Post created on 1/18/2023Updated on 1/27/2023 Yep, it’s that time again, for the annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival! The Parade of the Pirates brings in hundreds of revelers each year, & 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, 2023,Continue reading “Gasparilla 2023”
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PSTA February, 2023 Service Changes
Post Created: 01/16/2023. The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) will be enacting scheduling changes on Sunday, February 5, 2023. While most of the changes will be limited to minor running time changes to help improve on-time performance, Route 9 will see the addition of a couple of new early AM runs during weekdays. Please visitContinue reading “PSTA February, 2023 Service Changes”
Traveling Via Transit Safely During COVID-19
Currently, Routes 19, 34, & 52 are operating additional Covid Relief trips during the midday/early PM rush periods due to the continuation of capacity limits on board buses. Today’s post will go over some basic rules of the road/rail as more people begin to return to some degree of normalcy. This may include using publicContinue reading “Traveling Via Transit Safely During COVID-19”
Coronavirus
This post was last updated on 05/09/2020. While the world has prevailed through past massive health crises such as chickenpox, swine flu, & SARS, the current epidemic with the Coronavirus has been taking hold in a way that prior crises have not. Throughout many parts of the globe; venues are closing, events are being cancelledContinue reading “Coronavirus”
Transit 101 – Episode 9 – Lost & Found
In my final installment of Transit 101, I will discuss what to do if you happen to leave an item on board a bus or train. I personally know how frustrating it is to realize that you’ve left something on board the bus or train during your journey – as I’ve left my bike onContinue reading “Transit 101 – Episode 9 – Lost & Found”
Transit 101 – Episode 8 – Still Need Assistance?
I hope you’ve enjoyed my Transit 101 series & have been able to get some helpful tips out of it. For those of you who may still be intimidated about riding public transit, some transit agencies offer complementary travel training programs to help assist first time transit riders. Such programs will allow the rider toContinue reading “Transit 101 – Episode 8 – Still Need Assistance?”
Transit 101 – Episode 7 – Making Transfers
In this episode of Transit 101, I will be briefly discussing how to make transfers. Making transfers from one bus or rail route to another can sometimes be intimidating. However, it’s very important that you know what to do in order to make vital connections possible. Parallel Transfers The first type of transfer is aContinue reading “Transit 101 – Episode 7 – Making Transfers”
Gasparilla 2020
Post was updated on 01/24/2020 Yep, it’s that time again, for the annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival! The Parade of the Pirates brings in hundreds of revelers each year, & 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 25, starting atContinue reading “Gasparilla 2020”
Winter 2019 Holiday Transit Schedules
It’s almost that time again – time to gather with family and friends for Christmas and New Year’s. As with many holidays, many transit agencies operate reduced schedules on both Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, with some smaller transit agencies not operating at all. Note: A generalized overview has been provided for the initialContinue reading “Winter 2019 Holiday Transit Schedules”
Thanksgiving Weekend 2019 Holiday Transit Schedules
Thanksgiving is almost here, meaning that you can spend some quality time with family and enjoy a hearty meal. It also means that the shopping hubbub that Black Friday often brings to our various retail establishments. And on top of that, the Thanksgiving weekend is often jammed packed full of specials and savings at localContinue reading “Thanksgiving Weekend 2019 Holiday Transit Schedules”
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