Post updated on 3/26/16. On Sunday, March 27, 2016 and Monday, March 28, 2016, Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) will be enacting minor scheduling changes to Routes 24X, 25LX, 27LX, 28X, 31, 36, and 41. These changes will all comprise of running time changes to improve efficiency along each of the routes. New schedules canContinueContinue reading “HART Minor Schedule Changes for March 27, 2016”
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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”
The Gandy Debacle – Episode 1 – Sprawl Overload
With all of the discussion about toll roads these days, it really shouldn’t be surprising that some projects that were previously frowned upon are getting a second look. While I generally dislike the increasing trend of toll road construction here in Florida, I also realize that toll roads aren’t going away. In this blog seriesContinueContinue reading “The Gandy Debacle – Episode 1 – Sprawl Overload”
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”
Gasparilla 2016
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 30,ContinueContinue reading “Gasparilla 2016”
MLK Day 2016 Holiday Transit Schedules
Monday, January 18, 2015 is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, where we take a moment to celebrate the life and achievements of the famed Civil Rights leader. Unlike most Federal holidays, where transit services are typically limited to weekend-level services, most transit districts tend to operate on a typical weekday schedule on MLKContinueContinue reading “MLK Day 2016 Holiday Transit Schedules”
PSTA Route 74 Detour – 1/6/16 to TBD
PSTA Route 74 Detour Beginning on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) Route 74 will be on a long-term detour in the Gateway area – due to construction activities along Gandy Blvd N (State Rd 694), between I-275 and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St N. Because of the uncertainty inContinueContinue reading “PSTA Route 74 Detour – 1/6/16 to TBD”
Polk Transit January 4, 2016 Service Changes
In my first post about Polk County’s transit services, which have been unified in recent years to operate under the Citrus Connection name, the agency is enacting various scheduling, routing, and/or timepoint changes on January 4, 2016. Below is a quick rundown of what to expect. NEW Route 4X – Lakeland Park Center Express ThisContinueContinue reading “Polk Transit January 4, 2016 Service Changes”
HART December 2015 Service Changes
It’s that time again folks, time for the Fall/Winter transit service markup cycle. For Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART), many bus routes will see timepoint and/or running time enhancements that will allow for a smoother, hassle-free ride. Several routes will see frequency increases and/or service span expansions, a few will see routing changes, and oneContinueContinue reading “HART December 2015 Service Changes”
Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend 2015 Transit Schedules
Thanksgiving Day is a wonderful time to spend with family and friends. Whether you plan to stay with family for dinner, or maybe head out evening or Black Friday shopping, I have your scoop to how the many transit agencies that I cover will be operating throughout the Thanksgiving weekend. Transit Service Levels For theContinueContinue reading “Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend 2015 Transit Schedules”
The Global Transit Guidebook 