sporting new liveries, in addition to local bus #2015 that I mentioned earlier.However, #2015 remains the only repainted bus in the regular fleet that sports HART’s new livery. I’m sure that in the next several months, several more buses will beContinueContinue reading “Update to the bus repainting efforts…”
HART rolls out repainted buses for local routes amid reporting record ridership levels.
Some of you may have noticed in recent weeks that many of HART’s buses look like they’re literally going to the dogs. Especially in respects to the exterior paint being scratched away in some areas.Rest assured; the entire fleet is in good hands. In fact, a couple buses rolled out this week with a freshContinueContinue reading “HART rolls out repainted buses for local routes amid reporting record ridership levels.”
HART Route 89…minibus? You’ve got to be kidding me?
A few days ago, I noticed that HART’s route 89 connector was utilizing a minibus such as this. I thought at first, is this a joke? No, it seems to be a permanent change for the route. Why? Gas prices? Perhaps, why would HART need to continue running a 30ft Gillig bus on this route?ContinueContinue reading “HART Route 89…minibus? You’ve got to be kidding me?”
HART makes strides to create a better commute
If you haven’t rode in a HART bus lately, then you’ll notice some significant changes. First off, you’ll notice that all the busses are equipped with audio and video surveillence. In this way, your overall safety on the bus has been increased (and those misbehaving people won’t be able to get away with their crimesContinueContinue reading “HART makes strides to create a better commute”
Welcome to the Tampa Transit Utopia Blog
Welcome! Note: This was the post that started it all! My blog was originally called the Tampa Transit Utopia Blog and focused primarily on Tampa Bay transit matters. The Tampa Bay region of Florida is in dire need of a good mass transit system. But our government and financial burdens keep getting in the way. Well, hereContinueContinue reading “Welcome to the Tampa Transit Utopia Blog”
The Global Transit Guidebook 