On Sunday, October 2, 2016; the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) enacted a major revamp of key bus routes with the goal of streamlining service and improving efficiency and reliability throughout the system. These changes include the introduction of four new bus routes and substantial changes to 12 others – including the Jolley Trolley. I wasContinueContinue reading “PSTA OCTOBER 2, 2016 SERVICE CHANGES – PARTS 2 AND 3”
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Gasparilla 2017
Pirates, and Beads, and Transit…oh my! Yep, it’s that time again, for the annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival! The Parade of the Pirates brings in hundreds of revelers each year, and along with that…tons and tons of roadway closures. So here’s what you need to know if you plan on attending the parade on Saturday, January 28,ContinueContinue reading “Gasparilla 2017”
Greater Dayton RTA Service Suspension – What you need to know
It’s not too often that I report on transit happenings occurring outside of my coverage areas. However, in extenuating circumstances that could cause long-term impacts upon a transit agency while causing short to mid-term service disruptions – it’s important to know what your options may be if transit services are suddenly not available. In the Dayton,ContinueContinue reading “Greater Dayton RTA Service Suspension – What you need to know”
HART Route 97 makes a comeback on 12/10/16
On December 4, 2016, Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) will be enacting some minor scheduling and/or routing changes to improve efficiency throughout the system. Such changes will be enacted on Routes 24X, 25LX, 37, and 96. However, the most significant change will take place on December 10, 2016; when the agency is slated to revive TrolleybusContinueContinue reading “HART Route 97 makes a comeback on 12/10/16”
PSTA October 2, 2016 Service Changes – Part 1
On Sunday, October 2, 2016; the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) enacted a major revamp of key bus routes with the goal of streamlining service and improving efficiency and reliability throughout the system. These changes include the introduction of four new bus routes and substantial changes to 12 others – including the Jolley Trolley. In thisContinueContinue reading “PSTA October 2, 2016 Service Changes – Part 1”
Use transit for FREE on Election Day!
Tomorrow, August 30, 2016 is Primary Election Day, and many transit agencies are pitching in to make sure that you can get to the polls! In the Tampa Bay Area; HART, PSTA, SCAT, and PCPT are allowing respective county residents with a valid voter ID card to hop on board the bus for FREE. RestrictionsContinueContinue reading “Use transit for FREE on Election Day!”
LYNX and HRT Service Changes – Effective 8/28/16
Beginning Sunday, August 28, 2016, the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority (LYNX) and Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) will enact various service changes throughout their respective systems. Please read carefully through the following changes. Further details – including route schedules – can be found on the transit agency’s website. LYNX August 2016 Service Changes HRT August 2016 ServiceContinueContinue reading “LYNX and HRT Service Changes – Effective 8/28/16”
Route 74 Long-Term Detour – Effective 1/6/16 to TBD. July, 2016 Update.
With the October, 2016 Service Changes approved, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) has once again changed the detour routing for Route 74 between Gateway Mall and Pinellas Park. This time however, the changes are permanent, and permanent bus stops have been placed along the corridor. Please be mindful of where the new stops areContinueContinue reading “Route 74 Long-Term Detour – Effective 1/6/16 to TBD. July, 2016 Update.”
PSTA October, 2016 Service Change Proposals – Part 4 – Approved Changes
At Wednesday’s Board of Directors meeting, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority approved the various service changes that are set to take effect in October of 2016. While most of the proposed changes were approved, there were a few changes that were either modified or discarded by the board due to customer concerns. This post (theContinueContinue reading “PSTA October, 2016 Service Change Proposals – Part 4 – Approved Changes”
PSTA October, 2016 Service Change Proposals – Part 3
In the third part of this series, I will take a look at the changes being proposed for Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) route 74, the Oldsmar/Tampa/Countryside Flex Connector, the Dunedin/Palm Harbor Flex Connector, and the Jolley Trolley Coastal Route. You can read Part 1 and Part 2 if you have not had a chance toContinueContinue reading “PSTA October, 2016 Service Change Proposals – Part 3”
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