In the second part of this series, I will take a look at the changes being proposed for Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) routes 61, 62, 66, and 67, and the proposal to create Route 65. If you did not get to read over my first post, you can do so here. Documents from PSTA CountywideContinueContinue reading “PSTA October, 2016 Service Change Proposals – Part 2”
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PSTA October, 2016 Service Change Proposals – Part 1
In what has to be the most sweeping change in the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) bus system in several years, several key routes are slated for a major overhaul in order to improve efficiency and reliability. Overview For some time now, PSTA has become known for running notoriously long bus routes throughout Pinellas CountyContinueContinue reading “PSTA October, 2016 Service Change Proposals – Part 1”
PSTA June, 2016 Service Changes
Effective Sunday, June 5, 2016; the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) has enacted several changes to its bus system. Please see the listing below for details. Routing/Scheduling Changes Routes 11 and 444: In an effort to greatly improve service to the Crystal Lakes Manor housing complex, bus service will now be provided by Route 11,ContinueContinue reading “PSTA June, 2016 Service Changes”
Route 36 Re-alignment – Effective 6/6/16.
Beginning Monday, June 6, 2016, Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) will be implementing a slight re-alignment in the routing of Route 36, which travels from the Interbay Peninsula (South Tampa Area) to Carrollwood. This permanent re-alignment is occurring because the intersection of Gunn Hwy and Linebaugh Ave is being reconfigured in a manner by whichContinueContinue reading “Route 36 Re-alignment – Effective 6/6/16.”
Route 74 Long-Term Detour – Effective 1/6/16 to TBD – May, 2016 Update
As first reported back in January, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) Route 74 has been on detour in the Gateway area of Pinellas due to construction along Gandy Blvd. In March, changes were made to the route to accommodate the closure of the 16th St N interchange at Gandy Blvd. Since the opening ofContinueContinue reading “Route 74 Long-Term Detour – Effective 1/6/16 to TBD – May, 2016 Update”
SCAT April 2016 Service Changes
These changes took effect on 4/16/16. Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) enacted service changes on Friday, April 16, 2016. These changes affect numerous routes throughout Sarasota County, including all three express routes. Probably the biggest change is the merger of Routes 20, 28, and 29 in North Port. These circulator routes were notorious for duplicationContinueContinue reading “SCAT April 2016 Service Changes”
Improving Regional Bus Connections in Tampa Bay
Making inter-county travel via transit even better! With the launch of an improved Purple Bus Route in Hernando County and the upcoming cross-bay connection between Pinellas and Manatee Counties, traveling from one county to another couldn’t be any easier! As shown in the illustration above, various transit agencies have launched cross-county bus services in orderContinueContinue reading “Improving Regional Bus Connections in Tampa Bay”
MCAT Skyway ConneXion
Starting Friday, April 1, 2016, you’ll have a new way to cross Tampa Bay between Pinellas and Manatee Counties! Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) will be launching its new Skyway ConneXion express bus service between Bradenton and St. Petersburg via I-275 and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. The service will start out as a pilot thatContinueContinue reading “MCAT Skyway ConneXion”
HART bus service during the 2016 Tampa Bay AirFest
It’s that time again…time for the Tampa Bay Air Fest and all of the awesomeness that it brings! This year’s event will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 and Sunday, March 20, 2016. As with previous events, traffic congestion throughout South Tampa will be very heavy, so you will want to leave early andContinueContinue reading “HART bus service during the 2016 Tampa Bay AirFest”
PSTA Downtown St. Petersburg Grid System Implementation – 2/14/16
Update – 2/14/16 The changes described in the original blog post below are now in effect. Please consult individual route schedules for new times and timepoints, and keep in mind which stop to get off at if you are transferring to another route. As of 8:45am this morning; PSTA has updated Real Time to reflectContinueContinue reading “PSTA Downtown St. Petersburg Grid System Implementation – 2/14/16”
The Global Transit Guidebook 